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The Monkey (申) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the Year of the Monkey, while also bearing the following elemental sign

• 2 February 1908 - 21 January 1909: Earth Monkey
• 20 February 1920 - 7 February 1921: Metal Monkey
• 6 February 1932 - 25 January 1933: Water Monkey
• 25 January 1944 - 12 February 1945: Wood Monkey
• 12 February 1956 - 30 January 1957: Fire Monkey
• 30 January 1968 - 16 February 1969: Earth Monkey
• 16 February 1980 - 4 February 1981: Metal Monkey
• 4 February 1992 - 22 January 1993: Water Monkey
• 22 January 2004 - 8 February 2005: Wood Monkey
• 2016 - 2017: Fire Monkey
• 2028 - 2029: Earth Monkey

The Monkey is the most versatile sign of the Chinese zodiac. Such people are often inventors, plotters, entertainers and the creative geniuses behind anything ingenious, including mischief. They have natural quick-wittedness which enables them to understand what is happening and then make a right decision. Even during a conversation a person born in this year is aware of what is going on around him/her, and then makes a mental note of who said what and stores it away for future reference. In general, with their agile minds and multiple talents, monkey types can master any subject. They are reliable and honest people so that any secret is safe in their hands. These people are also honest in their dealings and are very good at problem-solving: knowing how to listen closely and work out solutions at the same time.

Although these people are trustworthy and unlikely to hurt someone out of spite, they would never let people escape if they have behaved badly or damaged a monkey's reputation. Their stamina and determination to achieve their main goals can make these people appear vain or manipulative. People born under this sign should be careful so they do not damage their friendships. It is important to remember for these persons that it would be wiser sometimes not to pursue their goals and simply let things pass.

Monkeys have flexible principles and serene self-confidence so they are completely content; but they usually manage to complicate the lives of others. After yet another plan or project has gone wrong, they are seldom there to help clean up the disorder and confusion that they leave in their wake. Monkeys can handle that too; with their charm and persuasiveness they can make people believe that just knowing them is a privilege.

Attribute
Zodiac Location	9th
Ruling hours	3pm-5pm
Direction	West Southwest
Season and month	Summer, August
Gemstone	Emerald
Colors	White, Violet
Roughly equivalent western sign	Leo
Polarity	Yang
Food	cloves
Positive Traits	Inventive, versatile, humorous, generous, intelligent, witty, lively, independent, strong-willed
Negative Traits	Manipulative, opinionated, conceited, egotistical, capricious, superficial, meddling, careless
Countries	United States, France, Norway, Hungary, Indonesia, Luxembourg
Most Compatibility	Rat, Dragon, Rooster
Semi-Compatibility	Pig, Goat, Horse, Monkey
Incompatibility	Tiger, Ox, Rabbit, Dog, Snake

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