Chinese Zodiac Signs - Monkey T-Shirt

Years and the Five Elements

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 type of people 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. Monkey people are very good at problem-solving. Monkeys know 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. It means that 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.


Monkey Career

If you are in commerce, you could do very well. Other Monkeys could be looking at a mediocre year.


Monkey Relationships

Alone-time is more likely to be your lot than budding romance. It will be up to you to extend a hand to others, as people may not be coming up to you for companionship. There are, no doubt, people out there who feel the same as you, so cheer yourself up by lifting their spirits. You will all be happier.


Monkey Health

It is in this area where you could have the most problems this year. You are susceptible to illness and especially accidents. The combination of Fire and Metal is conducive to injuries. Avoid stress-related problems by taking time off at regular intervals throughout the year. Pamper yourself -- doctor's orders.


Monkey Wealth

Like your buddy the Rat, you are a lot quicker than the Pig. With money flowing in, you should be able to make a (quick) profit or two this year. Look for opportunities.


Monkey Attributes

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, intelligent, humorous, generous, witty, lively, independent
Negative: Traits Manipulative, opinionated, egotistical, capricious, superficial, meddling, careless, nosy
Countries: United States, France, Norway, Hungary, Indonesia, Luxembourg


Famous people born in the year of Monkey:

Julius Caesar, Bette Davis, Annie Oakley, Eleanor Roosevelt, Betsy Ross, Diana Ross, Elizabeth Taylor, Harry S. Truman, Leonardo da Vinci, Alice Walker.