The monkey is a clever animal. People used to compare it to a smart person. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC – 476 BC), the dignified official title, marquis with the pronunciation 'Hou', was the same as the monkey's. The monkey was thereby bestowed with auspicious meaning. It appeared on pictures pasted on the walls and doors to predict good fortune in officialdom.
Years of the Monkey02/20/1920-02/07/1921
02/06/1932-01/25/1933
02/06/1932-01/25/1933
01/25/1944-02/12/1945
02/12/1956-01/30/1957
02/12/1956-01/30/1957
01/30/1968-02/16/1969
02/16/1980-02/04/1981
02/16/1980-02/04/1981
02/04/1992-01/22/1993
01/22/2004-02/08/2005
01/22/2004-02/08/2005
02/08/2016-01/27/2017
01/26/2028-02/12/2029
01/26/2028-02/12/2029
StrengthsThere are more erratic geniuses in their character and life. Most people born in the Year of the Monkey are lively, flexible, quick-witted and versatile. They love moving and sports. Being talent problem solvers, they are self-assured, sociable and innovative, with competent ability of practice. To help others, they can put their own business aside. They have strong desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. When communicating, they do not like to be controlled and have a strong desire to present themselves. In their work, they will show amazing creativity.
WeaknessesThey are probably to be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being agreeable. If they can get into something immediately, they will be discouraged. They are jealous, suspicious, cunning, selfish and arrogant sometimes, and they tend to look down upon others. If they are not impatient and mouthy, they can gain more achievement.
Horoscope and Numerology ElementsEarthly Branch of Birth Year: shen 申
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): jin (metal)
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: north, northwest, west
Lucky Colors: white, golden, blue; Avoid: red, black, grey, dark coffee
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 7; Avoid: 9, 2, 5
Lucky Flowers: chrysanthemum
Compatibility - Best match: rat, dragon; Avoid: tiger, pig, snake
Fortune in 2019Overview: There is both good and bad predictions for people born in the monkey year. Hard workers will make progress in career. They may encounter disputes and setbacks.
Career: Nothing but ordinary in career this year. Monkey year people do not expect to gain much but can keep balance between income and expenditure. They shall choose stable and safe investment to avoid risking for marginal gains. They can propose new plans and start new business by the end of this year.
Money: Like the performance in career, monkey people might have chances but all good things come to those who wait.
Love: There are many troubles in monkey people's love life this year and it may beat their brains out. Married people should be aware marriage with others intruding. Single people should give themselves enough time to distinguish who is exactly their partner in life.
Heath: They may have many health problems. Disregard of diet may result in digestion illnesses. They may suffer from excessive internal heat.