The Chinese Monkey....Interesting

2009 is the Year of the Ox,which is also known by its formal name of Ji Chou. After reading more about the Chinese New Year, I was curious as to what my Chinese Zodiac sign might be.

Monkey Years are ninth in the cycle following the Sheep Years, and recur every twelfth year.
1908*1920*1932*1944*1956*1968*1980*1992*2004*2016

The Monkey (that's me)" The Sign of Imagination"

Monkeys can run circles around other people with ease. They are curious and clever people who catch on quickly to most anything. Monkey people generally can accomplish any given task. They appreciate difficult or challenging work as it stimulates them and makes them think.

Characteristics

Imaginative, responsible, humorous, witty, curious, clever, sneaky

The characteristics of the Monkey are tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle.

THE METAL MONKEY 1920 AND 1980
Persuasive and passionate, this Monkey is a warm person. He is successful due to his innate determination and ambitious nature. He works hard to climb the ladder of success and prefers to work alone. They are loyal employees, always prepared and tactful with answers and upper management. In love these Monkeys are just as loyal as well as loving and affectionate.

The Sign of the Monkey

Monkeys are fun-loving people who really enjoy a good time with friends, family or anyone else for that matter. They love practical jokes and like to play tricks on colleagues and friends alike. Monkeys tend to stir up trouble simply out of boredom, which can end up being more hurtful than they intended. Often, when this causes trouble, they expect others to understand it was all a joke and to deal with the consequences on their own.

Monkeys are curious creatures as well. Some people call them nosy. Others call them interested. The Chinese say they are just downright curious. Although gifted with a strong intellect, creativity and intuition are nor their fortes. They can’t put themselves in your shoes even if they try and will become easily distracted or confused.

EAST MEETS WEST

CANCERIAN MONKEY
Cancer gives the usually out and about Monkey a sense of domesticity. This Monkey enjoys a quieter life than most and treasures his time with his family.