Herong's Notes on Astrology and Horoscope
Dr. Herong Yang, Version 2.01

The Monkey - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

This section discuss about the Monkey, the ninth Chinese zodiac animal sign.

The Monkey (猴, 申) is the ninth Chinese zodiac animal sign associated with lively, independent, quick-witted, optimistic, entertaining, good host, life of party, cunning, effectively manipulative, cool under pressure, intelligent, resourceful.

Detailed attributes of the Monkey listed on wikipedia.org:

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.

Here is a nice logo for the Monkey:

The Monkey - Chinese Zodiac

You are a Monkey, if you were born in the year of the Monkey between the following dates:

02 Feb 1908 - 21 Jan 1909 
20 Feb 1920 - 07 Feb 1921 
06 Feb 1932 - 25 Jan 1933 
25 Jan 1944 - 12 Feb 1945
12 Feb 1956 - 30 Jan 1957
30 Jan 1968 - 16 Feb 1969 
16 Feb 1980 - 04 Feb 1981 
04 Feb 1992 - 22 Jan 1993 
22 Jan 2004 - 08 Feb 2005

Sections in This Chapter

The Rat - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Ox - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Tiger - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Rabbit - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Dragon - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Snake - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Horse - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Sheep - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Monkey - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Rooster - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Dog - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

The Pig - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign

Dr. Herong Yang, updated in 2007
The Monkey - Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign