The Year of The Monkey
According to the Chinese calendar
February 8 begins the year of the Monkey. The Chinese New Year, which is lunar
ends on January 27, 2017.
What is the Monkey?
It is the ninth of 12 animals in the
Chinese zodiac. It occurs every 12 years and this particular year is a Fire
Monkey Year.
All animals in Chinese astrology are
associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Water, Wood, Fire, or
Earth.
Traditional Chinese wisdom states
that both the sign and element of your birth year are said to affect your
personality and destiny.
This chart explores the characters
ascribed to each of the Monkeys (signs and the related element).
The Five Monkeys
|
Character
|
Fire Monkey
|
Ambitious and adventurous, but
irritable
|
Wood Monkey
|
Always ready to help others;
compassionate, with strong self-esteem, but stubborn
|
Water Monkey
|
Smart, quick-witted, fond of being
in the limelight, but haughty
|
Gold Monkey
|
Smart, quick-witted, and
confident, but also irritable and stubborn
|
Earth Monkey
|
Frank, optimistic, and fearless
|
People born in a year of the Monkey are said to be witty, intelligent, and have charisma. Their traits include mischievousness, curiosity, and cleverness, all of which we have learned by observation, monkeys are.
They are masters of practical jokes, because they like playing most of the time. These fast learners can quickly sieve opportunities.
Since much of Chinese folk wisdom is based upon luck, an
elaborate system of what is lucky and unlucky can help to direct the gods in
your favor.
Here are some lucky things for Monkeys:
Lucky numbers: 4 and 9
Lucky days: the 14th and 28th
of any Chinese lunar calendar month
Lucky colors: white, blue, gold
Lucky flowers: chrysanthemum,
crape-myrtle
Lucky directions: north,
northwest, west
Lucky months: Chinese lunar
months 8 and 12
To avoid bad luck, Monkeys should be aware of these omens:
Unlucky colors: red, pink
Unlucky numbers: 2 and 7
Unlucky directions: south,
southeast
Unlucky months: Chinese lunar
months 7 and 11
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