The Monkey (申) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Rat ( é¼  ) was welcomed in ancient times as a protector and bringer of material prosperity. ... The Ox ( 丑 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. ... The Tiger ( 寅 ), associated with good fortune, power, and royalty, is viewed with both fear and respect. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... A Chinese dragon The Dragon ( 龍 ) is the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac. ... The Snake ( å·³ ) (also known as the Serpent) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. ... The Horse (馬 午) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. ... The Sheep ( 羊 ) (also known as Goat) is the eighth sign of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. ... The Rooster ( é…‰ ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. ... The Dog ( ç‹— ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. ... Hai (亥) is the twelfth sign of the Earthly Branches. ... Chinese astrology (占星術 pinyin: zhan4 xing1 shu4; 星學 pinyin: xing1 xue2; 七政四餘 pinyin: qi1 zheng4 si4 yu2; and 果老星宗 pinyin: guo3 lao3 xing1 zong1) is related to the Chinese calendar, particularly its 12-year cycle of animals (aka Chinese Zodiac), and... The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, akin to the Hebrew calendar & Hindu Calendar, incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar. ...

Years and the five elements

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Monkey", while also bearing the following elemental sign:

• 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

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February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... In Chinese alchemy, wood was one of the five elements. ... February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Chinese (Wu Xing) Japanese (Godai) Earth (地) | Water (水) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism (Tattva) and Buddhism (Mahābhūta) Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water Bön New Zealand Earth, home and origin of humanity, has often been worshipped in... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Chinese Wood (木) | Fire (火) Earth (土) | Metal (金) | Water (水) Japanese Earth (地) | Water (水) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism and Buddhism Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water Water has been important to all peoples of the earth, and it is rich in spiritual tradition. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... In Chinese alchemy, wood was one of the five elements. ... 2016 (MMXVI) will be a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2017 (MMXVII) will be a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 2028 (MMXXVIII) will be a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2029 (MMXXIX) will be a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Chinese (Wu Xing) Japanese (Godai) Earth (地) | Water (水) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism (Tattva) and Buddhism (Mahābhūta) Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water Bön New Zealand Earth, home and origin of humanity, has often been worshipped in...

Attributes

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 types 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 and are very good at problem-solving: knowing how to listen closely and work out solutions at the same time. Image File history File links Monkey. ...

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. 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.

Traditional Monkey Attributes/Associations

Attribute
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, humorous, generous, intelligent, witty, lively, independent
Negative Traits	Manipulative, opinionated, conceited, egotistical, capricious, superficial, meddling, careless
Countries	United States, France, Norway, Hungary, Indonesia, Luxembourg
Compatibility	Rat, Dragon

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See also

• Monkey
• Chinese Zodiac

Approximate worldwide distribution of monkeys. ... Chinese astrology (占星術 pinyin: zhan4 xing1 shu4; 星學 pinyin: xing1 xue2; 七政四餘 pinyin: qi1 zheng4 si4 yu2; and 果老星宗 pinyin: guo3 lao3 xing1 zong1) is related to the Chinese calendar, particularly its 12-year cycle of animals (aka Chinese Zodiac), and...

External links

• Monkey Personality and Related Monkey Links
• Monkey Horoscope
• The Exciting Monkey
• Year of the Monkey