Monkey

Monkeys think fast and are exceptionally clever, good at solving problems and strongly self-displaying. Their leadership is strong and their talents many-sided — but they are proud and self-satisfied, and dismiss rules and the straight path, which causes avoidable losses.

Monkeys are strongly driven. They love reading from childhood and pour their intelligence into study first, hating to fall behind and wanting top marks; they are diligent, inquisitive and widely read. Sometimes, though, they settle for superficial understanding and lack thoroughness. With hard work they do become accomplished.

They work by interest: what bores them gets careless handling, while work that interests them absorbs everything — no hardship or distraction stops them. Family life is harmonious and they treat people mildly; blood ties matter deeply and caring for parents comes naturally. They raise children with all their effort and expect nothing back, though they may spoil them.

Monkeys treasure their first marriage and grow old together, yet expect the spouse to follow their lead. They are hospitable, frank with friends and egalitarian; they champion the underdog and help readily, but handle boss-subordinate relations poorly.

Monkey men are sharp and capable with a fine presence; absorbed in work they may neglect appearances yet still draw admiring looks. They want to succeed on their own and refuse to beg favours, which occasionally lands them in trouble; when opportunity comes they create wealth, spend freely and save little — they need a capable partner to manage the household. Monkey women are beautiful inside and out, elegant and poised: naturally attractive without dieting or heavy makeup, artistic with a gift for performance, articulate and never yielding, fiercely proud and unable to bear insult — offend them and they will expose you; respect them and they are the finest hostess.

Monkeys live free and long. They love life, brim with energy, are curious about the new, dare to take risks and enjoy thrills, always discovering something. Cheerful, optimistic and humorous, they have more liveliness than gravity, dislike being controlled and prefer an easy, unburdened life. Generous and open-hearted, they suffer small ailments but no great disasters; the road bends, yet happiness, health and long life await.