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Chinese New Year 2016: Year of the Monkey

Jan 26, 2016

February 8th, 2016 marks the start of the Year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. What exactly does it mean if you are born during the Year of the Monkey? Traditionally, those who are born under a certain zodiac sign are thought to hold traits of that particular animal. Find out all about the monkey right here on Kidzworld! 

Check out all the animals of the Chinese zodiac!Check out all the animals of the Chinese zodiac!Courtesy of chinesenewyearin.com
 

Monkey Personality Traits

  • The monkey is the ninth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. If you were born in 1980, 1992, 2004, or 2016 (which would make you pretty young!) you are a monkey. 
  • Those who are born in the Year of the Monkey are considered to be intelligent, quick-witted, mischievous, and versatile. They are also thought to be honest and sociable as well. Monkeys are a lot of fun to be around!
  • We all have darker sides of our personalities, and for the monkey that is represented by a tendency towards jealousy and sneakiness. 

It's 2016, let's celebrate!It's 2016, let's celebrate!Courtesy of internchina.com

Monkey Career

  • One of a monkey's strongest traits is sociability. If you are born under the sign of the monkey, you are probably excellent at communicating with all different kinds of people, which in turn can make you a good leader. You are also likely to be curious and enthusiastic, both fantastic traits for a potential employee!
  • Someone born in the Year of the Monkey may also be an idealist; this could mean that, unless they are deeply stimulated, monkeys will always be looking for something that will suit them better. 
  • Monkeys may thrive as journalists, writers, actors, and diplomats. 

Monkeys may make excellent writers. Monkeys may make excellent writers. Courtesy of brilliantbulletin.ditr.com

Monkey Horoscope

  • Those born under the sign of the monkey may be feeling particularly ambitious this year, especially in terms of career. Look out, though - this year may not be a good one to change jobs. Think about waiting it out until next year before you make any big decisions. 
  • In terms of romance, 2016 is going to be a good year for the monkey. Your romantic relationships will be stable and happy; you just have to remember to be patient with your loved ones and not let minor disagreements derail you. 
  • If you are a monkey born in 2004, you may be feeling a little rebellious this year. It might be worthwhile to think about putting some of that rebellious, frustrated energy towards getting exercise and keeping your body healthy. 

Are you a monkey born in 2004? Make sure you get some exercise this year!Are you a monkey born in 2004? Make sure you get some exercise this year!Courtesy of parenting.com

The monkey is a pretty cool zodiac sign, and if you are a monkey it's your year, so get out there and enjoy it! 

Have Your Say!

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