Year of the Monkey猴 (Hóu) · Sign #9 of 12 · yang

Monkey-born are the inventors and problem-solvers of the zodiac. They see angles others miss, find shortcuts that turn out to be optimal, and make people laugh while doing it. Many engineers, comedians, marketers, technologists, and deal-makers are Monkey-born.

They're socially adaptive — they can fit into almost any group and be charming there. Their humour is intelligent and sometimes mischievous. They get bored fast and need variety. They're often early adopters of new technology and methods.

The Monkey's shadow is over-cleverness. They can outsmart themselves into avoiding necessary work, manipulate situations subtly when honesty would serve better, or treat serious matters too lightly. They benefit from environments and people who hold them to substantial commitments.