Year of the Monkey

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The monkey ranks ninth of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Each year is related to an animal sign according to a 12-year-cycle. Years of the Monkey include 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, and 2028.

Lucky Colors: white, blue, gold
Lucky Numbers: 4 and 9
Lucky Flowers: chrysanthemum, crape-myrtle
Years of birth: … 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028…

Years of Monkey – Unlucky Years for Monkeys?

The year of one’s birth sign (本命年 běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ ‘origin (of) life year’) is believed to be the most unlucky in the 12-year cycle. “Monkeys” (who take Chinese astrology seriously) are particularly careful about their health, love lives, career, and investments in Monkey years. Read more on How to Be Lucky in Your Ben Ming Nian.

The next Monkey year is 2016, but it doesn’t start on January 1! Chinese Zodiac years are according to the Chinese lunar calendar, starting and ending at Chinese New Year. People born in January or February should take particular note of when Chinese New Year falls to confirm their birth sign.

The Monkey's Personality: Quick-Witted, Intelligent...

People born in a year of the Monkey are witty, intelligent, and have a magnetic personality. Personality traits, like mischievousness, curiosity, and cleverness, make them very naughty. Monkeys are masters of practical jokes, because they like playing most of the time. Though they don't have any bad intentions, their pranks sometimes hurt the feelings of others.

Those born in a year of the Monkey are fast learners and crafty opportunists. They have many interests and need partners who are capable of stimulating them. While some like the eccentric nature of Monkeys, some don't trust their sly, restless, and inquisitive nature.

Although they are clever and creative, monkeys can't always exhibit their talent properly. Monkeys like to take challenges and they prefer urban life to rural.

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Source:http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/goat.asp