According to the Chinese zodiac, people born in the Year of the Monkey are usually good-looking, clever and smart, and have a charming personality. They are hardworking and able to easily adapt to different working environments. They love to talk and can be pleasant to have a conversation with. And that is just the beginning.
Depending on their birth year, those born in the Year of the Monkey have additional personality traits associated with one of five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. So there are five types of Monkeys, with different characteristics.
The Earth Monkey, birth years 1908 and 1968, tend to be direct, optimistic, and brave.
The Metal Monkey, birth years 1920 and 1980, are intelligent, quick-witted, and self-assured, but also easily annoyed and stubborn.
The Water Monkey, birth years 1932 and 1992, are smart, perceptive, and arrogant.
The Wood Monkey, birth years 1944 and 2004, are usually helpful and compassionate, have strong self-esteem, and can be stubborn.
The Fire Monkey, birth years 1956 and 2016, are ambitious and daring, but irritable. They have good social relationships and are very popular among their friends and partners. Once settled, they usually have a harmonious family life.
