Monkey (Chinese astrology)

The Monkey is the ninth animal of Chinese astrology. Its recent years are 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016, the next being 2028, counting from Chinese New Year. A yang animal associated with the fixed element Metal, it embodies, according to tradition, intelligence, ingenuity, humor, curiosity and a knack for solving problems. Its supposed downside is mischief and fickleness.