The monkey is the sign of the inventor, the improviser and the motivator in the Chinese zodiac. They are clever, flexible and innovative. They can master anything under the sun and they usually have an aptitude for being good linguists.

No challenge is too great for them and the Monkey will be successful at whatever he chooses to do. On the negative side, they have an inborn superiority complex!

Are you a monkey personality? Read your forecast for 2009

2009 is all about new beginnings for the earnest monkey who is filled with the energy and enthusiasm to perform. Increased responsibilities help you get determined to do your best. Avoid manipulations and short-cut methods and you move towards the rainbow quicker and joyfully.

You may find it important to have an agenda, to get your priorities right and to make sure that you focus your energies on what you truly desire by March-April. There will be much advice and  second opinions coming  your way but you manage to bypass this deluge and follow your instincts and rely self-knowledge when it comes to taking big decisions.

Old payments materialise and some of you invest in real estate/property. Finances improve in September.
Romance is strong and all consuming this winter as you spend time nurturing and understanding your loving mate

Famous people: Walter Matthau, Edward Kennedy, Mick Jagger, Duchess of Windsor, Nelson Rockfeller, Will Smith [Images], Jennifer Aniston [Images], Kareena Kapoor [Images]
Lucky days: Tuesday, Thursday
Lucky numbers: 7, 5