Monkey in the Year of the Dragon

Lunar Calendar	Solar Calendar	Lunar Calendar	Solar Calendar
1920 1932 1944 1956	Feb 20 1920 – Feb 7 1921 Feb 6 1932 – Jan 25 1933 Jan 25 1944 – Feb 12 1945 Feb 12 1956 – Jan 30 1957	1968 1980 1992 2004	Jan 30 1968 – Feb 16 1969 Feb 16 1980 – Feb 4 1981 Feb 4 1992 – Jan 22 1993 Jan 22 2004 – Feb 8 2005

With lucky stars in favor of the Monkey in the year of the Dragon, this will be a good year for the Monkey. However, because luck is good, the Monkey may tend to be lazy or rely on instincts to make decisions, not realizing that luck is not constant. The Monkey must be mindful to work hard, eager to learn and be adaptable, as well as cultivating good interpersonal relationships, to be able to achieve career and financial goals, as well as overcoming difficulties.

Diligence, creativity and change are important for the Monkey in the year of the Dragon. Financial gains can be made through self-employment or business start-up, or alternatively, the Monkey can also do well working for someone else, where there may be opportunities for leadership in new projects. Doing something new is better than being static. This is a year where reputation is important in financial gains; therefore, good or bad reputation will directly affect career success and financial gains. It is also important not to be too arrogant, causing envy and gossip. Improperly handled gossip can be detrimental to the Monkey¡¦s career and reputation. Also stay away from gray areas and looking for easy money. Do not lend people money or be a loan guarantor. Once there are financial gains, money should not be irresponsibly spent, but rather, should be used in long-term investments to reduce the risk of being conned or loss through unpredictable changes.

Relationships for the Monkey is marginal this year. The single Monkey will have opportunities, but it is a situation where flowers may blossom, but fruit does not form, so it may be best to focus on work and not let relationships negatively affect career. The married Monkey will easily have arguments and misunderstandings with the spouse, easily leading to finding love outside the marriage. Be mindful that affairs can lead to gossip and be detrimental to career and family, so the Monkey should try to be more patient, tolerant, and understanding with open communication.

Health for the Monkey this year is not great. Illnesses can come for no reason, so care must be taken in what the Monkey eats or drinks, as well as maintaining a regular schedule. Sleeping disorders like insomnia and liver disorders may be a problem. Monitoring illnesses will be especially important for the female Monkey, especially for the reproductive system. Caution should also be made in driving, as the risk is higher this year for accidents involving metal.

Zodiac signs to associate with: Dragon, Snake, Rat and Rabbit
Zodiac signs to avoid: Tiger, Goat, Pig and Rooster
Lucky colours: gold, silver, brown and yellow
Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 7 and 8
Unlucky numbers: 1, 3 and 9 Lucky gemstones: Citrine and Gold Sandstone
Feng shui placement: On the Northeastern facing corner of the home or office, place a picture of nine koi (carp) and beneath the picture, place either eight stems of flowers or eight stems of water plants to improve interpersonal relationships, fortune and prosperity.