The Year of the Fire Monkey According to the Chinese calendar, 2016 is the year of the monkey. There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and the monkey is number 9 in the cycle. According to Chinese astrology, each year is also associated with one of the Five Elements: Gold (Metal), Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth. People born in the year of the Monkey are considered to be naughty; although witty and intelligent, they also are mischievous, curious, and clever. Monkeys are fast learners and crafty opportunists. They have many interests and like playing a lot. Monkeys like to take challenges and get bored easily. Are you a Monkey? Monkey Year Start End 2016 February 8, 2016 January 27, 2017 2004 January 22, 2004 February 8, 2005 1992 February 4, 1992 January 22, 1993 1980 February 16, 1980 February 4, 1981 1968 January 30, 1968 February 16, 1969 1956 February 12, 1956 January 30, 1957 1944 January 25, 1944 February 12, 1945 1932 February 6, 1932 January 25, 1933 1920 February 20, 1920 February 7, 1921 1908 February 2, 1908 January 21, 1909 #creative_instaarts #creativeempire #creativecollective #illustration #photoshop #colour #instartpics #instartlovers #chinesenewyear #yearofthemonkey #monkey #drawing
