Principle Qualities

Intelligence, clear-sightedness, keenness, of mind.

Principle Defects

A slight superiority complex and often indulges in a low opinion of others.

Work

Able, ambitious, gifted in everything, the Monkey's powers are far-ranging. All doors are open to him.

Best Role

A gentleman thief such as Raffles.

Worst Role

He has none because he can be the best around, so long as he wants to be.

Money

Rich from time to time -- due to luck or cleverness -- but too spendthrift to stay rich for long.

Luck

He is the animal most adapted to life on earth; and if he is born in summer, his luck will be greater.

Cannot Live Without

Movement, discussion, the exchanging of ideas.

Adores

Taking care of others, for he has a feeling for chivalry.

Detests

Feeling excluded, ignored or another's indiffeence and , above all, for his self-confidence to be shaken.

Leisure Activities

He is sociable and likes to circulate. He loves social meetings, cocktails, smart parties, and above all, to be adulated.

Favourite Places

Everywhere, provided life is intense and he is not bored; he enjoys being on holiday, and even his office, if he likes his work.

Colour

Violet

Plants

Sandalwood and cedarwood

Flower

Elderberry

Professions

Politician, diplomat, ambassador, writer, spokesman, storyteller, orator, salesman, actor -- and theif.

The infancy of the Monkey will be happy and without problems: he si intelligent, hard-working and adapts easily. His youth however, will be unstable, full of changes and emotional difficulties. In maturity the Monkey will achieve some tranquility and success -- but watch out for old age where he will often be solitary and cut off from family and loved ones.