Japanese zodiac
Year of the Monkey

People born in the year of the monkey are popular, easy to talk to and difficult to hate.

They like to stand out and be admired, shine at parties and in large groups. They demonstrate a spirit of service by actively livening things up and making people laugh with jokes.

They are very quick-witted, so they're good at troubleshooting, able to read people's moods and manage effectively. However, that means they tend to be viewed as being from above, which may lead to resentment.

Also, because they get bored easily and are restless, they tend to give the impression of being irresponsible.

To summarise, they are curious, flashy, calculating, optimistic, overconfident.

Were you born in the Year of the Monkey?

If so, do you share any traits or attributes with these famous people, also born in the Year of the Monkey?

• Leonardo da Vinci
  (1452–1519)
  Renaissance polymath known for his art (e.g., Mona Lisa) and scientific ideas.
• Ian Fleming
  (1908)
  British author, creator of James Bond.
• Isaac Asimov
  (1920)
  Prolific science fiction writer and biochemist.
• Elizabeth Taylor
  (1932)
  Legendary British-American actress.
• Diana Ross
  (1944)
  Lead singer of The Supremes and solo music icon.
• Danny DeVito
  (1944)
  Actor, producer, and director.
• Tom Hanks
  (1956)
  Academy Award-winning actor.
• Will Smith
  (1968)
  Actor, rapper, and producer.
• Céline Dion
  (1968)
  Grammy-winning singer.