The monkey happens to be the most versatile of all signs in the Chinese zodiac. Monkeys love to be in the limelight, like to impress people with their knowledge and this testifies to their showy and ostentatious nature. He has an unquenchable intellectual curiosity and is more often than not, the creative head behind ingenious projects. On a lighter note, he loves to make mischief.

Metal monkeys are loyal and trustworthy by nature, loving and affectionate, assiduous hard workers thirsting for success, like to work alone, are determined , ambitious, independent , choose to rely on their own instinct and judgment and sometimes drive away friends with the cold and unbending front that they put up.

Water monkeys don't like to share or show their true emotions in front of others and therefore wear a false mask in social gatherings. They make attentive listeners and skilled orators who pep up their lively speeches with their wit and humor to convince and persuade people. They are flexible and sensitive people who are easily hurt by harsh words and actions.

Wood monkeys have a deep awareness of conventional moralities and ethics and are always morally upright. You will never find them stooping to illegal or unethical means and as a result earn respect and admiration from all quarters. They are sociable, practical, confident, witty and sharp.

Fire monkeys are fickle minded in romantic relationships , curious about everything, especially those things they have not seen or tried out before, restless, creative, intelligent, strong, determined, full of endurance and stamina and have adventurous streaks in them, always on the lookout for new things to invent or new places to explore. Fear of the unknown will never daunt them. They don't like to play safe.

Earth monkeys are organized, dependable, and practical, plan their programs in advance, methodical, hardworking, trustworthy, reliable and jovial, down to earth, calm, caring, genuinely concerned for others, serious in friendship and serious about work. Unlike the other elemental monkeys, you can safely depend on an earth monkey. You can never accuse them of being an egoist. Throughout their work they will follow a discipline and method.

Positive Side of Monkey Character

A few of the many strengths of a monkey are tolerance, independence, reliability, honesty, wit, humor, versatility, creativity, intelligence, patience to listen to others, liveliness and sociability. A monkey is an individual of multiple talents and an agile mind. You can always trust him to solve niggling problems.

Negative Side of Monkey Character

But on the flip side he is self-centered, mischievous, superficial, egoistic, conceited, restless, careless, over indulgent and shallow. His love for revelry and merry making does not go down well with everybody and proves detrimental for relationships. He has very little self control and is a bit of a hedonist. Even if he checks himself and abstains from his epicurean pursuits, it won't be for long and soon he will be back to his old self, although he might be a bit remorseful inside. He is prone to breaking hearts. He believes that the whole world revolves round him.