Which time of day is best for a person born in the Year of the Monkey? What time is best for a Monkey to be born?
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Chou hour (01:00–02:59):
Chou earth generates Shen metal, making them respected and authoritative. The Moon Virtue shines on their destiny, enabling success in all directions, and they will have smooth sailing.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Mao hour (05:00–06:59):
Shen metal restrains Mao wood. Although the heavens may be chaotic, the Purple Micro Star shines upon Chen and Mao, turning danger into safety and bringing great joy.
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People born in the Year of the Monkey – intelligent and quick-witted
Personality: Humorous, clever, lively, and often surpasses others in various talents. They have good relationships with people, but are fond of fame and fortune, possessive, handle affairs quickly, confident, agile, good at imitating, open-minded, and kind-hearted.
Love: Many opposite-sex friends, passionate and unrestrained, but not very faithful. However, when it comes to true love, they become devoted.
Best spouse: Rat, Dragon
Luck: Always self-centered, skilled in socializing, and have good luck. They gradually show their talents in youth, and if they persist, they can achieve great success.
Advice: Although they have extraordinary wisdom, they have short-sighted vision. They should sing a soft song, be content, and find happiness in simplicity.
Occupation: Performing arts, independent business.
What is the fate of people born in the Year of the Monkey?
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Zi hour:
Shen metal generates Zi water, so their career will flourish, but they will be disturbed by small people, and their authority will be restrained, making it difficult to rise.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 23-1: They will live a life of wealth and happiness, enjoying comfort throughout their lives. People born at this time will receive help from ancestors, and outside they will have the support of kind friends. In their careers, they can develop rapidly and make significant achievements. However, people born at this time may face jealousy and obstacles due to small people, making it difficult for them to hold official positions.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Chou hour:
Chou earth generates Shen metal, making them respected and authoritative. The Moon Virtue shines on their destiny, enabling success in all directions, and they will have smooth sailing.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 1-3: They will lead a happy and comfortable life, achieving success in their careers. Born at this time, these people can receive support from family members, and outside they will have the assistance of friends and benefactors. They can achieve great accomplishments, enjoy abundant food and clothing, and gain wealth from all directions. People born at this time usually have their careers away from their hometowns. These people are brave and wise, bold and strategic, able to move freely, and will be wealthy and honored in their later years.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Yin hour:
Shen metal restrains Yin wood. Although they can take office, they are like floating water plants, having name but no reality.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 3-5: Their life has both happiness and sorrow. People born at this time can receive support from their parents, are elegant and talented, have strong energy, and can enter government service, but cannot hold real power. This is a case of having a name but no reality. People born at this time often face difficulties in marriage, finding a suitable partner is challenging, and even divorce may occur. Their financial situation is unstable, and they may experience minor losses.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Mao hour:
Shen metal restrains Mao wood. Although the heavens may be chaotic, the Purple Micro Star shines upon Chen and Mao, turning danger into safety and bringing great joy.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 5-7: Although they do not worry about food or clothing, they may encounter unexpected setbacks and hardships. However, they will not suffer major disasters. These people will receive support from family members, but their younger generations may not be filial. Overall, they will have sufficient food and clothing, especially enjoying good fortune and longevity in their later years.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Chen hour:
Chen earth generates Shen metal, making them exceptionally talented, and all matters will be auspicious, but Chen belongs to the Heavenly Net, causing destruction.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 7-9: Their life has both happiness and sorrow. These people have talent and intelligence, and with the support of friends and benefactors outside, their careers can proceed smoothly. However, their careers are difficult to sustain long-term, and they may face sudden financial losses. People born at this time are straightforward in character, but lack detailed and careful consideration when dealing with matters, which may lead to some blind decisions and occasional failures.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Si hour:
Si fire restrains Shen metal, leading to many small disputes, but their position and career are supported by benefactors, with the Blessing Star and Heaven Virtue shining brightly, resulting in benefits without harm.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 9-11: Their life has both happiness and hardship. These people achieve career success but cannot maintain it for long. They receive less support from relatives, often engage in verbal conflicts and quarrels, and their fortunes fluctuate greatly. When they have good luck, they can shine, but when they don't, they may face isolation. However, these people will not suffer major disasters.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Wu hour:
Wu earth generates Shen metal, but there is an imbalance between yin and yang, leading to unavoidable illness and poor interpersonal relationships.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 13-15: They have a straight character, are capable and hardworking, unwilling to rest. Their relatives and siblings offer little support, and their ancestral property is unreliable. They must start from scratch to build their own business. They will have good luck in middle age, achieve career success, and enjoy wealth and honor in their later years.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Shen hour:
Shen metal as a companion brings joy, but crossing the river secretly causes trouble in friendships.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 15-17: Their lives are filled with good fortune and blessings. At home, family members get along well, with few conflicts. In their careers, they receive support from family and friends, achieving success. However, people born at this time may make mistakes in choosing friends, face criticism, and suffer unnecessary losses.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the You hour:
You metal and Shen metal as companions bring joy and excitement, but also bring bad luck.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 17-19: They are charming and popular with the opposite sex, often meeting lovers under moonlight and flowers, leaving their partners lonely while they go out to have fun. People born at this time are smart and stylish, with harmonious relationships with family and siblings. In their careers, they may face troubles and misunderstandings caused by romantic incidents, possibly leading to financial loss or demotion.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Xu hour:
Xu earth generates Shen metal, but there are more dangers than benefits, with many obstacles and inner worries.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 19-21: They are clever and quick-witted, but their ancestral property is declining. Leaving their hometown to build a family can lead to success. Their brothers offer little help, but they will have the support of benefactors outside. They will not face major problems in their lives. Their money is easy to accumulate and also easy to lose, and they cannot accumulate wealth early in life, but will have satisfaction in their later years.
A person born in the Year of the Monkey during the Hai hour:
Shen metal generates Hai water, with the Sun shining on their destiny. Although they may face official troubles and misfortune, they will be assisted and guided by benefactors, and everything will proceed smoothly.
People born in the Year of the Monkey between 21-23: Their lives are blessed by the Sun Star, so their endeavors will succeed. People born at this time will receive help from ancestors, and outside they will have the support of a beloved friend. They can turn danger into safety, achieve career success, and become rich. However, people born at this time may encounter several legal disputes and financial losses, but it will not affect their fundamental interests.
















