THE MONKEY

06 Feb 1932-25 Jan 1933	25 Jan 1944-12 Feb 1945	12 Feb 1956-30 Jan 1957
30 Jan 1968-16 Feb 1969	16 Feb 1980-04 Feb 1981	04 Feb 1992-22 Jan 1993
	22 Jan 2004-08 Feb 2005

People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn’t be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. Monkey people are strong willed but their anger cools quickly. They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat. (click here for more animal signs )

2008 Predictions

1. A mixed year for the Monkey in a Rat year, on first glance many will predict a bad year but if you look deep the year can be good for the Monkey and even exceptional if you are aware of potential problems as you can avoid them and this lets you move on.
2. Do not get too pessimistic and worried when faced with difficulties at work which are more than likely due to a conflict of personalities.
3. Difficult as it may be, this is a time to stay balanced and look for solace in your family.
4. Be careful of people who you thought of as friends stabbing you in the back and also be aware that the clash of elements can also cause family disharmony.
5. This is a good year to keep low and ensure your tactful nature is on full alert.
6. Although the predictions may appear to be neutral there are many good parts to the year.
7. Those born in 1956 should be careful of throat and mouth problems.
8. This is a good year to learn new skills or hobby and perfect for study and taking exams.
9. Health problems will normally relate to the heart, eyes and joints, you should try and avoid places that have yin energy like hospitals or cemeteries.
10. This year you must not let yourself stagnate, look at new opportunities, work hard without affecting health and if you are in a position try and spend time travelling this year in business or pleasure.
11. To enhance romance and career in 2008 place four pieces of hematite crystal along a very auspicious i-ching coin placed in a bowl of still water, this cure is very important in 2008 as is the Four Pillars Taiyang enhancer placed in the inter-cardinal compass sectors SW-SE-NW & NE.
12. Take extra care in the months of October and December and make sure you check back with us monthly to get your updates for the month.
13. Your lucky sector: (astrological zone) is the Southwest (232.5º – 247.5º) of the home or office.
14. To enhance, place some crystals in the southwest corner of your room.
15. Although the southwest is your astrological zone, this may not be the best direction for you to face when seated at work or doing anything important.
16. You are in affinity with the Snake. For your protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a Snake.
17. Be careful if your main door, bedroom or office or any other important room is located in the south, northwest or west this year 2008.
18. If your office or bedroom is located in the southeast or southwest please be aware that in the months of April & July 2008 make sure you place a Wu Lou or six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon for the month especially if you are not in good health or very stressed.
19. When at work, you may sit facing the south direction if this is one of your personal good directions, but do not sit with your back to the south or you may find unscrupulous people working against you or you may encounter undue gossip and back stabbing during the year.
20. Because the south has the three killings and Sui Po combined with the #5 bad luck star this makes the south very undesirable in 2008.
21. An exceptionally powerful cure in 2008 and can only be used in certain years is by placing a six metal Dragon hanging Pagoda.
22. The reason you can only use this cure in the south is because the Dragon is part of the three combinations (San He) and if placed correctly not only can it cure the negative effects of the south in 2008 it can also enhance a very inauspicious area making it an extremely powerful cure and enhancer.
23. With Tai Sui, you may rely on him for support in that you may sit with him in the north and face the south.
24. Do not confront him by undertaking any renovation or construction works in the north or by sitting in a position that is directly opposite him (south).
25. In 2008, this means do not sit with your back to the south facing north even if this is your best direction.
26. Most traditional Chinese families would place a Pi Yao and a gold coloured three legged toad in the south of the home facing north or if your main door is in the north, place it just inside the door facing north.
27. Sui Po year breaker occupies the division directly opposite Tai Sui Grand Duke, which for 2008 is south.
28. You should treat this area the same as the other annual afflictions with no groundbreaking work, renovations or any noisy activities.
29. If disturbed this area can and normally will cause immediate health problems especially for the elderly, so please be very careful.
30. If you have to carry out work or emergency repairs in the south place a six hollow metal rod wind chime between the building and where the work.
31. To soften the effects of the year you should hang six Chinese coins tied with a red ribbon and place it in the northwest of your home or office this year to control the #2 star.
32. You should also place a six rod metal wind chime in the south along with a set of six Chinese coins tied together with ribbon in your home this year to weaken the #5.

the article above is from this feng shui website …. I had viewed over 300 search tags entitled ” 2008 year of the rat” … so here I am giving you a good summary of what the feng shui site published. I slightly ommitted some selling products since I basically don’t want to personally do that myself… if you want you may check their website to know more about your sign or if you want to find out more about their feng shui products.