The Year of the Monkey is next in 2016. What about 2012?

The person born in the Year of the Monkey is a prankster and mischievous!

The Year of the Monkey Zodiac Sign appears next in 2016. However expect plenty of fun in 2012 from the Monkey person.

I think of an animal that is always “fooling around” – being mischievous and playing jokes on others.

They are practical jokers. That is why we have the term “monkeying around”.

Watch out in 2012 for the people of the Year of the Monkey. They will be fun to be around - lots of jokes and pranks.

Are you a monkey?

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Let's have a look at the monkey person.

The person born in the Year of the Monkey tends to be a mischievous practical joker who likes fun and “mucking around” according to Chinese astrology.

This can be an enduring trait to some as they enjoy that person’s lighter attitude to life. But it can be annoying to others particularly where a more serious approach is wanted.

So in 2012, Monkey people should be aware of this and learn when, and when not to "monkey" around.

Monkeys are quite intelligent animals. After all, we are descended from the apes!

So people born under this Chinese Zodiac sign are intelligent and often end up as professionals (except those who can’t control their natural instinct to be mischievous!).

Therefore in 2012, aspiring professionals should be a little careful about silly behaviour which could harm their chances.

Monkeys are energetic animals – always on the move, running around or swinging from tree to tree.

Thus the person born under this Chinese Zodiac sign has lots of energy and is always doing things.

Monkeys are inquisitive animals. You might have seen a monkey scampering around but then stopping and examining something they have found or seen.

Thus the monkey person is inquisitive by nature and likes to know things – it ties in with their intelligence.

However the monkey animal will quickly abandon something if they lose interest. For example, a monkey finds something on the ground and picks it up. It quickly discards it and moves on if it has no interest.

So, a person born in the Year of the Monkey can be fickled – starting something like a project but losing interest and moving on if it does not completely absorb them.

Monkey people should try extra hard in 2012 to stay on track when doing important tasks.

Find out about the other Chinese Zodiac signs

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Year of the Ox.....the person born in the Year of the Ox is dependable and hardworking! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Ox.

Year of the Tiger.....the person born in the Year of the Tiger possesses beauty and power but is also dangerous! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Tiger.

Year of the Rabbit.....the person born in the Year of the Rabbit is neat and tidy! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Rabbit.

Year of the Dragon.....the person born in the Year of the Dragon is a stand out! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Dragon.

Year of the Snake.....You should be wary of the person born in the Year of the Snake! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Snake.

Year of the Horse.....the person born in the Year of the Horse has so much energy! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Horse.

Year of the Sheep.....the person born in the Year of the Sheep is very fashionable but easily lead! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Sheep.

Year of the Rooster.....the person born in the Year of the Rooster is so cocky! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Rooster.

Year of the Dog.....the person born in the Year of the Dog is so loyal and forgiving! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Dog.

Year of the Pig.....the person born in the Year of the Pig is so lucky! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Pig.

Year of the Rat.....the person born in the Year of the Rat is very hard working! Find out about the person born in the Year of the Rat.