POSITIVE traits
Independent
Astute
Sociable
Vivacious
Enthusiastic
Tolerant
Lively
Sensitive
Quick-witted
Generous
Optimistic
Entertaining
Audacious
Inventive

NEGATIVE traits
Opportunistic
Restless
Scheming
Manipulative
Unpredictable
Vain
Secretive
Deceitful
Mischievious
Fickle
Dishonest
Selfish
Cunning
Opinionated
Devious
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Highly competitive and insatiably curious, monkeys are very shrewd.  They are intelligent and try to make the best of any situation.  They are quick witted and never lost for words.  They can also be scheming and manipulative, but they use these skills wisely, and they are quick to stop others manipulating them.  They try to be honest, but will tell a lie if convenient.
MONKEY likes.....
a challenge
to listen to others problems & worries
To care for people
charting horoscopes
alternative belief systems
to travel
practical jokes
decorating the house
visiting friends
Ethnic Art
Games of chance
Nightclubs

MONKEY dislikes...

Routine
Bars & alcohol
Established religions
Being manipulated
Depending on others
Doing without money
Purely physical work
The achievements of others
Conventional people
Compromising their independence
MALE MONKEYS,....
are lacking in self-discipline
are accommodating
are rule-breakers
are gamblers
appear to be shallow
are very good with children
like to tease friends
are cheerful liars
are warmhearted and generous
have a sharp sense of humour
FEMALE MONKEYS...
provoke jealousy
are flirtatious
need to be independent
are witty
likes to have her own space
prefer not to marry
lare very good with children
do not have conventional morals
are more honest than the male
are very practical
are good at fixing things