| Monkey
Climbing a Tree
2004 is the year of the “Monkey climbing a tree”. This
may not seem o be a particularly unusual thing, and indeed, the
tree is the natural habitat for the money. This means that conditions
are good for a comfortable year.
As the Monkey
is deemed to be a lucky creature, well able to make the most of
opportunities which present themselves, this is a year in which
taking some chances may be more acceptable than in other, less auspicious
times.
The tree is
sometimes seen as symbolic of growth, advancement and prosperity.
So 2004 is a year in which a conducive environment should lend itself
to success.
There are always
some points which need to be considered, even in the most auspicious
years, and the monkey can be somewhat maverick, has its won way
of doing things, and can become impatient with those who hesitate
or choose a different route.
This impatient
can come across at times as rude or even arrogant, and so the need
to ensure that the feelings of others are not hears I important
this year.
If this is kept
in mind, the natural friendliness and life of the monkey makes it
a sociable creature, and this is a good year to make new friends
and to strengthen existing friendships, but don’t be impetuous
and choose your friends carefully.
Finally, beware
of contradictions, and be ready to think things through to solve
any resultant dilemmas.
The monkey is
associated with the colour white, the colour of autumn, and symbolises
purity and cleanliness, but white is also associated with death,
as is autumn, and as is the direction associated with the monkey
– west.
This is not
a year when you can take things at face value on every occasion,
ambiguity is not always obvious, and the monkey is, after all, known
for its cleverness and ability to wiggle its way out of a situation,
so don’t be fooled.
Which
animal are you? Find out with our Chinese
zodiac chart.
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