Yesterday was Chinese New Year and from now we are in the Year of the Monkey, which will be ending on January 27, 2017 (Chinese New Year’s Eve).
What is the Year of the Monkey? The monkey is ninth of the 12 animals in the recurring 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle that means every 12 years there is a Monkey year.
2016 is a Fire Monkey Year — What does ”Fire Monkey” means? In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with a Chinese zodiac animal sign and one the five elements: gold (metal), water, wood, fire, or earth. Both the sign and element of your birth year are said to affect your personality and destiny. Element-sign combinations recur every 60 years:
Fire Monkey … 2016, 1956, … Ambitious and adventurous, but irritable
Wood Monkey … 2004, 1944, … Always ready to help others; compassionate, with strong self-esteem, but stubborn
Water Monkey … 1992, 1932, … Smart, quick-witted, fond of being in the limelight, but haughty
Gold Monkey … 1980, 1920, … Smart, quick-witted, and confident, but also irritable and stubborn
Earth Monkey … 1968, 1908, … Frank, optimistic, and fearless.
As China is still an important market for the luxury goods industry, many designers have come up with some special editions dedicated to the Year of the Monkey.
Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is joining the celebrations, launching an exclusive and limited-edition Year of Monkey Face Palette for 2016.
To celebrate Chinese New Year, Gucci presents a monkey key chain with glass pearls.
Prada launches a capsule collection of accessories for a prosperous Lunar New Year with a primate key rings, luggage tags, gold trinkets, and furry charms.
Givenchy makes a bold statement with this monkey print sweatshirt.
Lucky charm at your finger: Amedeo‘s three monkey ring.
Bring the good vibes of 2016’s Monkey Year to your house with Seletti‘s monkey lamp shade.
To a prosperous and wonderful Chinese Year! If you like to find out more about your own Chinese sign, click here.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
