The monkey happens to be the most versatile of all signs in the Chinese zodiac. Monkeys love to be in the limelight, like to impress people with their knowledge and this testifies to their showy and ostentatious nature. He has an unquenchable intellectual curiosity and is more often than not, the creative head behind ingenious projects. On a lighter note, he loves to make mischief. Metal monkeys are loyal and trustworthy by nature, loving and affectionate, assiduous hard workers thirsting for success, like to work alone, are determined , ambitious, independent , choose to rely on their own instinct and judgment and sometimes drive away friends with the cold and unbending front that they put up. Water monkeys don’t like to share or show their true emotions in front of others and therefore wear a false mask in social gatherings. They make attentive listeners and skilled orato Eat Stop Eat rs who pep up their lively speeches with their wit and humor to convince and persuade people. They are flexible and sensitive people who are easily hurt by harsh words and actions. Wood monkeys have a deep awareness of conventional moralities and ethics and are always morally upright. You will never find them stooping to illegal or unethical means and as a result earn respect and admiration from all quarters. They are sociable, practical, confident, witty and sharp. Fire monkeys are fickle minded in romantic relationships , curious about everything, especially those things they have not seen or tried out before, restless, creative, intelligent, strong, determined, full of endurance and stamina and have adventurous streaks in them, always on the lookout for new things to invent or new places to explore. Fear of the unknown will never daunt them. They don’t like to play safe.