Gung hay fat choy, or happy Chinese New Year! The Chinese New Year is a time of excitement and joy (wear red for good luck!). In 2004, it's on January 22nd, and the festivities begin several weeks prior to the New Year date (which marks the new Moon in China) and continue until the full Moon 15 days afterward.

This year we celebrate the Year of the Monkey, and it's definitely a celebration as the Monkey spirit lends everybody nutty energy and charm to burn. Parties and good times will be the rule rather than the exception, and there'll be lots of -- yes, indeed -- monkeying around as the whole world seems curious, funny and ready for love (or at least lust!). The curiosity of the Monkey will also carry over into other areas of life; people will be keen on figuring things out this year, and then on showing off their new knowledge.

While under the influence of the original party animal, enjoy both your busy social life and your practically hyperactive romantic one -- but don't get too carried away. The Monkey can make us feel like it's playtime all the time, so be sure you're not more concerned about your own fun than you are about others' feelings. Don't blow off your responsibilities and be sweet to your friends and/or your sweetie, and you'll get the best out of doing the funky Monkey.

Click here to read your Year of the Monkey Chinese Horoscope!

(c) Cineseastrology.com

Signs
	rat, ox, tiger,rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig.