The Monkey and his Ascendants

Born During the Hours of the mouse - 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sparkling personality. Nothing will stop this combination from savoring everything life has to offer and hanging on to his money at the same time. Gets to eat his cake and keep it, too.

Born During the Hours of the Ox - 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.

A stodgy Monkey, straitlaced but with better credentials. Less inclined to pull tricks on you. And even when he does, it's hard to tell as he keeps such a straight face.

Born During the Hours of the Tiger - 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

A forceful and exuberant Monkey. Both signs here are too self-confident and wary of other people. He could land smack in a heap of trouble and still be unwilling to take advice or concede defeat.

Born During the Hours of the Rabbit - 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.

A subtle, less mischievous Monkey with more caution and restraint in him. Could be almost psychic in his assessments and dealings with others.

Born During the Hours of the Dragon - 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

An overconscientious and doubly ambitious Monkey. With his own phenomenal prowess and the Dragon's high-powered drives, he usually bites off more than he can chew.

Born During the Hours of the Snake - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

If the wisdom of the Snake is thrown into this combination, we could have a Houdini in the making. A Monkey with great intellect and penetrative powers. Could have been here and gone before you know it.

Born During the Hours of the Horse - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A not-so-persevering Monkey who will change sides without a moment's notice. A gamesman who usually plays by his own rules.

Born During the Hours of the Sheep - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A dreamy, romantic Monkey with many wiles. Still inclined to the opportunistic and conniving, but has a more agreeable and acquiescent nature.

Born During the Hours of the Monkey - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

A sacrosanct imp. This extremely adroit and highly evolved personality will be convivial and supremely optimistic. There isn't anything he cannot get away with.

Born During the Hours of the Rooster - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

An unconventional and adventurous Monkey with very high aspirations. With the Monkey's aptitude, perhaps even the Rooster's daydreams could come true.

Born During the Hours of the Dog - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

An emotionally detached and rustic Monkey. Most likely to be a cool satirist. Still, he is immensely popular because he never loses his sense of humor or departs from reality.

Born During the Hours of the Pig - 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

A sporting and less self-conscious Monkey. With the Pig's presence, he is less spurious and easier to deal with. Will strive hard to keep his end of the bargain.