Chinese New Year 2016: Fast Facts You Need To Know About The Fire Monkey

Another Chinese New Year, once again, had come and not only the Chinese communities but also other countries, including UK and other parts of the world joined the celebration.

In photos shown in The Telegraph, London joined is all lighted up for the festivities but would postpone activities until February 14. The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square also had their own version of a family-day celebration as well as in Chiswick House Gardens which hosted the Magical Lantern Festival since February 3 and will end on March 6.

This year is the Year of the Fire Monkey and it officially stars on February 8.

Though people born in this sign are full of life, quick-witted and have lots of ideas, they are also deemed unlucky and have lots of unlucky years in the Chinese calendar. Moreover, a report from Mirror said that people born in 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932 and 1920 will suffer 52 weeks of bad luck this year.

History said that people born in the Fire Monkey sign offended Tai Sui, the God of Age and to reverse the bad luck they have to do a good turn daily in the 365 days of the lunar calendar. Also wearing red and jade accessories may help. Also, just a warning, don't turn to the Southwest direction as it will surely bring more bad luck.

So how would other signs fare this year?

According to Elephant Journal, Rat people may find its forte in their relationships and money-making powers may be high this year. But they have to be careful with possible jealousies that may arise.

Ox people also have a very fantastic love life this year but are advised to work harder in their career to clear out negativity.

In general, the year of the Fire Monkey is good for other animal signs in terms of making daring and bold decisions and taking risks. The Monkey sign is ruled by the head and not by emotions thus entrepreneurial and artistic are all powered up.