Though comparatively better than last year, 2011 will not exactly be smooth sailing for the Monkey born. There will be some serious challenges to deal with, no thanks to the Robbery Star sitting right smack on your home location of South West. In addition, the Monkey is flanked on the right by the Yin House Star which brings negative chi. fortunately; it can be easily countered with Yang energy in the form of sounds, movements and lights. The monkey must also dispel the 3 Killings chi coming from its left which although not in its direct path, may still bring misfortune. The best candidates for this job are the 3 Celestial Guardians of Pi Yao, Chi Lin and Fu Dog.

The redeeming factor in your year is brought by the visiting Romance Star number 4. Maybe this is an indication for you to take things easier this year and concentrate on your loved ones around you. Career and business take a back seat whilst you focus more on family and relationship matters. Bonding with loved ones and building relationships brings you lots of joy and this may yet be one of your most memorable and happy year.

Given your innate agility and ingenuity, coupled with extraordinary life chi, you will pull through the year's tribulations and have a joyful year. And it definitely will not hurt to have all the right Feng Shui enhancers and cures to help things along.

As a final measure, remember to keep your Horoscope Allies and Friends close to you. With their help and support, obstacles will be less overwhelming, good fortune will be multiplied and success will seem so much sweeter.