Year 2004 – the year of who, what animal according to the Eastern calendar?

According to the Eastern calendar, 2004 is the year of the Monkey. The Chinese zodiac follows a twelve-year cycle, with each year being represented by an animal. 2004 is the fourth year in the cycle and is represented by the Monkey. The Monkey is associated with intelligence, curiosity, and cleverness. People born in the year of the Monkey are said to be creative, witty, and independent. They often have a strong sense of justice and are very ambitious. They are also very good at problem solving and can think outside the box. They can be quite unpredictable and often take risks, but they are also very loyal and can be counted on in times of need.