Hello to the man from Down Under!<P>This is quite funny. Mel Gibson is a Fire Monkey same as you! Though I don't know if he is a Leo as well, he was born in your year. As were Carrie Fisher, Bjorn Borg, Caroline of Monaco, Timothy Daley, Geena Davis, Eric Roberts and Tom Hanks.<P>Your W is a Sagittarius/Fire Rooster. Those born in her year are Amanda Plummer and Melanie Griffith. <P>Taking the Fires and the Western horoscopes out of the equation, a generic Monkey with Rooster compatibility report goes like this:<P>Not Much going on sexually between these two characters. Roosters are possessive and anxious about their position in relationships. Their instinct is to anchor their prey. Monkeys are freedom freaks who need miles of rope to feel good about themselves. They have to roam amid people , jabber with others and find solutions to ever more important problems.<P>Roosters are conservative thinkers. Monkeys are all for liberation, gentler laws and personal liberty. This couple may be constantly at odds over policy. Decisions become difficul to make. Tensions rise and Rooster suffers - because Rooster makes the untenable scenes which send the Monkey packing. Rooster must accept Monkey's devil-may-care side to enjoy the benefit of his humor. It's up to the Rooster to be more flexible. And that is a tall order.<P>These two are not exactly Romeo and Juliet. Monkey is interested in sex, but he's also fascinated by life's other aspects, above all it's practicalities. Rooster is also practical and appreciates Monkey's delight in solving concrete issues. But Rooster needs softening, romancing, loving and cuddling to appreciate the joys of sex. Now it's Monkey's turn to adapt, to become more langourous and spend time petting and nuzzling. Or Rooster might begin scratching around in another barnyard for sexual understanding.<P>A Fire Monkey: is driven and ambitious but usually keps a low profile. Your mind is fertile with projects and plans and creativity and, coupled with a capacity for hard work, makes you a professional wizard. <P>You also enjoy having a good time, may over-indulge in gambling, late nights at clubs and making whoopeee (tt--you have this in your nature, you don't necessarily act on it!) <P>You are freewheeling and free of spirit but always insist on remaining the boss in most situations. You can be quite cynical--and maybe it's this distrusting of people, especially colleagues and associates that makes you wish to be the dominator in all area. But my source says mainly you just enjoy controlling others.<P>A Monkey man: gives lots of presents to his loves. Girlfriends of Monkey men have more fun! And they are also charming, intensely warm-hearted and caring, self-sacrificingly and playfully sensual and incisively sharp-witted,funny and smart! They think with their brains and yet act with their hearts. <P>They know better than anybody else how to poke fun of themselves. They do not take themselves or anybody else very seriously.<BR>They either own or wish they owned a silver-grey BMW. It reminds them of how they are built: sinewy and tight! <P>A Leo/Monkey: in love is possessive and jealous! [Exactly opposite of what is listed under your generic "Male Monkey" profile.] A Leo/Monkey's emotional attachyment is of the Gothic novel variety. They don't like anybody trespassing on their sentimental property. A Monkey/Leo in love is a perfect fool. <P>A Sagittarius/Rooster: is not always lucky in love. They are by turns too demanding or too docile. In love affairs there is always a delicate gray area of deceit. Some things are better not discussed when it comes to passions and jealousies. Well, the Sagittarius/Rooster can't hack the deceit part. She wants all the cards on the table and no double-dealing. Moreover, as this person is so indomitalble and fiercely dynamic, she oten takes up with someone who needs help, someone whose aims are not fixed and who seems so adorably lost. This is what I call the Sagittarius "PopeyeP complex. Good Samaritan time. Of course, pity is not love. But sometimes she can't tell the difference.<P>If you love her, try to jolly her out of a rigid sense of duty by tickling or amusing her in some fashion. Take her to the theater and buy her pop-up toys. Get these people out of their duty rut. And most of all, don't take advantage of this person's kindly, caring nature. A hurt Sagittarious/Rooster is not a pretty sight. <P>As a female Rooster: she is direct and blunt of speech. But she may pretend that her tender feelings for a suitor or not serious. She is unable and unwilling to show her real feelings. She will pick on and find fault with her partner until he becomes embittered and perhaps leaves her in the lurch. Don't be hoodwinked--she is as susceptible to romantic sentiment as the rest of us--she just is afraid of appearing foolish. <P>Your best course of action is sharpen your wits and your wiles to be certain NEVER to let her get the upper hand. As she only believes in what she sees and can touch, you should offer jewels, yachts, houses and cars rather than love poetry and musical tributes. She cannot care about idealistic romance. <P>The Rooster woman loves and needs lots of sex! The darkly complex side of her nature may prevent her from having a really rollicking time in bed until she is sure of her mate's good intentions. But as soon as he learns how to gain her trust and turn her on she will remain interested. If the Rooster woman's husband or lover takes pains to jolly her up with presents and soften her tetiness with sweet attentions before attempting to make love, he will never be at a loss for a lusty bed partner. <P>And a Fire/Rooster is complexity and passion incarnate! She is tormented, diffult and fiery! They crave confrontation and rush "cockily" about from head-on collision to head-on collision without sustaining so much as a tiny scratch. <P>Too hot a profile, timtam! Things sound pretty volatile in your household! You must give in alot! Sounds like you and Antonio Banderas have your work cut out for you. Hope this gives you a bit of helpful insight. Best of luck. Thanx for waiting so long. <P>Aloha,<P>Leilana

timtam (I will forever think of you as Mel Gibson!),<P>Just wondering if you got this or if it got too buried. <P>Goodday!<P>Leilana

Hey Leilana<P>I have dropped off for a few days. Trying to rebuild my relationship with my kids, spending more time in their company and having fun with them.<P>I like the bit about Mel Gibson, Ive been told I look like Richard Geer, and sense of humor of Mel,not blowing my own trumpet.<P>You are spot on. When you say that Rooster needs cuddling, romancing,loving and cuddling I have always shown my affection that way with little in return.<P>No gambling,late nights or whoopie for veryyy many years.<P>You are very accurate on me giving in. I tend to appoligize to create less tension during arguments, but my temper does get out of hand and I have to bite my tongue as I can be scarstic.<P>Thax I enjoyed every word and will treasure this.<P>lol<BR>tim<P>PS I have been approached by some single ladies friends of late and reluctant to go further. Trying to work out what I want for the future. Any thoughts on future relationships with W.

timtam,<P>Sadly, I can give you very little about the future of you and your ladylove. As we like to say here--you can only control yourself and your own actions. <P>I'm mostly just handing out some insights into character traits and personal philosophies. If getting back with your W is what you're wanting, surely going out with other ladyfriends won't get you there.<P>Your being a Monkey and your W being a Rooster--you are not the most compatible--but then neither am I with my H--but we MAKE it work. And we know where our differences our that we need to work on. And so far things are going beautifully. <P>As a side note: knowing who you ARE most compatible with isn't helpful when you're trying to get back into recovery with your spouse. Unless you're needing to know who to steer clear of! <P>However, my source book does give very vague generalized future outlooks based on how the chinese year affects your chinese sign. It sounds just like guesswork or common sense to me but here ya go:<P>2000--The Dragon Year for the Rooster: You take delight in showing off. You may go about fanning your feathers with impunity this year. You are approved of, assisted and invited to join in the fun at all the paries. This would be a good year to start a new business or take on a partner to expand your activities. You might want to think about marriage this year, too. (!) Love is back in the Rooster's court. (!!) Health problems are possible. The malady could have something to do with your gall bladder or the pancreas. It's not serious but you should see a good practitioner for a full check-up.<P>2000--The Dragon Year for the Monkey:--All aboard! You're headed for one of the best years of your life. You are encouraged to study new aspects of life. Go back to school or leap into a yet untrammelled area of your current career. Your native wit is much appreciated this year. Take riches into your coffers. Save your money; don't go spending wanton sums on ingenious chimeric schemes or luxury. Next year will be soon enough to lavish luxuries on your loved ones. <P>For 2001, The Snake Year for the Monkey: You'll need to watch your opinions this year as family arguments might turn into feuds if you are not sufficiently circumspect. Be practical, philosophical and wise. Don't hurry, don't be too eager. Act serious for once. In snake years you'll be sure to get all the sex you've been missing. This is a voluptuous time: enjoy. <P>P.S. I know I should not be saying this but here I go anyway...If you have the traits of Richard Gere and Mel Gibson--there will always be someone there to blow that trumpet of yours for you, LOL! Good luck to you, mate!!

timtam,<P>Let me know if you ever end up on the divore/divorcing forum. I want you to consult me before you start dating again!!<P>NOT a come on, I swear!! Snakes should never date Monkeys!<P>Another thing I found out is that in general for Monkeys: The first and last phases of your life will pass smoothly (did I give you this info already?). At around thirty-seven or thirty-eight you may eperience a sudden loss of confidence from a major mid-life love crisis. This sinking spell will pass after the age of forty-five.<P>Helpful? Depressing? Just thought I'd throw you more info as I come across it. It would explain why we have so many BS Monkeys here on the forum!<P>Take care,<P>L