The monkey is read as playfulness, imitation and mischief. Tradition takes it as the restless, clever side of you that will not sit still, and sometimes as a person whose intentions are not quite sincere. A monkey copying you is linked to feeling mimicked or not taken seriously, and one stealing food or objects to a trick or a small deceit. A friendly monkey points to humour and lightness you may need more of. Many monkeys chattering are read as a busy, scattered mind. The dream may ask where you are clowning to avoid something serious.
Where in your waking life have you met something like this lately?
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