1968 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Monkey
1968 was the year of the Earth Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 30 January 1968 and ended on 16 February 1969.
1968 is the year of the Earth Monkey (Yang). The Chinese year of the Monkey ran from 30 January 1968 to 16 February 1969, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Monkey. Babies born in 1968 before 30 January 1968 belong to the Fire Goat of 1967.
1968 Earth Monkey personality
People born in the year of the Monkey are clever, curious and playful. Their strengths are inventiveness, humour and fast learning; their watch-outs are restlessness and occasional mischief.
The Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Monkey of 1968 combines the Monkey's nature with earth qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Monkey: technology, science, trading, media, engineering.
Born in January or February 1968?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1968, Chinese New Year fell on 30 January 1968.
- Born 30 January 1968 or later in 1968: Earth Monkey.
- Born 1 January – 29 January 1968: Fire Goat (1967 sign).
Monkey compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rat, Dragon |
| Secret friend | Snake |
| Traditional clash | Tiger |
Other Monkey years
1932, 1944, 1956, 1980, 1992, 2004. The Earth Monkey itself returns in 2028.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1968?
The Earth Monkey, for births from 30 January 1968 to 16 February 1969.
What if I was born in January or early February 1968?
If you were born before 30 January 1968, your sign is the Fire Goat of 1967, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1968 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yang). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
Which signs are compatible with the Monkey?
Best matches are the Rat and Dragon, plus the Snake as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Tiger.
When is the next Earth Monkey year?
2028. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1968 in 2026?
They turn 58 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.