1968 Chinese Zodiac: Earth Monkey

Earth Monkey personality

Clever, curious and playful.

The Monkey is the ninth animal of the zodiac and a symbol of intelligence and mischief. Monkeys are witty, inventive and curious, with a talent for solving problems in unexpected ways.

Earth years add stability, practicality and loyalty. Earth people tend to be dependable, patient and grounded.

Strengths: Clever and inventive, Curious, Funny and social, Adaptable, Quick learner. Watch for: Restless, Mischievous, Competitive, Easily bored, Can be superficial.

Read the full Monkey guide for love, career and compatibility.

Born early in 1968?

The Chinese zodiac follows the lunisolar calendar, so a January or February birth often belongs to the previous animal. In 1968, Chinese New Year fell on January 30, 1968. Anyone born before that date is a Fire Goat instead. See the Goat guide.

1968 zodiac year facts

• Chinese New Year 1968 fell on a Tuesday, January 30, 1968.
• The Monkey year lasted 384 days, longer than a calendar year because the lunisolar calendar added a leap month.
• Anyone born in the first 29 days of 1968 (January 1 to January 30, 1968) belongs to the previous sign.
• People born in 1968 turn 58 or 57 during 2026, depending on their birthday.
• The same Earth Monkey combination appears every 60 years: next in 2028.

Other Monkey years: 1956, 1980, 1992. Each has a different element, which colors the animal's traits.

Monkey compatibility

The Monkey is traditionally most harmonious with Rat and Dragon, and tends to clash with the Tiger.

Near 1968, the Monkey's harmonious partners were born in: Rat: 1972; Dragon: 1964.