Born in 1968: Earth Monkey Year — Element, Lucky Colors and Kua
The lunar year 1968 began on Monday, 29 January 1968. Anyone born from that day until 15 February 1969 belongs to the Earth Monkey — Wu Shen (Mậu Thân) — with the Vietnamese destiny element Great Post-Station Earth (Đại Trạch Thổ).
The Monkey born in 1968
Monkeys are traditionally described as clever, playful and inventive, with a gift for solving problems. The year’s stem, Wu (Mậu), is yang earth, which colours the Monkey with patience and steadiness.
Earth stands for stability, patience and trust: people of this element are often reliable, practical and loyal. Fields that traditionally suit an Earth mệnh include real estate, construction, building materials, agricultural produce, management. The lunar year 1968 also had a leap 7th month.
Lucky colors and numbers
| Best | red, pink, orange and purple — Fire generates Earth | |
| Good | yellow, brown and beige — your own element, Earth | |
| Neutral | black, navy and blue — Earth controls Water: usable, but tiring | |
| Avoid | green in all shades — Wood controls Earth |
Lucky numbers (He Tu / Hà Đồ): 5, 0, 2, 7. Numbers to use sparingly: 3, 8.
Kua number and favourable directions
Men born in 1968: Kua 2 (Kun · Khôn), West group. Favourable directions: Northeast, West, Northwest, Southwest.
Women born in 1968: Kua 1 (Kan · Khảm), East group. Favourable directions: Southeast, East, South, North.
All eight directions for men (Kua 2)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| West | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| Northwest | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| Southwest | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| East | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| South | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| Southeast | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| North | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
All eight directions for women (Kua 1)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| East | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| South | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| North | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| West | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| Northwest | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| Northeast | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| Southwest | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
Compatible and clashing signs
- Three Harmonies Rat and Dragon — the Water trine, the strongest natural allies.
- Secret friend Snake — the Six Harmonies partner, easy trust and teamwork.
- Clash Tiger — the opposite sign; attraction is possible but friction is common.
- Harm Pig — prone to misunderstandings; needs clear communication.
Check compatibility between two birth years
1968 Monkey in 2027, the Year of the Goat
In 2027 a person born in 1968 turns 59 (lunar age 60).
| Relation to the year | Neutral No clash and no special alliance with the year: a steady year in which results follow your own initiative. |
| Three Disasters | No Not a Three Disasters year for you. |
| Ruling star (men) | Mars (Vân Hán) A middling star: quick tempers and disputes. Stay calm and avoid confrontations. |
| Ruling star (women) | Rahu (La Hầu) Traditionally a difficult star, especially for men: gossip, legal or paperwork trouble. Speak carefully and keep documents in order. |
| Element vs. year | You control the year Your Earth controls the year's Water: you can get things done, at the cost of extra energy. |
Full 2027 forecast for the Monkey
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 1968?
People born from 29 January 1968 to 15 February 1969 are an Earth Monkey (Mậu Thân). If you were born between 1 January and 28 January 1968, your sign is the previous year’s: Fire Goat (Đinh Mùi).
What element is someone born in 1968?
By the Heavenly Stem, 1968 is Yang Earth. In Vietnamese tradition the destiny element (mệnh) is the nạp âm: Great Post-Station Earth (Đại Trạch Thổ), which belongs to Earth.
What are the lucky colors for people born in 1968?
With a Earth mệnh, the best colours are red, pink, orange and purple (Fire nourishes Earth) and yellow, brown and beige. Colours to use sparingly: green in all shades. Lucky numbers: 5, 0, 2, 7.
Which signs are compatible with the Monkey?
The Monkey gets on best with the Rat and Dragon (Three Harmonies) and the Snake (Six Harmonies). The opposite sign, the Tiger, is the classic clash.
How is 2027 for people born in 1968?
In the Goat year 2027 the Monkey has: neutral. Ruling star: Mars for men and Rahu for women.
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