What is the 1968 Chinese zodiac sign, element, lucky colors, and best directions? These are common questions for those applying Feng Shui to attract luck and prosperity.
This article from BTA Feng Shui explores the 1968 Chinese zodiac, its element, personality traits, and Feng Shui applications to optimize your destiny.
Note: This article was directly translated from the original Vietnamese version by BTA Feng Shui using Grok 3.
1968 Chinese Zodiac and Element
Year of the Earth Monkey (1968)
If you were born in 1968, your zodiac sign is the Earth Monkey (Wu Shen – 戊申) under the traditional Chinese system of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.
This zodiac year runs from January 29, 1968, to February 15, 1969, in the Gregorian calendar. Those born before January 29, 1968, fall under the previous sign—the Fire Goat.
The Monkey symbolizes intelligence, agility, and creativity. Those born in the Year of the Monkey are quick-witted, highly adaptable, and sharp, enabling them to seize opportunities in life.
Earth Element – Great Foundation Earth
In the Five Elements system, those born in 1968 belong to the Earth element, specifically Great Foundation Earth. This represents fertile, soft soil, symbolizing stability, endurance, and nurturing qualities.
Great Foundation Earth signifies a solid foundation, fostering long-term growth and providing a sense of security and reliability.
- Generating Elements: Metal and Fire. Earth generates Metal, and Fire generates Earth, enhancing positive energy.
- Controlling Elements: Water and Wood. Water erodes Earth, and Wood depletes Earth’s nutrients, creating challenges.
People with the Earth element are calm, kind, patient, and reliable. They value stability, plan meticulously, and prioritize family and community.
Personal Trigram for 1968-Born Men and Women
The Personal Trigram is a key Feng Shui concept, determined by the Eight Trigrams and gender. It guides homeowners in selecting house directions, room orientations, and suitable Feng Shui items.
- Men born in 1968: Belong to the Kun trigram (Earth element), symbolizing endurance, responsibility, and leadership. Men with Kun are steady, practical, and a reliable pillar for their families.
- Women born in 1968: Belong to the Kan trigram (Water element), representing intuition, depth, and compassion. Women with Kan are inwardly strong, empathetic, and supportive.
1968 Chinese Zodiac Personality Traits
General Characteristics
Those born in the 1968 Year of the Earth Monkey possess sharp intellect, logical thinking, and exceptional creativity. They are steadfast, rarely swayed by emotions, and carefully consider actions. Their open-mindedness, eagerness to learn, and willingness to help others make them well-liked.
- Strengths: Intelligent, adaptable, hardworking, with foresight and strong management skills.
- Areas for Improvement: Can be stubborn and resistant to differing opinions, especially in men. Women may struggle to express emotions, leading to misunderstandings.
Men Born in 1968
Men born in the Earth Monkey year are cheerful, humorous, and curious, with a love for exploration. They are decisive and strong in their careers but can be stubborn, clinging to personal views, which may make them seem immature. Their kindness and dedication shine in relationships.
Women Born in 1968
Women of the 1968 Earth Monkey year are independent, resolute, and opinionated. They live by principles and are introspective but may appear reserved, making them hard to understand. Their sincerity and compassion make them reliable emotional anchors.
Lucky Colors for 1968 Chinese Zodiac
Feng Shui colors play a vital role in attracting positive energy, supporting wealth, and enhancing career prospects.
Lucky Colors:
- Fire Element (Generating): Red, orange, pink, purple. These vibrant colors boost confidence and attract luck.
- Earth Element (Compatible): Brown, dark yellow. These colors promote stability and strengthen financial foundations.
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Colors to Avoid:
- Wood Element: Green, lime green. Wood depletes Earth, draining energy.
- Water Element: Blue, black. Earth controls Water, potentially reducing positive energy.
Those born in 1968 should prioritize lucky colors for vehicles, home decor, clothing, or personal items to enhance prosperity and peace.
Feng Shui Directions for 1968 Earth Monkey
The direction of your home, kitchen, bedroom, and altar significantly impacts your destiny. Below are the best and worst directions for men and women born in 1968:
Men Born in 1968
Favorable Directions (West Group):
- West: Attracts wealth and career advancement.
- Northwest: Enhances health and family harmony.
- Southwest: Strengthens relationships and noble support.
- Northeast: Supports education and career success.
Directions to Avoid: North, East, Southeast, South. These may cause instability, financial loss, or family disputes.
Women Born in 1968
Favorable Directions (East Group):
- North: Strengthens relationships and family happiness.
- East: Supports career and financial abundance.
- Southeast: Enhances health and mental stability.
- South: Attracts noble support and improves luck.
Directions to Avoid: West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast. These may lead to conflicts or career obstacles.
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Home Layout Tips
- Main Entrance: Choose directions like Vitality, Heavenly Doctor, Longevity, or Restoration to attract positive energy.
- Kitchen: Place the kitchen in an inauspicious direction (e.g., North or East for men; West or Northwest for women) to neutralize negative energy, with the stove facing a favorable direction.
- Bedroom: Select a favorable direction for peaceful sleep and family harmony.
- Altar: Position the altar in a favorable direction, avoiding conflicts with the entrance or kitchen.
Lucky Numbers for 1968 Chinese Zodiac
Lucky numbers enhance fortune, especially for phone numbers, license plates, or auspicious dates.
- Men Born in 1968: Lucky numbers 2, 5, 8. Number 5 symbolizes balance, while 2 and 8 represent wealth and prosperity.
- Women Born in 1968: Lucky numbers 1, 6, 7. Number 1 signifies new beginnings, while 6 and 7 support relationships and career.
Compatible and Incompatible Zodiac Signs for 1968
Compatible Business Partners: Earth Rooster (1969), Wood Rabbit (1975), Water Ox (1973). These signs align with the Earth element, fostering smooth collaboration.
Compatible Marriage Partners:
- Men Born in 1968: Compatible with women born in Wood Snake (1965), Fire Goat (1967), Water Ox (1973).
- Women Born in 1968: Compatible with men born in Earth Rooster (1969), Metal Dog (1970), Earth Monkey (1968).
Incompatible Signs: Metal Pig (1971), Water Pig (1983). These may lead to conflicts in business or marriage.
Feng Shui Items for 1968 Chinese Zodiac
Feng Shui items protect, attract wealth, and dispel negative energy. Recommended items for those born in 1968 include:
- Feng Shui Stones: Yellow quartz, rose quartz, citrine, tiger’s eye. These stones align with the Earth element, stabilizing the mind and attracting luck.
- Talismans: Dragon, elephant, or Pixiu statues placed in favorable directions to protect the home and enhance harmony.
- Feng Shui Plants: Money tree, lucky bamboo, or snake plant to activate wealth and purify the air.
Three Years of Misfortune for 1968 Chinese Zodiac
The Three Years of Misfortune (Tam Tai) is a recurring cycle of challenges that occurs every 12 years, lasting for three consecutive years. For those born in 1968 (Year of the Earth Monkey), Tam Tai falls in the years of the Tiger, Rabbit, and Dragon — for example, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
During these years, exercise caution in major decisions like home construction, investments, or marriage.
Suitable Careers for 1968 Chinese Zodiac
Those born in the Earth Monkey year excel in fields requiring creativity, logic, and leadership:
- Management and Leadership: Their decisiveness and resolve lead to success in managerial roles.
- Business and Marketing: Agility and intuition drive success in entrepreneurship.
- Arts and Creativity: Creative thinking suits design, arts, or media.
- Education and Healthcare: Compassion and dedication shine in teaching or caregiving.
Those born in 1968, the Year of the Earth Monkey, embody stability, intelligence, and creativity. Choosing the right colors, directions, and Feng Shui items can attract luck and prosperity.
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