The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1968
Earth Monkey
猴 (hóu) · Monkey year 9 of 12
When the 1968 zodiac year began
In 1968, the Lunar New Year fell on Tuesday, January 30, 1968. The year of the Earth Monkey ran from that day until February 16, 1969.
If you were born between January 1 and January 29, 1968, your animal is the Goat (Fire Goat, the 1967 year). People born from January 30, 1968 onward belong to the Monkey.
The Earth Monkey
In tradition, Earth is linked with steadiness, patience and reliability. Each animal comes around every 12 years, and with the five elements the same combination returns every 60 years. The Monkey is traditionally linked with being clever and inventive. Read more about the Monkey in Chinese tradition.
A practice for the Monkey
Settle the busy mind: a short sit with the breath. Try the 3-minute morning practice.
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