Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox

Years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

The Ox is the sign of prosperity in the Chinese Zodiac. The Ox in Chinese Astrology is not a bull. Solid and hard working, this powerful sign of Ox is a born leader. Being dependable, calm and modest, Oxen possess the ability to achieve great things in life. Strong-minded and highly intelligent, their balance and strength inspire confidence. Lady Oxen have the tendency to trust the wrong partner, so it is important to always get an outside opinion from someone they trust and who is wise before they make a commitment. Oxen usually have happy childhood without incident in their childhood and youth. Oxen may encounter difficulties in their marriage in their middle age. However, they usually are able to smooth them out and achieve peaceful and happy life in their older age.

People born in the Year of the Ox are highly intelligent, and most dependable. They work hard and enjoy helping others. They are born leaders, fearing neither responsibility nor risk. They need peace and quiet to work through his/her ideas. Once their mind is set, it is hard to convince them otherwise. They are conservative, honest, gentle, reliable, and inspire confidence from all around you. They are a truthful, loyal and committed to their friends and business partners. They work hard and like peace. Women are usually good wives who pay attention to their kid's education. They are easy to trust others, but should be cautious to others' cajolery.

Strengthness

Oxen are born leaders. They are intelligent, logical, calm, modest, solid, dependable, resolute, and hard working. They have a keen eye for detail and an admirable work ethic. They are usually quiet, but they can be both articulate and eloquent when necessary. Trustworthy, truthful, caring, honest, and honorable, Oxen usually are very well liked by friends and families. They are good-hearted, loyal to friends, love humor, and make themselves a wonderfully strong, tender and affectionate companion. They are good listener, unwilling to take sides until they know the whole story, and willing to provide steady and unbiased advices to other. Because of they are reliable, fair, logical, and intelligent, Oxen are often rewarded with positions of authority and trust. They are often traditional, and prefers systems and conventions.

Weakness

Oxen are stubborn and sometimes quick-tempered. Oxen are rarely driven by the prospect of financial gain, thus they may not pursue some opportunities that present to them. Oxen may lack of imagination, they need to be encouraged to try something new every now and then. Oxen are perceived as being far too serious or incapable of loosening up. It is important to remember that the oxen are sociable and relaxed when they feel secure. Since Oxen are generally quiet type, they tends to become introverted in a crowd. A good lesson for Oxen is to strive to overcome a judgmental nature or being too serious. Oxen need to learn to value their own good qualities to stand out of a crowd.

People born in the Year of the Ox will do well in careers such as musician, composer, writer, landlord, doctor, artist, soldier, farmer, chef, judge, broker, banker, gardener, religion organizer. They are intelligent logical thinkers. They approach work seriously and most likely to hold positions with authority.

The Best Love Match: Snake and Rooster

Ox and Snake: They will strike a great partnership. Sympathy, love and understanding flow easily between these two.

Ox and Rooster: It is a great match that is blessed by the gods. They appeal to each other with passion and excitement.

Words of Caution: They may have struggles and problems with Monkey, and a lack of understanding with Sheep and Pig. Popular belief is that Oxen should not set up house with Tiger.

Love Affairs

Oxen are wonderfully strong, tender and affectionate companions who are protective and always reliable. It may take time for Oxen to decide, but when Oxen commit to a relationship, they are totally devoted and faithful and they expect the same in return. Unfortunately, some Oxen’s marriages fall apart after a few years because Oxen maybe inflexible and tend to place blame on others but themselves. But if an Ox is fortunate and has chosen wisely, he or she can build and maintain a strong-tied happy family and has the potential to be successful in love life.

An Ox man tends to be very faithful and will not have many serious partners in life. His humor and charm will make his right partners very happy. If his partners devoted to their relationship, he will love dearly. Otherwise, he will show anger. Ox man makes great father with his tender love but firm on his final decisions. An Ox woman will make a charming, warm, and perfect wife if she is given the freedom to do what she wants. She loves to love with humor and laughter. She is trustworthy, very faithful, and expects the same from her partners. The Ox man could make a great companion for an Ox woman.

Yin/Yang: YIN and YANG
Colors: Blue, Red, Purple
Directions: Southeast, North, South