The Ox is second in the order of all the Chinese zodiac animals. According to one folktale, the Jade Emperor decided that the order of the animals would be determined according to the order by which they arrived at his party. The Ox had agreed to give the Rat a ride. Just as they both arrived at the door, the Rat jumped ahead of the Ox. Chinese New Year will teach you more about the predictions for the year of the Ox.
The Ox is associated with the Earthly Branch (地支—dì zhī) Chǒu (丑) and the hours 01:00-03:00 in the morning. In terms of yin and yang (阴阳—yīn yáng), the Ox is Yang. The Ox is a highly esteemed animal in Chinese culture because of the important role it plays in agriculture. Positive traits like being hardworking and honest are also attributed to the Ox.
Oxen are diligent, reliable, and smart but never seek praise.
Along with the Celestial Stems (天干—Tiān gān), there is a 60-year calendrical cycle. The Ox is associated with earth, but its years cycle through the five elements of nature (五行—wǔ xíng). Recent years of the Ox include: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021.
|YEAR||CELESTIAL STEM||EARTHLY BRANCH||ZODIAC||ELEMENT||YIN YANG|
- 1 Personality and traits
- 2 Ox compatibility
- 3 Careers fit for Oxen
- 4 Health and lifestyle
- 5 Oxen in the Year of the Ox (2021)
- 6 FAQ
- 7 Born in the year of the Ox?
Personality and traits
Oxen are known to be honest and sincere. Although they are hardworking and skilled, they never seek to be the center of attention. Nevertheless, they get the recognition they deserve for their hard work.
Oxen firmly believe that everyone should diligently do what is asked of them. They are very kind but often struggle to understand persuasion using pathos. They rarely blow a fuse and make for great leaders.
|Metal||1961, 2021||Oxen may be stable financially but they |
|Water||1973, 2033||These Oxen live comfortable lives early on and |
|Wood||1925, 1985||These Oxen are highly versatile and live like a breeze. They face difficulties in their early stages but straightens out everything later on.|
|Fire||1937, 1997||Oxen are very friendly. They do not struggle financially throughout their lives.|
|Earth||1949, 2009||These Oxen are meticulous and enjoy being a leader. |
Men born in the year of the Ox can be trusted and relied on. They give out their best in everything they do. They are also able to provide for their families. However, their confidence can get in the way of others who try to go against the rules.
Women born in the Ox year are kind and capable of keeping their cool. They are fixated on their goals and would rarely think about choosing an alternative. Thus, they encounter many struggles but they will walk down the road they choose.
- The respective Earthly Branches of the Ox and the Rat complement each other: earth and water. They usually have similar personalities and goals in life as well.
- Snakes can provide hardworking Oxen support, warmth, and romance.
- Honest and loyal Oxen are also attracted to the soft and loving hearts of Roosters.
- The Earthly Branches of the Ox and the Goat are not compatible. Although they can bear their differences, there will always be tension between them.
- The free and wild nature of Horses doesn’t fit well with diligent and hardworking Oxen.
- Oxen and Dogs also have difficulty finding common ground.
Lucky things for Oxen
- Colors: Green, White, Yellow
- Numbers: 1 and 4, also any number containing these two numerics together (14, 41)
- Accessories/Ornaments: yellow stone pendant
- Auspicious directions: South & North
- Colors: Blue
- Unlucky Direction: South-West
- Unlucky numbers: 5 and 6
Careers fit for Oxen
Oxen are most productive when working in a group. They work hard in school to build a strong foundation for their future and secure long-term and stable jobs.
Their dedication and diligence make them ideal for professional and stressful positions such as doctors, lawyers, businessmen, and teachers. Oxen are also renowned by society for their technical skills and effort.
Health and lifestyle
Like untamed Oxen that roam the fields freely, people born in the Ox year are healthy and fit. They rarely visit the hospital but too much negligence can cause problems later on in life.
Because they are very hardworking, Oxen can sometimes go for days with little food and rest. This carelessness can sometimes lead to problems with the digestive system and other illnesses.
In the middle stages of their lives, Oxen become prone to heart diseases and joint pains. Most if not all of these issues arise due to lack of exercise. To avoid them, Oxen have to remember to take a break every once in a while, stretch, and relax.
Oxen in the Year of the Ox (2021)
The Chinese Zodiac proves to be advantageous for the Ox. Natives who are single will find their love life this year and even get married after deciding on their lucky date. On the other hand, married Oxen may welcome a new member of the family. They will give amole importance to their family in the year 2021. Professionals will attain financial rewards with hard work and diligence while those who manage a business can enter a new partnership, but unwanted trips can take up much of their time.
Ox natives share a good compatibility with Monkey, Rat, or Rooster animal zodiac signs while multiple conflicts may arise with Goat, Dragon, Tiger or Horse.
Talking about their love life and relationships, Young Ox natives will be able to find their love life at an early age and subsequently get married and start a family much earlier than their peers. However, conflicts can arise after getting married, which can be stressful. At this time. the couple could spend some quality time together or go on trips to open communications between each other better.
Employed Ox natives may get demotivated to have lower pay scale as their peers, which can demotivate them, which can restrict their financial freedom. Therefore, Ox natives are advised to accumulate enough money to invest in real estate, but only after consulting a professional. Taking deep thinking before taking any action will help them go a long way.
Several obstacles seem to originate in the path to success for the Oxen. Employed ones may not be satisfied with their career due to constant friction with colleagues, leaders, and seniors. These instances can hinder their promotion. Thus, they are suggested to remain patient and learn to be tactful. For those who have just embarked on being entrepreneurs will find it difficult to achieve gains and success from the start. However, having good connections can lead them to succeed.
Ox natives will suffer from minor, but disturbing diseases. They are then suggested to maintain a balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, and water as well as a healthy lifestyle. It is better for them to avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and other toxic substances, which can cause them breathing, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular diseases. They must exercise and keep your body fit.
Ox is second in the order of all the Chinese zodiac animals.
Recent years of the Ox include: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021.
Born in the year of the Ox?
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