Year of the Ox
Steady, hard-working and dependable.
Ox personality
The Ox is the second animal of the zodiac and a symbol of agriculture, patience and honest labor. Oxen are reliable, methodical and grounded, the people who carry a project to the end without making a fuss.
Their stubbornness is well known: once an Ox decides, little will change their mind. They prefer routine and tradition and can find emotional expression difficult. Their growth lies in flexibility and in allowing themselves rest.
Strengths
- Dependable and honest
- Hard-working and patient
- Strong sense of duty
- Calm under pressure
- Practical
Weaknesses
- Stubborn
- Resistant to change
- Reserved
- Workaholic
- Slow to forgive
Ox in love
Oxen love slowly and seriously. They look for a stable, lifelong partner and show affection through actions, loyalty and providing.
Ox career
Oxen excel in steady, skill-based careers: engineering, farming, construction, medicine, banking, administration and craftsmanship.
Ox compatibility
Traditionally the Ox is most harmonious with Snake and Rooster, the two other animals in its trine. The classic clash is the Goat, the animal opposite it in the cycle. These are traditions, not rules, and individual elements and charts matter much more.
Lucky numbers
1, 4
Lucky colors
Blue, White, Green
Ox years
People born in these years belong to the Ox. If you were born in January or February, confirm the Chinese New Year date on the year page.
Ox FAQ
What are the Ox years?
Recent Ox years include 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 and 2021, with the next in 2033.
Which animals suit the Ox?
The Snake and Rooster form its trine. The Goat is the traditional clash.
Is the Ox lucky?
The Ox is associated with diligence and steady prosperity rather than sudden luck.
The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition offered for reflection and entertainment. Other animals: Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.