Year of the Ox (丑)
steady, grounded, enduring
Personality
Oxen are practical and persistent, keep their word and take responsibility; people rely on them.
Strengths
Hard-working, dependable and determined, building results over time.
Watch for
Stubborn and slow to adapt, not quick to show feelings; stay flexible and talk more.
Years of the Ox
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033 (the year turns at Start of Spring or Lunar New Year, so check if you were born early in the year)
Matches with each sign
| Sign | Relation | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Six Harmony | Traditionally one of the best matches: mutual attraction and support, natural rapport and a relationship that settles easily. |
| Ox | Same sign | Similar natures that understand each other easily; comfortable together, but liable to get stuck in the same places, so cover for each other. |
| Tiger | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Rabbit | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Dragon | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Snake | Triple Harmony | Part of the same harmony trio, with close goals and values; good partners in work and life. |
| Horse | Harm | Traditionally one of the six harms: small things easily become misunderstandings or grudges; more openness and understanding help. |
| Goat | Clash, Punishment | Very different temperaments and paces, prone to friction and arguments; the differences can also complement, if you communicate and make allowances. A tendency to nitpick or compete with each other; drop the comparisons and respect each other's ways. |
| Monkey | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
| Rooster | Triple Harmony | Part of the same harmony trio, with close goals and values; good partners in work and life. |
| Dog | Punishment | A tendency to nitpick or compete with each other; drop the comparisons and respect each other's ways. |
| Pig | Neutral | No notable harmony or clash; how it goes depends on what you build together and on the rest of the charts. |
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This is fixed text compiled from general convention, not a reading of any individual and not a prediction. For important decisions, please consult qualified professionals.