Year of the Ox
Ox is the second in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. Years of the Ox include 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033...
Oxen used to be capable farming tools in agricultural society, which attach to the symbol of diligence, persistence and honesty. People born in the Year of Ox are probably tardy in action, but industrious and cautious. Most of them are conservative and hold their faith firmly.
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Chou
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Tu (Earth)
Yin Yang: Yin
Years of Chinese Zodiac Ox
- Feb.6,1913-Jan.25,1914
- Jan.24,1925-Feb.12,1926
- Feb.11,1937-Jan.30,1938
- Jan.29,1949-Feb.16,1950
- Feb.15,1961-Feb.4,1962
- Feb.3,1973-Jan.22,1974
- Feb.20,1985-Feb.8,1986
- Feb.7,1997-Jan.27,1998
- Jan.26,2009-Feb.13,2010
- Feb.11,2021-Jan.31,2022
- Jan.31,2033-Jan.18,2034
- Feb.17,2045-Feb.5,2046
Lucky Signs for People Born in Ox Year:
Lucky Colors: red, blue, purple
Lucky Flowers: tulip, evergreen, peach blossom
Lucky Directions: southeast, south and north
Things Should be Avoided:
- Unlucky Numbers: 3, 4
- Unlucky Colors: white, green
- Unlucky Direction: northwest
Ranking second in Chinese zodiacal signs, the Ox is huge. People often use it to indicate something big in size or number. People born in the Year of Ox bear persistent, simple, honest, and straightforward characteristics. They are talent leaders with strong faith, and strong devotion to work. They are contemplative before taking actions, not easily affected by the surroundings but just follow their concept and ability. Being conservative with a lack of wit in speaking, they usually look silent and sometimes stubborn in their old ways.
- Strengths
honest, industrious, patient, cautious, level-headed, strong-willed, persistent - Weaknesses
obstinate, inarticulate, prudish, distant - See more about Destiny by Birth Month, Destiny by Birth Date
- Best Matches: Rat, Snake, Rooster
They are quite compatible, deeply attracted by each other. They are both responsible, willing to share the family duty. Besides, loyalty and faith are the key factors to their happy marriage. - Bad Matches: Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Sheep
They will stick on their own opinions and ideas, and they both can hardly give in. They don’t get used to forgiveness, and squabbles lead to their relationship reaction. - See more about Chinese Zodiac Sign Compatibility
- Best Jobs: Lawyer, doctor, teacher, technician, politician, office clerk, consultant...
- Best Working Partners: Rat, Rooster, Snake
- Best Age to Start a Business: 30 - 40
- Best Career Field: Building Material Field
- See more about Best Business and Career Fields for Ox
According to 2018 luck prediction, people born in the Year of the Ox will face a downturn from their lucky year 2017. Their fortune won’t be very good, for they may experience profit losses or conflicts with unreliable friends. In the Year of Dog, they need to keep in mind that not to be too stubborn to refuse useful suggestions in career. For health condition, they are advised to pay attention to lungs, hearts and eyes diseases.
See more about Luck Prediction by Month 2018
Kind-hearted Aries, persistent Taurus, prudent Gemini, self-disciplined Cancer, dominant Leo, conservative Virgo, respectable Libra, passionate Scorpio, energetic Sagittarius, hesitant Capricorn, humorous Aquarius, sensitive Pisces…
- Blood Type O: They are bright and frank, which makes them to be reliable partners. Uprightness and kindness make them popular.
- Blood Type A: They are cautious and careful in work, and they can be good advisors.
- Blood Type B: They are highly-esteemed, and they are always the one that come up with novelty ideas in a group.
- Blood Type AB: They are strong-minded, and will not easily be defeated by any difficulties.
Chinese zodiac is closely related to the Five Elements. Ox people born in different years have different elements, thus corresponding personality and destiny.
| Types | Years of Birth | Personality Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Ox | 1925, 1985 | Brave, selfless, upright and outspoken. |
| Fire Ox | 1937, 1997 | Clever but lacking one’s own judgement, short-sighted, narrow-minded. |
| Earth Ox | 1949, 2009 | Smart, confident and resolute; hard to have high opinion of others. |
| Metal Ox | 1961, 2021 | Busy and active, with good interpersonal relations. |
| Water Ox | 1913, 1973 | Hardworking and diligent, holding a strong feeling for justice. |
Celebrities Born in the Year of the Ox
Napoleon Bonaparte, Barack Obama, Richard Nixon, Vincent Van Gogh, Walt Disney, Heinz Christian Andersen, Rosa Parks, Charlie Chaplin, Vivien Leigh, Meg Ryan, George Clooney, Neve Campbell, Tori Spelling, Zac Hanson, Jack Nicholson, Kate Beckinsale, Clark Gable, Richard Burton, Paul Newman, Wayne Gretzky, Anthony Hopkins, Lily Allen, Eva Amurri, Ciara, Kiera Knightley, Ashley Tisdale, Haylie Duff, Cristiano Ronaldo, Vincent Thomas Lombardi, Li Bai (a famous Chinese poet in the Tang Dynasty 618 - 907), Liu Bei (King of Shu in China’s Three Kingdoms Period 220 - 280)
