Year of the Ox

People born in the Year of the Ox are natural leaders, dependable, strong, and determined. They are also sociable, patient and tolerant, and their healthy lifestyles often result in long and fulfilling lives. Others admire ox people for their work ethic, their intelligence, and their open-mindedness.

Believing that success is achieved by hard work and not by taking risks or shortcuts, people born in the Year of the Ox enjoy work that is both challenging and specialized. They also take pleasure in home life and can often be found working in the yard to beautify their surroundings. In addition, Ox people are alert, logical and trusting.

Second in the Chinese Zodiac

Years: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Most Compatible With: Rat, Snake, and Rooster
Least Compatible With: Tiger and Horse
Element: Water
Yin/Yang: Yin
Direction: North-northeast
Good Career Choices: Mechanic, engineer, carpenter, farmer, real estate agent, and military officer