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The Ox is honest, sensible, strong, and tenacious. Those born in this sign have integrity and are reliable and true to friends and family. Reserved and thoughtful, they make excellent friends and partners. They may be grumpy sometimes, but they see things through! They often live to a very old age - maybe it's because of their calm approach to life.

Ox are loyal to their partners and make excellent parents. Their parents remain important to Oxen throughout their lives. The Ox is well organized and doesn't like change.

The Ox is thorough and doesn't like to be rushed. They are very warm to others and care deeply about their welfare. Oxen do well as geologists, farmers, crafters, carpenters, and writers.

An Ox is a terrible loser, tends to blame others for mistakes, and never forgives. The Ox never acts on whims, is not influenced by gossip, and considers all angles of a situation.

Character

Strengths: Those born in the Year of the Ox are quiet, patient, mentally sharp, and dexterous.
Weaknesses: Although patient, they have an explosive temper when angered. They tend to be eccentric, stubborn, and can be bigoted.

Compatibilities:

Best: Snake, Rooster, Rat
Next: Ox, Dragon, Rabbit, Monkey, Pig
Least: Horse, Dog, Ram 

Year of the Horse (12 February 2002 - 31 January 2003)

The Ox temperament is unsuited for volatile Horse years, but do not become unsettled. You will have disappointments and unpleasant experiences, and affairs of the heart will be fickle and unsettling.

Stay calm, keep your own counsel, and bide your time. Don't rush yourself in any area of your life. An Ox knows how to work long and hard, so you will be able to make the best of situations. Be content to wait patiently and time will bring benefits.

Additional Influences

Your animal sign reveals the greatest information about your character and what you can expect. However there are other influences that have a modifying influence. Here are a few:

Chinese Hour of Birth
An "extra" reading that provides additional general information.
Western Astrology
Curious about how Western Astrology impacts your animal sign?


Ox Years

February 19, 1901 to February 7, 1902
February 6, 1913 to January 25, 1914
January 24, 1925 to February 12, 1926
February 11, 1937 to January 30, 1938
January 29, 1949 to February 16, 1950
February 15, 1961 to February 4, 1962
February 3, 1973 to January 22, 1974
February 20, 1985 to February 8, 1986
February 7, 1997 to January 27, 1998
January 26, 2009 to February 13, 2010

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