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'[[File:Oxen.svg|thumb|]] The '''Ox''' ('''[[wiktionary:丑|丑]]''') is the 2nd of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the [[Chinese zodiac]] related to the [[Chinese calendar]]. The '''Year of the [[Ox]]''' is denoted by the [[Earthly Branches|Earthly Branch]] character '''[[wiktionary:丑|丑]]'''. In the [[Vietnamese zodiac]], the [[Water buffalo (zodiac)|water buffalo]] occupies the position of the Ox. Personality Occupying the 2nd position on the Chinese Zodiac, Oxen possess such character traits as dependability, strength and determination. Oxen are tolerant individuals who believe that the road to success involves hard work and scrupulous behavior; they don’t believe in taking shortcuts. They characterize those who don’t work hard as lazy individuals not worthy of respect. Oxen are capable of trusting others and will listen to their opinions with an open mind. However, Oxen prefer making decisions that are based on their own research. Oxen favor strong, life-long alliances to casual acquaintances. Home is where Oxen go to seek comfort, occasionally watching television or reading. They prefer the rural outdoors and spend the majority of their “home” time working in the garden or caring for the yard. Health Oxen are strong individuals who overall are healthy and live long, fulfilled lives. However, they tend to work too much, rarely allowing themselves enough time to relax. Oxen could benefit from incorporating more non-work-related activity into their lives. Career Oxen prefer work that is routine. They take a methodological approach to their tasks and excel in jobs that are specialized. Oxen possess a keen eye for detail and an admirable work ethic. They are more productive when allowed to work alone. Good career choices for oxen include: interior designer, painter, carpenter, quarry worker, archeologist, horticulturist, mechanic, engineer, draftsman, banker, broker, real estate agent and army officer. Relationships Oxen aren’t very sociable and rarely participate in group activities. They abhor small talk and won’t waste their time flirting. They will search long and hard for the perfect partner as change makes them uncomfortable. Whether due to an ox’s tendency to be overbearing or tendency to place blame on others, relationships with Oxen don’t always work out. When Oxen realize that partnerships involve two people and two points of view, satisfying matches are possible. Oxen and the 5 elements Metal Ox – Years 1901 and 1961 Like metal, these Oxen are amazingly strong. They’re extremely hard-working individuals who will do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals. They’re trustworthy, dependable individuals who are not likely to show emotion. They have difficulty interpreting the feelings of others. Water Ox – Years 1913 and 1973 Water Oxen are much more flexible, and because of this quality, they’re better able to understand what others are thinking and feeling. They’re sincere, patient, quick-thinking and others enjoy being around them. Wood Ox – Years 1925 and 1985 Wood Oxen work well as part of a team, but because of their work ethic, self-confidence and strong sense of morals, they’ll always perform better as the team’s leader. They do have a tendency to be quick-tempered and outspoken. Fire Ox – Years 1937 and 1997 Fire Oxen are natural born leaders. In fact, they’ll often hold positions of importance at work and in the community. They have short fuses and tend to react impulsively instead of considering the opinion of others. Earth Ox – Years 1949 and 2009 Earth Oxen are successful individuals, probably because they are diligent rather than impulsive. A more modest approach combined with their reliability and sincerity makes them more likeable. Compatibility Oxen are compatible with a Rat and Rooster and incompatible with a Tiger and Horse. ==Years and the Five Elements== People born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the year of the Ox, while also bearing the following elemental sign:<ref>http://pinyin.info/chinese_new_year/</ref> <!-- Only the first year of the pair is linked, since in the simplest case, that is *the* year. --> {| class="wikitable" |- ! Start Date !! End Date !! Heavenly Branch |- |- | 31 January 1889 || 20 January 1890 || [[Earth (Wu Xing)|Earth]] Ox |- | 19 February 1901 || 7 February 1902 || [[Metal (Wu Xing)|Metal]] Ox |- | 6 February 1913 || 25 January 1914 || [[Water (Wu Xing)|Water]] Ox |- | 24 January 1925 || 12 February 1926 || [[Wood (Wu Xing)|Wood]] Ox |- | 11 February 1937 || 30 January 1938 || [[Fire (Wu Xing)|Fire]] Ox |- | 29 January 1949 || 16 February 1950 || [[Earth (Wu Xing)|Earth]] Ox |- | 15 February 1961 || 4 February 1962 || [[Metal (Wu Xing)|Metal]] Ox |- | 3 February 1973 || 22 January 1974 || [[Water (Wu Xing)|Water]] Ox |- | 20 February 1985 || 8 February 1986 || [[Wood (Wu Xing)|Wood]] Ox |- | 7 February 1997 || 27 January 1998 || [[Fire (Wu Xing)|Fire]] Ox |- | 26 January 2009 || 13 February 2010|| [[Earth (Wu Xing)|Earth]] Ox |- | 12 February 2021 || 31 January 2022 || [[Metal (Wu Xing)|Metal]] Ox |- | 31 January 2033 || 18 February 2034 || [[Water (Wu Xing)|Water]] Ox |- | 17 February 2045 || 5 February 2046 || [[Wood (Wu Xing)|Wood]] Ox |} ==Basic Astrology Elements<ref>http://www.yourchineseastrology.com/zodiac/ox.htm</ref>== {| class="wikitable" |- | Earthly Branch of Birth Year: || Chou |- | The Five Elements: || Earth (Tu) |- | Yin Yang: || Yin |- | Lucky Numbers: || 1, 9; Avoid: 3, 4 |- | Lucky Flowers: || peach blossom, evergreen, tulip |- | Lucky Colors: || Yellow, white, green; Avoid: blue |} == See also == *[[Chinese zodiac]] *[[Ox]] *[[Ox in Chinese mythology]] == References == {{reflist}} {{commons|Category:Ox (zodiac)|Ox (zodiac)}} {{Chinese zodiac}} [[Category:Astrological signs]] [[Category:Chinese astrology]] [[Category:Mythological bovines]]'