- Chinese New Year -
2021 - The year of the Ox

THE OX
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Low and steady marks the ox’s character. Bona fide leaders, they are grounded, determined and highly dependable. They have the ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others as well. Those born under the sign are meticulous, systematic and real sticklers for details. They can be straight-laced and prefer routine, aiming to trash things out in a methodical manner till it bears fruit. Simplicity and straightforwardness govern their personality. However, the ox has a temper and it’s wise to get out of its way when it rears it horns. It is also a signs that it’s overly proud, refusing to seek assistance. The ox chooses to depend on its head to reason things and finds it hard to tolerate the week. Chauvinistic and even tyrannical, the ox is often grumpy, bigoted and refuses to forgive of forget for that matter.

Famous people born in the Year Of The Ox: Barack Obama, Pich Sophea, Preah Maha Ghosananda, Picasso, Napoleon Bonaparte, George Frederic Handel, Saddam Hussein, Dustin Hoffman, Jane Fonda, Clark Gable, Eddie Murphy, Adolf Hitler, George Clooney, Gregory Nava, George Lopez, Jack Lemmon, Jack Nicholson, Paul Newman, Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, Jim Carrey, John Corbett , Jorge Garcia, Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Springstein, Meg Ryan, Meryl Streep, Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana, Nomar Garciaparra, Anthony Hopkins Richard Nixon, Richard Gere, Robert Redford, Rock Hudson, Roselyn Sanchez, Shirley Bassey, Sigourney Weaver, Vincent Van Gogh, and Walt Disney.

Health: Strong and robust, people born in the year of the ox enjoy a fairly healthy condition with a long life span and less illness. Because of hard work with a stubborn personality, they often forget meals, which make them have intestinal problems. So enough rest and regular diet are needed for oxen to work efficiently. With a stubborn temperament, they find it easy to bear stress and tension, and they are reluctant to reveal themselves to others. Proper relaxation and regular short travels will benefit the ox.

Career: As the symbol of hard work, oxen always work hard at everything and stick to finishing it. Possessing a serious and responsible attitude toward work, they can come up with different approaches to their task. With a keen eye for details and an admirable work ethic, they are competent at such careers as agriculture, manufacturing, pharmacy, mechanics, engineering, draftsmanship, artist, soldier, farmer, politics, real estate, interior design, painting, carpentry, or quarry work.
They are intelligent logical thinkers. They approach work seriously and most likely to hold positions with authority.

The Best Love Match:	Snake and Rooster
	Ox and Snake: They will strike a great partnership. Sympathy, love and understanding flow easily between these two.
	Ox and Rooster: It is a great match that is blessed by the gods. They appeal to each other with passion and excitement.
Words of Caution:	They may have struggles and problems with Monkey, and a lack of understanding with Sheep and Pig. Popular belief is that Oxen should not set up house with Tiger.

Ying/ Yang	Yin and Yang
Directions:	Southeast, North, South
Lucky Colors:	blue, yellow, green
Lucky Numbers:	1, 4
Lucky Flowers:	tulip, sacred lily