The Ox builds a life brick by brick, trusting steady effort far more than luck or shortcuts. You are calm, methodical, and almost impossible to rush, which makes you the anchor friends and colleagues lean on. The flip side is a stubborn streak: once your mind is set, moving you takes a very good argument and a great deal of time.
Years of the Ox
If you were born in 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 (or any year 12 apart from these), your Chinese zodiac sign is the Ox. Its fixed element is Earth and its energy is Yin.
Ox in love
You love slowly and seriously, treating a relationship as a long-term commitment rather than a passing thrill. You may not be the most flirtatious partner, but you show love through loyalty, reliability, and showing up every single day without fail. What you ask for in return is honesty and stability, and you have little patience for games or drama.
Ox compatibility
The Ox is most compatible with the Rat and the Snake and the Rooster, and clashes most with the Goat. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Diligent
- Dependable
- Patient
- Honest
- Determined
Weaknesses
- Stubborn
- Inflexible
- Reserved
- Slow to forgive
Lucky numbers: 1, 4. Lucky colors: White, Yellow, Green.
FAQ
What years are the year of the Ox?
Recent years of the Ox are 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle.
What is the Ox personality like?
The Ox builds a life brick by brick, trusting steady effort far more than luck or shortcuts. You are calm, methodical, and almost impossible to rush, which makes you the anchor friends and colleagues lean on. The flip side is a stubborn streak: once your mind is set, moving you takes a very good argument and a great deal of time.
Who is the Ox most compatible with?
The Ox is most compatible with the Rat and the Snake and the Rooster, and clashes most with the Goat.
What is the Ox like in love?
You love slowly and seriously, treating a relationship as a long-term commitment rather than a passing thrill. You may not be the most flirtatious partner, but you show love through loyalty, reliability, and showing up every single day without fail. What you ask for in return is honesty and stability, and you have little patience for games or drama.