Year of the Ox: Chinese zodiac personality and compatibility
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- 2027
The Ox is the most hard-working and dependable sign of the Chinese zodiac. People born in its years are patient, steady and true to their word, and they reach their goals one step at a time.
What is a person born in the Year of the Ox like?
The Ox's fixed element is Earth and its energy is yin. Oxen are calm, methodical and deeply loyal. They prefer deeds to words and meet change carefully. At times they are stubborn and find it hard to show their feelings.
- Strength: patience and reliability
- Weakness: stubbornness and fear of change
Which years are Ox years?
The Chinese year does not begin on 1 January but at Chinese New Year, which falls in late January or February. If you were born in January or early February, check the exact date of your year.
- 1937, Fire Ox
- 1949, Earth Ox
- 1961, Metal Ox
- 1973, Water Ox
- 1985, Wood Ox
- 1997, Fire Ox
- 2009, Earth Ox
- 2021, Metal Ox
Who is the Ox compatible with?
By Chinese tradition, the Ox gets on best with the signs that share its triangle on the zodiac wheel, and with one secret friend. The hardest match is its opposite sign, though that is a tendency, not a verdict.
- Best matches: Snake, Rooster
- Secret friend: Rat
- Difficult match: Goat
The Ox in 2027: what will the Year of the Fire Goat bring?
In 2027 the Ox and the Goat stand opposite each other in the zodiac, so tradition sees it as a year of change: a new job, home or plan is possible. Don't fight everything new. Flexibility and patience are your best allies this year.
Lucky numbers, colours and directions for the Ox
Chinese tradition links every sign with its own lucky numbers, colours and directions. Sources differ a little, so treat these as symbolic and fun.
- Numbers: 1, 4
- Colours: white, yellow, green
- Directions: north, south