OX
Ox keywords: Steadiness, perseverance, and determination.
Ox correlates to the western sign Capricorn.

Ox Lunar Calendar:

1901 - February 19 to February 7, 1902 Silver Ox
1913 - February 6 to January 25, 1914 Gray Ox
1925 - January 25 to February 12, 1926 Blue Ox
1937 - February 11 to January 30, 1938 Purple Ox
1949 - January 29 to February 16, 1950 Gold Ox
1961 - February 15 to February 4, 1962 Silver Ox
1973 - February 3 to January 22, 1974 Gray Ox
1985 - February 20 to February 8, 1986 Blue Ox
1997 - February 7 to January 27, 1998 Purple Ox
2009 - January 26 to February 13, 2010 Gold Ox
2021 - February 12 to January 31, 2022 Silver Ox

Ox in Rat year 2008:

Experience good fortune and prosperity. Financial gain, promotion, and recognition are foreseen. Rat is Ox's good friend; therefore, friends and associates will be beneficial. Even though Rat outwitted Ox in the old folk tale, Ox still has luck in any Rat year.

Ox Personality:

Oxen and all cattle are blessed by the compassionate Chinese goddess Kwan Yin because of their gentle, peaceful nature (Kwan Yin is known as Kwannon in Japan). The ancient Taoists harnessed the Ox, but didn't milk it, for they honored this strong, hardworking animal. The mythical golden-haired Ox king, Niu Wang, protected cattle from epidemics. In the Buddhist tradition the white Ox symbolizes contemplation and wisdom. Some translations refer to Ox as buffalo, water buffalo, bull (male), or cow (female).

According to an ancient Taoist legend, humans have a special relationship with Ox. In early agricultural communities, people often went for days without eating and feared starvation. To aid suffering humans, the Gods and Goddesses removed Ox from heaven, where she was a star, and sent her to earth. The divine ones instructed Ox to tell people that with her help they would avoid starvation and eat every three days. Ox misunderstood and told humanity that they would eat three times a day. Ox had to make her words true, and that is why Ox must labor so hard for people and endure many burdens without complaint.

The year of the Ox is time for hard work. Like Oxen plowing the fields, we to must toil during this year. Success is attained through diligent work and conscientious effort. Begin by putting your affairs in order, especially your home. Stick to routine, tried-and-true methods, and conservative actions. Wild, new concepts will not be well received. (Save them for the following Tiger year). Ox year is not a time for laziness. Everyone is expected to work and contribute. But if we refrain from rebelling, follow the rules, and obey authorities, there will be a bountiful harvest. Expect conservative politics.

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To learn more about the Ox personality, Ox relationships, Ox child and parent, Ox's fortunes in the twelve-year cycle, and details of the purple fire Ox, gold earth Ox, silver metal Ox, gray water Ox, and blue wood Ox, read Taoist Astrology: A Handbook of the Authentic Chinese Tradition by Susan Levitt with Jean Tang (published by Destiny Books 1997). Click here to order your copy.

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