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Year of the Ox

#2 in the Chinese Zodiac Cycle

1973 1985 1997 2009 2021 2033

Ox: Quick Facts

Position
#2 of 12
Recent Years
2009, 2021, 2033
Best Match
Rat
Lucky Day
White

About the Ox

The Ox is known for diligence, dependability, and strength. People born in the Year of the Ox are honest and hardworking, with a strong sense of responsibility. They are the backbone of any team.

Personality Traits

People born in the Year of the Ox are known for these characteristics:

Diligent Dependable Strong Determined Patient

Strengths

  • Honest
  • Patient
  • Cautious
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Hardworking

Challenges

  • Stubborn
  • Narrow-minded
  • Indifferent
  • Prejudiced
  • Slow

Compatibility

Lucky Things

🔢 Lucky Numbers

1, 4

🎨 Lucky Colors

White, Yellow, Green

🌸 Lucky Flowers

Tulip, Peach blossom

🧭 Lucky Directions

North, South

Things to Avoid

❌ Unlucky Numbers

5, 6

❌ Unlucky Colors

Blue, Red

Career Paths

Oxs often excel in these careers:

Agriculture Real Estate Engineering Politics Medicine

Famous Oxs

Some well-known people born in the Year of the Ox:

Barack Obama Walt Disney Vincent van Gogh Margaret Thatcher

Ox Years

Complete list of Ox years:

1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021 2033

Note: Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 20. If you were born in January or early February, check if you belong to the previous year's animal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Ox people stubborn?
Yes, Ox natives can be stubborn, but this trait also makes them determined and persistent in achieving their goals.
What element is my Ox?
Your element cycles every 60 years. Metal Ox (1961, 2021), Water Ox (1973), Wood Ox (1925, 1985), Fire Ox (1937, 1997), Earth Ox (1949, 2009).