
{"id":2400,"date":"2013-07-18T01:35:06","date_gmt":"2013-07-18T01:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=2400"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:01:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:01:33","slug":"ox","status":"publish","type":"as_learn_article","link":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/chinese-horoscope\/ox\/","title":{"rendered":"Year Of The Ox: Chinese Horoscope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #222222;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Want something done? Give it to the steadfast Ox. This hardworking Chinese horoscope sign will shoulder any burden, plodding dutifully along with strength and determination.<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All about the Year of the Ox! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ed118e;\">Year of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac<\/span> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/year-of-the-metal-ox\/\">2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The personality of the Ox in Chinese astrology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steady and loyal, the Ox is a faithful creature who always come through. Lean on an Ox in times of need. They love to be there for you! This sign is a rock-solid family person and a lifelong friend. Change and whirlwind affairs aren\u2019t big on this sign\u2019s agenda, but marriage, deep connections and children fulfill them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some may find an Ox boring, stubborn or set in their ways. Like the plodding animal, the Ox endlessly repeats the same habits, meals and conversations. The Ox calls that dedication and commitment, and these are this sign&#8217;s prized values. After all, an Ox&#8217;s success is built on sticking to goals and honoring promises. Look elsewhere for excitement, but turn to an Ox when you need a comforting, rock-solid presence and a dependable friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ox is ruled by the planet Saturn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The steadfast Ox is ruled by structured <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/saturn\/\">Saturn<\/a>, the planet of hard work, discipline and responsibility. The Ox\u2019s rigor is echoed by the Saturn-ruled sign of <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/capricorn\/\">Capricorn<\/a>, its Western astrological counterpart. Rising and ending the day with the Sun? The dutiful Ox is all about it. Like authoritative Saturn, the Ox\u2019s mission is to provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not that this Chinese zodiac sign can\u2019t have a good time\u2014like earthy Capricorn, Oxen love good food, beautiful music and material comforts. But in true Saturn form (similar to Capricorn), there may be delayed gratification or well-planned fun, scheduled between obligations. Having something to look forward to (and earn) can drive the productive Ox\u2019s spirit, because they wisely know that the reward is all the sweeter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Struggling? The Ox is the person you call in a crisis, willing to step up as the &#8220;adult in the room&#8221; if one is legitimately needed. Strong and able to withstand a hefty burden, the Ox may carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. Saturn is the planet of leadership and authority, and this Chinese zodiac sign can make capable managers of people and projects, seeing them through to the end. Just don\u2019t mistake that stiff upper lip for a lack of compassion. Like stoic Saturn, the Ox can be stern and emotionally guarded, at least until you win their loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u201cAnimal Planets\u201d (Chinese astrology planetary rulers)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rat: Jupiter<br>Ox: Saturn<br>Tiger: Uranus<br>Rabbit: Neptune<br>Dragon: Mars<br>Snake: Venus<br>Horse: Mercury<br>Sheep: Moon<br>Monkey: Sun<br>Rooster: Mercury<br>Dog: Venus<br>Pig: Pluto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other traits of the Ox Chinese astrology sign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Western Sign:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/capricorn\/\">Capricorn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is the Ox compatible with?<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/chinese-horoscope\/rooster\/\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"2414\">Rooster<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/chinese-horoscope\/snake\/\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"2408\">Snake<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Famous Oxen (these celebrities were born in a Year of the Ox):<\/strong> Heather Locklear, Nick Lachey, George Clooney, Heidi Klum, <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/celebrities\/barack-obama-birth-chart\/\">Barack Obama<\/a>, Tori Spelling, Jack Nicholson, Tyra Banks, Aaron Carter, Kate Moss, Malcolm X, Oscar De La Hoya, Madeleine Albright, <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/celebrities\/kylie-jenner-birth-chart\/\">Kylie Jenner<\/a>, Bella Thorne, Camila Cabello, Olivia Holt, Chloe Grace Moretz, Bruno Mars, Anna Kendrick, Lana Del Ray, Chrissy Teigen, Amanda Seyfried, Ciara, Malala, Jungkook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ed118e;\">The <span style=\"color: var(--dark-main);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><span style=\"color: #ed118e;\">5 Elements of Chinese Astrology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese zodiac is divided into five key elements of nature, or Wu Xing: wood, water, metal, fire and earth. Each lunar year is governed by a different element. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years Ending in are ruled by:<br>0-1: <strong>Metal<\/strong><br>2-3: <strong>Water<\/strong><br>4-5: <strong>Wood<\/strong><br>6-7: <strong>Fire<\/strong><br>8-9: <strong>Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Years of the Ox and their element<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1925: Wood Ox<br>1937: Fire Ox<br>1949: Earth Ox<br>1961: Metal Ox<br>1973: Water Ox<br>1985: Wood Ox<br>1997: Fire Ox<br>2009: Earth Ox<br>2021: Metal Ox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Not an Ox? 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