Year of the Ox: character characteristics, dates and compatibility
As you know, the Chinese horoscope includes 12 signs, each of which has its own special features. This article will focus on those who were born in the Year of the Ox. This animal is considered stubborn, patient and very hardy, but can the same be said about the person it protects? Find out what traits are inherent in Ox-people, what are the pros and cons of their personality, and with whom it is easier for them to create a harmonious union.
general information
According to the eastern horoscope, the Ox is associated with qualities such as conservatism and firmness of conviction, stubbornness and perseverance. Thanks to these qualities, a person born under this sign will not give up where others stop.
Just as a harnessed ox pulls its load with silent perseverance, the Ox-Man can drag the obligations assigned to him until he reaches the goal.
Moreover, strength these people do not take: as a rule, they are endowed not only with strong moral principles, but also remarkable physical capabilities.
Dates and Elements
According to the Chinese sages, everything on earth includes five elements in different proportions. These are earth, wood, fire, metal and water. Thus, each sign of the eastern horoscope at a certain moment receives the characteristics of one or another element.
- 1949, 2009 - the years of the Earth Bull. Those born in these years, like no one else, are characterized by practicality, purposefulness, determination and nepotism. But along with the positive aspects, inertia, stubbornness and lack of communication are noted.
- 1961 is the year of the Metal Bull. This year, workaholics and leaders were born, while not devoid of friendliness. But nevertheless, they are characterized by some isolation and obstinacy, which sometimes interferes with the achievement of goals.
- 1973 is the year of the Water Ox. These bulls are distinguished by a softer character and an original outlook on many things, while they are not devoid of determination. A negative manifestation of their nature can be called a tendency to depression.
- 1985 - the year of the Wood Bull... He is distinguished by self-confidence, courage and the ability to achieve results in everything. However, for all his success, he is somewhat arrogant, which, of course, is not to the liking of those around him.
- 1997 - the year of the Fire Bull... The peculiarities of people born under this sign are initiative and adequate perception of any circumstances in which they find themselves. As a disadvantage, sometimes these bulls can flare up and be rude, especially if someone tries to question their decisions.
The next year of the Ox, which will come very soon, - 2021 - will be held under the auspices of the elements of Metal.
Features of people
Let's talk in more detail about the personality traits of the Bull according to the Chinese calendar. Patient and meek Bulls always strive to remain calm, but even they can sometimes lead yourself out. What exactly will become a "red rag" - depends on the specific situation, but know one thing: it is better not to piss him off. because in his rage, the Bull will also go to the end, and he will not calm down until he throws out all his anger out.
External charisma reinforces the success of the Ox.
Often, those born under this sign have excellent oratorical qualities that allow them to captivate people with their ideas, and their charming appearance helps to win over even more supporters.
In general, Oxen highly value physical beauty and are good at it.
Considering that Bulls are constant in everything, they make good family men. They not only guard the interests of their family, but also do their best to provide their relatives with everything they need for life. Permanent and reliable they want stability in everything. We add that people born in winter and autumn especially value earthly pleasures.
Having achieved material success, The bull will defend the fruits of his labors no less zealously than family peace.
This does not mean that he is stingy, he can be very generous, but only with those who managed to win his respect with their hard work and dedication.
There are two types of Bulls: sociable and withdrawn. The first one is always open to communication and is ready to meet new people all the time, he easily becomes the soul of the company and everywhere he feels “at ease”. The second is often immersed in himself, from which other people sometimes do not understand him, consider him closed and strange. Such a Bull prefers the position of an observer, he spends a lot of time in philosophical reflections about himself, others and the world in general. It is especially important for them to find a life work that will reveal him from the best side and where all his accumulated experience will be useful.
Men
Attracting the attention of a girl he likes, the Bull guy does not seek to show off and attract attention at any cost. Of course, sooner or later he will open up, and then the lady will appreciate his extraordinary mind and excellent sense of humor. In general, it is not typical for the Bull to sing florid praises and throw empty promises. - his actions are more eloquent than any words. When he realizes that he really needs this person, he will begin to do everything possible to unobtrusively but firmly bind her to himself.
Male bulls are reliable spouses, they do everything to provide their family with everything they need. Thanks to their dedication, they do it perfectly.
However, household members will have to put up with the negative aspects of his personality: stubbornness and firmness. If a man born under this sign was mistaken, then he does not admit that he was wrong and can hardly apologize. Vola justifies in this situation only one thing: no matter how severely he behaves with his loved ones, he will never leave them in trouble and will do everything to ensure their well-being.
Women
The fair sex, born under the sign of the Bull, are accustomed to approach everything thoughtfully and thoroughly. Because of this, they may seem a little heavy to climb and slow. Maybe this is partly true but the main thing for them is the result, so they persistently go towards the set goal. Thanks to perseverance and consistency, they are respected by those around them, you can always turn to them for advice, and it's not just the wisdom of the Bulls.
They are not inclined to spread gossip, which means that what is entrusted to them in secret will remain secret.
Due to their considerate attitude to others they make good interlocutors. They are distinguished by hard work, diligence, discipline and dedication. Such ladies are not often seen in a nightclub. As a rule, Ox women are quickly fed up with such entertainments or are not interested in them at all. Their favorite place is always the home, where you can have a great time with your family. After the birth of babies, they devote even more time to the house and become wonderful mothers.
Children
Children who were born in the year of the Ox according to the Chinese horoscope are distinguished by their balanced character and thoughtfulness from an early age. They do not rush at full speed to meet everything new and unknown, but go thoughtfully so as not to fill the cones. This applies to many areas: sometimes they start walking or talking late, because before trying a new skill, they need to prepare. Despite the restraint of emotions, they know how to show tenderness and love for loved ones.
The kid is ready to help his mother with the housework or to feed her with cookies, because the Ox's care always manifests itself in actions. Moreover, not only girls, but also boys can do their homework.
Over time, the Ox children show their leadership qualities. Adherents of order and discipline, they are quite neat in everyday life, able to maintain order in toys.
They do not like to communicate with strangers, and only after they get to know the guest better, they can show interest and friendliness to him.
The Goby child does not often ask for something, since it is unusual for him to follow the lead of his momentary desires. If he asks to buy something, it means that he really needs it, and it is worth listening to the crumb.
These children are able to become independent early... In school, they can be called diligent and obligatory, they can be quite quiet if not touched. For all their discipline, you cannot call them pedants, since they are not alien to creativity - often music or drawing become their favorite lessons. Participation in theatrical performances always pleases the Bull, since the stage allows them to show their individuality.
Finance and career
According to astrologers, the Ox can best show itself in the fields of sports, where dedication is needed, finance that counts, and agriculture. Creative professions also often become a field for the Ox's self-realization. Among the representatives of this sign many musicians, sculptors, painters. As for specific disciplines in sports, the stars recommend Volam to try themselves in football, athletics, long-distance running. And the Bulls feel most harmoniously when they cultivate the land. - it can be both a person's profession and a hobby.
Due to increased responsibility, they may pay more attention to colleagues than to relatives, believing that a loved one will understand and forgive everything. Sometimes this leads to quarrels with household members who are offended by such an attitude of the Bull.
In the role of a subordinate, the Bulls are also not bad and very responsible, but over the years they are more and more inclined to only monotonous work.The Ox's persistence does not go unnoticed, and often sooner or later he is promoted to the leadership.
A disciplined and strict Bull boss can sometimes tire his subordinates, but he will always take care of them and create all the conditions for work. It is not so easy for the Bull to make decisions, so he takes some time to think about them.
The sequence of actions allows him to slowly but surely reach career heights.
They do not try to jump over their heads, but achieve the next promotion with painstaking work. Thanks to this rational approach, their successes have a solid foundation and allow them to hold tightly in their places.
Love and relationships
The Ox's feelings are as stable as everything in their life. The Ox man is appreciated for his practicality and responsibility. Having chosen the other half, he keeps a tender affection for her for many years and remains a faithful spouse. Because of such persistent principles, sometimes his life seems too boring to others, and his behavior is unromantic. However, those who are looking for a really serious relationship are always able to discern in the Bull the ideal partner, so he is not deprived of attention.
The Bull Lady needs a reliable companion whom she can trust and with whom she will boldly go through life. At least, this is how she sees her ideal hero of the novel. At the same time, nothing human is alien to her, she may well be carried away by some frivolous rake.
However, in most cases, the Ox woman is able to drown out adventurous thoughts at the root and remain faithful to her spouse.
She manages to successfully cope with work and household chores, because the Ox woman values her time and is rational in everything. Thanks to the ability to plan a budget and correctly prioritize, material well-being accompanies not only her, but also her spouse.
Ideally, regardless of gender, the Ox partner should be rational, courageous and able to bring the lack of lightness into the relationship. But with all the rationality, the kind soul of Vol is very sensitive to love, therefore it is a prerequisite for union.
Compatibility
For the Ox man the most harmonious will be the union with the Rooster, the Snake and the Ox woman. With the Horse, he will be interested as a person, and each of the partners will be able to find an opportunity for growth in this union. The Pig, the Goat and the Cat will give the Ox, first of all, a feeling of partnership.
The Tigress and the Dog are not recommended for him, since they can hardly give this man a sense of stability.
The Ox Woman is interested in men born under the sign of the Cat, Pig and Goat, since she has a vivid relationship with them. The Rooster, the Snake and the Bull will bring reliability and confidence in the future to an alliance with her. The Tiger and the Dog are not the best suited for the role of her husband because of the dissimilarity of characters.
Famous representatives
In world history it is worth noting Napoleon Bonaparte, who was not born a royal person, but his stubbornness allowed him to become the emperor of France. Another bright representative of the sign, who also tried to conquer the Russian land, - Adolf Gitler. In his desire to achieve domination at any cost, he surpassed even Napoleon, but in the end both became hostages of their own determination and got involved in the most severe wars, which became fatal for themselves. Among the Bull Kings are Princess Diana, King of Norway Harald, King of Spain Juan Carlos.
Bull women show no less firmness in achieving goals, as evidenced by the examples of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Mayor of St. Petersburg Valentina Matvienko.
As for creative individuals, if the Bull is gifted with talent, then he will be able to reveal it. The brightest examples are Hans Christian Andersen, on whose fairy tales whole generations have grown, the prima donna of the Russian stage Alla Pugacheva, singer Edita Piehu, actors Charlie Chaplin, Richard Gere, Eddie Murphy. Among the famous artists who were born under the sign of Vol are - Valentin Serov, Auguste Renoir, Sandro Botticelli, Vincent Van Gogh and other celebrities.
So, the Ox is able to lead a fruitful life, moving measuredly and in stages. Behind his calmness there is an iron will that allows him to quietly achieve any set goals. Without expressing passionate emotions, he is able to loyally love and cherish affections like no other. The main thing that he needs is confidence in the future and in the people around him who are able to make him truly happy.
The characteristics of people born in the year of the Ox, see below.