The Ox Sign
The Ox is known as diligent and dependable. You may not hurry, but you almost always arrive.
- Earthly branch
- 丑
- Branch element
- Earth
- Polarity
- Yin
- Six Harmony
- Rat
Years of the Ox
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 辛丑 | Metal | 19 February 1901 |
| 1913 | 癸丑 | Water | 6 February 1913 |
| 1925 | 乙丑 | Wood | 24 January 1925 |
| 1937 | 丁丑 | Fire | 11 February 1937 |
| 1949 | 己丑 | Earth | 29 January 1949 |
| 1961 | 辛丑 | Metal | 15 February 1961 |
| 1973 | 癸丑 | Water | 3 February 1973 |
| 1985 | 乙丑 | Wood | 20 February 1985 |
| 1997 | 丁丑 | Fire | 7 February 1997 |
| 2009 | 己丑 | Earth | 26 January 2009 |
| 2021 | 辛丑 | Metal | 12 February 2021 |
| 2033 | 癸丑 | Water | 31 January 2033 |
Six Harmony: Rat
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Snake and Rooster
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Goat
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Horse
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Monkey, Dog and Pig
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Ox?
Among them 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 and 2033.
When is the next year of the Ox?
2033, with the Lunar New Year on 31 January 2033.
Which sign is opposite the Ox?
The Goat. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.