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Chinese zodiac sign

Ox

Fixed element: Earth

The Ox is one of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac (生肖). Its traditionally associated fixed element is Earth.

Quick answer

Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation. Il Bufalo (Bue) è l'archetipo della costanza: diligente, affidabile e paziente.

Keywords

  • diligenza
  • costanza
  • affidabilità
  • forza tranquilla

Personality

Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation. Il Bufalo lavora con metodo e non teme la fatica. È onesto, solido e leale, costruisce nel tempo con pazienza. La sua forza è la costanza; il suo limite, una certa rigidità quando ha deciso.

Compatibility and opposition

In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Ox harmonises with Snake and Rooster. The opposing sign is the Goat.

Years of the sign

Recent Ox years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.

Strengths

  • diligenza
  • affidabilità
  • pazienza
  • onestà

Challenges

  • testardaggine
  • rigidità
  • riservatezza
  • lentezza al cambiamento

Compatible signs

FAQ

What is the Ox personality like?
Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation. Il Bufalo lavora con metodo e non teme la fatica. È onesto, solido e leale, costruisce nel tempo con pazienza. La sua forza è la costanza; il suo limite, una certa rigidità quando ha deciso.
Which signs is the Ox compatible with?
In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Ox harmonises with Snake and Rooster. The opposing sign is the Goat.
What are the Ox years?
Recent Ox years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.
How do I find my exact Chinese sign?
Use the Chinese zodiac calculator: enter your birth date to get animal, element and polarity, with the correct Chinese New Year boundaries.
Is this a prediction?
No. It is symbolic tradition: original descriptions by team Aurapure (ai-draft), not predictive horoscopy.