The bold, resolute, persistent and trustworthy Ox – the born leader

“Slow and steady wins the race” - Folklore

Oxen are also very calculated, systematic and methodical. They need to thoroughly analyze things and data before taking up an action or entering an undertaking of any kind. But once the decision has been taken, there is no possible way to make them change their mind or give up what they have already started - people born in the year of the Ox are as obstinate as a mule, therefore extremely stubborn and inveterate.

Ox individuals have all it takes to attain great achievements throughout their lifetime and indeed most people born under this sign become prominent and influential at an early age. Overall, they are the most capable individuals in the entire Chinese zodiac to carry out an extremely difficult task, because they have an amazing ability to bring off any assignment, as hard and exhaustive as it may be. There is nothing in the world an Ox would not be able to accomplish, and this is where their stunning and dizzily power arises from. These individuals are as hardworking and energetic as people born in the year of the Horse.

But Oxen still have an additional and great advantage which makes them far more successful and prosperous than their 'neighing' counterparts in the zodiac - the innate hard-and-fast perseverance such individuals possess and their irreversible resolution to stand firm and never give up on their goals and ideals. As mentioned before, the prosperity achieved by Ox individuals is mainly due to their previously and carefully planned moves and the faultless strategy they apply when carrying out tasks and responsibilities. They will not climb the social ladder by virtue of their highly imaginative and creative spirit; instead they will win a reputation through hard work and strenuous efforts.

Most Oxen do not possess the spontaneity and free-spiritedness of Tigers, for instance. Also, they are not as brilliant and quick-witted as their counterparts born in the year of the Rat or Snake. However, being a bit narrow-minded, conservative and dogmatic does not make Ox people less worthy and successful, because they have other qualities to compensate, out of which the practical intelligence is the most important. Even if an Ox may not have that sparkle in the eyes when playing a tricky game or when hearing someone talk in puns, such an individual is highly reflective, empirical, logical and pragmatic. People born under this sign have their feet deeply planted on the ground and do not live in a fool's paradise, which will help them never to fail to accomplish their tasks or to attain a goal. Instead, wittier but less ambitious and determined ones are more likely to face blunder and underachievement than their Ox fellows blessed with fortitude and perseverance.

Oxen are very cautious and fore-thoughtful, scheming and tenacious, and this is why they make great leaders. When a boss, and cases in which people born under this sign reach leadership position are quite frequent, the Ox will work as hard as or even more strenuously than his/ her employees in order to set him/herself as an example. Moreover, contrary to the general belief, Oxen are not severe, strict or harsh leaders, they are understanding and compassionate with their employees and will provide them with help and support when the situation asks for it.

Even if people born in the year of the Ox are not very fond of being in the limelight, they like being in a leadership position because they have confidence in themselves and believe that they are able to boss a 'team game' and motivate the staff to do an excellent job, whatever this may be. And, indeed, Oxen do have all the skills and resources to make a great boss! When in positions of power, these individuals are open to dialog, very respectful of their employees and will always stand by them, be it to offer assistance for work-related issues or support and good advice in personal problems.

Accordingly, employees will always praise, respect and pay deference to a leader born under the sign of the Ox, because such a person really knows how to impose and bring him/herself into prominence. Furthermore, an Ox in a position of leadership has the innate ability to keep the thin line between being the man at the wheel and being the friend and the shoulder to cry on for the employee.

If most people who aim at a leadership position are hungry for material gains or for power, Oxen are the exception to the rule. They have a very successful career - and the fact that an Ox will do well in almost any profession s/he chooses to practice must be mentioned - merely because they have all the skills, resources and energy required for the job. It's as simple as that. No interest in money or fame will ever blind Oxen or turn them into sly, shrewd or ignorant individuals. They are honest to the bone and will stay so for the rest of their lives.

As menacing and impassible Oxen may seem due to the rigid and impenetrable facade they put up, they are kind, good-natured, altruist and compassionate. Even if it is really difficult to open the book of their soul - which they insist to keep close until meeting someone who really deserves to be allowed to read it through, from cover to cover- , people born under the influence of the Ox are among the most honest and trustworthy individuals in the Zodiac. A friend Ox is all you can ever wish for - he will be there for you even if this implies traveling round the world in a second or fighting against fearful, Goliath -like monsters.

Oxen individuals make reliant, trustworthy and devoted friends - their lips are sealed, your secret is safe and once you have a problem they will tirelessly seek ways to help you find solutions to it. In exchange, you only have to be sure that you offer stability and a tranquil, balanced emotional background for your Ox friend. Such a person will never be a fan of tumultuous, hectic relations of any kind. All s/he asks for is a calm and peaceful evening spent at home, in front of the fireplace discussing domestic matters or watching a good movie on TV.

However, do not imagine that someone born in the year of the Ox is much of a talker, because you couldn't be more wrong! People who are astrologically under the influence of this broad-shouldered animal talk little, not because they do not handle the art of speech, but because they prefer doing it when they really have something important to state. But when they speak, be sure that Oxen will be very persuasive and will provide all the necessary arguments to back-up their actions or decisions. Furthermore, do not expect these individuals to be very talkative because they are the introvert type who are not very fond of expressing their thoughts and feelings. They are also reluctant to letting the others see through them like through clear glass. Sometimes realists, sometimes pessimists, Oxen are very shy and may also be afraid to hand on a plate all their emotions, since they might be unfortunate enough to experience disappointment in love and be left broken-hearted.

The Ox and Love

Oxen are powerful and strong individuals indeed, but they are an iron hand in a velvet glove, because deep down inside they are very affectionate and caring. Striving to achieve emotional balance and general life equilibrium, people born in the year of the Ox would rather live alone within the peace and quiet of their loving abode than going out in the boisterous world to meet new people. Such a lover of tranquility and serenity, one will never hear an Ox to be crazy about partying all night long. In fact, the day in which one will see an Ox anxiously waiting to go out and paint the town red will be a very special one, to say the least.

In love as well as in all the other aspects of their life, Oxen are very calm and contained. As mentioned before, in case they do not find their other half, they will not desperately go round the world and explore every dark corner of it to search for him/ her. They are happy only with what they have, as long as this provides them with emotional balance and serenity. However, if they really do meet someone they like, it won't be a sudden, very passionate or fiery relationship. Adepts of the saying 'more haste, less speed', which suits them perfectly, Oxen prefer taking things slowly, one step at a time. They will never rush into a relationship even if they are in love head over heels. But this happens rather rarely, because these individuals are not the kind to fall in love at first sight and they do not lose their heads very easily.

Before entering any kind of relationship, Oxen are cautious and may also be suspicious and diffident. However, if the relationship evolves slowly, but safely, with serene walkings through the park and agreeable evenings spent on the porch of their house, Oxen will begin to be open and fall for their partner. Of course, they do it all in view of a long-term relationship which is going to end up sooner or later in marriage, providing the Oxen with the domestic happiness they need in order to have an accomplished life. Steadiness and stability are the main attributes of the Ox and this is why they will always say a big 'No-No' to one-night-stands or to open relationships. They want to settle down and start a family, to find peace and happiness next to their life partner and offspring.

In bed as well as in love and life in general, people born in the year of the Oxen are not very playful, ingenious and always in search of something new and exciting. They are conservative and old-fashioned and, in most cases, see intimate relations only as a part of the relationship, not as the main part of it. Furthermore, these individuals are not too into steamy physical love and are not even very interested in finding out all 'boudoir' secret techniques.

An Ox will never be a sheer romantic, but s/he will extensively demonstrate the love for the partner factually. Though sometimes they may seem too cold and distant to their lovers/ spouses, these people will always be honest, faithful and devoted to them. Their partners can completely count on them to be the understanding friend to speak to and the shoulder to cry on whenever going through rough times. This is the Oxen's way to prove their love and it should be highly praised, as it is very hard to find such an open heart, caring and devoted nature. Their mates should not forget that deep down inside, the individuals born under this sign have a warm heart which beats only for them, even if it is difficult sometimes for an Ox to express his feelings and emotions.

Ox info:

Main Years for the Ox - 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Metal Ox - February 2, 1901 - February 8, 1902; February 15, 1961 - February 4, 1962

Water Ox - February 6, 1913 - January 25, 1914; February 3, 1973 - January 23, 1974

Wood Ox - January 25, 1925 - February 12, 1926; January 22, 1985 - February 9, 1986

Fire Ox - February 11, 1937 - January 31, 1938; February 7, 1997 - January 27, 1998

Earth Ox - January 29, 1949 - February 16, 1950

Broad equivalent in the European Zodiac: Taurus

Lucky gemstone: Onyx 

Famous people born under the sign of the Ox: Anastasia Romanov (Grand Russian Duchess), Adrien Brody, Albert Camus, Anthony Hopkins, BB King, Ben Johnson (Olympic Canadian athlete), Billy Joel, Boy George, Bruce Springsteen, Burt Lancaster, Charlie Chaplin, David Blaine, Dennis Rodman, Plato, Tori Spelling, Vincent van Gogh, Margaret Thatcher, Paul Newman, Madeleine Albright, Morgan Freeman, Ovid (famous Roman poet), Richard the Lionheart (King of England), Warren Beaty, Napoleon Bonaparte, Peter Gabriel, Richard Gere, Sigourney Weaver, Vasco da Gama, Stevie WonderDustin Hoffman, Hans Christian Andersen, Heidi Klum, Herman Hesse, Jack Nicholson, Jane Fonda, Johann Sebastian Bach, Kate Beckinsale, Kate Moss, Lady Di (Diana, Princess of Wales), Ludwing Wittgenstein, Eddie Murphy, Enya, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Louis Armstrong, Marlene Dietrich, Meg Ryan, Walt Disney etc.

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