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Ox
牛niú · chǒu (丑)
土 Earthyin#2 of 12
diligentdependablestrongdetermined
Recent years: 1949 · 1961 · 1973 · 1985 · 1997 · 2009 · 2021 · 2033
About the Ox
Ox (牛, niú) is the 2nd animal in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle. As a yin Earth sign, Ox embodies diligent, dependable, strong. Earth symbolizes stability, nourishment, and grounding. It is the fertile ground from which all things grow and the center that holds everything together.
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- What element is the Ox in the Chinese Zodiac?
- The Ox (牛) is associated with the element of Earth (土). This gives the Ox its fundamental character: earth symbolizes stability, nourishment, and grounding. it is the fertile ground from which all things grow and the center that holds everything together..
- What years are Ox years?
- Recent Ox years include: 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033. The zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, so the Ox returns every 12 years. However, because the element shifts in a 10-year pattern within the 60-year sexagenary cycle, a Wood Ox and a Fire Ox are born 12 years apart but carry different elemental qualities.
- Is Ox yin or yang?
- The Ox is Yin. Yin signs tend to be more receptive, inward-focused, and nurturing.
- Who is the Ox most compatible with?
- The Ox is most compatible with Rat, Snake, Rooster. Six-harmony pair — a complementary union of cleverness and steadfastness.
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