The Ox works hard, patiently, and
methodically, with original intelligence and reflective thought. These
people enjoy helping others. Behind this tenacious, laboring, and
self- sacrificing exterior lies an active mind. While their balance and
strength inspire confidence, Oxen can seem rigid, obstinate, and slow. They
impress others as leaders, fearing neither responsibility nor risk. However,
sometimes they must labor long hours to accomplish little. As a result, the Ox can
find life's journey laborious and the rewards uncertain.
The Chinese say the time of year
and day an Ox is born is important in determining lifestyle.
One woman in Hong Kong bragged that she would always be financially provided
for with minimal effort on her part because she was born on a winter night.
Oxen have little to do during the winter months, she explained, because the
sweat of summer and fall harvesting is over and it is up to the farmer to
feed and keep the oxen warm so they'll have strength for spring planting.
Oxen born during agricultural months, however, are sentenced to a life of
hard labor.
People born under the
influence of the Ox are kind, caring souls, logical, positive, filled with
common sense and with their feet firmly planted on the ground. Security is
their main preoccupation in life, and they are prepared to toil long and hard
in order to provide a warm, comfortable and stable nest for themselves and
their families. Strong-minded, stubborn, individualistic, the majority are
highly intelligent individuals who doen't take kindly to being told what to
do. If you have a friend born in an Ox year, don't be defensive when he bluntly points out your
flaws. The Ox is not afraid to speak candidly and won't soften criticism to spare your
feelings. It's his way of expressing that he cares.
Although Ox people don't ask
to be put in the limelight, they do like to be boss, for these quietly
dominant types enjoy being in positions of power. Oxen try to instill in
those around them the rigor, determination and power of work which
they themselves possess. Respecting others, they are always open to a
dialogue. Even though they may not broadcast their virtues to the world,
nevertheless it is that steady, conscientious attitude that will deservedly
see them to the top. And although they appear peaceful and at ease most of the
time, anger Ox at your own risk and face the wrath of a wild bull!
The Oxen's childhood and youth
will generally be without incident. It is in the second part of their lives
that they will encounter difficulties to do with their marriage. Their partners
may well take offense at their apparent indifference and seek consolation
elsewhere in an attempt to find the romance so conspicuously absent at home.
If this happens and the Ox cannot put things right by the exercise of intelligence,
the ruin of the entire family may be risked as Oxen have no time for a
deviation they are unable to understand. During the third part of life,
Oxen may suffer enormous difficulties but if they can manage to smooth them
out, their old age will be peaceful.
The Affectionate Ox
Oxen make solid, steady,
reliable partners and good providers. It is better for them to be pursued than to be the
hunter in selecting a mate. They can be tender, devoted, sensual even -- but they are
never romantic. Very affectionate to those close to their hearts, they
are cool and distant to anyone outside their emotional circle. Getting close
to an Ox is a very difficult thing to do, for they hold all but their chosen
few at arm's length. However, once they have committed themselves, they make
loyal, steadfast lovers and are the least likely of all the signs to possess
a roving eye. Casual love affairs are definitely not the Ox's style.
Although they may not show it, their emotions are deep and passionate. If
their love is spurned or if they should suffer a broken heart, they will
retreat inside themselves and channel all their emotions into their work.
Generally, they make no mistakes in their judgment of others, successfully
merging their romantic and family lives. Happily settled in a contented
relationship, an Ox will make a supportive and faithful partner, someone
whose love grows stronger by the year and whose sterling qualities are worth
his or her weight in gold.
The Rooster,
Rat and Serpent
get on very well with Oxen. There are struggles and problems with the
Monkey, and a lack of understanding
with the Ram and the
Boar. The Dog and Ox share
similar qualities of loyalty and faithfulness but some compromise may be necessary for a
good relationship. The Ox and the Rabbit could make a solid team if
the Ox can pamper and indulge his partner and avoid direct criticism.
Popular belief is adamant that
the Ox should under no circumstances set up house with the
Tiger. Such a
partnership would inevitably end in a battle that could terminate only with
the departure or disappearance of the Tiger. The Ox, the stronger of the
two, would keep on charging until the Tiger was destroyed. An Ox mother
could never get on with a Tiger child -- better for the latter to leave home!
February is the month of the
Ox. The time of the Ox is from 1:00 a.m. to 2:59 a.m.; their direction of
orientation is north-northeast. The Ox's color is violet.
