Chinese Horoscope - Ox

Chinese horoscopes are much different than those that appear in western astrology. The Chinese horoscope incorporates the elements and years of birth, which can also be found in western astrology, but it utilizes 12 animals that are found in Chinese mythology. Both western and Chinese astrology can be used to learn about the characteristics of your personality, what the future holds for you, and your love horoscope. The Chinese zodiac is divided by years of birth. Those that fall under the sign of the Ox are individuals that were born in 1901, 1961, 1913, 1973, 1925, 1985, 1937, 1997, 1949, and 2009.

Character Traits

Oxen are dependable and determined, and bring that characteristic into their work, believing that the way to success is through hard work. Those that do not work hard are seen as lazy by Oxen. They are open minded and trusting, but prefer to make their own decisions. Oxen prefer to be outdoors and will spend much of their time at home tending to their landscape or garden.

Health

Oxen are extremely healthy and strong individuals. They live long lives, but tend to work a lot and not spend enough of their time relaxing.

Career

Oxen prefer work that is methodological and routine. They have a wonderful attention to detail and have a strong work ethic. They perform their best when left to work alone as opposed to with a group of people.

Relationships

Oxen are not really sociable and prefer not to waste their time flirting. They will wait until the find someone that they think is compatible with them because they do not like change. Oxen have a tendency to be overbearing, and this makes it difficult for them to find relationships that work out.
For those that were born in the years that fall under the sign of Ox in the Chinese zodiac, it is possible for them to make a couple of changes that may make life more fufilling. It is essential for everyone to take a little bit of time off each day to relax because not only is it good for the body, but it is also good for the mind. To make relationships work, it is best if Oxen remember that there are 2 people involved in the relationship with 2 sets of ideas.

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