The Chinese calendar is based on solar and lunar cycles and thus the new year falls on a different day of the Western solar calendar each year.
This Year:
The OX year is a conservative year, one of traditions and values. This is not a year to be outrageous. A slow but steady year. This OX year will bring stability and growth where patience and diligence pays off. This is a year of Harvest – when we reap what we have sown. Take care of business this year, do not let things slide. People Born in the Year of the OX:
Characteristics of the people born in the year of ox:
People Born in the Year of the OX are stable, strong, dutiful, reliable, tenacious, practical, industrious, determined, honest, loyal, sincere, persevering and down to earth and tolerant. They can sometimes be lonely but they form firm bonds with home and family. The OX people cherish their private lives and are not usually very adventurous. They can be loners. They know the way to succeed is by a slow, steady, sustained effort. OX people are great traditionalists, they like the familiar.
2009 Horoscopes for Year of the OX
If you were born in the year of the RAT:
This year is a stable year for family life and will be a joyful year. Career wise the rats will take on more responsibilities and will feel the pressure of the extra duties. A good year of steady progress.
If you were born in the year of the TIGER:
This is the year for keeping a low profile, tigers. Because of the slow pace of the OX year, it will be a frustrating time for you. You like things to be move quicker, you will need to show restraint.
If you were born in the year of the RABBIT:
The year of the OX is well suited to the rabbit nature. The slower pace of this year will see you spending more time with friends and family. A good year to upgrade your home, or for buying or selling a house.
If you were born in the year of the Dragon:
In business and in romance your word for this year is integrity. Keep your head down and you will make steady progress this year. Established relationships will be comfortable and easy during this year of the OX. A slow but sure progress will be made.
If you were born in the year of the SNAKE:
A very good year for Snakes! The steady pace of the OX year is well suited to the snake person. Act on an opportunity – this is your year.
If you were born in the year of the HORSE:
Although you are rearing to surge ahead, this is another year of caution for the horse. Not a good year to strike out in new directions, consolidate your positions instead. On the brighter side, Love will bring comfort this year.
If you were born in the year of the SHEEP:
The Ox is the direct opposite of the sheep, therefore expect challenges in all areas this year. Keep a low profile.
If you were born in the year of the MONKEY:
This is a year of moderate progress for monkeys. Work will slow down this year allowing the monkey more personal time. It also allows for quality time with friends and family.
If you were born in the year of the ROOSTER:
Great opportunities for rooster this year. A good time to recoup losses. You will make great progress at work, reaping rewards of your labor. Emotional ties bring joy. Your prestige and reputation increase.
If you were born in the year of the DOG:
A year for dogs to keep a low profile. Put more attention into matters at home, spending quality time with loved ones. The simple pleasures will bring happiness this year.
If you were born in the year of the PIG:
A year for the pig to follow his/her instinct, laying foundations for the future. This is a bright and hopeful year for the pig. Do not take unnecessary risks though.
yeah!!! give me 5, i am going to be fine this year!! kok kok kok
taste and feel the breath of the dragon…..muaarghhh!!!!!!
hahah..
Happy new year..
too bad/ good i dun believe in horoscope.
dun really believe it… but read it for fun.
dudeeee!!! *hugs cleff*! gong hey fatt choy, sau bei lan sang, hok yip chun poh, fai go jeong tai! so, which horoscope is yours????
ahfu,
same here 🙂
Woooo good year for me, got toto tips or not?
ox punya le?
i am an kuda, and they say this year i sync very well with the lembu, i shall be having streak after streak of good luck.
if it did come to pass, i will keep you guys updated,ya?
Mine sound good. Thanks!
LOL… I’m a rat… so I think this year will be quite slow for me. 😛
*hands angpow to those unmarried and runs off*
Wah, holiday so long ah? Just got back?
Not really la, Pete….back since 5th day, but den, I was down with fever and flu apart from complying with the outlaws…. LOL… disaster, I tell you. Need some time to recuperate from CNY nonsense…. lol…
hi there! 🙂 got to know your blog from Rose. i’m a Rat and i hope for a better year~ am hoping for a career change! 🙂