Ox Years and Elements
You're a Ox if you were born between these dates (Lunar New Year to the day before the next):
| Year | Element | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Wood Ox | Jan 24, 1925 | Feb 12, 1926 |
| 1937 | Fire Ox | Feb 11, 1937 | Jan 30, 1938 |
| 1949 | Earth Ox | Jan 29, 1949 | Feb 16, 1950 |
| 1961 | Metal Ox | Feb 15, 1961 | Feb 4, 1962 |
| 1973 | Water Ox | Feb 3, 1973 | Jan 22, 1974 |
| 1985 | Wood Ox | Feb 20, 1985 | Feb 8, 1986 |
| 1997 | Fire Ox | Feb 7, 1997 | Jan 27, 1998 |
| 2009 | Earth Ox | Jan 26, 2009 | Feb 13, 2010 |
| 2021 | Metal Ox | Feb 12, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| 2033 | Water Ox | Jan 31, 2033 | Feb 18, 2034 |
Ox Personality
The Ox is hard-working, steady and honest — slow to start but impossible to stop.
Keywords: dependable, patient, determined.
Strengths
- Reliable
- Patient
- Methodical
Weaknesses
- Stubborn
- Reserved
- Resistant to change
Ox in Love
Oxen love steadily and traditionally; they value loyalty and a calm home.
Ox Compatibility
Ox Careers
Good fields for the Ox: Agriculture, engineering, finance, medicine and management.
Ox in 2027
Challenging — clash year. The Ox sits opposite the Goat, so 2027 may bring changes, travel or tension. Stay flexible, plan finances carefully and avoid rash decisions.
See the full 2027 Fire Goat forecast.
Keep Reading
Questions & Answers
What years are the Year of the Ox?
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033 (check the Lunar New Year date if you were born in January or February).
Who is the Ox compatible with?
Snake, Rooster (trine) and Rat (secret friend).
Ask a Real Astrologer
Turn your numbers into a conversation: PsychicBook gives new customers 10 free minutes and 50% off the first session.