Ox Chinese Zodiac (牛 丑): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Ox is the sign for people born in 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Earth (yin). The Ox matches best with the Rat and clashes with the Goat.
Ox years and when each one starts
Each Ox year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Fire Ox | 4 February 1937 at 12:25 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1949 | Earth Ox | 4 February 1949 at 10:22 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1961 | Metal Ox | 4 February 1961 at 08:22 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1973 | Water Ox | 4 February 1973 at 06:04 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1985 | Wood Ox | 4 February 1985 at 04:11 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1997 | Fire Ox | 4 February 1997 at 02:01 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2009 | Earth Ox | 3 February 2009 at 23:49 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2021 | Metal Ox | 3 February 2021 at 21:58 WIB (UTC+7) |
Ox traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Ox with patience, persistence, and steady work you can count on.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Ox?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Ox's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Rat, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Snake and Rooster. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Ox clash with?
The Ox clashes (冲) with the Goat: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Horse, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Goat and Dog. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Ox in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Ox clashes with 2027. Tradition reads it as a year with more change and friction, so big plans need some slack. There is also a punishment (刑) relation with 2027, which tradition ties to pressure and rules that feel tight.
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Ox FAQ
Born in January 2021, am I a Ox?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 3 February 2021 at 21:58 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Rat, even though the calendar already says 2021.
Which signs are compatible with the Ox?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Ox's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Rat, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Snake and Rooster. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Ox clash with?
The Ox clashes (冲) with the Goat: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Horse, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Goat and Dog. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Ox fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Ox clashes with 2027. Tradition reads it as a year with more change and friction, so big plans need some slack. There is also a punishment (刑) relation with 2027, which tradition ties to pressure and rules that feel tight.