The Ox in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Ox is faithful, patient and reliable. It rarely shows its feelings in words, but in deeds instead, and it stays.
The years of the Ox
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Wood Ox | 24 January 1925 | 12 February 1926 |
| 1937 | Fire Ox | 11 February 1937 | 30 January 1938 |
| 1949 | Earth Ox | 29 January 1949 | 16 February 1950 |
| 1961 | Metal Ox | 15 February 1961 | 4 February 1962 |
| 1973 | Water Ox | 3 February 1973 | 22 January 1974 |
| 1985 | Wood Ox | 20 February 1985 | 8 February 1986 |
| 1997 | Fire Ox | 7 February 1997 | 27 January 1998 |
| 2009 | Earth Ox | 26 January 2009 | 13 February 2010 |
| 2021 | Metal Ox | 12 February 2021 | 31 January 2022 |