CHINESE ASTROLOGY FOR THE OX

   The Ox-born may be described as calm, reserved, and even solitary characters. This is also reflected in their professional life, as they prefer to work alone in the office. They bother no one by their presence, they are quiet, and do not enter controversial discussions.
They are persistent and hard-working people.

When they set ideals for themselves, they make every effort to attain them, and their patience is enviable. They are very stubborn and they’ll defend their point of view at all cost, even when they lack sufficient arguments. They are very helpful with their family and friends. They put a lot of soul into their own endeavours.

They are honest, solid, self-confident people who set high standards for themselves. When they embark on a job or when they are given a task to see through, they’ll work until they drop, or as long as it takes. They are sometimes impulsive. They may be easily irritated and not calm down very soon; but most of the time they are moderate.
They are very observant and they have a very good memory. They are able to accurately reproduce all that they saw or heard ages ago.

They can be successful in business, but only in certain fields, because they are intelligent and perfectly skilled with their hands. They are very good at listening to their conversation partners, whom they help and guide toward solving their problems. At work, Ox people are seen as reliable persons who command respect and admiration due to their solid and balanced conduct.

The Ox lady is the best, most hard-working, tidiest, and most dedicated homemaker of all the signs in the horoscope. She’ll see all of her responsibilities through; she’ll even put in more work than necessary. She is devoted and loyal to her husband and children. Her nature is warm and composed, and she’ll create a wonderful climate in her family.
She is a very rational person who thinks a lot before embarking on any project.

The Ox guy is a calm, reliable introvert possessed of a very sharp mind. He is skilled and perceptive, which is why he is often entrusted with leadership positions. He is authoritative and solid in all of his endeavours. He is particularly tenacious and industrious, and he always knows exactly what needs to be done. He always keeps his word, so others are able to rely on him. He thinks everything in life is achieved through hard work rather than good luck.
Negative types are disorganized, unbending, difficult, and authoritarian. All Oxen completely and utterly lack tactfulness. Consequently, they cannot forge a diplomatic career nor work in public relations. They rely on their own abilities and hardly accept any help from others. When they are in fact offered help, they don’t really know how to receive it.

Predictions for 2006

The year 2006 brings good tidings for Ox people. When you feel you are unstoppable, try not to become selfish but to stay humble. If, on the contrary, you feel it’s the end of the world for you, you mustn’t give in. Hold on, because that light at the end of the tunnel does exist.
Luck is unpredictable for Oxen: there’ll be times when they’ll be fortunate and feel on top the world, and times when they’ll feel like the most star-crossed people on earth. You’ll need to control yourself this year.
The females of the species will be luckier than the men. Otherwise, married ladies will argue with their spouse over minor issues, while those of you who are expecting have big chances of giving birth to a baby-boy. Single girls will also be quarrelling a lot with their partners.
Professionally, things will get tense in the work environment this year. You’ll face one obstacle after the other and a lot of competition. Try to be patient, to complete your tasks one by one, and to avoid offending people.
Financially, you’ll make your money easily this year, but you’ll spend it just as easily. Try to be more disciplined and to save your pennies so you won’t be flat broke by year end.
Health will be good generally, so long as you don’t overtax yourself and you keep a healthy diet.
There’ll be a lot of challenges in the love stakes this year, but you’ll manage to get through them with a tad of determination and persistence.