The Chinese Year of the Brown Earth Ox begins on the 26th January at the Aquarian new moon. Those born in 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985 and 1997 are all born in the year of the Ox. Oxen are traditionally stable, persevering and tolerant individuals with very strong wills. They carry out their day to day responsibilities without complaint, knowing they will succeed through hard work and sustained effort rather than short cuts and quick fixes. Pragmatic and down-to-earth, Oxen have little respect for lazy or careless people. They are extremely trustworthy and reliable and hate to feel dependent on friends and family. They would rather find an answer or a solution themselves than ask others for help or guidance.
2009 will be a year when Oxen can really shine, both personally and professionally and overcome any recent setbacks or obstacles. The Ox is the second of the twelve animal signs of the Chinese zodiac. For more information on the Year of the Ox, visit: http://www.usbridalguide.com/special/chinesehoroscopes/Ox.htm