Chinese Zodiac animals: What is a Water Ox and what year is it?

Other years of the Ox

Years of the Ox include 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021.

The Ox occupies the second position in the Chinese zodiac after the rat and before the tiger.

Other celebrities who fall in the year of the Ox include , , , , , and .

Characteristics and personality traits of the Water Ox

A big old stoic character with an equally big heart.

He really is terribly nice in a kind of predictable way. Not boring - he's way too charming to be in any way uninteresting - it's more you just know what you're getting and he'll never disappoint, never let you down.

However, the truth is that the Water Ox, particularly if they don't enjoy their careers, are the number one, laziest Chinese combo there is.

There is a definite creative streak going on here - it could be music, it may even be something mad, like creative carpentry. Overall a lovely gentle giant.

Types of Ox

Each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Their predominant element is Earth.

Metal Ox: Although there are life obstacles in the way, the metal ox faces no financial problems. They will be able to comfortably retire.

Water Ox: Water Oxen are highly respected. They are surrounded by love from their family. They are advised to marry late.

Wood Ox: Multi-talented, go through life breezily. There will be difficulties in early life.

Fire Ox: Friendly, fun, and social. The Fire Ox will not face any financial worries.

Earth Ox: Detailed oriented and good leaders. Financially comfortable, but can't hold onto money. They will enjoy later life more than their earlier years.

Compatibility  

The Ox is the most compatible with the Rat. Their Earth/Water signs align and they complement each other's lives.

The Snake offers the the Ox warmth, romance and support. The Rooster's soft and loving heart provides a safe space for the Ox.

Oxen and Goats clash strongly, and butt heads over their differences. There will always be tension in the relationship.

Horses, with their free and wild spirit, starkly contrast to the Ox's more serious personality. The Ox will also not find common ground with the dog.

Other types of Zodiac animals combined with the water element

• The Water Rat
• The Water Tiger
• The Water Rabbit
• The Water Dragon
• The Water Snake
• The Water Horse
• The Water Goat
• The Water Monkey
• The Water Rooster
• The Water Dog
• The Water Pig