Your Chinese Astrology Signs:
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Metal Ox |
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Wood Sheep |
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Earth Snake |
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Wood Dog |
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Introduction
This reading is based on your Year,
Month, Day and Time (Chinese hour) of birth. From ancient times,
the Chinese have believed that certain parameters of your personality
and fate were set at your moment of birth. The Chinese are not strict
determinists, however, and do believe people can use the information
in their charts to improve their lives. For example, athletic coaches
train their teams to exploit their strengths and to find ways to
compensate for their weaknesses. That’s an ideal use of this
personality analysis.
Each part of this reading contributes
valuable information to help you put together the pieces of the
puzzle that make up this marvelous individual known as your self.
There are many factors that make up your chart. Only by considering
them all and forming an overall picture is it possible to accurately
understand the complexity of your personality.
Furthermore, your chart can only tell
you about a particular strength, weakness or other characteristic.
It is up to you to take advantage of this information, to wisely
use your strengths and compensate for weaknesses. Yes, Chinese astrology
does outline the parameters of your life, but it is ultimately you
who determines your fortune and your destiny. You can do this better
if you are conscious of the roots of your behavior.
The analysis begins with a look at
your year sign, which is the primary sign in Chinese astrology.
This sign forms the basis of your personality.
Your month, day and hour signs, however,
will modify many of the original observations. And, if two of your
secondary signs are the same, the sign that appears twice could
actually dominate your personality. The month section includes the
impact of your Western sign, as it is month-based. The Chinese believe
the constellation that rules your day of birth contributes to your
personality and is thus included in the day section.
As you read the following narratives,
you will find some of the information is complementary and even
contradictory. This helps explain why you act or think differently
at various times. Human beings are very complex. To best understand
what you are about to read, look for recurring themes and consider
the overall matrix being presented rather than focusing on any one
comment.
Now begin a unique journey into yourself.
Primary (Year) Sign Description
This section has three parts. The first
notes some facts about your sign. The second describes your personality,
first by stating your salient characteristics, then your preferred
means for making decisions, then positive and negative personality
traits, and finally the qualities you admire and those you dislike.
The third identifies how the element ruling your year of birth modifies
the basic personality of your year sign.
The Ox
Basic facts about your year
sign
Chinese name for your sign: NIU
Ranking order in the Chinese zodiac:
Second
Lunar years of the Ox:
| Begin Date | End Date | Element |
| 2/19/1901 | 2/07/1902 | Metal |
| 2/06/1913 | 1/25/1914 | Water |
| 1/25/1925 | 2/12/1926 | Wood |
| 2/11/1937 | 1/30/1938 | Fire |
| 1/29/1949 | 2/16/1950 | Earth |
| 2/15/1961 | 2/04/1962 | Metal |
| 2/03/1973 | 1/22/1974 | Water |
| 2/20/1985 | 2/08/1986 | Wood |
| 2/07/1997 | 1/27/1998 | Fire |
Direction: Northeast
Season: Winter
Hour ruled by the Ox: 1am -3am
(Note: Chinese astrology “hours”
are two hours long, and the new day begins at Western time 11pm.)
Fixed element: Water
(Note: Your fixed element is common
to all people of your sign, regardless of the element that rules
your year of birth. Its characteristics are incorporated into the
description of your year sign.)
Ruling planet: Saturn
Environment: Fields and prairies, anywhere they can be close to
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Color(s): Green
Western Sign that corresponds to your
Ox year sign: Capricorn
The Ox Personality
Defining characteristics:
Of all the signs, the Ox symbolizes steadiness and strength.
Making Decisions:
To understand how the Ox operates, it is important to know Ox is a Yin and a head sign.
Being a Yin sign person, you are best served by using an indirect or non-aggressive approach to life. Sometimes, however, the Ox does act out of character, giving rise to the phrase, like a bull in a china shop to denote someone using the direct approach in a clumsy manner. You tend to be reactive rather than proactive. This is especially apparent in your conservative outlook and how you almost have to be pushed into change.
As a head sign person, you most often will base decisions on logic rather than emotion. Your approach is cautious and methodical, with practicality usually a prime consideration in their decisions.
Positive Traits:
Composed, confident, hard working, independent, methodical, persevering, reliable, self reliant, solid, tenacious, thorough and tireless.
The Ox combines the qualities (steady, composed and tenacious) of the tortoise in the fabled race with the hare and the legendary Hercules, strength of mind and body, solid throughout. You are capable of tackling the toughest projects.You are also great at the longest ones as well thanks to your perseverance. You continue on towards your goals regardless of the difficulty of the obstacles put in your path, and you never lose focus. Furthermore, you are thorough and methodical, never losing sight of the myriad details involved.Not every Ox is a workaholic, but it is true you are generally thought of as hard working and reliable. You probably have a reputation for being punctual and being at your desk when you are supposed to be. Furthermore, you are diligent and almost always put in a fair days work for a fair days pay.
Yes, you carry out your responsibilities and willingly shoulder the burdens placed upon you. Although you tend to be very independent and self reliant, you nevertheless frequently volunteer to shoulder the burdens of those around you. Of all the Chinese signs, yours is the one most likely to fit the Herculean image of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.
Negative Traits:
Authoritarian, cold, dull, materialistic, narrow-minded, overzealous, plodding, predictable, stifling, stubborn, suspicious and unapproachable.
No doubt due your methodical, cautious approach to life, you are occasionally viewed as slow and plodding if not downright dull. You like to find your comfort zone and stay there, making you boringly predictable at times.
Another thing that makes you predictable is you tend to have strong prejudices. You can be obstinate, making it almost impossible for us to get you to change your view on a matter. On the other hand, you can be an overzealous authoritarian who demands that we change ours. And, if we do not, we are likely to be sorry.
There are times it can be stifling to work with you. You are suspicious of changes and new ways of doing things. Sometimes you can be so tradition bound and narrow minded. It is necessary then to approach you cautiously.
And, it is not unusual to find you unapproachable. Regardless of how good hearted you might be it is hard for you to totally escape the Ox's tendency to be cold and materialistic. Sometimes it appears to us that you are more interested in things than people, even when that is not the way it really is.
Likes and Dislikes:
Qualities admired:
Inner strength, self-reliance.
Pet peeves: Blocking their path, whining.
Combined (year) Sign, i.e., Element + Sign
Metal Ox
Combining Metal with Ox yields one determined person and one of the strongest signs. You can be like Atlas and carry the weight of the world on those strong Ox shoulders or the bulldozer that knocks down every obstacle. At your worst you can be extremely stubborn and insensitive. You are probably not exactly a diplomat and will have more than your fair share of personality conflicts. On the positive side, your tenacity and sense of responsibility is unmatched.
Positive Traits:
Secondary (Month, Day and Hour)
Sign Descriptions
These signs will not dominate your
personality unless you have two or even three of the same kind.
Although they are secondary, they are part of what goes into your
overall personality and need to be considered. Their effects include
magnifying or decreasing the quality of a particular trait and adding
one not included in your year sign. The impact of your Western sign
is included with the month sign and the constellation that rules
your day of birth with your day sign.
Positive Traits:
The Month Sign – The Sheep
Defining characteristics:
Of all the signs, the Sheep symbolizes altruism and the female persona.
Making Decisions:
To understand how the Sheep operates, it is important to know Sheep is a Yin and a heart sign.
Being a Yin sign person, you are best served by using an indirect or non-aggressive approach to life. You tend to be reactive rather than proactive.
As a heart sign person, you are most comfortable following your heart rather than basing decisions on logic.
Positive Traits:
The affectionate Sheep is one of the warmest, loving and tender people you will know. You are good hearted and genuinely care about others. In general you readily forgive others and rarely hold grudges.
With these qualities it is not surprising you do well in social situations. You are generally friendly and congenial and beautifully tactful in your choice of words. It is not in your nature to willingly hurt anyone with meanness or a sharp tongue.
You are likely to be fashionable and refined, preferring quiet, charming social settings such as a cozy little restaurant or an art museum. Speaking of art, there is a good chance you are an artist yourself, and an even better one that you appreciate the aesthetics of more than one of the performing and, or, visual arts.
Finally, it must be said you are a romantic type. In addition to a propensity for dinner by candlelight, you also long for the pastoral. You like to spend time walking in the garden or driving through the peaceful countryside. And, you probably adore all the squirrels and other cute little animals you find along the way.
Negative Traits:
On the other hand, you are not that adventurous and will make sure those outings are to the most peaceful locations. In truth you can be quite timid and sometimes have difficulty summoning the courage to stand up for your rights or tackling a daunting project. You can be indecisive and vacillate between choices hoping you do not have to make one when the choice is difficult.
Your changeable nature means you can be fickle when it comes to your likes and dislikes. Some people probably see you as unpredictable. At your worst you are capricious when it comes to your responsibilities meaning you are not always that reliable.
And, when things do not go your way, or even just threaten not to go your way, you tend to become moody. This can result in pouting and makes you tense. You are also somewhat of a worrier, which adds to your edginess.
Likes and Dislikes:
Qualities admired:
Sensitivity, good taste.
Pet peeves: Being ignored, rudeness.
Wood Sheep
Wood adds confidence to the Sheep which is sometimes lacking in this area. Beware though, Wood also adds an extra element of kindness to an already gentle being. Because of this, you must be more aware of those around you, paying particular heed to a conniving Rat just waiting to take advantage of an easy mark. More often than not, however, your many friends will return your favors and more.
Your Western sign is Leo. That makes you a Leo Ox.
The Ox and Lion are both formidable creatures, but their style is very different. Under the influence of Leo you're likely to be warmer, more humorous, and more dependent on the approval of others than your Ox peers. Unlike them you probably try harder to promote yourself and seek recognition, and your energy is of a more dynamic nature. You tend to act more quickly and with a greater sense of urgency. Leo also enhances your leadership ability, as well as your desire to be seen in the lead. Finally, your attention span is likely to be shorter.
The Day Sign – The Snake
Defining characteristics:
Of all the signs, the Snake symbolizes: depth and mystery.
Making Decisions:
To understand how the Snake operates, it is important to know Snake is a Yin and a head sign.
Being a Yin sign person, you are best served by using an indirect or non-aggressive approach to life. You tend to be reactive rather than proactive.As a head sign person, you are most comfortable basing decisions on logic.
Positive Traits:
Alert, calm, charismatic, cultivated, curious, decisive, intuitive, refined, reflective, soft spoken, tenacious, and wise.
The Snake's many interests and insatiable thirst for knowledge result in an increasingly complex persona. The Snake is a karmic sign, which means they will probably experience many high highs and low lows in their lives. With their wisdom and charisma, which has an almost magical quality, they probably command our respect more than any other sign. Like the Rat and Monkey, Snakes spend a lot of time in their heads, but they are not worriers. Rather, they pass their quiet time in reflection and contemplation. This, together with their love of learning, is what gives them such great depth. Of all the signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is most closely associated with wisdom.
Although the Snake is more than willing to share their knowledge, they have a penchant for secrecy when it comes to their personal lives. This adds an aura of mystery to their already commanding presence. And, what you see is not what you get.
In fact there is always more to learn about the Snake. Just when you think you know the Snake, you find out the Snake has developed a totally new interest. Not only that you discover they have quickly grasped the subject.
It would not, however, be easy to heed that warning. More than any other sign, the Snake knows how to present itself in the most favorable light. They are never flamboyant or ostentatious. Most are fully aware of their karmic status and do not feel a need to impress anybody. But, when the spirit moves them, they will appear as the most dazzling personality on the scene.
Nevertheless, the Snake is basically a live and let live type person. If you treat the Snake right and earn their respect, they will return the favor and add immeasurably to the quality of your life.
Negative Traits:
Demanding, extravagant, fickle, high strung, impatient, indulgent, jealous, lazy, possessive, stingy, suspicious, vengeful.
More than any other sign, the Snake believes in revenge. They do not get mad, but they do get even. Crossing a Snake is a very dangerous move. Though the Snake may not demonstrate any anger upon learning what you have done, that does not mean it has been forgotten or forgiven.
Do not be surprised if the Snake takes what appears to be a personal interest in you. They are happy to learn about your experiences and to have you share their knowledge with them. In turn, you will be totally captivated by their magnificence and hang on their every word. Beware! The Snake's appetite is insatiable. They will tire of you and turn to other interests long before you are ready to end the relationship.
The Snake is basically a private person; so, it is not likely you are going to be continually running into them at social functions. In fact, more often than not they enjoy their own company more than that of other people. They easily lose themselves in their thoughts and derive great pleasure from so doing.
Likes and Dislikes:
Qualities admired:
Power and quality itself.
Pet peeves: Crossing or disturbing them
Earth Snake
The Earth Snake is the most practical and subdued member of the Snake family. You can be a shrewd operator in the business world and merit the faith we put in your excellent advice. If you lack some of that typical Snake charisma, you more than make up for it with your keen instincts and high level of success in whatever you do.
Constellation
Dog
The Dog can complicate human relations in that you can become angry quickly and tend to talk too much and stir up trouble.
The Hour Sign – The Dog
Defining characteristics:
Of all the signs, the Dog symbolizes honor and justice.
Making Decisions:
To understand how the Dog operates, it is important to know Dog is a Yang and a head sign.
Being a Yang sign person, you are most effective using a direct, if not aggressive, approach to life. You tend to be proactive. As a head sign person, you are most comfortable basing decisions on logic.
Positive Traits:
The honorable Dog is the sign most likely to speak out about wrongs in the world and to call for justice. You have a strong sense of fair play and are usually forthright and outspoken. This makes you the perfect spokesperson for those who cannot or would not speak up for themselves.
You are most likely a valued member of your family as well as your community. You tend to be very protective of family members and are likely to enjoy celebrating your country's independence day with your family. Loyalty and patriotism are near and dear to your heart. You respect the flag and are moved in your heart when the national anthem is played at a sporting event. Although you are outspoken, you are not one to rail against your country, and you are discreet and can be trusted to hold what we tell you in confidence.
This, plus your sincerity and kindness makes you a most desirable friend. In fact you are almost as concerned and protective of your friends as you are of your family. You are not a materialist but rather one who derives the most pleasure from love and family. Your concern extends to all humanity, and you are altruistic by nature. You prefer to use your material gains to help others.
Your other gentler qualities include the fact that you most often are slow to anger yet quick to recover. You are not one to nag and nitpick.
Rather, you tend to be in control of your emotions. You also have excellent powers of discernment. In other words, you choose your battles carefully. This makes you easy to get along with on a day to day basis and a valued team member at work.
Negative Traits:
The Dog is perhaps the most pessimistic sign in the Chinese zodiac. You have a tendency to look at what is wrong with things or at what you might be lacking. This causes you anxiety and makes you fret excessively, especially during those times when you do not think you are good enough for whatever. When you fail to solve the problems of the world you might become bitter and cynical. When it comes to individual people, you are usually slow to form judgments; however, there often is a narrow mindedness to your way of thinking. You tend to see things in black and white. And, when you make a judgment, you tenaciously cling to your ideas and rarely change your mind.
You are also rather thick skinned; however, you can be extremely suspicious or defensive when a family member or friend is potentially threatened or actually attacked either verbally or physically. Sometimes your anger flares up almost instantaneously and violently as your protective urge moves you to action. On the other hand, your reserved nature can actually be a negative in family matters. You tend to be subdued, not one given to continuous displays of affection. There may however be times when family members require more warmth than you provide.
There is one other way you can inadvertently hurt the people around you. Your sense of justice often causes you to make judgments about others and to criticize their actions or motivations. Furthermore, you sometimes rashly categorize people and put them into little boxes. Having done that, you are not beyond giving severe tongue lashings to those that fall in the wrong box or those in the right box when they step out of line by your reckoning. By nature you are not exactly a diplomatic critic---even when dealing with the ones you most love.
Likes and Dislikes:
Qualities admired:
Loyalty, devotion to family.
Pet peeves: Injustice, nosiness.
Wood Dog
The Wood Dog is perhaps the puppy dog of the species. You are more social, less pessimistic, and more generous than other Dog sign people. You're likely to be popular and a respected friend or coworker. Outside your circle of friends, however, your gentle side could result in occasional losses of self confidence and inertia.