# Year of the Ox: Characteristics, Compatibility, Years Source: https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk/ Language: en Updated: 2026-09-09 ![Astro Way Logo](https://astroway.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/astro-way-logo.png) ![Astro Way Logo](https://astroway.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/astro-way-logo.png) 🐂 Ox Element: Earth Yin Planet: Saturn | Years | [1925](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/1925/), [1937](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/1937/), [1949](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/1949/), [1961](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/1961/), [1973](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/1973/), [1985](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/1985/), [1997](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/1997/), [2009](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/2009/), [2021](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/2021/), [2033](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/year/2033/) | | --- | --- | | Element | Earth | | Yin/Yang | Yin | | Planet | Saturn | | Season | Winter | | Hours | 01:00 - 03:00 | | Strengths | industriousness, reliability, patience, decisiveness, honesty, steadiness | | Weaknesses | stubbornness, conservatism, reserve, jealousy, slowness | ## 🐂 Characteristics of the Ox in the Chinese Zodiac The Ox is the second animal in the Chinese zodiac, a symbol of diligence, reliability, and stability. People born in the Year of the Ox are known for their tireless hard work and ability to overcome any obstacle. They move slowly but surely, and always achieve their goals. The Ox values traditions, family values, and material well-being. ## Years of the Ox Years of birth: **1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033**. ## Key Data - **Element:** Earth - **Yin/Yang:** Yin - **Planet:** Saturn - **Season:** Winter - **Hours:** 01:00 – 03:00 ## Strengths and Weaknesses ### Strengths Hardworking, Reliable, Patient, Determined, Honest, Stable. ### Weaknesses Stubborn, Conservative, Withdrawn, Jealous, Slow. ## 🐂 The Ox in Love The Ox in a relationship is a loyal and reliable partner who builds a strong family. They do not display feelings publicly, but behind closed doors can be very tender. Best compatibility with the Rat, Snake, and Rooster. Difficult relationship with the Goat. ## The Ox’s Career The Ox is an ideal employee who is valued by any employer. They are methodical, responsible, and never stop halfway. Suitable professions: agriculture, construction, engineering, banking, military. ## Ox Compatibility with Other Animals ### 🐀 Ox and Rat — 70% Love — 67%, friendship — 76%, work — 67%. ### 🐂 Ox and Ox — 71% Love — 70%, friendship — 74%, work — 70%. ### 🐅 Ox and Tiger — 70% Love — 73%, friendship — 72%, work — 64%. ### 🐇 Ox and Rabbit — 57% Love — 61%, friendship — 56%, work — 54%. ### 🐉 Ox and Dragon — 68% Love — 66%, friendship — 68%, work — 70%. ### 🐍 Ox and Snake — 85% Love — 84%, friendship — 93%, work — 78%. ### 🐴 Ox and Horse — 71% Love — 72%, friendship — 75%, work — 67%. ### 🐐 Ox and Goat — 40% Love — 40%, friendship — 41%, work — 40%. ### 🐒 Ox and Monkey — 67% Love — 65%, friendship — 71%, work — 64%. ### 🐓 Ox and Rooster — 83% Love — 83%, friendship — 85%, work — 81%. ### 🐕 Ox and Dog — 69% Love — 71%, friendship — 67%, work — 70%. ### 🐷 Ox and Pig — 57% Love — 59%, friendship — 62%, work — 51%. ### Astro Way items - [Select options](https://astroway.info/en/shop/astroway-api-pro/) ### [AstroWay API Pro](https://astroway.info/en/shop/astroway-api-pro/) [More details](https://astroway.info/en/shop/astroway-api-pro/) - [Add to cart](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk/?add-to-cart=24869) ### [Personal astrological forecast](https://astroway.info/en/shop/personalnyj-astrologichnyj-prognoz/) 4 560,00 ₴ ~ $100 [More details](https://astroway.info/en/shop/personalnyj-astrologichnyj-prognoz/) [Go to store →](https://astroway.info/en/shop/) ### Detailed compatibility Ox - [🐀 Ox and Rat — 70%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/shchur-byk/) - [🐂 Ox and Ox — 71%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-byk/) - [🐅 Ox and Tiger — 70%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-tygr/) - [🐇 Ox and Rabbit — 57%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-krolik/) - [🐉 Ox and Dragon — 68%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-drakon/) - [🐍 Ox and Snake — 85%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-zmiya/) - [🐴 Ox and Horse — 71%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-kin/) - [🐐 Ox and Goat — 40%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-koza/) - [🐒 Ox and Monkey — 67%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-mavpa/) - [🐓 Ox and Rooster — 83%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-piven/) - [🐕 Ox and Dog — 69%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-sobaka/) - [🐷 Ox and Pig — 57%](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/byk-svynia/) [← Chinese horoscope - all animals](https://astroway.info/en/chinese-zodiac/)