Positive Characteristics

Without doubt, the Ox is one of the most hard-working and persistent animals in the Chinese zodiac.  Living with confidence, this person holds to high standards, being a model of inspiration and creativity.  Considered as highly observant, the Ox has an excellent memory and is great at remembering people’s names.

In the business world, this individual has a knack for being creative and sealing the deal.  The Ox also maintains a close tie to family and friends, being very patient and caring.  You will also find this person to be loyal, responsible, and supportive of close family members.  As a persistent, strong, and confident person, you see a nice balance in personality.

The lifestyle of the Ox is based on the time of year and exact date of birth.  Even so, this person is hard working and caring, living with by the rule of common sense and positive influence.  To ensure family is taken care of, the Ox will go to great extremes, working to provide a safe and warm home.  The average Ox is intelligent but does have some downfalls in addition to the positive traits.

Negative Characteristics

Along with the genuine and positive characteristics of the Ox, the downside to this person includes the need to work longer to complete a task than what others might need to do.  In social settings, the Ox is friendly but usually shy or quiet.  This person also has an impulsive temper that should never be crossed.  One way in which you could get an Ox riled is by challenging something said or done.  The Ox also tends to be a little bossy although they have little interest in being in the spotlight.

Although the Ox has an easy life initially, in marriage, he or she may struggle when obstacles arise.  The stubbornness and controlling side of the Ox can make challenges in life difficult with this person preferring to walk away than find a solution.  Even when an Ox makes a bad decision, being stubborn, this individual will stand behind the decision.  While not perfect, the Ox does believe in fidelity and family.  In love, the Ox loves committed relationships to casual dating.  This ability to love so deeply but sometimes, the passion is difficult to see in that the Ox does not wear his/her emotions on the sleeve.

Career Opportunities

Due to the Ox’s determination and even stubbornness, he or she is very successful in business, especially areas that require detail such as finances or farming.  You will also find that the Ox does extremely well in the Performing or Fine Arts, as well as the medical field, specifically a surgeon in that this individual works great with the hands.

Sign Compatibility

For the Ox, the best choices include the Rooster, Snake, Rat, Monkey, Rabbit, and even another Ox.  Of all these, the Rooster makes the best choice for the Ox in that these two complement one another.  The animals the Ox needs to avoid include the Dragon, Sheep, Horse, Dog, and ultimately, the Tiger, which would be a horrific combination.

Famous Oxen

Sharing the Chinese zodiac sign of the Ox are people such as Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Bach, and Van Gogh.