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Chinese Horoscope: What is an Earth Ox and what year is it?

THE Earth Ox represents those born in 1949 and 2009.

Chinese astrology is based on animals and how their characteristics represent the year you were born in. 

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The Earth Ox applies to those born in 1949 and 2009
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The Earth Ox applies to those born in 1949 and 2009

What year is the Earth Ox?

Chinese zodiac signs identify birth years with certain animals including the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog and the Pig.

The Ox is the second animal in the Chinese zodiac and it is also given to those born in 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, and 2033.

The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac
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The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiacCredit: The Sun

It is a sub-component of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac. 

Each zodiac sign has its own element: Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal and Water, which add more uniqueness and characteristics to the sign.

Other years of the Ox

Oxen are faithful and very trustworthy. They will hold secrets forever and have integrity when keeping them.

They are very loyal and honest and enjoy working hard to make their dreams come true.

The Ox prides itself in being faithful and trustworthy
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The Ox prides itself in being faithful and trustworthy

However, they can be conservative and stubborn when it comes to others and opportunities.

Some notable Earth Oxen are: Meryl Streep and Caitlin Jenner. 

Meryl Streep is an Earth Ox
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Meryl Streep is an Earth OxCredit: Getty Images
Caitlin Jenner is also an Earth Ox
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Caitlin Jenner is also an Earth OxCredit: Corbis

Characteristics and personalities of the Earth Ox

Earth Ox's characters are world beaters. They have a belief, a core inner strength that nothing in astrology can rival. 

They have ambition and drive dripping from every pore - and they trample everyone and everything underfoot in order to reach their goals. 

Their work ethic is simply supreme - they don't expect others to grant them world dominance, they'll happily work for it. 

A way to find out what element you are is by taking the last digit of your birth year
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A way to find out what element you are is by taking the last digit of your birth year

This character is stunningly impressive. 

I mean truly, terrifyingly impressive.

Types of Ox

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.

All five elements of the Chinese zodiac
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All five elements of the Chinese zodiacCredit: The Sun

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.

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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.

Other types of Zodiac animals combined with the Earth element

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