What years are Years of the Ox?

Recent Ox years include 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, and the next will be 2033. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Ox?

The Ox belongs to the Earth element in the fixed (base) sense. However, each specific Ox year also carries a rotating element: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth — cycling every 60 years.

Who is most compatible with the Ox?

The Ox is most compatible with the Rat, Snake, and Rooster. These pairings tend to be harmonious, stable, and mutually supportive. The Ox is least compatible with the Goat.

What are the lucky numbers for the Ox?

Lucky numbers for the Ox are 1 and 4. Lucky colors are white, yellow, and green. The lucky flower is the tulip, and the lucky direction is north.

What time of day is ruled by the Ox?

The Ox rules the hours from 1 AM to 3 AM (the second earthly branch, Chou). This is the quiet, deep night hour that reflects the Ox's patient and steady nature.

What are the main personality traits of an Ox?

Ox natives are diligent, reliable, patient, and honest. They are steady workers who prefer stability over risk. On the downside, they can be stubborn, resistant to change, and slow to forgive perceived wrongs.

Year of the Ox Info

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Explore the Chinese Zodiac Ox: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, notable Ox years from 1925 to 2033, and a birth-year checker.

Ox at a Glance

Position in Cycle

2nd of 12

Fixed Element

Earth

Yin / Yang

Yin

Ruling Hours

1 AM – 3 AM

Lucky Numbers

1, 4

Lucky Colors

White, Yellow, Green

Lucky Flower

Tulip

Lucky Direction

North

Gemstone

Aquamarine

Season

Winter

Best Match

Rat, Snake, Rooster

Worst Match

Goat

Personality Traits

Strengths

Weaknesses

Famous People Born in Ox Years

Compatibility with All 12 Signs

Excellent Good Neutral Challenging

Ox Years (1925 – 2033)

Year	Element	Start Date	End Date

Birth-Year Checker

Enter a birth year to find out which Chinese zodiac sign it belongs to.

Summary

Explore the Chinese Zodiac Ox: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, notable Ox years from 1925 to 2033, and a birth-year checker.

How it works

Read the at-a-glance panel for core Ox attributes (element, ruling hours, lucky numbers, etc.).
Browse the personality trait cards to understand Ox strengths and weaknesses.
Consult the compatibility grid to see how Ox pairs with every other Chinese zodiac sign.
Check the Ox years table to find the exact year and its ruling element.
Use the birth-year checker at the bottom to instantly confirm whether a year belongs to the Ox.

Use cases

Quickly confirm whether a birth year is a Year of the Ox.
Understand the personality strengths and weaknesses of Ox natives.
Find lucky numbers, colors, and flowers associated with the Ox sign.
Explore compatibility between Ox and all 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
Identify the elemental variation (Water Ox, Metal Ox, etc.) for any given year.
Learn which famous historical figures and celebrities were born in Ox years.
Share Chinese zodiac facts with friends or use them in presentations.
Study Chinese astrology basics using a structured reference page.

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Last updated: 2026-06-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu