June 26, 2007

THE OX

The Ox goes far back in Chinese history. The venerable sage Lao Tzu is often depicted in art riding on a buffalo. As early as the Shang and Chou Dynasties in China, a favorite decoration and bronzes was the head of such a bovine creature, with wide, flat horns sloping sharply possibly an extinct form of water buffalo, have been found in the excavations at Anyang in Honan Province, dating from the Shang Yin Period.
Although famous for his gentleness, this animal nonetheless possesses irritated or enraged, he can run as fast as a bull and become quite ferocious.
The year of the ox is generally considered a good year, one in which difficulties can be overcome by steady, patient effort backed by strength. Slow, sure progress is the rule for the year of the ox – not impulsive, thoughtless action. People born in the year of the ox possess the characteristics of that animal. They appear outwardly deliberate and slow moving, but they may be goaded into irritation and acts of rage. Although sometimes they seem to be indecisive and slow to come to a decision, they are really patient and persevering. When they set their minds on something , they usually won’t give up until they attain their goal. Their steady, consistent effort brings them ultimate success.
Ox year people are extremely dextrous and can do almost anything with their hands. Though placid and easygoing on the surface, they are remarkably stubborn and hate to fail at anything they have undertaken. If they are opposed, they can become quite unpleasant. They are reserved in their emotions, never demonstrative.
Ox people year should avoid marriage with anyone born in the year of the ram, the horse, the dog. They best married to someone who born in the year of the snake, the cock, the rat. Second best choice would come from the year of the ox, the dragon, the rabbit, the monkey, the wild boar.