木Chinese zodiac · Wood element
Wood Ox 1925 · 1985 · 2045 · 乙丑 (yǐ chǒu)
Wood Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Wood
- Animal: Ox
- Element: Wood 木
- Every 60 years
Year of the Wood Ox dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 24 Jan 1925 – 12 Feb 1926 | 乙丑 (yǐ chǒu) |
| 1985 | 20 Feb 1985 – 8 Feb 1986 | 乙丑 (yǐ chǒu) |
| 2045 | 17 Feb 2045 – 5 Feb 2046 | 乙丑 (yǐ chǒu) |
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What makes the Wood Ox different
At heart this is still an Ox: dependable, patient and hard-working. Wood is the element of growth. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Wood tempers Earth
Wood controls Earth, the Ox’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Wood Oxen more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
Wood Ox strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Generous and cooperative
- Thinks long-term and plans for growth
- Reliable and honest
- Patient and persistent
Watch out for
- Takes on too much at once
- Can spread energy too thinly
- Stubborn once decided
- Slow to accept change
Wood Ox in love
Wood softens the sign, making it more open-hearted and more willing to compromise. The Ox loves quietly and for the long term.
Wood Ox career and money
Wood favors teamwork, steady growth and projects that develop over years. Oxen thrive in roles that reward consistency and expertise.
- Engineering and construction
- Agriculture and property
- Medicine and healthcare
- Banking and administration
The other types of Ox
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Wood Ox with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Ox guide.
The Wood years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Wood Ox year is preceded by the Wood Rat. Wood is linked with spring, the color green and the east. Read more about the five elements.
Wood Ox questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Wood Ox?
The Year of the Wood Ox falls in 1925, 1985 and 2045. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 24 Jan 1925 – 12 Feb 1926; 20 Feb 1985 – 8 Feb 1986; 17 Feb 2045 – 5 Feb 2046.
What is the Wood Ox personality?
Wood Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, with an added streak of generosity and idealism. It brings warmth, generosity and a cooperative spirit, and Wood types are expansive thinkers who like to build things with other people.
Who is the Wood Ox compatible with?
Like all Oxen, the Wood Ox is most compatible with the Snake, Rooster and Rat, and finds the Goat and Horse more challenging.
How is the Wood Ox different from other Oxen?
Wood controls Earth, the Ox’s native element. The year element reins the sign in, giving Wood Oxen more self-discipline than others of their sign, along with a touch of inner tension.
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