土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Ox 1949 · 2009 · 2069 · 己丑 (jǐ chǒu)
Earth Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Earth
- Animal: Ox
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Ox dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 29 Jan 1949 – 16 Feb 1950 | 己丑 (jǐ chǒu) |
| 2009 | 26 Jan 2009 – 13 Feb 2010 | 己丑 (jǐ chǒu) |
| 2069 | 23 Jan 2069 – 10 Feb 2070 | 己丑 (jǐ chǒu) |
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What makes the Earth Ox different
At heart this is still an Ox: dependable, patient and hard-working. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Double Earth
The Ox’s own fixed element is Earth, so an Earth year doubles it. Everything typical of the Ox is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
Earth Ox strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Reliable and honest
- Calm in a crisis
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- May work to the point of exhaustion
- Stubborn once decided
Earth Ox in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. The Ox loves quietly and for the long term.
Earth Ox career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. 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 Earth Ox with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Ox guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Ox year is preceded by the Earth Rat. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Ox questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Ox?
The Year of the Earth Ox falls in 1949, 2009 and 2069. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 29 Jan 1949 – 16 Feb 1950; 26 Jan 2009 – 13 Feb 2010; 23 Jan 2069 – 10 Feb 2070.
What is the Earth Ox personality?
Earth Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Ox compatible with?
Like all Oxen, the Earth Ox is most compatible with the Snake, Rooster and Rat, and finds the Goat and Horse more challenging.
How is the Earth Ox different from other Oxen?
The Ox’s own fixed element is Earth, so an Earth year doubles it. Everything typical of the Ox is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
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