水Chinese zodiac · Water element
Water Ox 1913 · 1973 · 2033 · 2093 · 癸丑 (guǐ chǒu)
Water Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yin Water
- Animal: Ox
- Element: Water 水
- Every 60 years
Year of the Water Ox dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 Feb 1913 – 25 Jan 1914 | 癸丑 (guǐ chǒu) |
| 1973 | 3 Feb 1973 – 22 Jan 1974 | 癸丑 (guǐ chǒu) |
| 2033 | 31 Jan 2033 – 18 Feb 2034 | 癸丑 (guǐ chǒu) |
| 2093 | 27 Jan 2093 – 14 Feb 2094 | 癸丑 (guǐ chǒu) |
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What makes the Water Ox different
At heart this is still an Ox: dependable, patient and hard-working. Water is the element of wisdom. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Earth masters Water
The Ox’s native Earth controls Water. These Oxen like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
Water Ox strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Intuitive and perceptive
- Flexible and diplomatic
- Reliable and honest
- Patient and persistent
Watch out for
- Indecisive under pressure
- Can be overly sensitive
- Stubborn once decided
- Slow to accept change
Water Ox in love
Water deepens the sign’s emotional side, bringing empathy and a need for real connection. The Ox loves quietly and for the long term.
Water Ox career and money
Water favors communication, persuasion and roles that need a feel for people. 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 Water Ox with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Ox guide.
The Water years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Water Ox year is preceded by the Water Rat. Water is linked with winter, the color black and blue and the north. Read more about the five elements.
Water Ox questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Water Ox?
The Year of the Water Ox falls in 1913, 1973, 2033 and 2093. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 6 Feb 1913 – 25 Jan 1914; 3 Feb 1973 – 22 Jan 1974; 31 Jan 2033 – 18 Feb 2034; 27 Jan 2093 – 14 Feb 2094.
What is the Water Ox personality?
Water Oxen are dependable and patient like every Ox, with an added streak of intuition and adaptability. It brings intuition, flexibility and a gift for communication, and Water types read people well and go around obstacles rather than through them.
Who is the Water Ox compatible with?
Like all Oxen, the Water Ox is most compatible with the Snake, Rooster and Rat, and finds the Goat and Horse more challenging.
How is the Water Ox different from other Oxen?
The Ox’s native Earth controls Water. These Oxen like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
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