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The Chinese proverb, ‘Slow and steady wins the race’ is often apt for Oxen and is very true in the Dragon year. Progress will not be easy and some situations will be exasperating, but through tenacity and application, Oxen can add to their experience as well as gain important insights into themselves, and what they learn now can be built on in the following Snake year. In the Dragon year the support of others will be of particular value and Oxen will be helped by being forthcoming, as well as by participating in what is going on around them. This is a time for them to adapt, learn and, in the process, prepare themselves for the opportunities that await. A challenging year but an illuminating one.
Tips for the Year
Tread carefully. Times may not be easy, but they can be instructive. Watch developments closely and value your relations with others. Their support can help and shared activities can be of benefit. In addition, when pressures are great or situations concerning, proceed carefully. An outburst or words said in haste could be regretted later.
Ox Fortunes in the Year of the Snake
Deep thinking, quiet and methodical, Oxen have a lot in common with Snakes and can do well in the Snake year. Rather than feel buffeted by events, they can now proceed in their own way and with much in their favour. Encouragingly, they will be able to build on recent experience and see their patience and fortitude paying off. The successes so many will enjoy this year will be well deserved.
At work, the accent is on progress and Oxen will be well prepared to take advantage of opportunities. Oxen are quietly ambitious and tend to know in themselves when the time is right to advance. Now will be such a time. Accordingly, many Oxen will keep alert for openings and quite a few will take on a greater and often more specialist role with their present employer. Oxen like to concentrate on a chosen area in their working life and this is what many will successfully do this year.
Those who may feel unfulfilled in their present situation or are seeking a position will also find that their resolve can deliver. If they show initiative when making an application, their extra effort can often make a difference. This is a year when Oxen can make their strengths count.
However, while good progress is indicated, new positions will often involve a steep learning curve. With Snake years favouring development, Oxen who feel an additional skill or qualification could help their prospects would do well to consider setting time aside to acquire this. What many learn this year can be an investment in themselves and their future.
Personal interests too can bring considerable pleasure, with Oxen again inspired by new ideas or projects. Creative activities are particularly favourably aspected.
Financial prospects too are good. Many Oxen will enjoy an increase in income and some will also find ways to supplement their earnings through an interest they have. This upturn will persuade many to update equipment and spend money on their home. Also, if they are able to add to a savings or pension policy or set funds aside for something they want, this could be helpful. With good management of resources, they can make this a financially rewarding year.
Although Oxen tend to be private individuals, they can also benefit from the social opportunities of the year. Some of the people they meet through their work or interests will, in time, become part of their trusted social circle. For the unattached, romantic prospects can also make the year special and someone met in often fortuitous circumstances can become significant. Here again Snake years favour Oxen, although to benefit they do need to be active and reach out rather than keep themselves to themselves (a tendency of some). Oxen, take note, and join in with what is happening around you. That way, you can make the rewards and pleasures of the year that much greater.
Domestically, there will be busy times ahead and Oxen again need to be forthcoming. By talking over their ideas and thoughts, they will see a lot more happen. Important changes and improvements (especially equipment-wise) will be seen in many an Ox home this year. In addition, personal successes and family news can give rise to a possible celebration.
Oxen should also aim to take a holiday or enjoy some short breaks with their loved ones over the year. If these are considered early on, some exciting plans – including visits to attractive destinations – can take shape. This is an excellent year for joining with others and enjoying shared activities.
Overall, the Snake year is a good one for Oxen, but they do need to be careful not to immerse themselves so much in their own activities that it has a detrimental effect on other aspects of their life. Over the year they should aim to keep their lifestyle balanced and enjoy spending time with others as well as appreciate the pleasures they work so hard for. They have much in their favour this year, however, and their personal qualities will help make this an often special time.
Tips for the Year
Follow up your ideas and make your strengths and special qualities count. Once action is taken, results can soon follow on. Also, enjoy your relations with others and appreciate the opportunities and good times this year offers.
Ox Fortunes in the Year of the Horse
With its emphasis on commitment and hard work, the Horse year is one in which Oxen can do well. There will be good opportunities and pleasing results, although there will also be times when Oxen will be discomfited by its volatility and the ‘winds of change’. During the year they will need to keep their wits about them and respond well (and smartly) to its developments.
Work prospects are good and many Oxen will be able to put their skills to effective use and concentrate on areas they favour. For many, these can be fulfilling times. Some Oxen will take on projects and roles they have been working towards for some time. However, while Oxen like to absorb themselves in what they do, they should not work in isolation. By being visible, networking and involving themselves in what is happening around them, they can contribute all the more, as well as help their standing and prospects. Similarly, when problems and pressures arise, their skills and fortitude will often impress. With effort, Oxen are set to do well this year.
For those who feel their prospects can be improved by a move elsewhere, or who are seeking work, the Horse year can also open up exciting possibilities. To benefit, though, these Oxen will need to keep alert and act quickly when opportunities arise. ‘The early bird catches the worm’ and speed and initiative will count in this fast-moving year.
Headway made at work will increase the income of many Oxen over the year. However, while this will be welcome, Oxen do need to manage their outgoings carefully as well as check the terms and implications if entering into any new commitment. This is no year to be lax or take unnecessary risks.
Oxen should also give some consideration to their own well-being this year. They are naturally hard-working, but they should allow themselves the occasional respite. Without care, tiredness and tension could take their toll and leave some Oxen lacking their usual energy or finding themselves susceptible to minor ailments. To help counter this, they should ensure their diet is healthy and nutritious and, rather than continually drive themselves on, set time aside for relaxation and pursuits they enjoy. If sedentary for long periods of the day, appropriate exercise may help, too. Good lifestyle balance can make a difference.
Although Oxen tend to be selective in their socializing, they should also take up any invitations they receive as well as go to events that appeal to them, rather than isolate themselves or be too independent. Social occasions can do Oxen good this year and regular contact with friends can be helpful. In addition, if troubled by a particular matter or finding themselves in an uncharacteristic quandary, they would do well to talk to those they trust. This can bring clarity to certain issues. In addition, their social life can help their lifestyle balance, which is important in this busy year.
Where matters of the heart are concerned, extra care is advised, however. With time and attention, many a romance can flourish, but should commitment be lacking, the relationship may falter. Oxen need to proceed carefully and be mindful of others.
In their home life, with busy schedules and many commitments likely, there needs to be good communication between everyone involved. Flexibility is advised, especially where practical undertakings are involved. Ideally, these should be scheduled for less busy times. However, with family members pooling together and encouraging each other, some pleasing times can be had and some noteworthy successes or milestones marked. Time set aside for shared interests and a possible holiday can also do everyone good. This is a year encouraging togetherness and a collective approach.
Overall, the Horse year will be a full and busy one for Oxen, and one that can reward them well. At work, their experience and commitment will result in many making impressive headway. However, all Oxen need to be visible and involved rather than isolated and independent. They also need to balance their commitments and set aside time for themselves and those close to them. With care, though, this can be a fulfilling year and an enjoyable one too.
Tips for the Year
Keep alert and respond quickly and positively to developments. There are good opportunities to be had. Also, watch your independent tendencies. Liaise well with others and give time to them. Extra attention in this area can make the year all the more rewarding.
Ox Fortunes in the Year of the Goat
A mixed year. The disciplined Ox will often be uneasy with the volatility and change that are features of Goat years. This is a time for Oxen to keep expectations modest. However, while progress may not be easy, the year will give them the chance to take stock of their situation, decide on future directions and spend time with those close to them.
Home life can bring especial pleasure, with the practical nature of Oxen often coming to the fore. Over the year several home improvement ideas will present themselves and Oxen will tackle them with relish. When one project is completed, another will often suggest itself, and Oxen will take considerable satisfaction in what they do and the benefits that follow on. With Goat years favouring artistic expression, quite a few Oxen will also enjoy refreshing décor and adding embellishments to their home.
As well as practical improvements, Oxen will do much to support family members, especially as some will be facing pressured situations or contending with change. Those close to Oxen will have good reason to value their stalwart natures and honest opinions over the year. It can also be marked by some memorable domestic occasions, including shared interests, trips out and celebrating personal successes. In addition, many busy Oxen will be encouraged to spend more time with those close to them, and this can be a beneficial feature of the Goat year.
Socially, Oxen should take advantage of the many events and activities that tend to happen in Goat years, including in their locality. In addition, by regularly meeting up with their friends, they will not only appreciate the support and camaraderie, but also the ways in which some of them can help and advise.
For some unattached Oxen, a chance encounter also has the potential to become significant. Goat years favour affairs of the heart, and indeed relations with others.
They also encourage the exploring and furthering of talents. Oxen should devote time to their personal interests this year and if a new activity tempts them, find out more. They will frequently be enthused by what the year opens up for them.
However, while the Goat year will have many pleasurable aspects, it will also bring pressures. In many workplaces, Oxen will find their duties affected by change. New procedures and the burden of additional bureaucracy may make progress difficult. Although frustrating, for many the best policy will be to concentrate on their own role and adjust as required. Situations will settle, but patience, and some forbearance, will be required. And when progress does come, it will be well deserved.
For Oxen seeking a position, these can again be challenging times, with openings sometimes limited. However, with tenacity and widening the scope of their search, many could secure a position in a different type of work and have the chance to prove themselves in a new way. Flexibility, together with a willingness to adapt and learn, will be key this year.
In money matters, again this is a year for care and close control of the budget. Risk, haste and speculation should be avoided and, especially when considering new purchases or replacing equipment, time should be allowed to assess options and terms and what best meets requirements.
In general, Goat years can be volatile and Oxen can find the changes frustrating and progress difficult, particularly at work. However, by rising to the year’s challenges and adjusting as necessary, they can learn from it, and what they accomplish now can often be important in the longer term. Care is needed in money matters, but more positively, time spent developing personal interests and on practical activities can be satisfying, and relations with others, and romantic prospects, are favourably aspected. Not always an easy year, but with some important personal benefits mixed in.
Tips for the Year
Enjoy being with others and look to make more of your personal interests. Both areas can bring you great pleasure this year as well as help your lifestyle balance. While some developments may concern you, particularly at work, make the most of what happens. Experience gained now can be successfully built upon in the future.
Ox Fortunes in the Year of the Monkey
Interesting times ahead. Monkey years offer considerable scope and although Oxen may not always welcome the speed of developments, there will be some good opportunities.
One of the strengths of Oxen is their willingness to learn and develop. As they realize, to achieve their ambitions and make the most of themselves, it is necessary to assimilate knowledge and build upon their experience. And they continually aim to do so. In the Monkey year, they will have great chances to develop in this way. This can be a constructive time.
At work, the Monkey year can bring unanticipated developments. Colleagues may suddenly leave, opening up the chance of taking on new duties and/or promotion. Sometimes, too, employers will be keen to harness the skills of Oxen in other ways and will offer training and a different role. By making the most of their opportunities, Oxen can not only further their career, but also add to their capabilities.
For Oxen who are currently unfulfilled in their role or seeking work, again interesting openings can be found. However, when making an application, extra effort and showing initiative at interview can make an important difference. In Monkey years Oxen do need to put themselves forward, not only emphasizing their skills but also their willingness to adapt and learn. Going that extra mile will be well worthwhile.
Personal interests are also favourably aspected and many Oxen will be keen to build on what they do, try out new ideas and add to their knowledge. If intrigued by a new activity, they should investigate. Interests and recreational pursuits can bring considerable satisfaction this year, being a good outlet for skills as well as helping lifestyle balance.
Progress made at work will help financially and many Oxen will decide to proceed with plans they have been considering for some time, including updating equipment. By looking at options and what best meets their requirements, they can make some useful acquisitions. Also, advance budgeting, including setting funds aside for a possible holiday, can lead to much going ahead. With discipline and good financial management, Oxen can do very well this year.
The Monkey year can also offer good social opportunities. Oxen will find their work and interests will bring them into contact with many people and although Oxen like to take their time in building friendships and other connections, they will enjoy a good rapport with some of those they meet this year. Where matters of the heart are concerned, both existing romances and new ones can often develop well. While some Oxen tend to be private and reserved, all should aim to make the most of the social opportunities the Monkey year offers. There will be many good times to be had.
Domestically, this will be an active year, with some Oxen despairing about all that needs to be done. Some weeks in particular could be frenetic, as important decisions need taking and other matters, including home maintenance issues, require swift attention. Being conscientious, Oxen will be keen to ensure the right decisions are taken and will sometimes feel under pressure. However, Oxen are blessed with good judgement, which will help them successfully deal with the more awkward moments the Monkey year can bring. Throughout the year, though, it is important that family members cooperate and share their thoughts.
While some weeks will be pressured, the Monkey year will also bring its domestic pleasures. It has a spontaneity about it and some surprise occasions, including trips away, will be greatly appreciated and capable of doing everyone good.
Monkey years have considerable energy and a lot will happen quickly. Although this may not always suit the Ox’s style, the year can bring excellent opportunities. Openings can arise and ideas occur that should be followed up. There will be ample opportunity for Oxen to add to their knowledge and skills and, by doing so, they will be investing in themselves and their future. Used well, these can be significant times. The Monkey year can also bring good social opportunities, although Oxen do need to engage in them! Their home life will be busy, but will also bring much that will be pleasing. An active year rich in possibility.
Tips for the Year
Make the most of your opportunities and add to your skills. This can be helpful now and increase your options for later. Also, join with others and enjoy what the year offers. Monkey years can inject new and beneficial elements into your lifestyle and prospects.
Ox Fortunes in the Year of the Rooster
Rooster years favour structure and organization, and this very much suits Oxen. This is a time for them to make plans and act on them. Encouraging developments will help them along too. Deciding on some objectives for the year will give Oxen something to work towards as well as allow them to make more effective use of their skills and opportunities. For purposeful and determined Oxen, these can be significant and rewarding times.
Oxen who start the year discontented with their present situation or dissatisfied with recent progress should focus their attention on the present rather than on what has gone before. This is a year offering positive change.
All Oxen will be helped this year by their steadfast manner. Once they have made plans, they will do their best to see them through. And their plans can be wide-ranging. In particular, for Oxen who have thoughts of relocating, now is the time to make enquiries and explore possibilities. As many will find, once they make a start, important wheels can be set in motion. However, for those who do move or are involved in any property transaction, it is important they take professional advice as well as check the terms and obligations of any agreement they make. Although this is an encouraging year, in property and financial matters Oxen need to be vigilant. This need for care also applies if lending to another person or entering into an informal agreement. Financially, Oxen need to be on their guard, as there is a risk some may be disadvantaged or fall victim to a scam. Oxen, take note.
However, this warning apart, Oxen have a great deal in their favour this year and their actions will deliver results.
At work, many will have been giving some thought to their situation recently, and for those who feel in a rut or unfulfilled in what they do, this is a time to seek change. By taking advice and action, these Oxen could secure an important new role that not only better suits their skills and circumstances, but also has the potential for future growth. This also applies to those seeking work. By widening the range of positions they are considering, they can uncover opportunities and take on new challenges.
For the many Oxen following a particular career, this is also a year encouraging progress. Ambitious and determined Oxen can do well. Recent experience will help their prospects and many can take their career to a new level. However, while Oxen can make headway, they do need to exercise care in their dealings with colleagues. The attitude of another person could concern them, but they should not let this detract from an otherwise promising year. There is important work to be done and much to be gained.
The positive aspects also extend to personal interests and some Oxen will be inspired to try something different or take up a new skill. Some may consider lifestyle changes, including giving some thought to their diet and allowing more time for recreation. Here again, decisions made and acted upon can bring considerable benefit. The Rooster year is a time for reappraisal and action.
Personal interests can also have a good social element, and any Oxen who are feeling lonely and would like to meet others will find joining a local group well worth considering. In general, Oxen should make the most of the social events the year will offer. If they are active and participate, they can enjoy some good times. Romances, too, can develop well this year.
Domestically, there will be much activity, especially as some Oxen will move and spend time setting up their new home. Many will be on inspired form, with ideas to implement and improvements to carry out. However, with ambitious undertakings, timescales need to be kept elastic and some projects will prove costlier and more disruptive than anticipated.
Despite the busyness of home life and the considerable changes that many Oxen will see, the Rooster year will certainly have its highlights as individual successes are marked, quality time is enjoyed and shared activities are undertaken. These can all be a special part of the year.
Overall, Rooster years offer considerable potential for Oxen. They are times to make plans and make them happen. Serendipity can be a useful ally, as once actions are taken, helpful factors can often come into play. This is a year for Oxen to build on their strengths and position. Throughout the year, they need to be thorough, especially in financial matters, and proceed carefully if situations concern them. Generally, though, with commitment and skill, they can enjoy this favourable time.
Tips for the Year
Set plans in motion. Look to develop your career, personal interests and self. With resolve, you can accomplish a great deal. Also, enjoy spending time with those who are special to you and work together on plans as well as celebrate successes. If you are alone, aim to meet others. Positive action can bring rewards this year.
Ox Fortunes in the Year of the Dog
Oxen have great resolve and, through willpower and sheer determination, can make much of the Dog year. It will not be an easy one, with obstacles to overcome and much else happening besides, but Oxen are not ones to let things stand in their way. And they won’t.
As Oxen realize, problems are there to be dealt with, and in some instances the problems that arise in the Dog year may not be as difficult as first imagined. The Oxen’s pragmatic nature can prove a great asset this year.
This is especially the case in their work. Many Oxen will not only be coping with a heavier workload, but with irritations caused by delays and bureaucracy. Over the year, the demands will be considerable, and Oxen, in their usual inimitable way, will knuckle down and concentrate on the tasks to be done. Their achievements in sometimes difficult conditions can bring them some well-deserved credit. In addition, what they can do behind the scenes, whether networking, taking advantage of training opportunities or learning more about their industry, can stand them in good stead. However, with the pressures of the year, they do need to be wary and thorough and also careful not to undermine their reputation with unguarded words. Dog years require adroit handling.
Oxen seeking work, or a change, will have to strive hard for the opportunity they want, but Oxen are tenacious, and with self-belief and the willingness to adapt, they can secure a platform on which to build in the future.
They need to be careful in money matters over the year, however, and should check the terms of any agreement they enter into. Extra attention is also advised when attending to tax returns or other financial or important correspondence, otherwise there is a risk of getting caught up in the slow workings of bureaucracy and wasting time in the process. Oxen, take note, and remain vigilant and thorough. In addition, any Oxen involved in dealings in land or property need to seek advice and proceed with care.
More positively, travel is well aspected and Oxen should take advantage of any chances to go away. For some, this could include visits to family and friends living some distance away and the opportunity to visit areas which have long appealed to them. A break from routine can do Oxen a lot of good this year.
Their personal life can also be especially rewarding, with those who are enjoying romance or who find love this year likely to get engaged, married or settle down with their partner. Affairs of the heart can bring Oxen much happiness this year.
Also, by pursuing interests and taking advantage of local and other activities, they can take much pleasure in the social opportunities these bring. Challenging though some aspects of the Dog year can be, it can give Oxen the chance to spend time with those who are special to them and on activities they enjoy.
Their home life will also be active, with shared undertakings and, for many, a holiday with loved ones much appreciated. However, matters of concern could arise, perhaps involving the attitude or actions of another person or decisions that need careful deliberation. At such times, Oxen should talk matters through with those around them and pay attention to their views. That way, problems can often be addressed and dialogue and communication of value to all.
In general, Dog years can bring their challenges and irritations. Oxen could face increasing pressures and demands, especially at work, but they are never ones to shrink from challenges and with commitment and focus can obtain satisfying results and learn a lot in the process. Money matters require careful attention, but the Dog year will also bring its pleasures, with travel and personal interests favourably aspected and a myriad of activities to share with others. A mixed year, but Oxen, with all their redoubtable qualities, can still take a lot from it.
Tips for the Year
Be watchful and evaluate situations with care. With focus and good sense, your efforts will prevail and the skills and experience you gain be of considerable benefit. Also, give time to your loved ones and remember that dialogue and communication are important, especially when decisions need to be made or you are under pressure. In addition, seize any chances to meet others – new friendships and connections, and maybe romance, can make this year significant and special.
Ox Fortunes in the Year of the Pig
The Pig year is one of interesting possibility for Oxen. Like Pigs, Oxen are hard workers and they can make much of the opportunities that now open up. However, of often greater value will be the personal benefits that can be gained. Pig years encourage Oxen to pay attention to their own well-being and enjoy a better lifestyle balance as well as appreciate the rewards they work so hard for. Especially for Oxen who start the year in low spirits, this can be an improved time, with subtle yet important changes taking place.
Of particular benefit will be the Oxen’s relations with others. Although often private individuals, during the year many Oxen will lose some of their reserve and take advantage of opportunities to go out, including to parties, gatherings and special events. The social diaries of many will be busier than they have been for some time. This is a year to engage and participate, particularly for Oxen who are alone or who have had a recent personal difficulty to contend with. For some, joining a special interest or social group would be well worth considering. New friends and acquaintances could enter their life, and Oxen who are enjoying romance or who meet someone new over the year could find their relationship growing in significance as the year develops.
Their home life can also bring Oxen much contentment. If they set time aside for shared interests and helping those around them, a lot can go well. Successes enjoyed by family members can be especially gratifying.
Although travel may not figure prominently this year, any holiday or short breaks that Oxen can take with their loved ones can do everyone a lot of good, and give rise to some enjoyable occasions.
However, while much will go well, as with any year there will be problems to address. Often these will stem from pressure. Whatever the situation, discussion and compromise will help. Over the year, if difficulties are handled well, they can quickly and effectively be defused.
Oxen should also set time aside for personal interests. If they have let these fall away, they should aim to rectify this in the Pig year. Oxen deserve some ‘me time’ and should give themselves the chance to relax and unwind.
Also, if lacking regular exercise or not having a balanced diet, again, they should aim to address this over the year. Pig years can be personally beneficial for Oxen and an improvement in the quality and balance of their lifestyle can benefit many.
Work-wise, this can also be a constructive year, with many Oxen building on their position. As staff changes occur, promotion opportunities can arise, and Oxen may be well placed to benefit. Those who feel unfulfilled or in a rut should keep alert for openings and actively pursue any that interest them. This is no time to stand still or let unsatisfactory situations continue. Pig years favour the hard-working and can open important doors for Oxen. Similarly, Oxen who are seeking work can see their tenacity rewarded with a position with potential for the future. In addition, Oxen who are studying for qualifications or involved in training will find their commitment can yield important results. Pig years are encouraging for Oxen and can see them broadening their capabilities.
Financially, Oxen can fare well, although, with plans for their home, tempting purchases and increased chances to go out, their outgoings will be considerable. Over the year, they will need to watch their financial situation and ideally budget for their plans. Much can be done – and enjoyed – this year, but it does require control over the purse-strings.
Overall, the Pig year can be a good one for Oxen and in many ways uplifting. They can get a lot of pleasure from it. Personal interests and recreational pursuits are especially well aspected and there will be some good social occasions to enjoy as well. This is a year for Oxen to engage with others and improve their lifestyle. The Pig year also encourages growth and there will be chances to progress. Overall a constructive, satisfying and pleasurable year.
Tips for the Year
Make the most of what opens up for you. With purpose and willingness, you can make good gains and enjoy good times. Also, enjoy your personal interests and special relationships. Both can be important and meaningful in this active and rewarding year.
Thoughts and Words of Oxen
The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.
Napoleon Bonaparte
What you ardently and constantly desire, you always get.
