Year of the Ox
Sửu · Trâu
Years follow the Lunar New Year, so those born in January–February may belong to the previous year.
Dependable, patient and hardworking, the Ox builds success slowly and surely, and rarely gives up on what matters.
Strengths
Weaknesses
In love
Loyal and steady, the Ox shows love through commitment and reliability rather than sweet words.
Career
Thrives in fields rewarding diligence and patience: agriculture, engineering, finance, medicine and management.
Lucky numbers & colour
Tam Tai (3-Year Bad Luck)
Year of the Ox encounters Tam Tai in the years of the Hợi – Tý – Sửu.
Nearest Tam Tai period: 2031, 2032, 2033.
✓ This year (2026) this sign is not in Tam Tai.
During a Tam Tai year, be cautious with big undertakings (building a house, marriage, large investments); stay calm and do good deeds to ease it. This is folk belief, for reference only.
See Tam Tai details →Frequently Asked Questions
Which years belong to Year of the Ox?
Year of the Ox includes people born in 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985 (and every 12 years).
What is the Year of the Ox personality like?
Dependable, patient and hardworking, the Ox builds success slowly and surely, and rarely gives up on what matters.
Which ages does Year of the Ox match or clash with?
Year of the Ox is most compatible with Snake, Rooster (the harmonious Tam Hợp trine) and tends to clash with Horse, Goat.
When does Year of the Ox have Tam Tai?
Year of the Ox encounters Tam Tai in the years of the Hợi – Tý – Sửu (nearest period: 2031, 2032, 2033).