In the Chinese zodiac, the Ox is associated with the Earth element. Unlike a Western birth chart, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined purely by your birth year — no birth time or location needed.
Element: Earth | Birth years: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Per traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility triangles, Ox shares natural affinity with Snake and Rooster. Ox and Goat sit in directly opposing positions on the 12-year cycle, traditionally considered the most challenging pairing.