The Chinese New Year – the lunar year of the Earth Ox – begins on Monday, January 26th 2009. The Earth Ox (there are four other types of Ox) is believed to be dependable, patient, methodical and calm.
Celebrations can continue for up to fifteen days until the full moon on the 9th February 2009 and include traditional customs such as discarding old things, spring-cleaning, getting a haircut, and repaying debts before New Year’s Day. Most important of all is the family reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve.
The earth element is about stability and any movement will be slow and steady. The Ox is considered to be the most persevering and responsible of the twelve animal signs and its influence will make us more hard-working and inspire us to bring some order to our business and home lives after the turbulence of the Rat Year.
Top Tips for the Year of the Earth Ox
1. Avoid short-cuts and quick-fixes
Earth holds back water and communications can easily be hindered. Extra care will be needed to avoid misunderstandings.
2. Check the small print
Put the pedantic nature of the Ox to good use by checking the small print in all documents.
3. Marry one!
And finally, think about marrying, or making an Ox person (born in 1949, 1961,1973, or 1985) your partner. The Ox is a lover of stability, a great traditionalist and a homemaker.
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