Chinese zodiac sign - Ox (Cow)

Ox - General characteristics

People born in sign of Ox look very submissive from outside, but be very careful because they also have quite a temper. They aren't afraid of hard work and will do anything to get the job done. They're not the people that rush in to something, they slowly but securely achieving their goals which makes them excellent for long-term ventures. They just love that routine of theirs and will stick to it all the way.

They're not very complicated and are good people to have near by when you need someone, although they can be at times extremely stubborn which can cause some problems in their relations with people. People believe them and because of that reason they're often very authoritative and even responsible for other people.

Career is very important to them and sometimes they get carried away with their job which can cause certain problems in family. It is very difficult to shake their confidence; even in time of crisis they tend to be calm minded and systematic. Very proud people with sense for tradition and they seek respect. It's difficult thing to change their routine and convince them to do something new because they just adore their old methods that used to work before. But when they love someone, they're ready to give what it takes and are almost a love slaves which makes them almost ideal love partners.

They love precision and punctuality as well as honesty and sincerity. Their memory is excellent and long-lasting with a sense of spotting even the smallest details. It's better not to make them angry, because they hold the grudge for a really long time. When they have inner problems, they're not persons to share those problems with others and will try then to put their mind in to a business to forget about it.

They're not to persons to forget they must do something for you, so they're very reliable and trustworthy and they will never forget favor done to them. They're the people that don't like fancy words, they won’t to see work. They don't lose their temper that easy but when this happens, hell is loose so its best thing then to leave them alone until they relax which sometimes can be a really long time. They hate weaknesses and like to see strength and hard work which is the reason why they hate to ask others for help and they will rather work all days to do something themselves then to admit that they need help.

When it comes to family Ox will do whatever it takes to make them feel loved and provided. They're not gamblers and don't like risky businesses. They respect success that is the result of hard work.

Most compatible with Serpent, Rooster and Rat.

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