Countdown to CNY: New Year prospects for people born in the Year of the Ox

With less than a month until the Chinese New Year, The Standard’s “Countdown to CNY” series will bring you the Spring Festival traditions and even the Chinese zodiac forecast.

If your Chinese zodiac sign is the Ox – born in 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, or 2021 – here is what Chinese astrology says about your prospects for the new year:

Overall fortune

In the so-called state of “harming” Tai Sui (the god of the year), those born under the Ox zodiac might not find the coming year the easiest. Practice good deeds, and wear snake or rooster-themed ornaments for better luck.

Health

To preserve health and safety, pay special attention to dangers related to heights, and avoid high-risk activities.

Career and wealth

This could be a wonderful year for your career. Your abilities will be recognized, and chances for a promotion are high. It might also be a good time to start a business. If you are a student, you will excel in your studies. In terms of wealth, you will have plenty of luck making an honest living, but not so much in activities such as gambling.

Relationships

Be it a familial, romantic or platonic relationship, arguments are likely to occur. Regulating your emotions will help avoid friction. There is a risk of being framed or betrayed, so try keeping a low profile.