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Find out your Year of the Ox horoscope below:

Rat

Birth years: 1924, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 2008, 2020

Characteristics: quick-witted, smart, charming, and persuasive.

What to look out for in 2021: It’ll be a pretty stable year. But there are signs of illness so keep up good health.

Ox

Birth years: 1925, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97, 2009, 2021

Characteristics: patient, kind, stubborn, and conservative.

What to look out for in 2021: There’ll be lots of ups and downs. Don’t be too ambitious, be careful what you say and do 

Tiger

Birth years: 1926, 38, 50, 62, 74, 86, 98, 2010

Characteristics: authoritative, emotional, courageous, and intense.

What to look out for in 2021: This is a GREAT year for you. Good health, lots of love and good finances.

Rabbit

Birth years: 1927, 39, 51, 63, 75, 87, 99, 2011

Characteristics: popular, compassionate, and sincere.

What to look out for in 2021: This year will be pretty ordinary but you’re encouraged to try new things because it’s a good year for you to learn. Be careful of work related stress.

Dragon

Birth years: 1928, 40, 52, 64, 76, 88, 2000, 2012

Characteristics: energetic, fearless, warm-hearted, and charismatic.

What to look out for in 2021: You’ll do well at work, but your love life will be a little challenging. And when it comes to your health, avoid too much drinking or smoking.

Snake

Birth years: 1929, 41, 53, 65, 77, 89, 2001, 2013

Characteristics: charming, gregarious, introverted, generous, and smart.

What to look out for in 2021: It’s a very smooth year for you and particularly good if you’re in politics, business or academia. Apparently, you should try to always wear gold or silver for luck this year.

Horse

Birth years: 1930, 42, 54, 66, 78, 90, 2002, 2014

Characteristics: energetic, independent, impatient, and enjoy traveling.

What to look out for in 2021: 2020 was a difficult year for you and this year will be much better. But the sun won’t always shine on you and be careful of accidents.

Sheep

Birth years: 1931, 43, 55, 67, 79, 91, 2003, 2015

Characteristics: mild-mannered, shy, kind, and peace-loving.

What to look out for in 2021: There’ll be lots of changes…it’s a good year to look at changing jobs, moving house and travelling.

Monkey 

Birth Years: 1932, 44, 56, 68, 80, 92, 2004, 2016

Characteristics: fun, energetic, and active.

What to look out for in 2021 – There’ll be a lot of good fortune but not without a bit of hard work. It’ll start off a little difficult but at the end, you’ll have lots of rewards. 

Rooster (Jacob)

Birth years: 1933, 45, 57, 69, 81, 93, 2005, 2017.

Characteristics: independent, practical, hard-working, and observant.

What to look out for in 2021: This will be a good year. Opportunities to increase wealth, job opportunities, new friends. Watch out for sharp objects, animals and robberies…

Dog

Birth years: 1934, 46, 58, 70, 82, 94, 2006, 2018

Characteristics: patient, diligent, generous, faithful, and kind.

What to look out for in 2021: You will face a lot of hurdles and confrontation but if you remain calm, you will overcome them. And if you’re single, probably not the year to look for love.

Pig (Harnsle)

Birth years: 1935, 47, 59, 71, 83, 95, 2007, 2019

Characteristics: loving, tolerant, honest, and appreciative of luxury.

What to look out for in 2021: There won’t be many opportunities at work but it’ll be quite stable. You might have some success with investments and you’re likely to have some arguments with your partner. Avoid plastic surgery or other beauty treatments as they may scar you.

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