Another factor which affects an individual’s personality is the sun sign. The sun signs are better known as the Western zodiac, and they parallel the Chinese lunar signs. Many of us know what our Western zodiac sign is, take a look below to see how they influence the sign of the Ox.

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ARIES: 21 March to 19 April
Fire + Negative Water = Aries Ox

In most cases, you choose to rely on yourself rather than to request assistance from and trouble others. When you have methodically chosen a path and decided on how you are to go about things, it will be rare that you change your mind as you are naturally stubborn and proud. Hot-tempered and with a low tolerance for others, you lack the oral skills to communicate any concerns. You are realistic and organized, however due to your ego, you are not a risk-taker. E.g. Before coming to a final decision, you will confidently take time to access the possibilities and various outcomes because you are terrified to lose possessions, position or face. You will see yourself in unchartered territory if you take on an authoritative challenge, particularly with someone who has power and influence – you might your their ground.

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TAURUS: 20 April to 20 May
Earth + Negative Water = Taurean Ox

Confident and sure, the Taurean Ox likes to set rules and strictly abides by it. To keep things fixed and in order, you make sure that your dominant, level-headed and tenacious self is always in the driving seat. You favour direct, simple and forthright speeches. Don’t try cajoling or sweet-talking a Taurean Ox, you prefer a no-nonsense attitude from others. You are also intolerant towards pretentiousness and ostentatiousness. From the beginning, you are sure of what you need and want. You possess an unrelenting attitude to strive for what you need, and no one can stand in your way although you are receptive to ideas and reviews from third parties. Oddly enough, you value your loved ones as much as you do your material possessions.

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GEMINI: 21 May to 21 June
Air + Negative Water = Gemini Ox

There is nothing to complain about a Gemini Ox as Gemini gifts them with many special qualities, the most primary being the power of speech. You manner and articulateness in communicating with others serves you well especially when you have to express your opinions and disgruntles. Born as an Ox, you are as monotonous ever, but having Gemini as your sun sign will give your spirit a touch of liveliness and a better sense of humour. You maintain and polish your overall discipline and contrary to a fickle Gemini, you are not as indecisive and unpredictable. With whatever tasks that you have to do, you do it to the best of your ability even if the task is tedious and boring. You do it as you know that it is necessary to fulfill your obligations. You meet your deadlines and look at things on a bigger scale as you operate on a long term basis. There’s no doubt that you certainly know how to take care of yourself well.

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CANCER: 22 June to 21 July
Water + Negative Water = Cancerian Ox

The Cancerian Ox may look warm and friendly at a superficial glance, but they possess crab claws that will give a nasty nip if others try to take advantage of them. Everyone can rest assured that the Thessalonians Ox is not anybody’s doormat! However, the stubborn and tyrannical Ox in you, who wants to get your own way is softened by the nurturing Cancerian. Your particular combination is blessed with the ability to be strong and supportive with an empathetic connection. You are accommodating and attached to family traditions and to the finer things in life. You prefer to maintain a comfortable lifestyle and to save (accumulating wealth), than to splurge and be extravagant.

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LEO: 22 July to 21 August
Fire + Negative Water = Leo Ox

Flamboyant and regal, the Leo Ox combines the dominant and strong-willed Leo with the Ox’s forceful attitude. The King of the jungle thrives in the limelight which is a good counter to the solitary and privacy-seeking Ox. Fueled with the want for success, you are larger than life and naturally make a good and commanding leader who is determined and will do what it takes to make your mark. You are a passionate lover, who may be exemplary to the term “love is blind”.

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VIRGO: 22 August to 22 September
Earth + Negative Water = Virgo Ox

The Virgo Ox is meticulous and a hard worker who is constantly seeking new knowledge throughout his life. The need for privacy makes this Ox seek out places away from the maddening crowd as you prefer peaceful solitude for thinking things through. You can be very spiritually-inclined and you have a strong sense of morality and principles. You would bravely defend the underdog and keep discipline where necessary. In love, you will strongly guard your heart, allowing only a select few in.

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LIBRA: 23 September to 22 October
Air + Negative Water = Libran Ox

One of the most well-liked of the Oxen, the Libran Ox is a lovely combination with the best of both worlds. The Libran Ox is a sociable creature, with warmth and friendliness. The Ox’s natural stubbornness is less prominent in you, as is the Libran’s natural indecisiveness. Being more flexible and less fickle, you are generally happy-go-lucky and less industrious than your other Oxen siblings. You are more than willing to work at a steady pace with plenty of breaks and you seek the comforts that life has to offer.

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SCORPIO: 23 October to 21 November
Water + Negative Water = Scorpio Ox

The Scorpio Ox’s forceful character has the ability to be very successful to enforce the law or to break it. You have the qualities to be a powerful spiritual personality or the head of the armed forces. This seeming contradiction in terms is due to the single-minded strength of will that you have – which is a sense of infallibility and drive. It can go either way – for positive or negative, depending on your inclination.

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SAGITTARIUS: 22 November to 21 December
Fire + Negative Water = Sagittarian Ox

A natural opportunist and optimist, the Sagittarius Ox is overwhelmed with joy when successful in bleak situations. You will seize all opportunities in love, life and professional careers. A natural businessman, you don’t look at negative qualities but instead accept differences and cherish the good qualities in others. Possessing these abilities will gain you many friends. What is seen as a hazard to others will be seen as a mere road bump to the Sagittarian Ox. You are a perfectionist, with bordering OCD tendencies; however your good mannerisms and youthful flair lets you get away with it! Although inclined towards careers in music and art, you will be drawn towards noble causes.

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CAPRICORN: 22 December to 20 January
Earth + Negative Water = Capricorn Ox

Whilst others have their heads in the clouds, the Capricorn Ox has both feet firmly on the ground. You are a silent achiever, and no matter how hard and adverse life may be, your resilient nature keeps you going. You uphold your virtues and morality to the tee, and are known to be independent. Once set on a mission, you will see it through without any rash decisions or external complaints. This may be a reflection on your stubborn nature – once you set your minds to something, there’s no swaying you. You have the strength and stability of a mountain. You choose your partners well and a word of advice would be to be more expressive to your partners. It would be nice to sporadically show some public affection to those close to you. Your discreet kindness and generosity towards them may not always be noticed.

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AQUARIUS: 21 January to 19 February
Air + Negative Water = Aquarian Ox

Unlike the other types of Ox, the Aquarian aspect will bring happiness and tone down the confrontational side in the otherwise hot-headed Ox. You are less violent physically and hold less vengeance against others. This is mainly due to possessing better judgment and intellect to control your anger. You are sincere and firm, and many will admire you for this quality, while some will find it too forward. You have the courage to disregard rules and opinions and are prudent and sociable. You are driven by your sensual pleasures and although you may dream of love affairs, your heart and soul truly belongs in a cozy and loving home… it’s a blessing you know that too.

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PISCES: 20 February to 20 March
Water + Negative Water = Piscean Ox

The Pisces Ox’s honesty and display of strength serves them well as they give off positive vibes to others. You give others a sense of security without seeking to do so, and it works well with your restraining, sincere, detached and calm nature. Through the Ox, you have the ability to gain a secure financial position. You have the ability to influence others through your mysterious yet appealing personality. Your main downfall would be that you do not tolerate criticism well as it bruises your already inflated ego. You may have occasional spurts of generosity towards charitable causes; however it may be only to provide you with a “feel-good” factor that will last all year.

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