the ox

Their personality is defined by the pleasure they take in work, doubled by a very strict sense of duty and discipline. They are very attached to material, practical values, as well as domestic activities.
O woman born in the year of the Ox makes an excellent housewife, who will always clean, cook and await guests. In sentimental matters, Ox natives are very naïve, being easily impressed. Their mind is very organized, every element is clearly defined. They need to be lead on though, because without a clear objective and a clear reward it is hard to obtain something from them. They are also very stubborn, but if one appeals to their honor, honesty and duty they can be convinced.
They are people of fulfilled duty and they know how to be modest. Oxen are stubborn in defending their principles and never give up their ideas. With ability, they may be influenced, transformed, but only with much patience and in time. Because of failures in their love life they tend to loneliness, taking refuge in work. They are very proud and resent showing if they have been insulted or hurt, displaying an apparently content face in front of others instead of their real feelings. They almost always use a mask under which they hide their sensitivity and shyness, even if they sometimes just show off.
When they make a promise or take a decision, they stick to it, even if they regret it afterwards. When they are irritated out of their monumental calmness, it is recommended to avoid the, because they tear down everything in their way, however sorry they might be afterwards.