1997 Ox Year Fortune

This year's element: 丁丑 (Fire)

Rat

88

Ox's energy tends to restrain Rat in the controlling cycle, creating tension but also useful friction. On top of that, Ox and Rat form a "six harmony" (yukhap) pair, traditionally one of the most favorable bonds, so the connection feels natural.

Ox

75

Ox and Ox share the same element, giving this pairing an easy, familiar rhythm.

Tiger

40

Tiger's energy tends to restrain Ox in the controlling cycle, so this pairing needs conscious balance.

Rabbit

40

Rabbit's energy tends to restrain Ox in the controlling cycle, so this pairing needs conscious balance.

Dragon

75

Ox and Dragon share the same element, giving this pairing an easy, familiar rhythm.

Snake

95

Snake feeds and strengthens Ox in the generating cycle, making this a supportive, comfortable match. Ox and Snake also belong to the same "triple harmony" group, which tends to make teamwork easier.

Horse

85

Horse feeds and strengthens Ox in the generating cycle, making this a supportive, comfortable match.

Goat

35

Ox and Goat share the same element, giving this pairing an easy, familiar rhythm. Still, Ox and Goat sit directly opposite each other (a "clash", or chung), so pause before reacting when opinions differ.

Monkey

90

Ox feeds and strengthens Monkey in the generating cycle, making this a mutually nurturing match.

Rooster

95

Ox feeds and strengthens Rooster in the generating cycle, making this a mutually nurturing match. Ox and Rooster also belong to the same "triple harmony" group, which tends to make teamwork easier.

Dog

75

Ox and Dog share the same element, giving this pairing an easy, familiar rhythm.

Pig

45

Ox's energy tends to restrain Pig in the controlling cycle, creating tension but also useful friction.