The Ox can do well this year through steady progress. There may be a number of experiences that will provide great joy for the Ox.

One area, in particular, is the Ox's personal life. You may see an addition to the family. You will be surrounded by those who care.

Look for the early summer months to attend many social occasions, providing many new faces in your social circle.One area of focus is to be open to the advice of others, as you tend to keep your issues to yourself.

Overall, your own year can be one that you will look back on with pride and a genuine sense of achievement.

Some famous Oxens include Barack Obama, George Clooney, Oscar De La Hoya, Aristotle, Emperor Napoleon, Walt Disney, Charlie Chaplin, Peter Sellers, Aishwarya Rai, Wayne Rooney and Adolf Hitler.

Those born in the year of the OX are thought to be:
Responsible, dependeable, honest, caring, intelligent, practical and stubborn.

From the outset, 2009 may present some true challenges for the Tiger. The year of the Ox presents an overwhelming influence upon the Tiger to maintain a steady and well disciplined pace.

That is not to say that there won't be opportunities for achievement, but it would be more precise to say that this is a year that would benefit the Tiger in the areas of experience and possibly lay a solid foundation for the year to come.

You will have to be resourceful and rely on your boldness and quick wit to ascertain anything in the year of the Ox.

Those born in the year of the TIGER are thought to be:
Independent, brave, energetic, faithful, attractive, reckless, rebellious and impulsive.

The past year may have provided the Rabbit with many challenges and difficult situations, but this year will be a relief.

The Rabbit has a very favorable outlook this year. Though it is not part of your usual plan, you may find that being assertive and bold will allow you to achieve unforeseen success.Your attraction to the finer life may lead you to living it.

Personal relations are of great value to the Rabbit and will be emphasized throughout the year. Put your best foot forward in the year of the Ox and you will reap many benefits and rewards.

Those born in the year of the RABBIT are thought to be:
Sensitive, tactful, hospitable, modest, artistic, well-mannered, gossipy and gullible.

The year of the Ox may slightly hinder the Dragon's independent spirit. There will be gains, but you may have to adapt to situations with different strategies than your usual style.

There are three favorable months to provide periods of substantial progress and you would do well to take notice of these times and make the most of the opportunities offered.

You will have many situations socially that provide great joy throughout the year. The single Dragon will be happy to know that romance is favored this year, so you may find someone to share your experiences. Be conservative in your spending or it could result in problems next year.

Those born in the year of the DRAGON are thought to be:
Noble, dignified, ambitiousvibrant, powerful, arrogant and demanding.

The Snake has an incredibly favorable year ahead. The year of the Ox provides many opportunities for the Snake to fulfill long awaited career goals and achieve more than he/she ever imagined.

Your wisdom and patience are tools that prove successful in all aspects of your life. Relationships could be taken to new heights and deep and meaningful friendships are acquired.

This year proves to be one of action, the year that all of your planning and waiting pay off for you.

The later months prove to be especially successful, tying a year of arduous work into an extremely blissful culmination.

Those born in the year of the SNAKE are thought to be:
Wisest of all the chinese horoscopes, charming, logical, compassionate, discreet, anxious and intense.

The Horse may have a challenging year ahead. You may become frustrated with the lack of progress in your career, but you will have to be patient to see the results of your hard work.

Beware of your energy levels, as you tend to swing in accordance to your success. You will have to work hard to steer yourself out of ruts with healthy activities and other projects that keep you active.

Take comfort in your loved ones and friends who will provide support for you in times of need. Be open to try new things and heed the advice of others in the year of the Ox.

Those born in the year of the HORSE are thought to be:
Lovable, enthusiastic, creative, optimistic, popular, fickle, inconsistent and rebellious.

This may not be as favorable as a year that you desire. Coming off the year of the Rat, you may be seeking relief from the difficult year. Don't let up now.

The Sheep is artistic in nature and you may have difficulties finding a way to express your creative passions.

It will take an extra effort to rely on the help of others to make it through these times, but if you keep a steady focus on your goals and display painstaking efforts, you will be pleased to see the fruits of your labor arrive next year.

Don't fret, as you may learn a lot about yourself in the process. You may learn that you are more versatile, as well as resourceful, than you ever imagined.

Those born in the year of the SHEEP are thought to be:
Creative, generous, compliant, wise, beautiful, lazy and indecisive.

This year offers the Monkey some opportunities to go far with your talents. The Monkey's generous nature may leave you stretched in several different directions, so it is important to stay focused in order to achieve the goals you have set for yourself this year.

You will be given the opportunity to impress the right people both in business, as well as in your personal life.

Don't hold back this year, for this could be one that will leave an impression over the course of the next few years.

Those born in the year of the MONKEY are thought to be:
Inventive, humorous, intelligent, witty, independent, opinionated and careless.

Get ready for an outstanding year. Aside from the Snake, the Rooster has the best prospects in the year of the Ox.

This is the kind of year you have been waiting for, as everything seems to go your way. You have been diligently working towards some long term goals that finally come together this year.

Your relations are felt at new levels, as you find a sense of satisfaction that you may not have experienced in a long time. Things you may have thought not possible will become a reality for you in this positive year.

Those born in the year of the ROOSTER are thought to be:
Brave, enthusiastic, hardowrking, talented, generous, overly-romatic, bossy and blunt.

2009 will present the Dog with a number of challenges. Your patience will certainly be tested in more than one instance.

You may not necessarily gain the notoriety you desire in your career, but certain advancement opportunities will surface throughout the year.

You will find comfort with your family and solidify bonds that are necessary for your well being. You may have issues juggling your family life with your work schedule, but you will make great strides in both areas by the end of the year.

Those born in the year of the DOG are thought to be:
Honest, loyal, fair, unpretentious, open-minded, sociable, judgemental and stubborn.

The Pig has many opportunities to shine this year. Your generous nature is apparent in all aspects of your life. It is an admired quality that people respect.

This year, your inherent generosity plays a large role in areas that you may not even be aware and may pave the way to a possible career change. You have an abundance of friends and you are well loved by your family. This year will only enhance these relations.

One area that may create some issues is that you seem to overextend yourself to a point where there isn't any time left for you. This could lead to a change in priorities and could promote some better organizational skills.

Those born in the year of the PIG are thought to be:
Caring, modest, honest, intelligent, noble, wise, short tempered, too sensitive and gullible.

Beware of burnout this year, dear Rat. You're such a hard worker, and this year you may feel even more pressured to put your nose to the grindstone.

Keep in mind that you're naturally resourceful, which means you can stretch resources further than most people. By drawing on this talent, you can avoid exhaustion.

Your social life may take a back seat to work responsibilities and it's possible you will be lonely for friends. When you do get together with your nearest and dearest, let it be casual and inexpensive. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun. In fact, you'll enjoy yourself much more at informal gatherings, when you can let your hair down and put your feet up. Fortunately, this trend sits well with your frugal nature.

This isn't a good year to splurge on fads; sensible, durable items will bring the best value. One thing you will have to guard against is idle chatter. In 2009, actions speak louder than words.

The Year of the Earth Ox poses a wonderful opportunity to expand your family. Get married, have a child or invite an older relative to come live with you. "The more, the merrier" should be your motto as far as your home life is concerned. What could be nicer for a family-oriented animal like you?

Those born in the year of the RAT are thought to be:
Meticulous, shrewd, charming, ambitious, eloquent, artistic, controlling, manipulative and critical.