Lucky Signs for the Ox
Lucky numbers for people born in the Year of the Ox are one andfour,and their lucky colours arewhite, green and yellow.Their lucky flowers aretulips and peach blossoms and their lucky directionsare north andsouth.
People born in the Year of the Ox are characterised as diligent andhard-working. They are honest, strong and dependable, with theirability to keep calm making them great leaders.
While Oxen are kind, they find it difficult to understand persuasion andnever look to be the centre of attention,which results intheir talent being hidden. Their hard-work and patience, however,helps them earn praise and successfully meet their goals.
Strengths:Patient, persistent and cautious
Weaknesses: Stubborn, less-talkative and obstructive
Oxen arevalued animals in Chinese culturebecause of their roles in agriculture and positive characteristics, such as being honest and reliable.In terms of the Yin and Yang theory, they are the yang and also representthe hours one to three in the morning and the Earthly Branch Chou.
A person born in the Year of the Rat is thought to be trustworthy, kind and gentle. In particular, men born in this year are mature, logical and put their heart into everything they do, while women are calm, loyal and never surrender to fate.
With 2021 being the Year of the Metal Ox,Chinese astrology specialists sayit is a good year for giving birth as metal symbolisesstability and longevity. Those born in the Year of the Metal Ox shall have plenty of great things in their lives.
In Chinese astrology, the 12 animal zodiac signs each have unique characteristics.
If you want to get into the swing of the festivities but dont have the foggiest how to decipher Mandarin characters, here is our handy guide to the most essential phrases.
1. / (xn nin kui l) Happy New Year!
In Mandarin:/sshin-nyen kweye-luh/
In Cantonese: /san nin fai lok/
2. / (Xn nin ho) New Year goodness!
In Mandarin: /sshin-nyen haoww/
In Cantonese: /sen-nin haow/
3. / (Gngx fci) Happiness and prosperity!
In Mandarin: /gong-sshee faa-tseye/
In Cantonese: Kunghei fatchoy /gong-hey faa-chwhy/
4. / (Bb goshng) A steady rise to high places! /on the up and up
In Mandarin: /boo-boo gaoww-shnng /
In Cantonese: /boh-boh goh-sshin /
Excerpt from:
Chinese New Year 2021: Oxen, luck and why you should avoid medicine, laundry and crying children - The Telegraph
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