Chinese have a unique way of representing
the New Year through animals. They have 12 different animals
to represent each year of the 12 year -cycle and the order remains
the same throughout with the year of the rat beginning the cycle
and the year of the boar/ pig ending the same. As the Chinese
year 2008 was signified as the year of the rat, the following
year, 2009, is going to be the year of the ox. Chinese New Year
of OX, 2009 will fall on January 26th and will mark the 15 day
long festivities beginning on the said date and going on till
the 9th February.
Preparations for the Chinese New Year
of Ox, 2009 will begin months in advance so that the celebrations
be observed in the highest magnitude and splendor. As the different
years of the 12 year cycle are characterized by different animals,
people born on the different years also feature different traits and
characters and most often then not, they are believed to be influenced
and inspired by the animals of the particular year they are born in.
With this article on Chinese New Year of Ox, 2009 we strive to hold
forth the interesting characteristics and features of the Ox and how
babies born in this year can be expected to display similar traits.
All years ending in an odd number are Yin and the ones with an
even number ending are considered to be the Yang forms according
to the Chinese methods of the calender cycle. Therefore the Ox year
2009 will have Yin forms along with the character of the Ox. Ox
characterizes a dependable, patient, methodical and calm, hardworking,
materialistic as well as an ambitious character. The Ox years so
far have been 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
and now 2009 followed by 2021 (according to the 12 year cycle).
People born in the Chinese New Year of Ox, 2009 will preponderantly
have the below mentioned traits in their character: Leadership qualities,
dependable, great organizers, loyal, patient as well as strong and
responsible. They are also some of the best people one can have
as colleagues in the work place as they are believed to posses strong
work ethics and display their creative side as well, especially
when it comes to decorating their home.
Since the people born in the Ox year are also trusted to be reliable
and logical, people generally turn towards them for suggestions
and guidance. Their honesty and eye for details also helps them
to prove their worth both in the workplace as well as in their personal
lives.
However there are a few negative traits associated with the character
of the Ox that also is reflected through the people born in the
ox years. Attributes like being narrow minded, stubborn, with low
public relations skills and also very far from being emotional are
generally associated with people born in this year.
With these and many more fascinating elements, Chinese New Year
of Ox, 2009 is just about to arrive. So get set to welcome the year
and have a very prosperous New Year ahead.
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