Chinese Astrology Predictions 2008: The Ox

A new 12-year cycle started at Feb 7, 2008 with the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese calendar. This important cycle (or era) ends at Feb 5, 2019. It is a 12-year period generally ruled by the universal element of Earth. There are also other elements which rule over each of the 12 years. For example Earth rules over the first and the second year of the cycle (2008, 2009) while Metal rules over the third and the fourth year of the cycle (2010, 2011). The year 2008 is also ruled by the sign of the Rat and has a Yang (male) nature. So 2008 is the Yang year of the Earth Rat. What are the predictions for the sign of the Ox for 2008? This is what this article is all about.

The Ox people will wait for 2009 to come in order to reveal their plans for the new era. That is, because 2009 belongs to the sign of the Ox. 2009 is also ruled by the element of Earth which the Ox is tightly connected to. So, nothing major will happen for Ox people during 2008. These people will try to depend on themselves like they do all the time. They will work hard to overcome all obstacles the year of the Rat will bring to them.

What's really amazing about Ox people is their patience and logic. During 2008 they will not make heavy decisions. They know that when they decide on something, its very difficult for them to go another way. That is why they will carefully avoid making important decisions and start big plans this year. They will visualize their goals and wait for the following year (2009) to start striving.

The element of Earth, which rules over 2008 will likely give Ox people extra power and make them possessive and uncompetitive. These people should try not to be carried away by the element's effects.

The yang (male) nature of 2008 will make the Oxen a bit eccentric and angry. They will not like you if you oppose to them. Other signs should know that Ox people do not like to fail.

2008 is a good year for Ox people to find a good friend or partner. These people do not make friends easily and they do not like to open themselves to others. But the communicative year of the Rat can change that, giving the Ox the ability to seek for someone worthy and loyal.

Here are my predictions using the five star system. This has to do with the overall positive energy that the Ox will receive during 2008. One star (*) means less energy than expected, while five stars (*****) mean more energy than expected. Three stars (***) mean equal amount of positive and negative energy which is a balanced situation:

Ox energy prediction for 2008
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