癸丑 · Gui-Chou Water
1973 is the Year of the Ox (Gui-Chou, Water) from 1973-02-03 — Chinese New Year — through 1974-01-22.
Born between January 1 and 1973-02-03? Your animal is the Rat, not the Ox — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.
Ox people are steady and dependable — once committed, they move one solid step at a time. Quiet rather than flashy, their slow-built strength compounds with age.
The Rat (six harmony) is the Ox's classic partner; Snake and Rooster (trine) bring out its best. The Goat clash asks for extra patience.
Full Ox zodiac profile & daily horoscope →The Ox. 1973 is the Year of the Ox (Gui-Chou, Water).
On 1973-02-03 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Rat.
Water. The year pillar is Gui-Chou.
Chinese New Year. The 1973 zodiac year starts on 1973-02-03, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1973 may belong to the Rat.