己丑 · Ji-Chou Earth
2009 is the Year of the Ox (Ji-Chou, Earth) from 2009-01-26 — Chinese New Year — through 2010-02-13.
Born between January 1 and 2009-01-26? 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. 2009 is the Year of the Ox (Ji-Chou, Earth).
On 2009-01-26 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Rat.
Earth. The year pillar is Ji-Chou.
Chinese New Year. The 2009 zodiac year starts on 2009-01-26, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 2009 may belong to the Rat.