Disclaimer: This article is written as a general guide and for your entertainment. For more information, consult with your family astrologer.
Chinese descendants can be unapologetically superstitious, and it is tradition to consult astrologers when the new year arrives. With Chinese New Year being celebrated around the region this week, our in house fortune-teller has a few words of advice for our dear readers.Â
Depending on which tradition the astrologer follows, the new year either starts together with spring or earlier on the Winter Solstice in the middle of December. In this article, we are following the latter. Since December 22, 2020, the energy has shifted from the rat year to the year of the ox and below is a general guide to what’s in store and what to watch out for accordingly. But, of course, keep in mind that there are many factors which contribute to one’s fate and that life is a cycle of changes.Â
The ox is a symbol of diligence and grit but is also connected with sluggishness and characteristics of old age. Chinese cosmology is based on the five phases, also known as the five elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Following the year of the rat, which was a fierce year, this year of the ox is a maturation from last year’s peak. Hence, this year is marked with a sense of calmness and resolution—a time to recollect and rest. The ox represents the element of earth which is tough but very immobile. So, this is also a good time to plan for the future but may not the best year to expect much fruition.  Â
