The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1961
Metal Ox
牛 (niú) · Ox year 2 of 12
When the 1961 zodiac year began
In 1961, the Lunar New Year fell on Wednesday, February 15, 1961. The year of the Metal Ox ran from that day until February 4, 1962.
If you were born between January 1 and February 14, 1961, your animal is the Rat (Metal Rat, the 1960 year). People born from February 15, 1961 onward belong to the Ox.
The Metal Ox
In tradition, Metal is linked with clarity, determination and strong principles. Each animal comes around every 12 years, and with the five elements the same combination returns every 60 years. The Ox is traditionally linked with being patient and dependable. Read more about the Ox in Chinese tradition.
A practice for the Ox
Give your steady heart some rest: end each day by noticing three good moments. Try the 5-minute gratitude meditation.
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