The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1985
Wood Ox
牛 (niú) · Ox year 2 of 12
When the 1985 zodiac year began
In 1985, the Lunar New Year fell on Wednesday, February 20, 1985. The year of the Wood Ox ran from that day until February 8, 1986.
If you were born between January 1 and February 19, 1985, your animal is the Rat (Wood Rat, the 1984 year). People born from February 20, 1985 onward belong to the Ox.
The Wood Ox
In tradition, Wood is linked with growth, kindness and generosity. 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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