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The Ox is the second of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Ox was about to be the first to arrive, but Rat tricked Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox. Thus, Ox became the second animal.

The Ox is also associated with the Earthly Branch (地支 / dì zhī) Chǒu (丑) and the hours 1–3 in the morning. In the terms of yin and yang (阴阳 / yīn yáng), the Ox is Yang.

Oxen are the hard workers in the background, intelligent and reliable, but never demanding praise. In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal. Because of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest, are attributed to it.

Paired with the Celestial Stems (天干 / Tiān gān), there is a 60-year calendrical cycle. Although chǒu is associated with earth, the years also cycle through the five elements of nature (五行 / wǔ xíng).

Oxen are honest and earnest. They are low key and never look for praise or to be the center of attention. This often hides their talent, but they’ll gain recognition through their hard work.

They believe that everyone should do what’s asked for them and stay within their bounds. Though they are kind, it’s difficult for them to understand persuasion using pathos. Rarely losing your temper, they think logically and make great leaders.

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    • BillyMays [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      You’re living the dream. I hope to grow up to be like you.

      • hexaflexagonbear [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        Actually single rn, I just wanted to make a joke poking fun of the class undertone with the term "sapiosexual". Always feels like "I'm attracted to his/her brain" is code for "I look for the financial security and social status typically provided by a person with an advanced degree".

        Edit: not that it's bad to be concerned with financial stability when looking for a partner, but be honest and don't try to make yourself seem somehow superior to others over it.

        • BillyMays [he/him]
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          3 years ago

          Or people who lose all class loyalty once they are with a partner who make enough for both of them to live securely. Hate to see it

    • bark [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      I'd be fine with PMC GF who splits the bills.

      That would be pretty cool.