1961 Chinese Zodiac - Metal Ox

In Chinese zodiac, 1961 is the Ox year, and according to Chinese Five Elements, the Ox people born in this year belong to Metal Ox. Different from westerners, Chinese people follows lunar calendar. To make it clear according to Gregorian calendar, people born from February 15, 1961 to February 4, 1962 are Metal Ox, and people born from January 1 to February 14 in 1961 belong to Metal Rat.
 

 Lucky Numbers: 1, 4

 Lucky Colors: blue, yellow, green
 

The horoscope for people born in 1961 year of the Ox is not very good. Although having been married for many years, they sometimes may not get along very well with their partner and have conflicts with them over some unimportant matters. Just be more patient and try more hard to control the bad temper. In term of wealth, it is not a lucky year to put in much energy and money in the financial market; otherwise they may get nothing back. But don’t worry a lot. Both those still working and having retired can rely on their wage or pension to live a worry-free life. Their health fortune is average. Keep a healthy life routine and they would not suffer from serious physical problems.

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The 2025 horoscope for Ox people born in 1961 shows a smooth and positive trend. Although there may be some challenges, they would have gains in all aspects. In terms of career and finance, they may show strong financial management skills and sound money-making strategies. They would be able to create wealth and manage their finances better relying on their wisdom and experience. 
 
Love life would be happy for them. With mutual support and understanding, they could face challenges together with their significant other. The stable relationship would help them remain steadfast and courageous in life.

In terms of health, although they would have some mental pressures, their overall health fortune could remain good. Maintaining adequate rest would help them cope with the pressures.

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People born in 1961 year of the Ox are diligent, honest, gentle, and frank. They are very active, so they enjoy a busy life. They are loyal to their friends, and always believe that friends are more important than money. They have a strong will and can bear hard work. They are cautious and level-headed, with both feet on the ground.

But some of them are pessimists being silent and stubborn, and seldom listening to other’s opinions. They easily gets excited. They are lack of resource in any emergency, and are not good at expressing themselves and communicating with others.

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The overall career fortune is not very good. For office workers, it is easy for them to quarrel with their leaders and colleagues due to their stubborn character. So they have to learn how to get along well with others. For entrepreneurs, the further development of their business may need more of their energy and they may easily feel tired. For retired “Snakes” who still want to find a job, there may be few opportunities. Therefore, they are advised to give the idea up and plan more activities to live a colorful retirement life.

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Influence by their career, it is hard for them to earn a considerable salary. But they can make some extra money through investing because of their great talent in investment. It is suggested to communicate more with professionals before investing, and to learn how to avoid risks.

The Metal Ox born in 1961 have a good love fortune through their lives. It is suggested to travel more with their lovers, to enrich themselves and keep themselves a young mind forever.

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Their health fortune is pretty good in their lives. As they grow older and older, they should focus on senile diseases such as dementia, hypertension, and cataract and so on. They also need to exercise regularly, and maintain a positive life attitude.

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