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Born in 1949: the Earth Ox (己丑) in Korean Saju
1949 is a Earth Ox year — 己丑 in the 60-year cycle.
Oxen are patient, steady and hard-working. They don't rush, but they don't quit either. People trust them with important things.
Earth years shape people who hold things together — stable, practical and loyal.
In Korean Saju the year starts at Ipchun (입춘), not on January 1. In 1949 Ipchun fell on February 4, 1949, 12:30 (Korea time, 03:30 UTC). Born before that? Your animal is the the Rat.
- Sound element (納音)
- Thunderbolt Fire — sudden energy and dramatic turns
In 2026 people born in 1949 turn 77.
Ox in 2026
Your animal has a calm relationship with this year's animal: no big storms. Results depend on your own plan — a good year to build steadily.
Ox in 2027
Your animal clashes with this year's animal. Expect movement: a new home, a new job, travel or breaking an old pattern. Move on purpose instead of by force.