2009, Chinese New Year, Year of Ox

2009 is the year of Earth Ox, and year 4706 in Chinese calendar.
2009 = 地牛
干支 = 己丑

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.