1985 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Ox
The 1985 Year of the Ox (牛) officially starts on February 20, 1985 (Lunar New Year) and ends on February 8, 1986. People born between January 1, 1985 and February 8, 1986 are actually of the Rat zodiac sign, Because it still falls within the Chinese Lunar Year 1984 during this period. You can find your Chinese zodiac sign by your Gregorian birth date: Find Your Zodiac.
Year Details
Gregorian Year
1985
Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Ganzhi Calendar
Yi Chou (乙丑)
Five Elements
Wood (木)
Start Date
February 20, 1985
End Date
February 8, 1986
Lucky Numbers
1, 6
Lucky Colors
Green, Cyan
Compatible Zodiacs
Rat, Snake, Rooster
Incompatible Zodiacs
Goat
Positive Traits
Diligent, patient, reliable, steady, honest, responsible, practical, loyal, persistent, disciplined, grounded, generous
Negative Traits
Stubborn, rigid, slow to change, overly cautious, resistant to new ideas, inflexible, quiet, risk-averse, repetitive
Personality
People born in 1985, the Yi Chou Wood Ox year, are steady, diligent, reliable, patient, and practical, combining the Ox's perseverance, loyalty, and determination with Wood's flexibility, kindness, and growth mindset. They are hardworking, responsible, grounded, and consistent—trusted by all for their honesty and dedication. They value stability, security, and long-term goals, appearing calm yet powerful. They possess great endurance, discipline, and reliability. However, they can be stubborn, rigid, slow to change, overly cautious, or reluctant to take risks; they may struggle with spontaneity and resist new ideas.
Folk Meaning
In Chinese zodiac tradition, the Ox symbolizes diligence, perseverance, stability, reliability, prosperity, and good fortune. As the 1985 Wood Ox, it merges Wood's vitality and growth with the Ox's steadiness and endurance, representing persistent effort, steady success, and abundant life. Those born this year are seen as blessed with stability, longevity, and material comfort. The Wood Ox also signifies hard work, honesty, and gradual growth, guiding toward a secure, fruitful, and peaceful life.
Fortune
Overall, 1985 Wood Oxen enjoy a stable, rising fortune marked by gradual progress and long-term rewards, supported by diligence, patience, and reliability. They excel in finance, engineering, administration, agriculture, real estate, education, or traditional industries—fields requiring stability, precision, and persistence. Wealth accumulates steadily through hard work and careful planning; they favor conservative strategies and long-term investments, avoiding impulsive risks. Relationships are loyal, warm, and lasting but need flexibility, openness, and willingness to adapt. Health requires maintaining routine, avoiding overwork, and protecting the back, joints, and digestive system.
Historical Events in 1985
- 1. The first Live Aid charity concert is held in London and Philadelphia
- 2. Microsoft releases the first version of Windows 1.0
- 3. The wreck of the RMS Titanic is discovered in the North Atlantic
- 4. Greenpeace's vessel Rainbow Warrior is bombed and sunk in New Zealand
- 5. Mikhail Gorbachev becomes the new leader of the Soviet Union
- 6. Japan's Honda launches the first mass-produced hybrid car concept