1985 · 牛 · Wood 木 · Yin
1985 Chinese zodiac sign: Wood Ox
In short: If you were born between February 20, 1985 and February 8, 1986, you are a Wood Ox, with Yin energy. If you were born between January 1 and February 19, 1985, your sign is Wood Rat, because the Chinese year 1985 had not started yet.
What being a Wood Ox means
Strong, reliable, and hardworking.
Those born under the Ox are methodical, reliable, and persevering. They value tradition and are extremely dedicated in everything they do.
The Wood Element (木): Growth, flexibility, and vitality. You grow and adapt: you learn from everything you experience.
Yin energy: Your natural rhythm is calm: you reflect before you act.
Your 2027 if you were born in 1985
In 2027, the Year of the Fire Goat, tradition marks the Ox as “Clash with the year”. It is the most tense relation: tradition advises against forcing big changes. Your Wood Element against the year’s Fire: Wood feeds Fire: the year draws on your energy. Good for creating and giving; watch out for fatigue.
Who the Ox gets along with
According to the app’s compatibility table:
✓ In harmony
✕ In conflict
More Ox matches
Ox + Rat · Ox + Ox · Ox + Tiger · Ox + Rabbit · Ox + Dragon · Ox + Snake · Ox + Horse · Ox + Goat · Ox + Monkey · Ox + Rooster · Ox + Dog · Ox + Pig
Other Ox years
1925 (Wood) · 1937 (Fire) · 1949 (Earth) · 1961 (Metal) · 1973 (Water) · 1985 · 1997 (Fire) · 2009 (Earth) · 2021 (Metal)
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac animal is 1985?
If you were born between February 20, 1985 and February 8, 1986, you are a Wood Ox, with Yin energy. If you were born between January 1 and February 19, 1985, your sign is Wood Rat, because the Chinese year 1985 had not started yet.
What Chinese Element is 1985?
1985 is a Wood year with Yin energy: Growth, flexibility, and vitality.
How does 2027 look for someone born in 1985?
In 2027, the Year of the Fire Goat, tradition marks the Ox as “Clash with the year”. It is the most tense relation: tradition advises against forcing big changes. Your Wood Element against the year’s Fire: Wood feeds Fire: the year draws on your energy. Good for creating and giving; watch out for fatigue.




