Chinese horoscope: the Rat cycle ends and the year of the Ox begins | the Chronicle

A period marked by order, discipline, effort, work and family: 2021, for the Chinese horoscope, is the year of the ox. In this the lucky numbers will be 1 and 4, the colors white, yellow, gray, silver and green are recommended and decorated with flowers such as tulip, morning glory and peach blossom. On the contrary, it is advisable to avoid blue and the numbers 5 and 6.

The people who will benefit from the energies of the Metal Ox are those who were born in 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009, in addition to those who will be born throughout 2021.

The Ox represents prosperity achieved through hard work, which is why they are usually patient, hardworking, organized people with clear and ambitious goals. It is also linked to tranquility, passivity and nobility.

The Chinese horoscope guarantees that the “oxen” are healthy, tend to stay in good shape and get little sick; However, they can be overconfident in their good condition and, being dependent on work, they tend to eat poorly and at the wrong time, which has consequences; moreover, they are reluctant to exercise.

In relation to the love, they tend to be more compatible with those born in the rat, monkey or rooster years, and do not get along very well with “tigers”, “dragons”, “horses” or ” goats”; they are recommended to be “courageous” and to develop communication and patience with their partners, as they tend to be jealous and possessive, and they need to feel loved. They are generally affectionate, sensual, passionate, and very loyal, which is why they demand loyalty.

To start this Chinese New Year on the right foot, it is important to take charge of positive energies and pass them through some rituals and kabbalahs that will help to have a great year of the metal ox.

Ritual of coins

According to Chinese traditions, the ritual of money is intended to mobilize the energies of saving and abundance. On the same Friday, February 12, 2021, in a red bag (it can be made of any material), you need to put two pieces. The next day, Saturday 13th, we placed two more pieces; and on Sunday 14, we do the same. We let a week pass, we put the bag in a visible place, and every day of the year we put one more piece.

The ritual of the red envelope

Everything we give comes back. And this ritual moves that energy. In a red envelope, we put an amount that we deem appropriate. Then we wrap it in another white envelope and deliver it to the first person we think we need it. If we can’t find someone we can give it to, we keep it until we have a real chance to help someone.

The rice ritual

For the Chinese, this food is the true symbol of abundance. From Friday, February 12, and for ten days, we put a tablespoon of rice (without cooking) in a cup daily. On the tenth day, after putting the corresponding spoonful, we light a white candle next to the well. Finally, we prepare this rice and incorporate it into a meal.

The ritual of incense

On February 12, at any time of the day, we light sandalwood incense in all the rooms of the house (except the bathroom) and let them burn. Once they all go out, we open the windows wide and ventilate, letting in all the bad energy.

Open doors and windows

On Friday 12 at 00:00 it is important that you open the doors and windows for the energy of Metal Ox to enter your home and throughout the year.