Overview
The year of the wood Dragon is a very different energy for Ox natives. You might find all the hoopla and fanfare a little annoying, but friends and family will come to your rescue and give you lots of support. There are opportunities for love and romance when you make them a priority in your life. Ox, you are patient and methodical, and this can help you find the wins in your career and the profits in your investments. You’ll be able to push through obstacles and make it to the finish line.
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The year 2024 is the fourth year of your twelve-year cycle. If you think of the twelve-year cycle like a year on the farm, this is the beginning of summer. After several years of almost constant change, now things settle down and you can see what in your life is working and what needs to be weeded out so it no longer takes up your time and energy. Ox, you would do well to focus on your own projects and ignore all the drama going on in the world.
This year, you have an opportunity to step back from your regular routine and maybe take a well-deserved vacation. You might do more traveling in 2024 than you’ve done in previous years. You could consider going on a meditation retreat or lying on a beach somewhere. You might be finishing school, getting a degree, or passing a test for a professional license. Overall, if you patiently keep to your chosen path, success will be yours.
Love
The year of the wood Dragon brings some challenges to your love life, Ox. It might be because you’re so busy with other aspects of your life that you’re not spending enough quality time with your sweetheart or expending enough effort to find the right person. But this can easily be remedied by making space in your schedule and prioritizing romance.
If you’re looking for love in 2024, look for it in places you regularly go to. These include the coffee shop, gym, neighborhood dog park, and your job. Love can start as a friendship this year and blossom into something much deeper.
If you’re already in a love relationship, the year of the wood Dragon gives the two of you an opportunity to support each other. Speaking up about your needs and noticing when your partner wants a hug or some space will go a long way toward making this a good year for your relationship.
Around early April 2024, you have an opportunity to meet someone you find quite intriguing. If you’re already in a love relationship, the two of you might be thrown together when doing something very different from what you normally do, and now you have to rely on each other.
In January 2025, Ox natives might face an uphill climb in some area of your life, and this is an opportunity for you and your partner to come together and lean on each other. If your relationship is new, you might be moving in together, and the challenge is to adapt to one another’s idiosyncrasies.
Family & Friends
Your sanctuary in the year of the wood Dragon is populated by your friends and family. Whenever you need help, someone will step up and give you a hand. You can get support on a project you’ve been working on as well as good advice, especially from older relatives, in 2024.
When it comes to family, your strong and steady nature is the bedrock of the household. Family members might come to you with wild ideas and exciting schemes, but you’ll be the one who figures out whether it’s a good idea or not. Many in the family will seek you out for your good advice this year.
When it comes to friendships, you might have people come to you. Ox, it’s likely that you’re going to open up your house to friends coming over for parties, a book club, or just to watch the game. You might be taking care of each other’s kids. In the process, you’re building a stronger community.
Toward the beginning of May 2024, a couple of friends might come to you to help settle a dispute, and you could be asked to take sides. But it’s quite possible that you’ll be the one who helps your friends see each other’s point of view.
Toward the end of December 2024, there could be a huge family announcement. This could be an engagement or the birth of a new member of the family. Someone in the family could get a puppy or kitten, delighting everyone.
Work
The challenge for Ox natives in the year of the wood Dragon is to avoid overworking. While others will recognize your abilities and offer incentives, it’s important to get everything in writing before committing yourself. Through strategic negotiation, you have the potential to secure a promotion or expand your business. Your career could end on a high note in 2024.
Around the beginning of June 2024, you might receive a long-awaited offer. This opportunity could be even bigger than you anticipated, Ox, and it stems from someone in a position of power recognizing your potential. Now is the time to courageously step through that open door.
With your business growing or your job responsibilities piling up as we approach the end of December 2024, finding time off will be challenging. It might prove difficult to take a break during this period, and you might need to consider rescheduling your vacations. Even if your company shuts down for the holidays, you could still be working.
Money
Financial gains in the year of the wood Dragon depend on the amount of time and effort you invest in projects and prospects. Not everything you undertake this year will be successful, Ox but the victories can be significant. It’s important to distinguish between what shows promise and what represents merely hoping for the best.
Around the beginning of May 2024, you might come across some favorable buying opportunities for investments and business equipment. Ox, you might find some incredible deals. And thanks to your frugal nature, which has ensured you have cash on hand, you can avail yourself of these opportunities.
Around the start of October 2024, a respected work colleague or businessperson could present a financial opportunity to you. Ox, this deal might involve something you haven’t considered before or a type of investment that’s new to you. Therefore, it’s essential that you conduct your due diligence before making any investments.