Combined Western and Chinese Zodiacs
Leo Ox

Leo represents the age of the fully mature human adult. Leos thus tend to be proud, ambitious, resolute, and powerful. Embodying the Fixed and most productive modality of the element of Fire, Leos are usually astonishingly capable in their chosen fields. They have unerring faith in their vision of all that is worthy and desirable. Towards others, they can be infinitely generous or loftily dismissive, depending on whether their high standards of honor are met. Leos may occasionally be vulnerable to high-mindedness and vanity. But for the most part, they are simply worthy of praise and delighted to be properly recognized.

The second animal in the Eastern zodiac, who in the Jade Emperor's race carried his friend the Rat to victory, is the Ox (sometimes Buffalo). The Ox possesses an almost infinite supply of determination, fortitude, and strength. They are born leaders, almost incapable of self-doubt, their drive to achieve success matched by the forcefulness of their usually unwavering opinions. Behind their resolute public personas, Oxes long to be masters of their own domain. People born under this sign strive to build a secure environment for themselves and their loved ones, where the passions that hide beneath their outward calm (and occasional intransigence) can safely be shared.