Born in 1949: Earth Ox Year — Element, Lucky Colors and Kua
The lunar year 1949 began on Saturday, 29 January 1949. Anyone born from that day until 16 February 1950 belongs to the Earth Ox — Ji Chou (Kỷ Sửu) — with the Vietnamese destiny element Thunderbolt Fire (Tích Lịch Hỏa).
The Ox born in 1949
Oxs are traditionally described as patient, hard-working and dependable; in Vietnam this sign is the water buffalo, the partner of every rice farmer. In Vietnam the Ox is the water buffalo (Trâu). The year’s stem, Ji (Kỷ), is yin earth, which colours the Ox with patience and steadiness.
Fire stands for warmth, passion and visibility: people of this element tend to be enthusiastic, expressive and natural leaders. Fields that traditionally suit a Fire mệnh include energy and electrical work, food and hospitality, cosmetics, entertainment, advertising. The lunar year 1949 also had a leap 7th month.
Lucky colors and numbers
| Best | green in all shades — Wood generates Fire | |
| Good | red, pink, orange and purple — your own element, Fire | |
| Neutral | white, grey, silver and metallic tones — Fire controls Metal: usable, but tiring | |
| Avoid | black, navy and blue — Water controls Fire |
Lucky numbers (He Tu / Hà Đồ): 2, 7, 3, 8. Numbers to use sparingly: 1, 6.
Kua number and favourable directions
Men born in 1949: Kua 6 (Qian · Càn), West group. Favourable directions: West, Northeast, Southwest, Northwest.
Women born in 1949: Kua 9 (Li · Ly), East group. Favourable directions: East, Southeast, North, South.
All eight directions for men (Kua 6)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| West | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Northeast | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| Southwest | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| Northwest | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| Southeast | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| North | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| East | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| South | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
All eight directions for women (Kua 9)
| Direction | Star | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| East | Sheng Qi — Vitality | Best direction: prosperity, reputation and energy. Ideal for the main door or the way your desk faces. |
| Southeast | Tian Yi — Health | Health and helpful people. Good for elders’ bedrooms and the direction the stove faces. |
| North | Yan Nian — Harmony | Family harmony and lasting relationships. Good for a couple’s bedroom. |
| South | Fu Wei — Stability | Peace, steadiness and study. Good for the family altar or a study desk. |
| Northeast | Huo Hai — Mishaps | Minor losses and quarrels. Better used for storage or a bathroom. |
| Southwest | Liu Sha — Six Killings | Relationship and legal troubles. Better used for a bathroom or utility room. |
| West | Wu Gui — Five Ghosts | Money loss, arguments, fire risk. Avoid for the main door and kitchen. |
| Northwest | Jue Ming — Total Loss | The weakest direction: illness and setbacks. Keep important rooms away from it. |
Compatible and clashing signs
- Three Harmonies Snake and Rooster — the Metal trine, the strongest natural allies.
- Secret friend Rat — the Six Harmonies partner, easy trust and teamwork.
- Clash Goat — the opposite sign; attraction is possible but friction is common.
- Harm Horse — prone to misunderstandings; needs clear communication.
Check compatibility between two birth years
1949 Ox in 2027, the Year of the Goat
In 2027 a person born in 1949 turns 78 (lunar age 79).
| Relation to the year | Clash with the year Punishment Your sign sits directly opposite the year’s sign. Expect movement in work, travel or living situation; double-check money matters and travel plans. A “punishment” link with the year: watch paperwork, contracts and gossip, keep your words gentle and follow procedures to the letter. |
| Three Disasters | No Not a Three Disasters year for you. |
| Ruling star (men) | Ketu (Kế Đô) Traditionally a difficult star, especially for women: worries and unplanned expenses. Keep the peace at home. |
| Ruling star (women) | Sun (Thái Dương) A bright, favourable star, especially for men: work goes smoothly and efforts get noticed. |
| Element vs. year | Year pressures you The year's Water controls your Fire: more pressure, so pace yourself and protect your health. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 1949?
People born from 29 January 1949 to 16 February 1950 are an Earth Ox (Kỷ Sửu). If you were born between 1 January and 28 January 1949, your sign is the previous year’s: Earth Rat (Mậu Tý).
What element is someone born in 1949?
By the Heavenly Stem, 1949 is Yin Earth. In Vietnamese tradition the destiny element (mệnh) is the nạp âm: Thunderbolt Fire (Tích Lịch Hỏa), which belongs to Fire.
What are the lucky colors for people born in 1949?
With a Fire mệnh, the best colours are green in all shades (Wood nourishes Fire) and red, pink, orange and purple. Colours to use sparingly: black, navy and blue. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 3, 8.
Which signs are compatible with the Ox?
The Ox gets on best with the Snake and Rooster (Three Harmonies) and the Rat (Six Harmonies). The opposite sign, the Goat, is the classic clash.
How is 2027 for people born in 1949?
In the Goat year 2027 the Ox has: clash with the year, punishment. Ruling star: Ketu for men and Sun for women.
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