People born in 1949 are Gichuknyeon, which means Golden Ox. Heavenly Stem Yin Earth corresponds to Five Elements and Earth, and is called a golden cow.
As of 2026, people born in 1949 will be 77 years old if their birthday has passed, or 78 years old.
People born in the year of the Ox are like this. They are sincere, persistent and have a strong sense of responsibility. We quietly build trust and achieve great things.
However, there is one thing to note. In Myungri, the standard for the Chinese Zodiac sign is not January 1st but Ipchun (立春, around February 4th every year) . So, people born in January 1949 and early February may actually be from the previous year, 1948, under the Year of the Rat. It is safe to check your exact zodiac sign by your date of birth.