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associates this asteroid with androgyny. Jacob Schwartz adds that Osiris is associated

with death and resurrection.

Sources:

Kowal, Charles T. Asteroids: Their Nature and Utilization.Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Ellis

Horwood Limited, 1988.

Lehman, J. Lee. The Ultimate Asteroid Book.West Chester, PA: Whitford Press, 1988.

Schwartz, Jacob. Asteroid Name Encyclopedia. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1995.

OX(BUFFALO)

The Ox, or Buffalo, is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. It refers to one of

the 12 earthly branches, which are used in Chinese astrology, together with the 10

heavenly stems. Such a branch designates one day every 12 days: the days are named

according to a sexagesimal (60) cycle, made of 10 series of 12 branches.

Reasonable, conservative, austere, taciturn, and materialistic, the Ox hates

superficiality and polite conversation. A formidable worker with a will bordering on

stubbornness and unlimited patience, his reasoning powers are amazingly effective,

even if he may appear a little slow. His memory is surprising. He can be a leader; he is

farsighted, independent, and determined, and he wants power. He is an excellent

administrator. He also makes a very good, reliable, and responsible friend. Close to

nature, he has a robust health, hearty appetites, and minimal romantic capacities.

—Michele Delemme

Ox (Buffalo)

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