The Chinese zodiac suggests that individuals born in 1985， the Year of the Ox， may encounter three significant劫难 (challenges or calamities) throughout their lives. These challenges relate to different aspects of life， including career， relationships， and well-being.

Potential劫难:

Career Setbacks:属牛 (shǔ niú) people may face career challenges early in their working life due to inexperience or being overwhelmed by work. Entering middle age may also bring a career bottleneck， causing income to reduce and increasing financial pressure. Certain ages， such as 27， 33 and 42， may present serious professional challenges.

Deception: Due to a lack of experience，属牛 (shǔ niú) individuals may be easily deceived by those they trust， including close friends and relatives who may disguise their deceit with good intentions. This may happen around the age of 20， which can negatively affect their future path.

Health and Accidents:属牛 (shǔ niú) people may experience health劫难 (jié nàn) because of a poor physical condition and a bad temper， which can impact their well-being and fortune. Travel-related accidents are also a concern， especially during unfavorable years. It is advised to avoid long trips during the years of 太岁 (Taisui)， such as at the ages of 37 and 42.

转运 (Ways to improve luck):

To counter negative influences，属牛 (shǔ niú) people can wear Feng Shui items， such as葫芦 (hú lu) gourds or crystals， to deflect bad luck and attract good fortune.

Single individuals can wear rose quartz to attract桃花运 (táo huā yùn).

Those seeking better wealth運 (yùn) can wear yellow crystals.