What is the Tai Sui?
The Tai Sui is a shorthand for the Tai Sui God, which changes annually. The Tai Sui God in charge for the current year is called the “Zhi Nian Tai Sui” (or “Liu Nian Tai Sui”). Among all deities, the Tai Sui God has the greatest influence and is often referred to as the “Emperor of the Year,” governing the fortunes and misfortunes of people throughout the year.
– Ancient Records State**: “The Tai Sui is the symbol of a ruler, leading all gods, correcting directions, guiding the sequence of time, and completing the achievements of the year.” The Tai Sui is considered the emperor of the year, and thus should not be offended, as offending it brings misfortune. The Tai Sui is the master of the year and the leader of all gods. If the Tai Sui is in front of you, there will be disasters and calamities, and if the year also encounters a taboo god, it will be hard to avoid serious misfortune. The Tai Sui sitting in front brings no joy but potential disaster. It is evident that the Tai Sui is the most powerful annual deity among all gods, controlling people’s fortunes and misfortunes throughout the year.
What is “Offending the Tai Sui”?
Offending the Tai Sui refers to the situation where one’s zodiac sign is in conflict, harm, punishment, or destruction with the zodiac sign of the current year. Those who offend the Tai Sui are likely to experience many difficulties in the year, with careers facing multiple challenges and health issues arising. At best, they may face financial losses and general misfortune, and at worst, they may suffer continuous disasters. Therefore, those who offend the Tai Sui must take preventive measures to resolve the Tai Sui’s adverse effects to ensure a safe and smooth passage through the year.
How to Resolve Offending the Tai Sui
In ancient Chinese mythology, there is a concept of the Twelve Star Lords, each taking turns to manage the affairs of the human world. If your zodiac sign clashes with the one in charge, you may face misfortune. In ancient courts, there was a department called the “Qin Tian Jian,” which observed the changes in the universe, the sun, the moon, and the stars, and their impact on the natural world, similar to how we have weather forecasts today. However, their predictions were not limited to weather. Our zodiac signs, seasons, the twenty-four solar terms, and the taboo years of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches all come from observing the movements of celestial bodies.
– The Importance of Worshipping the Tai Sui**: Each year, a Tai Sui God is “on duty,” and everyone’s fortunes, health, and overall luck are governed by the Tai Sui God of that year. Therefore, not only those born in the years of the Tiger, Monkey, Snake, and Pig need to worship and offer sacrifices to the Tai Sui, wear Tai Sui amulets, but all families should do so, and everyone should wear Tai Sui amulets.
