Tai Sui is a mystical concept in traditional Chinese culture, representing an untouchable divine power. On the day of the beginning of spring, there is a traditional folk custom called "hiding Tai Sui", which is intended to pray for good luck and success in the year. So, who exactly is Tai Sui?Who needs to hide from Tai Sui?This article will uncover this mysterious traditional custom for you.
1. The origin and meaning of Tai Sui
Tai Sui, also known as the "God of Age", is a concept in ancient Chinese astronomy. The ancients believed that Tai Sui was the deification of Jupiter, representing Jupiter's cycle. In traditional culture, Tai Sui is endowed with many mystical colors and is regarded as an untouchable divine force. It is believed that in a particular year or month, Tai Sui brings good fortune and bad luck. Therefore, on the day of the beginning of spring, people perform some special rituals and activities to pray for good luck and success in the year.
2. Who needs to hide from Tai Sui?
According to traditional customs, the following types of people need to hide from Tai Sui on the day of the beginning of spring:
1.People in the natal year: In the numerology of the people in the natal year, Tai Sui is their god of the year, which will bring good fortune and bad luck. Therefore, they need to hide from Tai Sui to avoid unnecessary disasters and misfortunes.
2.People born around the beginning of spring: Since the beginning of spring is the beginning of spring and the beginning of the year, people born around the beginning of spring also need to hide from Tai Sui on the day of the beginning of spring. They need to keep a low profile in the days before and after the beginning of spring, avoiding some important activities or making some important decisions.
3.People who are in opposition to Tai Sui: In traditional Chinese culture, there are some genera that are in opposition to Tai Sui, such as rat and horse, cow and sheep, tiger and monkey, rabbit and chicken, etc. These zodiac people need to hide from Tai Sui on the day of the beginning of spring to avoid conflicts or contradictions with Tai Sui.
4.People who have recently experienced bad things: Some people may have experienced some bad things in the recent period, such as job loss, illness, family conflicts, etc. These people can also choose to hide in Tai Sui on the day of the beginning of spring to pray for good luck and success in the year.
3. How to hide from Tai Sui?
There are many ways to hide from Tai Sui, and here are some common ones:
1.On the day of the beginning of spring, try to keep a low profile and avoid attending some important activities or making some important decisions. This is especially important for the above-mentioned categories of people.
2.Perform some special rituals or activities at home, such as ancestor worship, worship to gods, etc., to pray for the blessing and protection of Tai Sui.
3.In the days before and after the beginning of spring, try to stay at home and avoid traveling, visiting relatives and friends, etc. This avoids conflicts or contradictions with Tai Sui.
4.Hang auspicious items in your home, such as Chinese knots, five blessings, etc., to pray for good luck and success throughout the year.
5.During one's natal year, wear red clothing or ornaments to avoid calamity and misfortune. Red represents auspiciousness and festivity in traditional Chinese culture.
Fourth, the meaning and influence of hiding Tai Sui
The traditional custom of hiding Tai Sui has been passed down in Chinese folklore for thousands of years and has had a profound impact on people's lives and culture. Although this custom has been gradually forgotten or ignored in modern society, it is still widely practiced in some rural areas or among the elderly. The meaning of hiding Tai Sui is to pray for good luck and success in the year, and it is also a manifestation of reverence for nature and the universe. By hiding from Tai Sui, people can express their cherishing of life and their hopes for the future. In addition, hiding Tai Sui is also the inheritance and development of a cultural tradition. Through the inheritance and practice of this custom, people can better understand and carry forward the excellent traditions and values in Chinese culture.
V. Conclusion
Hiding Tai Sui is a mysterious and interesting traditional custom in traditional Chinese culture. Although this custom has gradually been forgotten or ignored in modern society, we can still better understand the excellent traditions and values of Chinese culture by understanding and inheriting this custom. At the same time, we should respect everyone's beliefs and cultural backgrounds, and not arbitrarily judge or discriminate against others' beliefs and behaviors. Only in this way can we better carry forward the excellent traditions and values of Chinese culture and contribute to the harmonious development of society.