This is a topic about the zodiac signs and marriage in traditional Chinese culture. The zodiac signs, also known as zodiac signs, are divided according to the twelve animals corresponding to the year of birth.
These animals are rats, oxen, tigers, rabbits, dragons, snakes, horses, sheep, monkeys, chickens, dogs, pigs, and each animal has its own specific character, destiny, and symbolism.
Marriage is one of the most important kinship relationships in human society, and it is also an important factor that affects a person's happiness.
So, should husband and wife be the same genus?
There have been different views and interpretations on this issue throughout Chinese history, with some people believing that couples of the same phase are more likely to understand and live in harmony with each other, while others believe that couples of the same phase will conflict and compete with each other.
So, is there any scientific basis for these claims?What is the experience of the ancestors?
The birth of the zodiac is related to many factors such as the ancient Chinese calendar, astronomy, geography, folklore, and beliefs. The earliest zodiac signs can be traced back to the Warring States period, when people counted time and solar terms for convenience.
The year is divided into 12 months, and each month corresponds to a earthly branch, namely Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai. And these earthly branches are associated with the twelve animals, forming the twelve zodiac signs.
The selection of these animals is mainly based on people's observation and understanding of the natural world, as well as the worship and symbolism of animals.
For example, rats are nocturnal animals, which coincide with the time of the child (23 o'clock to 1 o'clock), and the rat has a strong reproductive ability, which means vitality and prosperity;
Cattle are an important labor force in farming, which coincides with the ugly time (1 o'clock to 3 o'clock), and the industriousness and loyalty of cattle implies stability and dedication;
The tiger is the overlord of the mountains and forests, which corresponds to the Yin time (3 o'clock to 5 o'clock), and the tiger's might and bravery imply authority and victory;By analogy, other animals also have their own corresponding hours and meanings.
As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese zodiac has left a large number of poems, couplets, paintings, calligraphy and paintings, and folk crafts depicting the image and symbolism of the zodiac in successive dynasties.
In folk activities such as bidding farewell to the old year, welcoming the new year, celebrating the abundance of minoru, thanking the gods, removing disasters, and keeping peace, the artistic image of the zodiac has unique cultural significance.
For example, every year during the Spring Festival, people will hang the corresponding door gods, window flowers, couplets, lanterns, etc., according to the zodiac of the year, to pray for auspiciousness and happiness;
Every year during the Lantern Festival, people will watch or participate in dragon and lion dances and other performances to show the grace and vitality of the nationEvery year during the Dragon Boat Festival, people will race dragon boats to commemorate Qu Yuan's loyalty and patriotism
Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, people will enjoy the moon and eat moon cakes to express their thoughts and blessings to their familiesEvery year during the Chung Yeung Festival, people will climb to the top to admire the chrysanthemums to express their respect and care for their elders.
In these activities, the animals of the 12 zodiac animals play an important role, reflecting the cultural emotions and aesthetic tastes of the Chinese.
The zodiac signs are not only related to time and solar terms, but also to the character and destiny of the person. According to the traditional Chinese theory of the five elements of yin and yang, the fate of a person is influenced by the five elements, which in turn correspond to the different animals in the zodiac.
For example, wood corresponds to a tiger and a rabbit, fire corresponds to a snake and a horse, earth corresponds to an ox, a dragon, a sheep and a dog, gold corresponds to a monkey and a chicken, and water corresponds to a rat and a pig. In this way, each animal has its specific five element attributes, which affect the characteristics of its character and destiny.
For example, the tiger and rabbit of the wood genus have a strong and soft personality, like freedom and innovation, but are also prone to impulsiveness and stubbornnessFire snakes and horses, passionate and decisive in character, adventurous and competitive.
But it is also prone to conceit and impatience;Earthy oxen, dragons, sheep and dogs, steady and loyal, like stability and devotion, but also prone to conservatism and stubbornness;Monkeys and chickens of the genus Jin are intelligent and independent.
Likes change and control, but is also prone to selfishness and pickiness;Water rats and pigs, flexible and kind, like to communicate and enjoy, but also prone to changeability and laziness.
The character and destiny of the zodiac sign is also influenced by the year of its birth. According to the traditional Chinese doctrine of the Heavenly Stem and the Earthly Branch, each year has a Heavenly Stem and an Earthly Branch, and the Heavenly Stem and the Earthly Branch have different yin and yang attributes.
For example, A, B, C, D, E, G, G, XIN, NON, and DE are the ten heavenly stems, of which A, C, E, G, and non are yang, and B, D, G, XIN, and decay are yin
Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai are the twelve earthly branches, of which Zi, Yin, Chen, Wu, Shen, and Xu are yang, and Chou, Mao, Si, Wei, You, and Hai are yin. In this way, each year has a combination of sexagenary branches, which affects the yin and yang attributes of its zodiac.
For example, 2021 is the Year of the Ox, Xin is Yin Jin, Chou is Yin Earth, and Niu is Yin Earth, so people born in 2021 belong to Yin Earth Ox, and their personality tends to be conservative, introverted, down-to-earth, and diligent, but they may also lack the ability to innovate, open, flexible, and flexible.
The conjunction and opposition of the zodiac signs are judged according to their five element attributes and yin and yang attributes. Generally speaking, the zodiac signs with the same five elements or the same yin and yang are easy to match.
Because they share a common character and values, they are able to understand and support each other;The opposite five elements or the opposite yin and yang zodiac signs are prone to conflict with each other because they have different personalities and values, and are prone to conflict and conflict with each other.
For example, the tiger and rabbit of wood, the snake and horse of fire, the ox, dragon, sheep and dog of earth, the monkey and rooster of gold, and the rat and pig of water are all zodiac signs with the same five elements or the same yin and yang, and the relationship between them is more harmonious and harmoniousAnd the tiger of wood and the monkey of gold.
The fire horse and the water rat, the earth ox and the wood rabbit, the gold rooster and the fire snake, the water pig and the earth sheep are all zodiac signs with opposite five elements or opposite yin and yang, and the relationship between them is more tense and contradictory.
Of course, the conjunctions and opposition of the zodiac signs are not absolute, and the influence of the sexagenary branch of their birth year should also be taken into account. Some zodiac signs are in opposition to each other, but if their sexagenary and terrestrial branches are conjunct, then the relationship between them will improve;
Although some zodiac signs are conjunct in themselves, if their sexagenary branches are opposed, then the relationship between them will deteriorate.
For example, the wood tiger and the gold monkey are themselves in opposition, but if their heavenly and terrestrial branches are both Jiayin, then the relationship between them will become harmonious and friendly;
The water rat and the water pig are themselves conjunct, but if their heavenly and terrestrial branches are their own, then the relationship between them will become cold and distant.
The marriage Xi and taboos of the zodiac are an important aspect of traditional Chinese culture.
In ancient times, people were very cautious in their choice of marriage, not only considering factors such as the family background, economic status, and moral character of both parties, but also considering whether the zodiac signs of both parties were compatible or conflicting, and whether it was conducive to the harmony and happiness of marriage.
Therefore, according to the law of the conjunction and opposition of the zodiac, people will formulate some marriage Xi customs and taboos, in order to achieve the purpose of seeking good fortune and avoiding evil.
For example, there are some zodiac signs that are considered to be better for husband and wife, such as the Rat and the Rat, the Ox and the Ox, the Dragon and the Dragon, the Dog and the Dog, and the Pig and the Pig, because they have the same character and destiny and are able to understand and support each other, forming a tacit understanding and harmony.
Some zodiac signs are considered to be better for couples with different genera, such as the tiger and the pig, the rabbit and the dog, the snake and the monkey, the horse and the sheep, the rooster and the ox, because they have complementary personalities and destinies, and are able to balance and regulate each other, forming a kind of mutual assistance and coordination;Some zodiac signs are considered to be taboo for couples to clash with each other.
Such as rats and horses, cows and sheep, tigers and monkeys, rabbits and chickens, dragons and dogs, snakes and pigs, because they have opposing personalities and destinies, they are prone to conflict and conflict with each other, forming a kind of contradiction and discord.
Of course, the marriage Xi and taboos of the zodiac are not static, and they must be adjusted with the changes of the times and the renewal of people's concepts. In modern society, people's choices for marriage are more free and diverse, and they are no longer completely bound and influenced by the zodiac.
People pay more attention to the feelings and communication of both parties, rather than mere fate and symbolism. Therefore, people are also more tolerant and rational about the marriage Xi customs and taboos of the zodiac signs, and no longer blindly follow or violate them, but use and refer flexibly according to their actual situation and personal preferences.
The examples and evaluations of the marriage of the zodiac signs are analyzed and evaluated from the cases of some couples in history and reality. These cases are in line with the laws of the conjunction and opposition of the zodiac.
There are also those who violate the laws of the conjunction and opposition of the zodiac, both happy and happy marriages, and unhappy and failed marriages. These cases can be displayed and evaluated from the following aspects:
Marriage cases of historical celebrities. For example, Li Bai and Yang Yuhuan of the Tang Dynasty were both snakes, and their marriage was a legendary love story, they loved and respected each other, and together created many immortal poems, known as "poetic immortals" and "national colors and heavenly fragrances";
Zhao Kuangyin and Empress Dowager Du of the Song Dynasty were both pigs, their marriage was a loyal husband and wife, they supported each other, and jointly established the foundation of the Song Dynasty, known as the "founding king" and "the founding mother";
Emperor Qianlong and He Shen of the Qing Dynasty were both horses, and their marriage was a tragic teacher-student relationship, they relied on each other and jointly governed the prosperous era of the Qing Dynasty, but in the end because of He Shen's corruption and Qianlong's suspicion, it came to a tragic end.
Marriage Cases of Contemporary Celebrities. For example, Obama and Michelle in the United States are both cattle, their marriage is a successful couple, they support each other, and together they serve as the first lady of the United States, admired and loved;
China's Andy Lau and Zhu Liqian are both dogs, their marriage is a low-key relationship, they trust each other, have experienced the ups and downs of the entertainment industry together, and are envied and blessed by people;
Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate are both rabbits, their marriage is a romantic royal relationship, they respect each other, shoulder the British throne and responsibilities together, and are admired and welcomed by people.
Marriage cases of ordinary people. For example, Mr. Zhang of the Rat and Ms. Li of the Horse had a marriage of conflicting husband and wife, and they had incompatible personalities and often quarreled, which eventually led to divorce and separation;
Mr. Wang of the Ox and Ms. Liu of the Sheep, their marriage is a conflicting husband and wife, they have different concepts and often argue, which eventually leads to a cold war and estrangement;
Mr. Chen of the Tiger and Ms. Zhao of the Pig, their marriage is a compatible husband and wife, they complement each other and communicate frequently, and finally form a kind of harmony and happiness;
Mr. Yang of the Rabbit and Ms. Zhou of the Dog, their marriage is a compatible husband and wife, they have the same values, often collaborate, and finally form a kind of mutual assistance and coordination.
Through these marriage examples and evaluations, we can see that the conjunction and opposition of the zodiac signs are not the only factors that determine the success or failure of a marriage, nor is it the inevitable result of a happy marriage.
The zodiac sign is just a tendency and characteristic that reflects people's character and destiny, and is not the whole and essence of people.
The harmony and happiness of marriage also depend on the feelings, communication, understanding, tolerance, trust, respect, loyalty, responsibility and other factors of both parties.
Therefore, we cannot completely rely on the conjunctions and opposition of the zodiac signs to choose and judge marriage, nor can we completely ignore the conjunctions and opposition of the zodiac signs to maintain and improve marriage.
We should flexibly use and refer to the laws of the conjunction and opposition of the zodiac signs according to the actual situation and personal preferences of ourselves and each other, in order to achieve harmony and happiness in marriage.