At this auspicious time of the Spring Festival, we are always very attentive to the sacrifices. Before placing the idol, in addition to carefully preparing the offerings, it is also necessary to pay attention to the placement of the idol. The correct orientation can bring us more blessings, and this auspicious orientation is recorded in detail in the old yellow calendar. Moreover, the old yellow calendar network (www.laohuangli.net) can vary from day to day, so we have to make a decision against a specific date, not just randomly.
Taking the ninth day of the first lunar month in 2023 as an example, according to the guidance of the yellow calendar of that day, the best direction for the god of joy is in the southeast, the god of wealth is due north, and the god of fortune is in the northeast. On this day, we should bathe and change our clothes, do some repair and decoration work, and at the same time carry out simple repairs to the graves of our loved ones. It should be noted that this day is not suitable for schooling, painting and property, nor is it suitable for sacrifices and blessing activities.
In our impression, the god of good fortune usually appears in the image of wearing an official uniform, holding a jade ruyi, with a gold ingot floating next to him, or following a child. According to the legend of the old Yellow Calendar, the god of fortune was originally a ** during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, named Yang Cheng, who was the assassin of Daozhou. At that time, the palace often summoned dwarfs into the palace as slaves for the royal family to play. Yang Tingshi objected to this and made a proposal to Emperor Wu of Han, which eventually abolished this provision. In gratitude for his prayer for the people, a temple was built in his honor and his image was sculpted. Since then, the deeds of Yang Thorn have been widely spread, and the people of the people regard him as a god of good fortune.
On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, every household will hold a solemn ceremony to worship the Heavenly Father. First of all, they will prepare a sumptuous offering and tea and wine, and some families will also prepare several desks. As soon as the morning arrives, firecrackers are firecracked, and the red candles on the hall are brightly lit, called "God's lamp". Old Yellow Calendar Network (www.laohuangli.The elders led their families to offer incense in the order of the eldest and youngest, and performed three kneels and nine prostrations, praying for good luck, family safety, and prosperity in the new year. The Heavenly Gong, the Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court, has a high status, so this ceremony is particularly solemn. In southern Fujian, especially in Fujian, the custom of worshipping the heavenly prince is particularly popular, often busy from midnight until dawn.