Tai Sui 2024 & Fan Tai Sui Remedies
The Chinese concept of Tai Sui may sound similar to Mercury retrograde in Western astrology. Mercury retrograde occurs several times a year, while Chinese Tai Sui can have negative effects throughout the year. Read on to find out what Tai Sui means, what Fan Tai Sui is, how to appease Tai Sui, etc.
What is Tai Sui?
Tai Sui (太岁), also known as the Grand Duke Jupiter, is a deity in Chinese culture who is believed to govern all of the luck of an individual year and have a significant influence on people's lives. Tai Sui was originally a Chinese term for the planet Jupiter, and later it was personified as a deity in Taoism. There are a total of 60 Tai Sui gods.
Ancient Chinese astrology created a 60-year cycle to calculate the Chinese calendar, using the 10 Heavenly Stems (天干) and the 12 Earthly Branches (地支). The 60 Tai Sui deities, also known as Taisui Xingjun (太岁星君), correspond to the sexagenary cycle of 60 years. Each Tai Sui is in charge of an individual zodiac year in the 60-year cycle.
Tai Sui 2024 & 2025
The on-duty Tai Sui god is called Zhi Nian Tai Sui (值年太岁) or Liu Nian Tai Sui (流年太岁). In 2024, the rotating Tai Sui is General Li Cheng (李诚大将军). He is believed to have lived during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). He was an upright official and practiced a moral government. The Tai Sui of 2025 is General Wu Sui (吴遂大将军).
What is Fan Tai Sui and What does it Mean for You?
Fan Tai Sui means offending or clashing with Tai Sui God. People who are Fan Tai Sui are more likely to experience bad luck or misfortune. There are mainly two kinds of Fan Tai Sui that you should be aware of: Chinese Zodiac Fan Tai Sui and Feng Shui Fan Tai Sui.
Chinese Zodiac Fan Tai Sui
The concept of Zodiac Fan Tai Sui refers to the belief in Chinese astrology that a person's Chinese zodiac sign can offend the Tai Sui, who is on duty for a specific year. It is believed that people who Fan Tai Sui may face unexpected obstacles and challenges in their career, health, relationships, and other areas of life. Those affected by Tai Sui are advised to take extra precautions in their daily lives to avoid further disturbances.
There are some zodiac signs that conflict with Tai Sui every year. Anyone who has the same zodiac sign as the current year (known as being in "Ben Ming Nian") will always be impacted by Fan Tai Sui. Ben Ming Nian occurs every 12 years. Normally, there are 3-4 other zodiac animal signs that also offend the Tai Sui God. They all need to be vigilant for unpredictability.
Chinese Zodiac Fan Tai Sui 2024
Which Chinese zodiac signs Fan Tai Sui in 2024? 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. There are four zodiac signs in clash with Tai Sui: Ox, Rabbit, Dragon, and Dog. Those who were born under these zodiac animal signs need to take care during the year.
Feng Shui Fan Tai Sui
According to Chinese Feng Shui, Tai Sui occupies a specific direction each year. In the year 2024 (Chinese Zodiac Year of the Dragon), the Chinese god Tai Sui occupies the Southeast. The opposition to Tai Sui is in the Northwest direction. Both directions should avoid any high-vibration activities. It is suggested not to renovate the house, as it can greatly affect the health of the people living in it.
How to Avoid Fan Tai Sui
The year of Fan Tai Sui is typically a year of change and readjustment, often accompanied by obstacles and troubles. Thankfully, there are several things that people can do to appease the powerful Tai Sui God and minimize the negative impacts.
1. Pray to Tai Sui God
Praying to Tai Sui is called "Bai Tai Sui" (拜太岁) in Chinese. It is a traditional practice in Chinese Taoism that is believed to mitigate the negative effects of the annual Tai Sui influence on an individual's luck and prosperity.
One can visit a Tai Sui temple to pray for better luck and ward off any potential misfortune in the upcoming year. Don't forget to provide the gods with your personal information, such as your age, birthday, and address, when you worship at the temple, so that the gods can ecognize you.
2. Chong Xi
Chong Xi (冲喜) refers to a Chinese superstitious practice of holding joyful events to ward off bad luck. The happiest occasions include getting married, having a child, and purchasing a home. But, since it's challenging to plan such significant life moments, you can try to flush out misfortune with other joyous occasions, such as a birthday dinner.
3. Wear Red
In Chinese culture, red is considered a lucky and auspicious color. Red is not only used to celebrate the new year. It has also been a traditional Chinese wedding color since ancient times. If you are Fan Tai Sui for the year, you can wear something red. Many Chinese people wear red underwear during their Ben Ming Nian (Chinese zodiac year).
4. Wear an Amulet
You can carry a handwritten Tai Sui talisman, which you can usually buy at a Taoist temple. Or wear a Pixiu or jade Ruyi knot amulet. Pixiu (貔貅) is a mythical creature and one of the five auspicious animals in Chinese culture, along with the dragon, phoenix, turtle, and kylin. It is said that Pi Xiu can increase wealth and power, as well as defend houses and ward off demons. The Ruyi knot (如意结) is a traditional auspicious symbol of good wishes in China. It is widely seen in decorations, accessories, and Feng Shui practice.
5. Do Good Deeds
It's similar to accumulating good karma. If you want to increase your luck when you're facing Fan Tai Sui, try to be kind to others and assist those who are less fortunate. For instance, you can donate blood or property, or engage in charitable activities.