What does "Pacifying Taisui" (安太歲 / An Taisui) mean? What are the differences between fàn (offending), zhí (direct), chōng (clash), xíng (punishment), hài (harm), and pò (break) Taisui? Why do we pacify Taisui? This article explains the origin of the Taisui belief, the six situations of offending Taisui, and the meaning and practice of pacifying Taisui.
Who Is Taisui
Taisui (太歲) is the Year-God in Taoist belief. One Taisui takes charge each year, with 60 in total (Jiǎzǐ Taisui, Yǐchǒu Taisui… Guǐhài Taisui).
Taisui governs the fortunes and misfortunes of the human realm each year, regarded as the "Presiding Year-Deity."
Chinese tradition holds that those who clash with the Taisui of the year (based on their zodiac sign and the current year's zodiac) are prone to difficulties, health instability, and fluctuating fortunes.
The Six Situations of Offending Taisui
**Zhí Taisui (值太歲)**: Your zodiac matches the current year's zodiac (e.g., Rabbit people in the Year of the Rabbit).
**Chōng Taisui (沖太歲)**: Your zodiac clashes with the year's zodiac (6 positions apart, e.g., Rooster in the Year of the Rabbit).
**Xíng Taisui (刑太歲)**: Your zodiac is in "punishment" relation with the year's zodiac.
**Hài Taisui (害太歲)**: Your zodiac is in "harm" relation with the year's zodiac.
**Pò Taisui (破太歲)**: Your zodiac is in "break" relation with the year's zodiac.
**Partial Clash (偏沖)**: An oblique clash with the year's zodiac.
Facing any of these is called "offending Taisui" and requires Pacifying Taisui to resolve the collision.
The Meaning of Pacifying Taisui
"Pacifying Taisui" is a Taoist and Chinese folk ritual to request protection from the current year's Taisui Star-Lord, dissolve the collision, and pray for a peaceful and smooth year.
Traditionally done by enshrining a Taisui tablet at a temple and praying daily; modern alternatives include online enshrinement and temple proxy services.
More than a ritual, it is a reminder to "generate good aspirations and accumulate merit."
Benefits of Pacifying Taisui
Dissolves the yearly clash and prevents misfortunes.
Stabilizes fortune, health, and relationships.
Pray for family: you can enshrine for yourself, spouse, children, and parents together.
Combined with Bright Light Lamps, Wealth Deity Lamps, and Medicine Buddha Lamps, the energy and blessing power become more complete.
Fahsilin's "Pacifying the Original Life-Seat"
Building upon traditional Taisui pacification, Fahsilin offers the "Pacifying the Original Life-Seat" (安本命元辰座)—blessed by the Master personally.
Resolves the clash for those offending Taisui, and strengthens the fundamental fortune of those not offending.
Online registration available; simply provide name and zodiac information—no need to attend in person.
FAQ
What is the relationship between An Taisui and Zhí/Chōng Taisui?
Zhí, chōng, xíng, hài, and pò are the six situations of offending Taisui; offending any one of them is a reason to pacify Taisui.
Which zodiac signs need to pacify Taisui this year?
The zodiac signs that offend Taisui vary each year. For details, please consult Fahsilin via official LINE.
Can An Taisui be done online?
Yes. Simply provide your name and zodiac information online; the Master will perform the blessing—no need to attend personally.
Can I combine An Taisui with Bright Light Lamp and Wealth Deity Lamp?
Yes. An Taisui resolves the yearly clash; Bright Light Lamp prays for a bright path; Wealth Deity Lamp invites prosperity; Medicine Buddha Lamp prays for health. Combining multiple lamps makes the energy more complete.
What do I need to prepare for An Taisui?
Online registration only requires your name and zodiac. Merit donation varies by plan; please consult official LINE.
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