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ccording to Taoist beliefs, there are 60 heavenly generals or constellations who assist
the Jade Emperor in taking charge of the well-being of the Mortal World.
Tai Sui （太岁） "The Grand Duke of Jupiter" is an intangible star which moves directly opposite to Jupiter, and is the deity in charge
of the current year who rules over all the other deities, each taking turns so that every year there is a different Tai Sui.
Most of the Tai Sui are real historical figures whom were highly respected by the people because of their good deeds;
each has great power. People respect the Tai Sui highly and are afraid to offend him because it would cause injury and
misfortune to come to them. To avoid offending the Tai Sui of the year, people placate and sanctify the Tai Sui of the year,
primarily by leaving their power locations undisturbed (but also aided by other methods described below).
 In Feng Shui, the area of the house corresponding with the position of that year's Tai Sui is to be left undisturbed or
misfortune will befall the residence. Specifically, in 2013 that sector would be the area from 142.5° to 157.5° SE
as the Tai Sui takes up 15 degrees of the compass. When activated (by disturbances such as renovation, loud music or sound,
slamming door, digging the floor, knocking on a wall, even clutter or untidiness), these annual afflications can bring
problems such as money loss, accidents, robbery, blood-related illness, slanders, damage to reputation, legal troubles,
problems with authority figures at work, police and in relationships, disharmony and obstacles to progress.
If you absolutely must do some work in the southeastern area and are
disturbed about the effect, the best defense is to take a short vacation from home and return a week minimum
after the work is done; in this case you should avoid any negative repercussions. One other rule of thumb is
to never sit directly facing or sleep with your head pointing toward Tai Sui, or the consequences can be serious.
Also, be sure to sit with the Tai Sui behind you in any business negotiation. In this way you are making the other
party confront the Tai Sui which will assist you. It is best to keep his area calm, still and quiet in 2013; keep the Tai Sui tidy and
in good repair and decor.
This year avoid attending cremation rituals, burial ceremonies, funerals and wakes; felling trees or piercing of
ear lobes, if the main door of your home faces southeast or northwest (specifically 322.6° – 337.5° NW),
which is the area dirctly opposite Tai Sui occupied by Sui Po (岁破) the Year Breaker.
2013 is Gui Si year with the Chinese zodiac sign of Snake. The Tai Sui is Great General Xu Dan （徐单).
From the earliest age he was accomplished in martial arts and renowned as being exceptionally athletic, honorable and courageous. He enlisted with Ban Chao
in his mission to subdue the western frontier, ultimately winning the battle. Xu Dan was then promoted to the position of general and with Ban Chao and his army he won numerous battles in the area and consolidated
extensive terrain for the Han Dynasty. With all of his estimable characteristics and long service to the realm Xu Dan was inaugurated into the dominion of the Sixty Grand Dukes of Jupiter. People born with
the zodiac sign of the Boar which is the polar opposite of the Snake are considered to be "offending the Tai Sui" or "Chong Tai Sui" (冲太岁), in a clash formation.
And people born in the Year of the Snake are considered to be "situated at the Tai Sui" or "Zhi Tai Sui" (值太岁), and in that position having the torment of
self-punishment. This means that Snakes will find themselves engaging in activities that they know aren't progressive or advantageous
yet not being able to avoid doing it. There is also "Secondary Year Conflict" (偏冲) which is less conflicting than the same zodiac year and opposite zodiac year.
So in 2013 to a lesser extent, the Monkey may be somewhat damaged and the Tiger harmed by its incompatibility with Great General Xu Dan as well.
The Tai Sui points to a year where these signs will experience challenges and changes in circumstances,
an unstable year of psychological and spiritual development. Therefore these four signs need to
pacify and enshrine Xu Dan, the Tai Sui of the year, so it is advised to go through a prayer session with a Taoist
Priest to ask for blessing in obtaining Peace and Good Fortune throughout the year and to pray for elimination
of obstruction or mishaps. Otherwise the Zodiac signs offending the Tai Sui will face setbacks and
obstacles to success and financial gain.
Traditionally, the four zodiacs in affliction with the Tai Sui are forbidden from getting married,
doing major renovations to the (tenanted) home or moving during all of 2013. They will have to pray to the Tai Sui for blessings at the start of the year. On the morning of Month 1,
Day 9 (February 18, 2013), one must fill in their names at the lower left hand
corner of the talisman, prepare incense, candles, tea, wine, rice, joy paper or paper money and various entrees (eight being a particularly auspicious number of sweet fruits, cakes or pastries) for a heavenly
offering. Place the talisman on the altar, then recite your name and the date, and ask the Tai Sui of the year to come to them
and protect them against evil, expel all inauspicious energy, and bestow blessings upon the entire family so that there will
be wealth, success, health and longevity. Burn the joy paper or paper money, then splash the wine on the burning paper money
or joy paper. Post the red-colored Tai Sui talisman at your doorstep (be it on the main door or your bedroom door) or under your bed.
Then the ritual is considered completed.
Tai Sui Ritual should be performed on every 1st (February 10, 2013) and 15th day (February 24, 2013) of the Chinese Lunar Calendar
to ensure safely, success, prosperity and avoid bad luck.
On every full moon, you will need to do the same offering to Tai Sui until Month 12 Day 24, which is January 24, 2014.
On that day, you prepare incense, candles, tea, wine, rice, joy paper or paper money and various other things for a heavenly offering.
Take the talisman down and burn it while reciting your name and give thanks to the Tai Sui for taking care of you and your family
for the whole year. Also request the Tai Sui to report all the good deeds that you did to the Jade Emperor.
The table below shows two days for every month in 2013, wherein those who are conflict with Tai Sui are recommend to do the Tai Sui Ritual:
| Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
| 10 |
12 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
| 24 |
26 |
24 |
24 |
22 |
22 |
21 |
19 |
19 |
17 |
17 |
15 |
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