"Fàn Tàisuì" (Offending Tai Sui) is a concept in traditional Chinese culture, primarily associated with Taoist beliefs and folk customs. Tai Sui is considered a deity who governs the fortunes and misfortunes of human life. Each year, a different Tai Sui deity is in charge, known as the "Yearly Tai Sui." If a person's zodiac sign clashes, conflicts, harms, or breaks with the Tai Sui of the year, they are said to be "Fàn Tàisuì," which may bring about bad luck, disasters, or a decline in fortune.
Types of Fàn Tàisuì:
- Zhí Tàisuì (Birth Year Tai Sui): When one's zodiac sign is the same as the Tai Sui of the year, indicating significant fluctuations in fortune.
- Chōng Tàisuì (Clashing Tai Sui): When one's zodiac sign clashes with the Tai Sui of the year, leading to potential conflicts and changes.
- Xíng Tàisuì (Punishing Tai Sui): When one's zodiac sign is in a punishing relationship with the Tai Sui of the year, possibly resulting in disputes or legal issues.
- Hài Tàisuì (Harming Tai Sui): When one's zodiac sign harms the Tai Sui of the year, potentially leading to issues with enemies or health problems.
- Pò Tàisuì (Breaking Tai Sui): When one's zodiac sign breaks with the Tai Sui of the year, possibly causing financial loss or relationship troubles.
Methods to Resolve Fàn Tàisuì:
There are many folk practices to counteract Fàn Tàisuì, including:
- Worshiping Tai Sui: Praying for peace by offering sacrifices to the Tai Sui deity at temples or at home.
- Wearing Auspicious Items: Such as Tai Sui charms or red strings to ward off evil.
- Wearing Red Clothing: Red symbolizes good luck and is often used to repel misfortune during one's birth year.
- Performing Good Deeds: Improving one's fortune through acts of kindness.