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The Pig is among the zodiac signs in conflict with the coming lunar year’s guardian deity. From temple rites to travel, ways to improve luck
Anyone who reads their Chinese zodiac would have come across the term tai sui or found their sign in conflict with, or offending, the tai sui – the guardian deity for that year.
The 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac are tied to Jupiter’s 12-year orbital cycle, with each lunar year associated with a celestial figure believed to oppose Jupiter. This figure is known as the heavenly general, cycle god, Grand Duke of Jupiter, or tai sui.
If your zodiac sign clashes with the tai sui, it is thought to herald a period of adversity or upheaval. A detailed chart outlines which zodiac sign conflicts with one of the 60 tai sui deities and, based on their attributes, predicts the nature of the challenges you might face.
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To appease the tai sui, the most common practice is to visit a temple with a dedicated shrine to perform a ritual known as sip tai sui. This ceremony grants a protective talisman to shield you from misfortune in the coming year.
