1. The Annual Guardian (值年太歲)
In Liuren Fajiao, the Tai Sui (太歲) is revered as the "Grand Commander of the Year." He is not merely a star but a presiding deity who governs the fortunes of the mortal realm for a 12-month cycle.
- The Authority of the Year: Each lunar year is governed by a specific Tai Sui General (e.g., General Wen Zhe).
- Ba Wu Jin Ji: While many traditions fear "Offending the Tai Sui" (Fan Tai Sui), our lineage teaches that through proper ritual and the authority of the Liuren Immortal Master , we can Harmonize with this energy, turning potential conflict into protection.
2. Functional Application
The Tai Sui Talisman is a mandatory annual adjustment. It acts as a "Pass" or "Treaty" between the practitioner and the celestial authority of the year.
| Condition | Metaphysical Impact | Talismanic Goal |
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| Fan Tai Sui (Clash) | Direct opposition to the Year's energy. | Absorption and Dissolution of the clash. |
| Hai Tai Sui (Harm) | Subtle undermining of health and social standing. | Stabilizing the Ming (Life) base. |
| Xing Tai Sui (Punishment) | Legal issues and interpersonal conflict. | Invoking the Hutan (Altar Protectors) for legal defense. |
3. Annual Observance & Altar Mechanics
The appeasement of the Tai Sui is tied to our Ceremonial Calendar . It is not a one-time act but an ongoing "resonance" maintained through the Altar.
- Installation: The Tai Sui Fu is usually installed on the 4th day of the Lunar New Year.
- Lineage Protection: For initiated disciples, the "Sealing" (Fengshen) performed during Guojiao provides a permanent layer of protection.
- Sending Off: At the end of the lunar year, the talisman must be ritualistically "Returned to the Source" (Huan Yuan).
4. Transcendence of Fate (運隨心轉)
Lineage legends speak of Monk Jiazhi (甲智和尚) transmitting methods to harmonize with celestial cycles. The principle is that a practitioner with a "Correct Heart" and proper ritual authority need not fear the turning of the stars.
Technical Reminder:
Always write the name of the current year's Grand Duke on the "Gall" (Dan) of the talisman. This "directs" the petition to the correct bureaucratic office in the celestial hierarchy.
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