Wednesday 4 March 2015

IMAGES OF THE 60 TAI SUI GENERALS AT DRAGON HEAD CAVE TEMPLE




There are altogether 60 Tai Suis or Grand Duke Jupiter.  At the Lung Tau Cave Temple in Ipoh, there is a a pictures of all 60 of them.
The Tai Sui (太岁) are stars directly opposite of Jupiter They influence the Chinese zodiac as well as Chinese Metaphyics. 

In the Chinese zodiac, these 60 heavenly Assistants, assist the Jade Emperor in taking charge of the well-being of the Mortal World. Each of them takes turn to be in charge for a year. Due to most of them having a military background, they are normally known as the Military Generals. Each of their features and weapons signifies the well-being of that year. For example, if the Tai Sui of the year is one who holds a pen, it signifies political unrest for that particular year. On the other hand, if the Tai Sui of the year holds a spear or sword it signifies the need to work hard and excel for that year.

In Taoism, those who offended, or by their sign conflict with the Tai Sui of the year are advised to go through a prayer session with a Taoist Priest to ask for blessing in obtaining Peace and Good Fortune throughout the year. Talismans thought to protect again Tai Sui are sold in many areas.
Source: http://s14.invisionfree.com/taoism_singapore/ar/t1597.htm

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