TAI SUI (YEAR GODS)

The images of the 60 Tai Sui or Heavenly Generals can be found at the Kuan Ti Temple located Off Kuala Kangsar Road in Ipoh.  They are sometimes referred to asYear Gods who would take turns to rule for a year at a cycle of 60 years.

Below is more information about Tai Sui or Grand Duke Jupiter.

TAI SUI

Tai Sui (simplified Chinese: 太岁; traditional Chinese: 太歲; pinyin: Tàisuì) refers to stars directly opposite to Jupiter. They influence the Chinese zodiac, and are also a theory in religious Taoism and Feng Shui.

In the Chinese zodiac, there are sixty heavenly generals who 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, or as the Cycle Gods. 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 whose Chinese Zodiac is offended, or by their sign conflict or clashes 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 against Tai Sui are sold in many areas.
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.
The Tai Sui General for 2011 is General Fan Ning.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_Sui

Xin Mao "Tai sui" the great General Fan Ning

Zodiac : Rabbit

Conflict with Rabbit

Clashes with Rooster

Causing hurt with Rat

Incompatible with Dragon

Damaging with Horse

Years on duty : 1951, 2011, 2071, 2011....(+60)

 A brief history of the Great General Fan Ning (范宁)

Xin Mao “Tai sui” was born during the Easter Jin (东晋) dynasty at Nan Yang (南阳)， Henan何南. His name was Fan Ning (范宁).

As a person, he was talented and unconstrained, studious and widely read. He disliked superficial attitudes and hate being impetuous.

He worked at the Yu Hang district (now the Zhe Jiang provision of Yu Hang). He set up schools, recruited and supported the scholars. He helped to give the district of Yu Hang a facelift. Later Fan Ning was promoted and moved to Yu Zhang (豫章) as a mayor.

In Yu Zhang, Fan Ning set up schools in the village and sent his men to purchase all that were needed for the operation of the schools. All expenses for the setting up of the schools derived from his own remuneration from his service. There were altogether about 1,000 students in the schools he sponsored.

Source: http://z14.invisionfree.com/taoism_singapore/index.php?showtopic=1597&st=15