What is "Clashing with Tai Sui"? A Detailed Explanation of the Different Types

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Chasing Tai Sui is one of the most common concepts in traditional Chinese astrology. "Tai Sui" refers to the ruling deity for the year, essentially the "celestial duty officer." Each year, a specific Tai Sui deity presides over the fortunes and misfortunes of that year. If your zodiac sign conflicts with the current year's Tai Sui, it is called "clashing with Tai Sui."

There are several types of Tai Sui conflicts:

First, Ben Ming Nian (Zhi Tai Sui). This occurs when your zodiac sign matches the year's Tai Sui—for example, a Horse native in a Horse year. Zhi Tai Sui is the most direct form of "clashing with Tai Sui" and often brings significant fluctuations in fortune.

Second, clashing with the Tai Sui. Your zodiac sign clashes with the year's Tai Sui. For example, if you were born in the Year of the Rat and encounter a Horse year (Wu year), the Zi-Wu clash occurs—this is known as clashing with the Tai Sui. Clashing with the Tai Sui signifies change, conflict, and an unstable fortune.

Third, Xing Tai Sui. This occurs when your zodiac sign clashes with the annual Tai Sui in a "punishment" relationship. For example, if you were born in the Year of the Horse and encounter another Year of the Horse (Wu year), it creates a self-punishment scenario known as Xing Tai Sui. This indicates self-torture and inner conflict, often leading to unnecessary struggles against oneself.

Fourth, Harm Tai Sui. This occurs when your zodiac sign clashes with the year's Tai Sui in a "harm" relationship. For example, if you are a Ox and encounter a Horse year (Chou-Wu harm), you are experiencing Harm Tai Sui. This indicates hidden obstacles or malicious interference from others, making you vulnerable to backstabbing.

5. Po Tai Sui (Clashing with the Year God). This occurs when your zodiac sign clashes with the current year's Tai Sui. For example, people born in the Year of the Rabbit encounter a clash during a Horse year (Mao-Horse clash), known as Po Tai Sui. This indicates disruption and potential losses, making unexpected setbacks more likely.

Effects of Clashing with Tai Sui:

Years of Tai Sui clash often bring fluctuations in fortune. This may manifest as career changes, financial ups and downs, relationship challenges, or health issues. However, a Tai Sui clash does not guarantee bad luck—it simply means greater volatility, requiring extra caution.

How to correctly understand "clashing with the Tai Sui"?

First, "clashing with Tai Sui" is not a disaster. Everyone experiences it every few years; this is a normal part of the astrological cycle.

Secondly, years of Tai Sui can have positive aspects. Change isn't always bad; sometimes it brings new opportunities.

Third, exercise extra caution in years of Tai Sui. Avoid impulsive decisions, risky investments, and pay close attention to your health.

Fourth, you can mitigate the effects of Tai Sui through methods such as worshipping Tai Sui, wearing red, or carrying lucky charms.

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