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Explaining Tai Sui as the Root of Taoism

Tai Sui is being referred to as Grand Duke Jupiter or Grand Commander of the Year. The Taoist calendar is organized into a series of twelve "earthly branches" which rotate according to the five elements. The result is a sixty year cycle. Taoists believe that sixty Grand Commanders are assigned to command each year, and each with their own characteristics, temperaments, abilities, etc., to rule the years of the 60-year cycle. The Tai Sui governs the 24 Divisional cycles and the chinese 12 two-hourly period per day throughout the year.

Some like to relate Tai Sui to pure science based on astronomical studies of how the Jupiter planet orbits one day for every 12 years the earth orbits. Astrologists divide its path into twelve sectors, starting from the west to the east. Although the basis of Tai Sui is related to the orbit of Jupiter, but it is not purely science. The Jupiter moves anticlockwise from west to east, and astronomers invented an imaginary orbit that moves the other way round from east to west to take positions and is called Star of Sui (Jupiter). That is how the name Grand Duke "Jupiter" came about. Some parties who wished to modernized feng shui so that it can become a pure science will explain Tai Sui as an order of positions of the Jupiter. Although we wished it could be pure science, but those who have studied Taoism will know better that the custom of praying to Tai Sui started centuries ago since Zhou dynasty. We like to educate people of the Western world so that they are not being misled in the wrong way. Remedying problems brought by the Tai Sui, curing Tai Sui Shar and praying to Tai Sui have also been a tradition practised by the chinese for centuries. Avoiding the Tai Sui alone and doing nothing about it does not really resolve the problem. To find out more, one could always visit taoist temples with 60 Tai Sui statues together with Dou Mu Yuan Jun (Big Dipper Mother of Northern Stars) to see for themselves.

Common sight of the shrine of 60 Tai Sui with Dou Mu Yuan Jun in the center. This picture was taken when we researched Taoism in the world's most famous Taoist Research Center in Hong Kong.

The Tai Sui for the Year of Ox 2009 is General Fu You. Besides certain zodiacs linked to him, those whose chinese names having the same strokes as his will also be offending him and will suffer from emotional set backs due to pressure, lawsuit, sickness, quarrel and fight. Being a warlord, he is confident and specializes in attacking as well as defending in wars. He has a large body frame and carries a sharp spear. He is dressed in full military attire, therefore it implies that plagues and warfares are unavoidable. People in war zones will be killed by sharp weapons. It also indicates that injury rates will be higher in 2009 caused by accidents due to sharp metal objects. Therefore, those in conflict with the Tai Sui are quite susceptible to injuries this year. It is also a year of heavy punishment for those who break the law. He will be upholding law and order. Any wrong doings will provoke actions. There could also be a rise of a super powerful military force to clean up its opponents.

General Fu You

It is advisable to avoid its locating position and its opposite direction. The position where the Tai Sui commands, no happiness but misfortune will befall. The position of Tai Sui in 2009 is at NE1 ranging from 22.5 to 37.5 degrees. This direction will have geographical negative magnetic fields (shar chi) that could not be explained scientifically. If you do negotiations, you can capitalize this effects by sitting in the northeast and facing the southwest. Then your opponent will be facing the northeast and confronting the Tai Sui. That way, you will always be in the winning position. The traditional use of Pi Yao in this area will greatly help to appease the Tai Sui. Over the years of gathering information, we finally found the most effective way to appease the Tai Sui with certain additional properties into the traditional cure. When curing with the Pi Yao, they must look pronounce and not be hidden from view. And there must be metal element involved. Metal here refers to real gold or strong metal. And the secret behind the cure is that the "Tai Sui mantra" must accompany the Pi Yao for maximum effectiveness. It actually refers to a set of chinese incantation of the Tai Sui. This mantra had been used for centuries to help one overcome the wrath of Tai Sui. This year, we have designed a new pair of heavenly Long Horn Tai Sui Pi Yao made from pure brass and plated 24K gold. They have a large body frame with long horn. They not only protect one from difficulty, but also blesses one in gaining luck and fortune.

Long Horned Tai Sui Pi Yao

And there should be no construction work done in this Northeast sector of the house, including repair work. If this sector is disturbed, those staying in the house will have a tough year ahead with a lot of arguments and sicknesses. If there is no choice but a serious need to work on this area, then avoid starting and ending in the Northeast. One can start in other sectors.

Zodiacs facing "Disagreement" with the Tai Sui are Ox, Dragon, Horse, Sheep and Dog

To check for which zodiac one is born under, one will have to follow the Lunar Calendar. There are many zodiacs in disagreement with the Tai Sui in 2009 and they are the ox, dragon, horse, sheep and dog. The disagreements are further termed as Conflicting Tai Sui, Offending Tai Sui, Torturing Tai Sui, Harming Tai Sui and Breaking Tai Sui which we will be discussing in greater detail in the following paragraph.

Conflicting Tai Sui - The sheep conflicts the Tai Sui in 2009. It means the sheep confronts the Tai Sui directly from the opposite direction like in "wrestling position" with the Tai Sui. No one can win the Tai Sui because he will be the victorious wrestler of the year. This kind of energy conflict is the fiercest of all. Problems associated to such a disagreement are for example the death of a loved family member, accidents, injuries, death, hospitalization, money loss, bankruptcy, demotion and losing a job. There will also be possible changes in the love relationship, therefore one has to exercise caution. Therefore, the sheep should consider donating their blood and doing more charity in 2009.

Offending Tai Sui - The ox offends the Tai Sui in 2009. The seriousness of offending Tai Sui will be considered as 2nd to conflicting the Tai Sui. Those who offend the Tai Sui will feel weak for the whole year and suffers from bad temper which results in poor human relationship. They will frequently fall sick, get wounded and suffer from love problems. Therefore one has to exercise regularly and eat nutritiously. One should also not stay out for late nites because a lot of evil things can happen to one when the luck is not good.

Torturing Tai Sui - The dog tortures the Tai Sui in 2009. When torturing the Tai Sui, the year spells no good harvest. There will a lot of contradictory problems afflicting them. Gossips, scandals and bad relationship with people are going to be a norm at work and even hard work will not pay off well at the end. Crisis after crisis will occur. Therefore this is going to be a non-fruitful year for those torturing the Tai Sui. The whole year will just go to waste. The best is to stay low profile. They can also learn up meditation and pick up some spiritual paths.

Harming Tai Sui - The horse harms the Tai Sui in 2009. When the Tai Sui is harmed, one will not do well simply because they cannot connect well with the rest of the eleven other zodiacs. They cannot get along with anyone and will face difficulty at work. Their public image will become tarnished and this will be a major disadvantage for those who are in politics, showbiz, business and doing sales. Gossips and troublemakers are aplenty making them difficult to concentrate on getting more important things done.

Breaking Tai Sui - The dragon breaks the Tai Sui in 2009. This affliction will result in one's life going haywire and behaving in a disorderly manner. Although it is the lightest affliction, it cannot be ignored by all means else it will magnified to become bad. The slightest mistake will bring financial losses. For example one is going to get speeding tickets, fined for drunk driving, investigated by authorities for wrongdoings etc. Therefore, the dragon will have to be extra tactful and careful in the year 2009.

Those with the following year of births are strictly prohibited from attending funeral, burial ceremony and visiting the sick:
1. Sheep 1943, 1967, 2003
2. Ox 1925, 1985
3. Dog 1934, 1958, 1994
4. Dragon 1976

The five zodiacs in disagreement with the Tai Sui also cannot get married in 2009. Some olden masters even forbid them from doing renovation and moving house. Traditionally, these zodiacs in disagreement with the Tai Sui will have to pray to him for blessings after 4th February 2009. Traditionally, those who are living in towns that do not have the Tai Sui temple, they will carry along the Grand Duke Charm (Tai Sui Talisman), the Zodiac Deities Amulet or the Allies and Secret Friend Amulet. The Grand Duke Charm will neutralize the influences of magnetic field to the person concerned, protection against the odds and promises better safety. The Zodiac Deities Amulet will help in difficult situation. Next, the Allies and Secret Friend Amulet will help one obtain a smoother ride for the year with more helpful people, less troublemakers and obtaining a more peaceful year. This is also a method one can use if it goes against ones religion on worshipping the Tai Sui.

The new 2009 Grand Duke Charm (Tai Sui Talisman) provides powerful protection and safeguard against many dangers from the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui). We have specially enhanced it to incorporate the authentic current year's "Tai Sui Mantra" onto it for genuine protection. This lucky protector also combines with another 4 potent symbols of Tai Sui protection, namely a pair of Pi Yao, the image of the year's Tai Sui, the lucky fan and the Tai Sui's secret friend rat. This protection charm is best carried along and hung in ones personal bedroom, workplace and car for protection against mishaps.

2009 Grand Duke Charm

What is more, we have also developed the Book of Tai Sui Mantras into a more trendy form so that it could be worn by young people without protesting and could match to modern and trendy clothings. It is crafted in high quality stainless steel because stainless steel is naturally hypoallergetic and is notorious for being nearly indestructible. Being an alloy more rugged than gold and silver, it can never get corroded or turn black. This Tai Sui pendant also provides powerful protection and safeguard against many dangers from the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui). We incorporated an authentic "Tai Sui Mantra" onto it for genuine protection. The other side has a simple and classy image of the Pi Yao. This protective pendant is best worn throughout the year to protect against mishaps.

Elegant Book of Tai Sui Mantras

Also worth taking note that there is a rescueing deity in every zodiac's constellation. This deity will answer to all the calls from under His zodiac, especially when one is facing a tough and very difficult period of time and have nothing else that could help. There is a deity that is designated to each zodiac to provide great power in clearing obstacles and inviting wealth from endless resources. Each zodiac's deity will offer special attention and help to the particular zodiac. They possess miraculous and unbelievable energy to resolve great difficulties experienced by the particular zodiac. When one has been in great problems and feeling helpless or suicidal and everything else cannot help, one should quickly resort to their zodiac deity to lighten the problems. They wil help one eliminate calamities, bring about good fortune, good career luck and auspice.

Zodiac's Deity: there are altogether twelve of them.

Meanwhile, the Allies and Secret Friends are considered as lucky charms sold by almost all geomancy centers or temples of the Tai Sui for centuries. It is important to note that every zodiac have their own personal secret friend and allies. These secret friend and allies have special affinity to them and will help them achieve their endeavours.

This formula is therefore best applied for:
1. Those zodiacs that will be experiencing a good year, your secret friend and allies will help you make the most out of it to achieve maximum results.
2. Those zodiacs that will be experiencing a bad year, your secret friend and allies will help you through the challenges, protect against harm and provide great strength for persistency.
3. Those who are seeking for smooth relationships, good social life, activate their networking and business luck.

These lucky charms not only bring good tidings to those afflicted with Tai Sui Shar, but also to all other unaffected zodiacs as well. We have brought to everyone a selection of allies and friends amulets that promise to be authentic, the most beautiful available and very cost effective. They are so beautiful that even the younger generation and kids would love them. Also for allies and friends amulets, we prefer to recommend something fragile instead because we prefer them to have the ability to break to resolve and take away potential conflicts, accidents or disasters.

Zodiac Allies and Secret Friend Lucky Charm