Auspicious Tips About Praying to Grand Duke in 2023 (太岁)
Since young, we’ve been taught not to beard a lion in its den – or in the words of a Chinese idiom, “to move soil on top of the Grand Duke’s head” (太岁头上动土）. However, just who is this Grand Duke we are talking about?
As it turns out, the Grand Duke is a position being rotated yearly amongst 60 divinities. The Grand Duke has command over all other deities except the Jade Emperor, granting him immense authority and power. Few will dare challenge the authority of the Grand Duke, in fear of adversity. For the Year of The Water Rabbit, the Grand Duke in the office is called Pi Shi (皮时).
What does “clashing with the Grand Duke (太岁) ” mean?
In the year of the Water Rabbit, people who are of the Rabbit Zodiac sign inadvertently end up clashing with the Grand Duke. However, that’s not all. Those of the Rooster Zodiac sign will also clash with the Grand Duke due to the Sui Po Disaster Star, which occupies the position opposite the Grand Duke.
This year, the Grand Duke resides in the East, while the Sui Po Disaster Star occupies the West. Generally speaking, inactivity should be observed at these two locations, and noisy activities like renovations and groundbreaking ceremonies should be avoided.
Why do we have to keep the effects of the Grand Duke (太岁) in check?
When enraged, the Grand Duke is notorious for causing accidents and obstacles in one’s life. As such, you may want to offer your prayers at a temple for the sake of your personal safety. However, you should also take your own Bazi, ” Eight Characters” into consideration before offering your prayers.
When to pray to Grand Duke (太岁)?
Recommended Actions
Those who are of the Rabbit and Rooster signs should consider offering prayers at your religious places of worship for a smooth sailing year ahead.
Alternatively, you can also display The Formidable Duo and offer prayers to the Grand Duke at the Mao (East) and You (West) bearings of your house.
For auspicious timings to pray to Grad Duke, you can check out Way Alamac App on Google Play or App Store.
More relevant links:
Chinese New Year Dos and Don’ts
2023 Auspicious Dates for Spring Cleaning
2023 Dates for Discontinuation & Commencement of Work
When to Receive The God of Wealth in 2023
2023 Auspicious Period for CNY Visits
