“If Taisui sits above your head, even without disaster, trouble will come.” Offending Taisui is a widely known concept in Chinese metaphysics, yet many remain confused. This article systematically explains the differences between Annual Taisui, Current Year Taisui, and Benming (Birth Year) Taisui, details the meanings of冲 (clash), 害 (harm), 刑 (penalty), and 破 (break) Taisui, and provides resolutions and worship procedures for 2025, the Year of the Snake (Yisi), to help readers navigate annual fortune fluctuations.

1. What is Taisui?
Taisui is the Yearly Sovereign, governing the luck and misfortunes of the year. “Annual Taisui” is the Taisui deity in charge of the current year; “Current Year Taisui” refers to the same; “Benming Taisui” is the Taisui of one’s birth year, acting as a personal guardian deity.

2. Types and Effects of Offending Taisui
Offending Taisui includes Zhi Taisui (birth year), Chong Taisui (6-year zodiac clash), Hai Taisui (zodiac harm), Xing Taisui (zodiac penalty), and Po Taisui (zodiac break). For 2025, the affected zodiac signs are: Snake (Zhi), Pig (Chong), Tiger (Hai), Monkey (Po). Those affected may face career obstacles, health issues, and emotional turbulence, necessitating early resolution.

3. Significance and Timing of Worshipping Taisui
Worshipping Taisui is a key ritual to communicate with the Taisui deity for blessings. The ideal time is during the last lunar month to the first lunar month, when deities transition, making divine response more likely. While the winter solstice is an early option, formal Taoist temples often recommend ceremonies around Li Chun (Start of Spring).

4. Brief Overview of Worship Procedure
Taoist Taisui worship involves steps like chanting, scripture recitation, burning talismans, paying respects to star deities, submitting petitions, and making vows, performed by a high priest to seek divine protection.

5. Taisui Talismans and Sending Off Taisui
Taisui talismans should be hand-written with cinnabar ink, worn or enshrined. At year’s end, “Sending Off Taisui” thanks the deity for protection, completing the ritual cycle.

6. Resolution Tips and Common Misconceptions

• Those offending Taisui should attend formal temple ceremonies and carry talismans.

• Worship is not only for offenders; anyone can pray for a smooth year.

• Multiple people in a family or team offending Taisui may amplify negative effects, requiring greater attention.

Conclusion: Taisui culture integrates astronomy, calendar systems, Taoist theology, and ethics, reflecting reverence for natural order and the wisdom of pursuing the “Five Blessings.” Through proper worship and virtuous conduct, one can transform their luck and welcome a peaceful year.