Yisi Year Tai Sui Talisman - 2025

1、Historical Origins and Context：

The concept of "Tai Sui" (太岁) originated from ancient astronomical observations of Jupiter's (the "Year Star" 岁星) orbital cycle, created to correct the "Chao Chen" (超辰) timekeeping discrepancy caused by Jupiter's 12-year orbital period not perfectly aligning with Earth's.

Daoism later deified the 60 Jiazi (甲子) cyclical years into "Annual Tai Sui" (值年太岁), divine guardians of each year's fortune. The Yuanhai Ziping (《渊海子平》), a classic Chinese metaphysics text, states:
"Tai Sui is the Celestial Sovereign of the year—thus none may defy it." (太岁乃年中之天子，故不可犯).

The Yisi Tai Sui (乙巳太岁) for 2025 is embodied by General Wu Sui (吴遂大将军), a Ming Dynasty official renowned for his integrity. As the year's celestial executor, he governs human fortunes, dispensing blessings or calamities based on mortal virtue.

2、Cultural Significance:

The "Yi" (乙) Heavenly Stem, representing yin wood (阴木), symbolizes dormant vitality—like saplings awaiting spring—while the "Si" (巳) Earthly Branch, aligned with fire and the serpent's form, embodies metamorphosis and renewal through cyclical shedding.

This resonates with the Huainanzi's astrological prophecy:
"When Jupiter (岁星) dwells in Si (巳), harvests abound and the people know peace." (岁星居巳，岁熟民安)

The Tai Sui belief system stands as a uniquely Chinese cosmology of reverence, reminding modern humanity—even in an age of runaway technological growth—to remain humble before the rhythms of Heaven and Earth (天地节律).

3、Product Introduction:

The Yisi Tai Sui Talisman (乙巳太岁符) is specially crafted for the 2025 Year of the Snake, featuring:

Central Inscription: The sacred title of General Wu Sui (吴遂大将军), the presiding deity of the year, charged with authority to govern fortune and avert calamity.

Outer Ring: Engraved with the esoteric script of the 60 Jiazi (六十甲子秘文), forming a protective matrix that harmonizes celestial and earthly energies.

Function:

Guardianship: Aligns personal qi with the year’s cosmic currents to neutralize conflicts with Tai Sui (犯太岁).

Renewal: Harnesses the Snake’s symbolic energy (巳火)—transformation and rebirth—to turn adversity into opportunity.

4、Functions and Effects:

1)Neutralizing Tai Sui Affliction

For those whose zodiac signs clash with 2025's Tai Sui (Monkey, Tiger, Snake, Pig), this talisman helps mitigate potential risks in career, health, and relationships caused by astrological conflicts.

2)Divine Protection of the Year Guardian

By harnessing the power of Grand Marshal Wu Sui (the Year's Tai Sui deity), it transforms misfortune into blessings and enhances annual fortune.

3)Annual Renewal Required

Valid only for 2025 – its potency expires by year's end.

Ritual disposal: Burn the talisman with sandalwood incense after Lunar December 24th as an offering, then replace it with the new year's talisman.

5、Usage Instructions:

Fold the talisman neatly and place it inside a plain-colored silk pouch (素色锦囊), then wear it close to the chest area for continuous divine protection and energy alignment.

6、Usage Taboos:

Do not let others touch the talisman (忌他人触摸符体) to preserve its spiritual purity.

Avoid bringing it into delivery rooms or operating theaters (忌带入产房、手术室), as blood and impurity disrupt its sacred energy.

Do not bathe with those born in the Year of the Pig (忌与属猪者共浴), as their conflicting zodiac energy may weaken its power.

2026 Ritual Disposal:

At noon on Lichun (立春, Solar Term ~Feb 3-4) in 2026:

1)Burn the expired talisman in a metal basin (金属盆) using sandalwood incense.

2)Scatter the ashes into flowing natural water (流动活水, e.g., a river) to complete the "Sending Back Tai Sui" (送太岁) ceremony.