《道教新春文化。開正子時降吉祥。三星福祿壽寶誥》

《道教新春文化。開正子時降吉祥。三星福祿壽寶誥》

轉眼就到【大年夜】了，這一天，相信大家都會很忙，除了「上供」，「團圓」，就是準備「迎接新正」的到來。

【道教新春文化】中，於【除夕】「亥時」至【新春】「開正子時」，必定會設案迎接【福祿壽三星】。

此文化，源遠流長，至今也有「數千年」之久了。

在迎接【福祿壽三星】，一定得行【開春科儀】及誦念其【三星福祿壽寶誥】。

與此分享，希望大家「今晚」都能用得到。

祝福大家：

三星高照福祿壽。

四季平安財富貴。

恭喜恭喜。

恭迎福祿壽三星之聖位： http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2016/01/blog-post_23.html

上清福星誥　

至心歸命禮。

太微垣內。南極宮中。道貫三才。

職司四府。示變化流通之理。

運衆生保命之機。精神不怠於勤勞。

宇宙丕彰於感格。

位尊南上。壽祿齊臨。

大悲大願。大聖大慈。

上清福星。天德星君。

上清祿星誥　

至心歸命禮。

太微垣內。南極宮中。玄穹覆育。

默持性命之權。丹象照臨。

潛定災祥之命。雖人間之異位。

惟精禱之可通。昔在劫初。運行不忒。

常纏黃道。端拱太微。

大悲大願。大聖大慈。

上清祿星。天佑星君。

上清壽星誥　

至心歸命禮。

太微垣內。南極宮中。玉字秘文。

演長生之妙理。金書奧旨。

示益算之明科。蘋蘩可達於眞庥。

齋戒仰瞻於南斗。

貴賤雖殊。災祥揆一。

大悲大願。大聖大慈。

上清壽星。天慶星君。

《道教新春文化。正月開年交子。迎接福祿壽》

《道教新春文化。正月開年交子。迎接福祿壽》

「正月開年」(開正)恭迎或上敬【福祿壽三星】文化﹐最早能追溯至【晉朝】及【唐朝】初期。

每年在「歲末新初」(即年三十/大年初一子時)﹐【皇帝】及【高官】會設香案﹐恭迎【福祿壽三星】降臨人間﹐祈望來年「國泰民安」﹐「百業興隆」。

據【天文學】所顯示﹐在每年的【大年初一日】﹐其【三星】會行至【天之中央】﹐不但如此﹐其星亮度為全年最亮。

那為何會有「除夕接財神」﹖

其實這是在【清朝民初】時才有的「習俗」﹐最早【新春接財神】是源於【唐朝末年】或【宋朝初期】﹐而且日子為「大年初五日寅時始」﹐對象為【正一玄壇趙公明天君及部下四路財神】。

為了保留傳統﹐在此希望各方同道好友能繼續發揚此文化﹐以免此寶貴文化消失不見。

相關資訊：

三星拱照福祿壽 Fu Lu Shou aka The Three Auspicious Star Lords：

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2016/02/fu-lu-shou-aka-three-auspicious-star.html

Ushering in Star Lord Fu Lu Shou on Lunar New Year

In South East Asia, due to Commercialization and Mis-concept, alot of Taoists & Folks tend to perform the Ushering of Deity of Wealth on the Eve or 1st Day of Lunar New Year, which this is totally In-correct and Ignorant. Recently in Singapore, there are even The-Claimed-Taoist-Organisations conducting the Ushering in of Deity of Wealth for Devotees and asking them to participant in the Ceremony, This is seriously distorting the Upright Culture of Taoism and Chinese Customs.

In here, I will like to advise Taoists & Chinese not to get Con by such Temples, Organisations, etc. Cos Ushering in of Deity of Wealth can only be done on the 5th Day of Lunar New Year or 11.30Pm on the 4th Night of Lunar New Year.

So who we Usher in on the Eve or the 1st Day?

They are actually Fu Lu Shou - the Three Star Lords of Prosperity, Fortune (Career/Academic) and Longevity (福祿壽三星君簡介)

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.619479301452254&type=1

So what shall oneself prepare?

For the Ushering of Fu Lu Shou, actually is very easy and simple.

Just prepare a set of 3 Good Incenses, 3 cups of warm Chinese Tea or Wine and a set of 5 Oranges.

After preparing, set up the Offerings on a small Desk that faces the Heaven (any Direction).

Once everything is ready, Recite the Offering Incense Incantation and then call upon the Title of Fu Lu Shou Xing Jun (福祿壽三星君寶誥):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2013/02/banner-of-fu-lu-shou-bao-gao.html

After that, report who you are and where you stay, then make your simple Request.

Once finished, make 3 sincere Bows and then return back into the House.

After entering into the House, leave the Door open (with Gate locked for safety) until the whole family going to rest.

Once All these are done, Fu Lu Shou the 3 Star Lords will Blessed on the whole Family with All the necessary Blessings (better off then just getting Blessing from Deity of Wealth).

Do also look up into the Sky, cos Tonight, Fu Lu Shou Stars (Orion Stars 獵戶星座) are usually the Brightest in the whole Year.

Introduction on Orion Star aka Hunter Star (獵戶星座簡介):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2008/02/introduction-on-orion-star-aka-hunter_1164.html

Do remember, do not go to any Un-official Temples or Organisation to join in any such Ceremonies, especially those that required Big Sum of Money. They are just trying to use the Name of Deities to gain the Un-necessary Money.

Last of All, wishes All:

福到祿到壽星到。

Fu Dao Lu Dao Shou Xing Dao

財旺運旺富貴旺。

Cai Wang Yun Wang Fu Gui Wang

《道教新春文化。歲末吉辰。北斗下降紀錄簿》

《道教新春文化。歲末吉辰。北斗下降紀錄簿》

【除夕】離我們是越來越近了，記得在【除夕】「前一天」得「上供迎斗保平安」。

【道教文化】之中，【歲末】「迎斗」無須「禮斗」，衹貴「點元辰燈」及「誦經」。

在【歲末】「迎斗」，每人可點上「一盞」【元辰燈】，之後誦念《北斗玅經》，如不會「誦經」者，可誦念以下所分享的《北斗九皇君寶誥》（女者可誦念《九皇夫人寶誥》）。

而上供時需要準備什麽呢？

一切簡單就好，可備【道教五供】或「九杯清水」即可。

在此分享，共大家明瞭，也祝福各位：

元辰光彩壽添增。

斗星覃照福盈歲。

恭喜恭喜。

相關資訊：

https://www.facebook.com/javegohks/posts/2067203840063056

《道教新春文化。一誥通誠。增福保安。消災延壽》

《道教新春文化。一誥通誠。增福保安。消災延壽》

再過不到「六個時辰」，便是「臘月廿九子時迎斗星」之時了。

於「迎斗星」之際，可別忘了誦念【斗姆斗父寶誥】暨【南北斗寶誥】。

祈願【斗府星尊】增福保安，生靈添佑。

恭喜恭喜。

《立春上敬平安香》

《立春上敬平安香》

【道教】「上香之法」，多不勝數，每種「上香法」都有個別的意思及代表性，而且還得配合不同場合，不同「時節」，來上不同的【香】。

【立春聖日】來臨，以下「兩種」【道教香法】，可在【立春開春】之時敬上，之後看其變化來預測一年的吉祥：

1 – 四季祈福香

【四季】，既是「春夏秋冬」。

於「上敬」此【香法】時，爲了祈求「一年四季」皆能平安度過，大災除滅，小災免來。

「上香」後，以「順時方向」觀察，其中「一柱香」若有「異樣」，與「那一季」就得小心，如若【香】的【高度】「相差過半」，身體就得多加注意。

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春 夏

冬 秋

2 – 六時平安香

【道教】之中及【醫學】之内，【六時】所指如下：

大暑，處暑，秋分，寒露，霜降，大寒

這【六時】是「一年」【廿四節氣】中，變化最大的「六個時節」，因此人在此【六時】最容易生病或身體會有異常變化。

於「上敬」此【香法】之時，也是爲了祈求全年平安健康，也可預測在那個時候的多加注意。

上香后，以順時方向觀察:

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大暑   處暑   秋分

大寒   霜降   寒露

在此分享，共大家明瞭。

祝福大家：

一年四季身體健。

六時無災多興旺。

恭喜恭喜。

《己亥豬年。生肖運程之犯衝刑太歲表》

《己亥豬年。生肖運程之犯衝刑太歲表》

【己亥豬年當年太歲】，是爲【謝太將軍】，民間一般又稱為【謝燾】或者【謝壽】，而於《南北朝六十甲子太歲名錄》記載，【己亥豬年當年太歲】則是【尉遲明進士】,如今一般所供奉之【當年太歲】，是為【清朝】版本

Chinese Zodiacs Luck in Ji Hai Pig Year 2019 - Conflicts with Lord Tai Sui

Its again the period for Jave Wu to do the analysis of the Luck for the various Chinese Zodiacs for the Year of Pig (2019) aka Ji Hai Pig Year (己亥豬年), Taoist Calendar Year 7207 (道曆七千二百零七年) & Lunar Calendar aka Huang Li Year 4716 (黃曆四千七百十六年).

Huang Li aka Lunar Calendar was founded accordingly to the founding year by Yellow Emperor aka Huang Di (軒轅黃帝).

As for Taoist Calendar, many Taoists or People had been using the same calculation method as Lunar Calendar which is not very accurate. In here, Jave will like to use this opportunity to correct it back. According to records, Taoist Calendar should follow the founding year when the oldest painting of Nv Wa (女媧蛇身畫軸) was founded, which was 7207 years ago.

Ok, direct to the topic:

For Ji Hai Pig Year, the following Chinese Zodiacs will have some minor issues with Lord Tai Sui General Xie Tai.

In Official Taoist Records in Southern & Northern Period, the Tai Sui of Ji Hai Pig Year was known as Yu Chi Ming.

The version that we are using now is from Qing Dynasty, which have got a lot of mistakes that have yet to be clarify or change. :

Direct Front-facing (Direct Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Ji Hai Pig Year:

Pig (正犯太歲: 豬)

Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 13, 25, 37, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97

Direct Back-facing (In-direct Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Ji Hai Pig Year:

Snake (正沖太歲: 蛇)

Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 19, 31, 43, 55, 67, 79, 91

Adjacent Left-facing (Major-side Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Ji Hai Pig Year:

Tiger (偏沖太歲: 虎)

For age Below or Of 12 & Above or Of 99 wont be affected by the Conflicts or Issue-facing with Lord Tai Sui, so for those who have kids and elders of this Age-group, please do not worry so much (童生不越虛歲十二﹐老者虛歲欲百﹐皆不與太歲犯衝刑。).

Info on Lord Tai Sui of Ji Hai Pig Year as followed:

《己亥豬年安奉當年太歲星君介紹》

Paying Respect to Lord Tai Sui Of Ji Hai Pig Year

Dear All,

After Dong Zhi aka Winter Solstice of Year 2018, all Paying of Gratitude to Lord Tai Sui of Wu Xu Dog Year (民間一般通常在【冬至】之前答謝該年當值太歲星君) will end (for those who miss this, usually will do it before 16th Day of Lunar 12 Month of the Year or the Day for Thanksgiving Ceremony (如若有人無法在【冬至】前答謝﹐可在【歲末答謝神恩】時或【尾牙】答謝該年當值太歲星君) or before Li Chun Day 或者在【立春】前答謝也可).

何時為安奉新年當值太歲星君？

So when is the Best timing or Accurate Day to pay respect to Lord Tai Sui?

真正安奉【當值太歲星君】為【立春日】。

According to Chinese Custom & Taoist Practice Records, the Best & Accurate Day to pay respect to a the Lord Tai Sui of the New Lunar Year starts on Li Chun Day - which means that, the Initial Starts of the Spring Season (a lot of people may think that the 1st Day of Lunar 1 Month is the start of a New Lunar Year, but actually is not, if we are to go according to the Old Ancient Calendar, Li Chun shall be the actual day of the arrival of Spring Season).

【己亥豬年立春日】是何時？

So when is Li Chun Day for Ji Hai Pig Year?

Li Chun Day for Ji Hai Pig Year falls on 30th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Wu Xu Dog Year (戊戌狗年臘月三十日), 04 Feb 2019, after 11:14hr (Horse Hour 午時一刻).

Read more on Li Chun Day 立春相關簡介:

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2012/02/brief-introduction-on-li-chun-day-2012_2481.html

Lighting of Blessing Lanterns on Li Chun Day 立春點平安燈簡介:

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2010/02/lighting-of-blessing-lantern-on-li-chun_293.html

So what are the Offerings that needed to prepare?

Usually the Temples that dedicate Altars to Lord Tai Sui will have set of offerings prepared for Devotees, but if you needed to get extra shares, here are the suggested items:

1 - One set of Mandarins (5 quantities 大吉)

2 - One set of Chinese Tea Leaves & Traditional Cookies (Jian He 餞盒)

3 - One set of Lord Tai Sui Incense-paper (optional 太歲金)

4 - One set of Lord Tai Sui Robe (in Blue Color 藍色太歲袍)

5 - One set of Lord Tai Sui Talisman (optional, beware that, only choose the Taoism one, not those mix with other Religions Wordings/Charms on it 正統道教太歲符)

6 - One set of Incense (not to short, medium length will be best - more than 48cm 富貴長命香)

7 - An Ang Bao with an amount of S$1.20 or S$12.00 (for Ji Hai Pig Year, there are only 12 Lunar Months)

8 - A Spiritual Petition to report on the name, age, DOB and address of the person who paying respect to Lord Tai Sui (some Temples will prepare for the devotees, if not, can always look for any Taoist Spiritual People for one 安奉太歲疏文)

For more info on the Honouring Offerings, you may wish to the following link for references:

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2010/02/long-shan-men-honouring-of-lord-tai_7653.html

Protection & Blessing Items for Oneself

Recently, many People had approached me for the enquiry of what Items to be bought in-order to do Self-protection for the Conflict-issue against the Lord Tai Sui.

《安奉當值太歲星君所需供品物件》

Here are a few items that oneself can get:

1) Wu Di Qian aka The Five Emperors Coin (五帝錢)

Pls refer to link 五帝錢簡介: http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2007/12/wu-di-qian-aka-five-ancient-coins-of_2302.html

2) Wooden Pendant (木制墜子)

For example, Wooden Ru Yi Pendant (木如意)

3) Golden Jewelry (金飾)

4) Tai Sui Coin (太歲錢)

5) A Copy of Lord Tai Sui Praise Incantation (太歲寶誥)

Remember, the Tai Sui Incantation must be written by oneself, do not ask anyone to do the copying or writing on behalf of you. This Incantation can be written or copy after 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month.

The Incantation can be found in (太歲寶誥資料):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2007/09/pictures-of-lord-tai-sui_9423.html

Copy it on a Red or Yellow Paper with the dimension of 10cm by 10cm.

After complete writing, on the Day of Paying Respect to Lord Tai Sui, bring it along and then before burning off the Paper Offerings, bring out the Mantra and bring it on top of the Urn, go 3 rounds on top of the Incense Fume and then keep it in the Wallet.

Whenever Oneself feels uneasy or frustrated, take it out and recite once, the Issues that you faced will somehow be solved.

Last of All, wish everyone after paying respect to Lord Tai Sui, All necessary blessings will be bestowed to you and your family.

《立春開春旺財法》

《立春開春旺財法》

【立春】就將來臨﹐不知各方同道好友是否已作好準備「迎春開春」並「喜春」﹖

於【立春】「習俗」之中﹐除了「咬春」還有一項人人皆愛的「旺春」：既是在【立春開春】「第一個時辰」﹐朝「當天」【進財方位】行走一段(遠者可行「一公里」)﹐再來便是在家中的【財位】安放【五彩聚寶盆】而那些比較沒時間的朋友們，則可將與「8」相關數目的【款項】匯入自己的銀行戶口﹐之後三天內不可「提款」或作任何銀行轉帳交易。

那什麼是【五彩聚寶盆】﹖

【五彩聚寶盆】既是用一盤/盆裝以下五種蔬果﹕

1 – 鳳梨

2 – 金瓜

3 – 蘋果

4 – 柚子

5 – 桔子

一般新時代家庭則會利用【五色水晶】或【彩石】來替代【蔬果】﹐這樣也是可以的。

在此先預祝大家﹕

立春開春財富來。

一年全年財寶旺。

恭喜恭喜。

On Li Chun Day, besides eating the Spring Roll to usher in the New Start of the Lunar Year, some of the Taoists will conduct the following traditional practises to boost the Wealth Luck for the whole Year, such as;

1 – Walking in the Wealth Direction of the Day for a short distance or 1 km

2 – Placing of a Five Treasure Pot/Urn in the Wealth Direction in the House

3 – Bank in any amount with the Figure of 8 in personal Bank Account and within 3 days, not withdrawal or transaction can be made with that Bank Account

So what’re in the Treasure Pot?

1 – Pineapple

2 – Pumpkim

3 – Apple

4 – Pomelo

5 – Oranges

Some people may use Five Color Stones to replace and this is Okay to be used too.

May All Be Blessed with Abundance of Wealth in the coming Lunar New Year.

《道教新春文化。除夕辭歲迎新春》

《道教新春文化。除夕辭歲迎新春》

除舊迎新來辭歲。

展望明春更得發。

又即將到「舊年」最後一天了﹐如果你還未【答謝天恩】及向【聖真】及【祖先】們「禮敬」﹐請記得在【除夕】前完成。

於【除夕】當天﹐請務必記得在「下午未時」前舉行【辭歲】。

家中供有【祖先】的同道好友們﹐記得在【除夕】當天「下午5點」前，完成「祭祖儀式」。

在此先祝賀大家﹕

新春萬象添新意。

百花齊放多福氣。

戊戌舊年換新禧。

己亥富足官祿晉。

Bidding Farewell to the Old Lunar Wu Xu Dog  Year

Ci Sui literally known as the Bidding Farewell to the Old Lunar Year while preparing for the Ushering in of the New Lunar Year and usually this is conducted on the Eve of Lunar New Year.

Besides Bidding Farewell to the Old Lunar Year, this is also the Final Round to Thank the Deities and to show our Gratitude to them for the Blessing for the Old Lunar Year and make new Request for the necessary Blessing for the upcoming Lunar New Year.