Dotting Ceremony for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明元帥開光昇座儀式)

Today, 5th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初五日), considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Deity of Wealth. With such a Good Day & Joyous Festive Period, Long Shan Men (龍山門) conducted a Dotting Ceremony for the new statue of Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming for 1 of the 36th Generation Students.

In the home of the Student, an Altar was being dedicated to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming. After a week of Preparation, today, we had a Good & Enjoyable Dotting Ceremony in the Morning.

In here, you will see a few pictures taken after the Ceremony completed.

Ushering in of Deity of Wealth (恭迎財神到我家)

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5th Day of Lunar 1 Month is consider as the Manifestation Anniversary of Deity of Wealth.

On this Day, Taoists & Chinese will visit Temples to pay respect to Deity of Wealth and also, to request for the Blessing of Fortune for the New Lunar Year.

In Singapore, due to some mis-concept and mis-teaching, a lot of Taoists & Chinese tend to Usher in the Deity of Wealth on the Eve or the 1st Day of Lunar New Year, which is not Accurate & Correct. But 1 thing I felt Good and Comfort is that, after some Temples & Sintuas approached me for the Lunar New Year Customs & Practices, this Year, most of the Temples & Sintuas that approached me had changed their In-correct Practices to the Upright & Accurate Customs. Really Good to them and also, Credits in Guiding the Taoists & Chinese back to the Original & Positive Practices.

Ok, in this Link (http://javewu.multiply.com/journal/item/186/186), we talked about how to Usher in the Fu Lu Shou 3 Star Lords, in here, I will like to touch on a bit on the Ushering in of Deity of Wealth.

On the 5th Day, before oneself or the Family visit Temples, please do the following procedures (for more Complicated Method of Respecting the Deity of Wealth, you can proceed to this link: http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/124):

1) wear Red Shirt (with long pants or skirts)
2) prepare 1 set of 5 Oranges
3) prepare 1 pineapple
4) prepare 1 Huat Kueh (max of 9 Huat Kueh)
5) prepare 1 set of 48cm Long Incense
6) prepare 1 set of Red Candles
7) prepare Chinese Tea
8) prepare 1 bottle of Rice-wine
9) prepare 5 Longevity Peach Bun
10) prepare 1 packet of Mee Sua aka Longevity Noodle

Once ready, oneself and the Family can visit the Temple to pay respect to Deity of Wealth.

Recommended Temples to visit:

1 - Tuas Bo Gong Temple (大士伯公宮)
2 - Sembawang Cai Shen Temple (三巴旺財神廟)
3 - Zheng Hua Tian Yun Dian (正華天雲殿)
4 - Bao Chi Gong rear Hall (保赤宮后殿)
5 - Xian Zu Temple @ Amoy Street (仙祖廟-夏門街)
6 - Wang Hai Fu De Ci (望海福德祠)
7 - Luo Yang Bo Gong Temple (洛陽大伯公)
8 - Kim Tian Road Jin Lan Temple (金蘭廟)
9 - Jurong West Jin Fu Gong (金福宮)

At the Temple, place all the Offerings on the Altar and then, pay respect to Heaven and All Main Deities in the Temple and last, proceed to the Altar that is dedicated to Deity of Wealth.

Once at the Altar, light the 3 Long Incenses, make 3 sincere Bows and then kneel down infront of the Altar.

Do a short report on who you are, where you stay, what is the event today and why you are here.

And then, recite the following paragraph:

東方財神東方請。
Dong Fang Cai Shen Dong Fang Qing

南方財神南方請。
Nan Fang Cai Shen Nan Fang Qing

西方財神西方請。
Xi Fang Cai Shen Xi Fang Qing

北方財神北方請。
Bei Fang Cai Shen Bei Fang Qing

中央財神總拜請。
Zhong Yang Cai Shen Zong Bai Qing

信男/女(自己姓名) 。生于(自己農曆生辰) 。家住(自己家地址) 。
Xin Nan/Nv (your name) Sheng Yu (DOB) Jia Zhu (your address)

誠心誠意來拜請。
Cheng Xin Cheng Yi Lai Bai Qing

拜請五方財神。八方貴人。財帛星君來庇佑。
Bai Qing Wu Fang Cai Shen, Ba Fang Gui Ren, Cai Bo Xing Jun Lai Bi You

庇佑信男/女財源通。
Bi You Xin Nan/Nv Cai Yuan Tong

庇佑信男/女富貴涌。
Bi You Xin Nan/Nv Fu Gui Yong

今年萬事繳好運。
Jin Nian Wan Shi Jiao Hao Yun

明春答謝謝儀豐。
Ming Chun Da Xie Xie Yi Feng

Once this paragraph is being recited, sincerely get up and place the Incenses into the Urn.

Make a simple bow to the Deity of Wealth and then leave the spot.

After about 5-10 minutes, retrieve the Offerings and then return home. Remember to share the Offerings with the others.

Again, please do not make Un-necessary & Greedy Requestings.

Manifestation Anniversary of Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊萬壽聖誕)

9th Day of Lunar 1 Month is considered as the Manifestation Anniversary of Yu Huang Da Tian Zun aka Jade Emperor of Heaven.

For the Hokkien Clan, the Hokkiens will start to Pay Respect to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun at 2300 Hour on the 8th Day.

To find out more on the details on this Grand Official Day, please proceed to the following link:

Introduction on Lunar New Year 9th Day - Paying Respect to Tian Gong (正月初九拜天公簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/128

Long Shan Men Taoist Sect 1134th Anniversary (龍山門開山一一三四年誌慶)

Start:	Oct 18, '09 12:00a
End:	Oct 26, '09 12:00a
Location:	Worldwide, Singapore

This Year, 2009, Long Shan Men Taoist Sect will be celebrating it's 1134th Anniversary of Founding.

The Celebration will starts from 18 Oct 2009 (1st Day of Lunar 9 Month 農曆九月初一日) to 26 Oct 2009 (9th Day of Lunar 9 Month 農曆九月初九日).

Information on Lunar New Year Customs (農曆新春習俗)

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Dear All,
Its time for us to do some quick recall on the Customs, here are the links that you may visit to find out more:

Introduction on Spring Rice (春飯簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/116

Introduction on Spring Gathering (春酒簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/117

Introduction on Lunar New Year 2nd Day (正月初二簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/118

Introduction on Lunar New Year 3rd Day (正月初三簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/119

Introduction on Lunar New Year 4th Day - Receiving Back the Kitchen Deity (正月初四簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/120

Introduction on Lunar New Year 5th Day - Ushering of Wealth Deity (正月初五簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/123

Introduction on Lunar New Year 6th Day (正月初六簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/125

Introduction on Lunar New Year 7th Day (正月初七簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/126

Introduction on Lunar New Year 8th Day (正月初八簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/127

Introduction on Lunar New Year 9th Day - Paying Respect to Tian Gong (正月初九拜天公簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/128

Introduction on Lunar New Year 10th Day (正月初十簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/130

Introduction on Lunar New Year 11th Day (正月初十一簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/131

Introduction on Lunar New Year 12th Day (正月初十二簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/132

Introduction on Lunar New Year 13th Day (正月初十三簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/133

Introduction on Lunar New Year 14th Day (正月初十四簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/134

Introduction on Lunar New Year 15th Day - Shang Yuan (正月初十五上元節簡介):
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/135

Long Shan Men Ushering of New Lunar Ji Chou Year (龍山門開年節儀式)

Kai Nian Jie (開年節), a Traditional Hokkien term used to describe the Ushering In of a New Lunar Year, in some other Hokkien Contexts, Ushering In of a New Lunar Year can also be addressed as Kai Zheng (開正).

Few Hours ago, Long Shan Men (龍山門) had conducted the Ceremony of Ushering in the New Lunar Ji Chou Year for Physical Year 2009, Paying Respect to Yuan Shi Tian Zun (元始天尊) and also, Ushering in Fu Lu Shou - The Three Star Lords (福祿壽).

This Year, the Ushering in of Ji Chou Year was being conducted in Long Shan Men's HQ - Da Luo Yu Qing Fu (大羅玉清府).

As you can see in some of the Pictures, I had used the Gift-set of Baba & Nyonya Tableware for holding the different types of Offerings.

Ushering in of Fu Lu Shou on the 1st Day of Lunar New Year (恭迎福祿壽三星臨門)

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 (detailed Introduction here: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/298/298).

So what shall oneself prepared?

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 Mantra and then call upon the Title of Fu Lu Shou Xing Jun (福祿壽三星君).

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) are usually the Brightest in the whole Year.

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

Manifestation Anniversary of Yuan Shi Tian Zun (元始天尊萬壽聖誕)

1st Day of Lunar 1 Month, besides celebration and ushering in the New Lunar Year, Taoists & Chinese will also celebrate the Manifestation Anniversary of Yuan Shi Tian Zun (元始天尊), the Main Key Taoist Deity in the San Qing Group aka Three Pure Ones (三清道祖).

On this Day, Taoists & Chinese will visit Temples to pay respect to Heaven, Deities and also Yuan Shi Tian Zun for Blessings.

In Singapore, it is not easy to find an Official Taoist Temple dedicating Altar to San Qing, so if oneself is interested and sincerely wanted to pay respect to Yuan Shi Tian Zun, my advise is to, pay your respect at Home in-front of the Main Altar or, at the Heavenly Urn outside your home.

While paying respect to Yuan Shi Tian Zun, oneself need not need to prepare alot of Offerings. As long as you can pour 3 Cups of warm Chinese Tea with 5 Oranges, a Pair of Red Candles and a set of Good Incenses, sincerely & faithfully pay respect to Yuan Shi Tian Zun, I'm sure your message will be transmitted to him within seconds. Do not make any un-necessary un-realistic requests.

If there isnt any Manifestation of Yuan Shi Tian Zun, there wont be any Universe in this Big Dao. So do pay your Most Sincere Respect and Gratitude to him.

May All of you get the Big Dao Blessing by Yuan Shi Tian Zun on the Lunar New Year Day.

Wu Liang Guan (無量關)
Wu Liang Fu (無量福)
Wu Liang Shou (無量壽)

Long Shan Men Lunar Ji Chou Year Greeting (龍山門己丑賀新年)

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Dear All,

On behalf of Zheng Yi Long Shan Men Taoist Sect (正一龍山門) & Various different Departments, Jave Wu (正一大孝/孝華君) here will like to express my Sincerely & Truely Thanks to those who have given Long Shan Men Taoist Sect & Me the fullest Support for the past few Years.

Here, I will like to send the New Year Greeting to all of you.

Wishes All, All the best and Successful in whatever you do in the Year of Ji Chou.

Here's a Greeting Banner dedicated to All:

Offering the First Set of Incenses to the Deities (新年獻頭香)

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At the End of an Old Lunar Year and at the Beginning of a New Lunar Year, Taoists and Chinese will tend to rush (with Push & Pull) to Temples or any Religious Venues to offer their First Set of Incenses to the Deities, in Chinese known as Tou Xiang (頭香).

But do you all know that, since the First Temple that allows Taoists and Chinese to offer the First Set of Incenses, the Temple has being showing the wrong practice to the Public and also not performing it correctly.

In Taoism & Chinese Customs, the Offering of the First Set of Incenses to the Heaven & Deities must be done in a Calm, Peaceful & Happier method, but now, in the Folks Market, you will see Fighting, Bidding, Bribing & Snatching to get hold of the Only & First chance to place the Incenses into the Urn, which is not Correct & Upright.

And I can strongly & frankly to tell you all that, People who offer the First Set of Incenses in this method wont be Blessed or Look-after by the Heaven or Deities, vice-versa, the Luck & Fortune will be affected immediately after the 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month.

So what is the Meaning of Offering the First Set of Incenses?

Actually, the Offering of the First Set of Incenses means that, in anytime of the Lunar New Year Period, oneself Offered the very First Set of Incenses to the Heaven & Deities and not, snatching to be the First Person to grab the Choice of putting in the Incenses into the Urn of any Temples.

To be honest, the Best Place to offer the First Set of Incenses to the Heaven & Deities is at Home. For those who does not have an Altar, then just visit any nearby Temples to offer your First Set of Incenses, not necessary to be accurately at 0000 Hour (子時), any day or any time in the Lunar New Year Period is considered Fine & Okay.

And remember, to do it Correctly & Uprightly.

So how to do it Correctly & Uprightly?

Here is the Taoist Official Practice:

1) Oneself or the Family Members must Clean-up and also make sure that the Home is Clean (visiting Temples, no choice but to accept)
2) Get the Long Incenses of about or more than 48cm (to request to Longevity & Prosperity)
3) Light the Incenses with your Left Hand and fan-off the Flame with Right Hand (do not blow off the Flame with your mouth, this is a form of Dis-respect)
4) Sincerely Stand In-front of the Altar or any Spot that you can see the Sky (not necessary to squeeze with people inside the Temple)
5) Make 3 Sincere Bows
6) Recite the Offering Incense Mantra (祝香神咒):

道由心學。心假香傳。
Dao You Xin Xue. Xin Jia Xiang Chuan

香熱玉爐。心存帝前。
Xiang Re Yu Lu. Xin Cun Di Qian

真靈下盼。仙旆臨軒。
Zhen Ling Xia Pan. Xian Pei Lin Xuan

今民關告。經達九天。(for Priests, we will recite 今臣關告 Jin Chen Guan Gao)
Jin Min Guan Gao. Jin Da Jiu Tian

7) Make 3 Bows again
8) Report who you are, what is the Event Today and where you stay
9) Request the necessary Requests
10) After requests being made, make 3 Bows
11) Offer the Incenses into the Urn and walk off.

In total, you will need to make 9 Bows, this is the Ultimate Chinese Customs of giving the Highest Respect, without these 9 Bows and Recitation of the Zhu Xiang Zhou, most of the Request wont be answered.

So, this Year, try to be perform the Offering of First Set of Incenses in the Official Way. Dont be part of the Ignorant Folks and end-up fighting & quarreling with the others on the First Day of Lunar New Year.

All the Best.

Auspicious Dishes for Lunar New Year (農曆年節吉祥菜)

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In Lunar New Year, Taoists and Chinese will always like to consume Dishes that come with Nice & Auspicious Meaning.

In here, I will like to do a quick summary on the various Auspicious Dishes that we always eat during the Reunion Dinner.

Item 1: Chinese Leek aka Suan Miao (蒜苗)


Chinese Leek, a typical Lunar New Year item that the Taoist or Chinese will eat on the Eve & during the Lunar New Year Period.

In Chinese Customs, Chinese Leek got the meaning of Calculating of Wealth & Increasing in Wealth. This is why, Chinese love to eat this before the New Year arrive - to get the Blessing of Calculating Good Wealth in the Next Lunar New Year.

Besides representing the Wealth Increasing, Chinese Leek also got a meaning of Justice & Pure. In Chinese we called it Yi Qing Er Bai (一清二白). In the Ancient Era, when someone if being wrongly accused, the Family Members can hang this Chinese Leek on the Accuse-Party in-order to gain the attention of the Magistrate Officer.

Item 2: Spring Onion aka Qing Cong (青蔥)


Spring Onion, got the meaning of Intelligent & Wisdom. Taoists or Chinese will like to cook Spring Onion with Beancurd for young kids, hoping that after the kids grown up, they can be Intelligent, Clever and blessed with Good Wisdom.

Same as Chinese Leek, Spring Onion sometimes will be used to replace Chinese Leek for Justice & Pure.

Item 3: Chinese Chives aka Jiu Cai (韭菜)


Chinese Chives, got the meaning of Permanent & Prolonging of the Timing. Usually this Chives will be used to give Blessing to Newly-wed Couples or Students who is taking Important Tests (to wish them getting the Best Result and Prolong the Wisdom in such events).

For those who just got Promotion in their Job, the Older Generation will also cook Chives with Beancurd for the promoted-person to eat, hoping that the Person will be able to get another better Promotion in the next round.

Item 4: Chinese Lettuce aka Sheng Cai (生菜)


Chinese Lettuce, got the same Pronouciation as Gaining Wealth - Sheng Cai (生財), this is why, the Chinese will love to have this Lettuce being included in the Dishes.

They hope that, by consuming the Chinese Lettuce, they will be Blessed with the Luck of Gaining more Wealth in the Next Lunar Year and the Deities of Wealth will be there to guide on them thru out the Year.

Item 5: Beancurd aka Dou Gan (豆干)


Beancurd aka Dou Gan, in Hokkien, being Pronouce as Thao Khwa. Khwa got the same Pronouciation as Officer (getting Promotion) in Hokkien and so, in Traditional Hokkien Custom, Beancurd is always being used in Occasions that are associated with Promotion, New-born Babies, Wedding or while students sitting for Tests.

Item 6: Fishball & Meatball aka Rou Wan Zi (肉丸子)


Fishball & Meatball, got the shape of a Round Ball. In Chinese Customs, Round Objects will have the meaning of Reunion and a New Start.

On the Eve of Lunar New Year, the Family will like to be Blessed with the Prolonging of the time for the Whole Family to gather around and so, each of the Family Member will have to consume a Fishball or Meatball while they having their Reunion Dinner.

For some Families, they will consume the Sweet-dumpling aka Ee (湯圓) in the Afternoon straight after the Honouring of Ancestors.

Item 7: Full Fish aka Quan Yu (全魚)


Full Fish, got the meaning of Full with Aburdance. Chinese will like to have a Good Blessing of lots of Aburdance for the Lunar New Year (thru out the Year). This is why, consuming of Fish is very important.

Usually on the Reunion Dinner, the Elderly will prepared 2 Full Fish, 1 for Consuming and another for keeping. The one for keeping will be left on the Dinner Table, till the whole Dinner ended. During the Dinner, no one is allowed to consume it.

After the Dinner ends, the Full Fish will be kept aside and on the next Morning, which is the First Day, the Full Fish will be heated-up and then the whole Family will have another round of Reunion Meal, only then, the Full Fish is allowed to be eaten.

Item 8: Full Cooked-Chicken aka Quan Zhu Ji (全煮雞)


Full Cooked-Chicken, in Hokkien, it represent Wealth and also, Positive Blessing for Young Gentlemen to have opportunities in starting their Own-business in the future.

Again, usually 2 Chickens will be prepared and only one of them will be consumed on the Dinner. It will starts from the Young Gentlemen and then slowly to the Young Ladies. The Older Generation will usually eat less.

Item 9: Prawn aka Xian Xia (鮮蝦)


Prawn, in Cantonese Culture known as a Food Item that associated with Joyous, Laughter and Merry. This is why, in most of the Cantonese Families, consuming of Prawns is a Must during Lunar New Year Period.

Nowadays, Prawns sometime will be replaced with Lobsters, this considered Okay too.

Item 10: Fried Yam-balls aka Suan Pan Zi (算盤子)


Fried Yam-balls aka Suan Pan Zi, a Traditional Hakka cuisine. This is a Must-Eat cuisine for the Hakka-Clan during Big Occasion, especially Lunar New Year.

According to sharing from Hakka-Ning (Hakka-nese), these Suan Pan Zi must be prepared with the present of the whole Family. The Older Generation will needed to guide on the Younger Generation of how to prepare this cuisine.

After the Suan Pan Zi is cooked, the First few Bowls must be Offered to the Deities and Ancestors and last, the Whole Family to consume the Suan Pan Zi together.

Suan Pan Zi in here will have the meaning of Unity, Reunion and also, Calculating of Wealth Increased.

Item 11: Pork Knuckle aka Zhu Shou (豬手)


Pork Knuckle, a typical Lunar New Year Dish that Teochew, Cantonese & Hokkien will consume.

Pork Knuckle, represent the Fat-Arms of a Person Sweeping in Loads of Wealth Inward. And so, Chinese believed that by consuming this Dish, Wealth will be sweep into the Home from All Directions.

Item 12: Meat/Vegetable Roll aka Run Bing (潤餅)


Meat/Vegetable Roll, a Traditional Hokkien cuisine to be eaten during Big Occasions.

Meat/Vegetable Roll, known as Run Bing in China & Taiwan, but in South East Asia, it changed its name to Bo Bing aka Popiah.

Meat/Vegetable Roll here got a meaning of Unity, Strong, Reunion, Continuing of Lineage & Wealth.

During Lunar New Year, Meat/Vegetable Roll will be prepared in 2 ways:

1) Meat or Vegetable fillings wrap with Fresh Steamed Rice Skin
2) Wu Xiang aka Ghor Hiang (五香) Meat or Vegetable fillings wrap with Fresh Steamed Rice Skin & then Deep-fried

At the Reunion Dinner, the Eldest Elder in the Family will do the wrapping of the Run Bing for the Younger Generations, this is a form of Blessing that the Elderly wanted to distribute out to the Younger Generation. Only after everyone got the Run Bing, then the Whole Family will consume it together.

Besides the Hokkien Clan prepared this Cuisine, in Baba & Nyonya Culture, this is also a Traditional & Must Prepared Dish while honouring the Ancestors.

Cleansing of Home for Lunar New Year (除夕清淨吾家宅)

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Cleaning for Lunar New Year is a Must for Most of the Taoist & Chinese Home, but alot of our dearest Taoists & Chinese forget that, by Cleaning is only a form of Physical Cleaning, actually the Cleaning that a Family needed is the Spiritual Cleansing.

So what is Spiritual Cleansing?

Spiritual Cleansing is a form of Spiritual Cleaning that uses a few Spiritual Method to do the Cleaning of one's Home in-order to eliminate the un-necessary Negative Energies that stayed inside the home before ushering in the New & Positive Lunar New Year.

By performing such Cleansing, one's home will somehow be more Positive and more comfortable to stay in. Another reason for such Cleansing, to invite the Necessary Blessing from Heaven & Deities while oneself & the Family Pay Respect to the Heaven & Deities on the Eve of Lunar New Year.

So what is the Best time for such Cleansing?

Usually I will advised People to perform the Cleansing in the Afternoon straight after Paying Respect to Deities & Ancestors or before the Whole Family gathered for the Reunion Dinner.

So what are the Spiritual Cleansing Methods?

Here are a few recommended ones:

1) Using Yin-Yang Water & Five Color Flowers (陰陽水及五色花)

1st, prepared a Pail of 30% Warm Water & 30% Cold Water, mix them well.
2nd, choose 5 Color Flowers (best not to use White or withered Flower)
3rd, Throw the Flowers into the Yin-Yang Water and placed there for about 5-15 minutes, this is to allow the Energies from the surrounding to Settle into the Water
4th, Clean the Whole House starting from the Main Door, clean it inward till you reach the Toilet
5th, Retrieve the Flowers and Throw them into your Plant-pots or pack them up in a plastic bag and throw them under the Trees

2) Using Yin-Yang Water & Pomelo or Promegrante Leaves (陰陽水及柚子葉/石榴葉)

1st, prepared a Pail of 30% Warm Water & 30% Cold Water, mix them well.
2nd, Choose 3 Good Pomelo Leaves or a Stick of about 8cm Stem-Promegrante Leaves
3rd, Throw the Flowers into the Yin-Yang Water and placed there for about 5-15 minutes, this is to allow the Energies from the surrounding to Settle into the Water
4th, Clean the Whole House starting from the Main Door, clean it inward till you reach the Toilet
5th, Retrieve the Flowers and Throw them into your Plant-pots or pack them up in a plastic bag and throw them under the Trees

3) Using Yin-Yang Water & Sea-Salt (陰陽水及海鹽)

1st, prepared a Pail of 30% Warm Water & 30% Cold Water, mix them well.
2nd, get a Pack of Sea-Salt (Not Consuming-Salt. Sea-Salt can be brought in Aquriam-shop or Crystal Shop)
3rd, Throw a Spoon-ful (porcelain spoon) of Sea-Salt into the Yin-Yang and placed there for about 5-15 minutes, this is to allow the Energies from the surrounding to Settle into the Water
4th, Clean the Whole House starting from the Main Door, clean it inward till you reach the Toilet
5th, Pour the Yin-Yang Sea-Salt Water into the Drain at your Corridor

4) Using Huo Xiang, Gan Cao & Sandal-wood (藿香。甘草及檀香)

This method can be retrieved in the following link:

http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/198

Perform the Spiritual Cleansing Sincerely & with Faith. If you can do that in this Respectful-way, oneself and the Family Members will be Blessed with the Positive Energies for the New Lunar Year.

Last, All the Best to you.

Paying Respect to Lord Tai Sui Of Ji Chou Year 己丑年 (Year 2009 - Cow Year 牛年)

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Dear All,

After Dong Zhi (冬至) aka Winter Solstice of Year 2008, all Paying of Gratitude to Lord Tai Sui of Wu Zi Year (戊子年太歲) will end (for those who miss this, usually will do it before 16th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Wu Zi Year or the Day of Thanksgiving Ceremony 答謝神恩).

And after sending off of Deities on the 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Wu Zi Year, all people who got the Effect of Conflict with Lord Tai Sui of Ji Chou Year, can prepared to pay their respect to Lord Tai Sui of Ji Chou Year - known as General Fu You (傅佑), General Pan You (潘佑) or General Pan Gai (潘蓋).

So when is the Best timing or Accurate Day to pay respect to General Fu or General Pan?

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 (立春) - 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).

So when is Li Chun Day for Ji Chou Year?

Li Chun Day for Ji Chou Year falls on 10th Day of Lunar 1 Month, 04 Feb 2008, after 00:52Am.

So for those who needed to pay respect to Lord Tai Sui of Ji Chou Year, you can do it in Morning of the 11th Day of Lunar 1 Month, 05 Feb 2008.

Where can we pay respect to Lord Tai Sui of Ji Chou Year?

Here’re a few recommended Official Temples that oneself can visit (remember, while Paying Respect to Lord Tai Sui of a New Year, do not go to any Temples that got the Nether World Deities as the Main Deity):

Bao Chi Temple (保赤宮) at Magazine Road (near to Subordinate Court at Chinatown, with 60 Tai Sui 六十太歲)

Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟) at Philip Road (in CBD, they got the oldest set of 60 Tai Sui in Singapore 六十太歲)

Yu Huang Temple (玉皇殿) at Havelock Road (with temporary tablet for Lord Tai Sui)

Jade Emperor Temple (天公廟) at Telok Blangah Road (2 Temples there, with Old statues of Dang Nian Tai Sui 當年太歲)

Tian Fu Gong aka Ma Zu Temple (天福宮) at Telok Ayer Street (with One statue for Dang Nian Tai Sui當年太歲)

Du Cheng Huang Temple (都城隍廟) at Tanjong Pagar (with Old statues of Dang Nian Tai Sui 當年太歲)

An Ji Sheng Wang Temple (安濟聖王廟) at West Coast (with 60 Tai Sui 六十太歲)

Lei Yin Temple (雷音寺) at Bukit Merah View (with One statue for Dang Nian Tai Sui)

Jin Lan Temple (金蘭廟) at KimTian Road Tiong Bahra (with the Biggest & Oldest Tai Sui)

& more…

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$1.30 or S$13.00 (for Ji Chou Year, there will be 13 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)

PS: For those who need the Spiritual Petition, please PM or email me at javecxwu@gmail.com

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.

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: http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/70

2) Wooden Pendant (木制墜子)

For example, Wooden Ru Yi Pendant from Zhen Ren Temple (真人宮木如意)

3) Golden Jewelry (金飾)

For example, Gold Chain with a Chinese Character of Fu aka Prosperity

4) Tai Sui Coin (太歲錢)

This can be bought from All Feng Shui Stores.

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

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

The Mantra can be found in:

http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/116

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 General Fu or General You, All necessary blessings will be bestowed to you and your family.

Wu Liang Shou 無量壽

Phrases to Recite while caressive the Cow in Ji Chou Year (摸牛吉祥句)

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摸牛頭。兒孫會出頭
Mor Ghoo Thao. Khia Soon A' Choo Thao

Explanation: Caressive the Head of the Cow, All descendants will be able to lead the People while they are out in the Society Working. Some of them will be able to reach a very High & Important Position in the Big Environment.

Khia Soon A' Choo Thao - This is a Phrase that Older People like to use while a new baby Boy is born in the Family or while there is any Grand Official Celebration like Lunar New Year or when an Elderly pass-on.

摸牛嘴。大富貴
Mor Ghoo Chwuee. Thua Hoo Khwee

Explanation: Caressive the Mouth of the Cow, everyone will be blessed with Prosperity and Luck.

摸牛腳。家貨吃沒乾
Mor Ghoo Kha. Khay Huey Chiat Buey Tha

Explanation: Caressive the Legs of the Cow, Private Properties (money, houses, collections) will increase in Amount & Quantities. Wont be able to spend them Off in this Life-time, alot of Aburdence.

摸牛尾。剩家貨
Mor Ghoo Bhuey. Choon Ka Huey

Explanation: Caressive the Tail of the Cow, Private Properties (money, houses, collections) will be pass-down to the Next Generations.

摸牛耳。吃百二
Mor Ghoo Nee. Chiat Pha Lee

Explanation: Caressive the Ear of the Cow, oneself will be blessed with Longevity.

摸春牛。年年有
Mor Choon Ghoo. Nee Nee Woo

Explanation: Caressive the Spring Cow, every Year with Aburdence of Luck & Prosperity.

Chinese Zodiacs Luck in Ji Chou Year 07 - Dog & Pig (己丑年生肖運程之狗豬)

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Dog (狗)

In Ji Chou Year, Dog will encounter the Minor Conflicting with Lord Tai Sui of Ji Chou Year.

Even though Lord Tai Sui is there to Inspect Closely on one's Movement & Action, Tai Yin Star (太陰) is there to do the Blessing & Protection for the Dog.

With the Blessing and Assistances given by Tai Yin Star, some of the Major Issues will usually be eliminated but due to the surrounding by the few Negative Stars, certain Minor Issues will still happen.

So who are the Negative Stars? They are Sui Sha Star (歲煞), Tian Sha Star (天煞), Zu Bao Star (卒暴), Guan Suo Star (貫索) & Gou Jiao Star (勾絞).

Zu Bao & Gou Jiao Stars appeared in one's Life-Plan, oneself will tend to be more frustrated and hot-tempered. And with the present of Tian Sha Star, oneself will tend to have the urge in finding faults of someone. This will contribute to alot of conflicting & arguments.

And with the conning & seducing of Sui Sha Star, married-couples or dating-couples will have alot of mis-understanding and different-views on things.

Oneself shall tried to calm-down before making any sort of decision, especially while communicating with people. Think twice before oneself take action, this is to minimize the fault and friction between you and the others.

Guan Suo Star, a Star that perform tricks on oneself to feel restless, tired or even, felt depress. Try to do more exercise while oneself feel tired or restless. By doing so, oneself will tend to stay alert and wont not fall into the Trap of Guan Suo Star.

Overall, with the Blessing of Tai Yin Star, Issues that Dog encountered will be Solved, but do remind oneself of not to take things too roughly.

Deities that Dog can look upon:

3rd Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Lu Cun (北斗七元第三祿存星君)
Lord Tai Sui of the Year (當年太歲星君)
Heavenly Emperor Zi Wei (天官賜福紫微大帝)
Lord of Moon (太陰星君)
Heavenly Lord Pu Hua (普化天尊)
Yue Xia Lao Ren (月下老人)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)

Pig (豬)

A Year with No Lucky Star to do Blessing & Protection.

All Pig will have to depend on ownself to do Protection. How? By doing more Charity and visiting to Official & Upright Temples to pay respect to Deities and also, Ancestors.

Do not get too bother over this Issue, as long as oneself did not do any Serious harming to the others, oneself wont face much Problem in Ji Chou Year.

Due to the present of Di Sha Star (地煞), Yue Sha Star (月煞) & Bao Wei Star (豹尾), oneself will tend to be more reckless and made alot of Un-necessary mistakes.

In Ji Chou Year, do not engaged into any form of Investment or Set-up Business with anyone. Even your Closest-Family-Member will find Fault on you when things happened.

Try to be an Obedient Pig in Ji Chou Year, Pig's Luck will return in the Tiger Year.

Deities that Pig can look upon:

2nd Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Ju Men (北斗七元第二巨門星君)
Lord Tai Sui of the Year (當年太歲星君)
Heavenly Emperor Zi Wei (天官賜福紫微大帝)
Three Heavenly Lords of Heavenly, Earthly & Waterly Realms (三官大帝)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)
Heavenly Lord Pu Hua (普化天尊)
Lord Bao Sheng (保生大帝)

Chinese Zodiacs Luck in Ji Chou Year 06 - Monkey & Rooster (己丑年生肖運程之猴雞)

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Monkey (猴)

In Ji Chou Year, Monkey will enjoyed a Lucky, Fulfill & Prosperity Year.

This Year, Monkey will be Blessed & Protected by 4 Great Lucky Stars (吉星). They are Tian Yi Gui Ren (天乙貴人), Yue De Star (月德), Tian Xi Star (天喜) & Ban An Star (扳鞍).

With the Blessing and Assistances given by Tian Yi Gui Ren, Monkey will not encounter Big Issues or Fatal incidents in Ji Chou Year.

Besides that, with the help of Yue De Star, most of the Mis-fortune Issues will be eliminated before it reaches oneself.

Usually with the present of Yue De Star, Tian Xi Star will also be present in-order to Issue Prosperity Blessing to the People. Tian Xi Star, a Star that being Bestowed with the Authority of Spreading Good Fortune & Happiness to the Mortals. If Tian Xi Star will to appear in the Life-Plan of oneself, then, in the Year, there will be alots of Good Surprises waiting for oneself to go and Enjoy and Grab them.

Ban An Star, a Star that assist oneself in having Good Opportunities in Work and also whatever Investments that oneself made, but do remember that, never engage into Big & Risky Investments, if not, once the Luck of the Monkey change after Lunar 6 Month, oneself might encounter certain minor issues.

With the existance of so Many Good Stars, in Ji Chou Year, most of the Negative Stars wont be able to come near to the Monkey, just that, the Monkey will need to take care of one's Physical Health, in-order to prepare for the Next coming Tiger Year.

For Monkeys who are getting Married, Ji Chou Year will be a Good Year for the Marriage.

Deities that Monkey can look upon:

5th Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Lian Zhen (北斗七元第五廉貞星君)
Heavenly Emperor Zi Wei (天官賜福紫微大帝)
Lord of Moon (太陰星君)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)

Rooster (雞)

Another Zodiac that will Enjoy the Prosperity Ji Chou Year.

After releasing the Conflicting-burden with Lord Tai Sui of Wu Zi Year, in Ji Chou Year, Rooster will be Blessed by a few Great Stars. They are Tian Jie Star (天解), San Tai Star (三台), Jie Shen Star (解神), Ba Zuo Star (八座).

San Tai Star appeared in one's Life-Plan, oneself will tend to have Good Opportunities in Career and also, gain alot of supports in the Interest that oneself keen-in. Besides that, San Tai Star will also give the necessary Blessing to the Rooster for their Physical Health. Best for Rooster to have a Joyous Birthday Celebration in Ji Chou Year.

Tian Jie Star, Jie Shen Star & Ba Zuo Star will also group together to appear in one's Life-Plan.

Ba Zuo Star, to bestow oneself with Authority in whatever oneself is doing. This will be Good for those who just Promoted or going to be Promoted in Ji Chou Year. The Superior that promotes you, will trust you and give you alot of Opportunities in showing yourself, but do remember, not to abuse the Authority and end-up losing everything.

Tian Jie Star & Jie Shen Star will be there to eliminate All obstacle that the Rooster faced during the using of Authorities, but if oneself will to abuse the Authority, Ba Zuo Star will send off Tian Jie & Jie Shen, which end-up, no more Front-shielding for Rooster.

Due to the existance of All the Great Stars, very few or No Negative Star will appear in the Life-Plan of Rooster.

Deities that Rooster can look upon:

4th Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Wen Qu (北斗七元第四文曲星君)
Lord Tai Sui of the Year (當年太歲星君)
Three Heavenly Lords of Heavenly, Earthly & Waterly Realms (三官大帝)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)
Heavenly Lord Pu Hua (普化天尊)
Lord of Sun (太陽星君)

Long Shan Men Ushering of Jade Emperor of Heaven Ceremony (龍山門恭迎玉皇大天尊儀式)

Half an hour ago, Long Shan Men conducted the Ushering of Jade Emperor of Heaven Ceremony.

Today (25th Day of Lunar 12 Month) is considered as the Inspection Day for Jade Emperor of Heaven and the Official Heavenly Officers.

Long Shan Men had conducted the regular Yearly Respect to Jade Emperor of Heaven for Blessing, Eliminating of Debts and also Requesting Peace for the Country.

After Today, Long Shan Men will be preparing to Usher in the New Lunar Year.

Chinese Zodiacs Luck in Ji Chou Year 05 - Horse & Sheep (己丑年生肖運程之馬羊)

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Horse (馬)

In Ji Chou Year, Horse will enjoyed a Lucky & Prosperity Year.

This Year, Horse will be Blessed & Protected by a 2 Great Lucky Stars (吉星). They are Zi Wei Star (紫微) & Long De Star (龍德).

Zi Wei Star, a Star that distribute out Good Luck and Nice Blessing to the Horse. In Ji Chou Year, with the assistance of Zi Wei Star, Horse will tend to have a lot of Gui Ren aka Benefactor around oneself.

Once the Horse encountered issues that cannot be solved, Zi Wei Star will send Gui Ren to assist oneself.

Long De Star, a Star that distribute out Academic & Working Luck to students & Working Adults. Once oneself is able to put in effort in either study or the Job, oneself will tend to get very Good in-return at the end of Ji Chou Year.

With the existance of Zi Wei & Long De Stars, the Negative Stars known as Sui Sha Star (歲煞) & Tian E Star (天厄) will appeared in the Life-Plan. Usually these 2 Stars are present to Block the Blessings that being distributed out by Zi Wei & Long De Stars.

Oneself shall not get too bother over this issue if oneself is always Upright and know what oneself is doing. Do not listen to too much comments or suggestions made by the people around you, cos this will put oneself in a dilemma situation which will end up making Wrong & Fatal decisions.

Deities that Horse can look upon:

7th Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Po Jun (北斗七元第七破軍星君)
Heavenly Emperor Zi Wei (天官賜福紫微大帝)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)

Sheep (羊)

A Year that got In-direct Conflict with Lord Tai Sui of Ji Chou Year.

Even though there's a In-direct Conflict with Lord Tai Sui of Ji Chou Year, the Sheep will still have a Lucky Star known as Yue Kong (月空) to do the Protection.

Once Yue Kong Star appeared in the Life-Plan of oneself, oneself will tend to eliminate certain Un-necessary Negative Energies that being emitted to oneself by the surrounding.

But, with the existance of Yue Kong Star, Lan Gan Star (欄杆) will appeared too. Lan Gan Star, appeared to struggle with Yue Kong Star to prevent the Blessings that being bestowed onto oneself by the Deities. And so, if oneself encountered an Un-stable Luck during any period in the Ji Chou Year, try to visit any Official Temples to request for Blessing & Protection from the Deities. Once the Deities got your request, Yue Kong Star will be able to perform the task of Blocking Lan Gan Star from entering into your Life-Plan for that period.

With the Confliction that Sheep got with Lord Tai Sui, another Negative Star known as Po Sui (破碎) will appear too. Po Sui Star will tend to make onself's Wealth to leak and so, do not make any Investment in Ji Chou Year. Even little Investment will make oneself encounter Big Issue.

Deities that Sheep can look upon:

6th Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Wu Qu (北斗七元第六武曲星君)
Lord Tai Sui of the Year (當年太歲星君)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)
Heavenly Lord Pu Hua (普化天尊)
Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張天師)

Spiritual Beings to Avoid:

Nether World Deities or Beings (冥界神靈)

Chinese Zodiacs Luck in Ji Chou Year 04 - Dragon & Snake (己丑年生肖運程之龍蛇)

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Dragon (龍)

In Ji Chou Year, Dragon will have some minor Conflict with the Lord Tai Sui, but do not get too bother over this Issue, cos Dragon is not the Main Zodiac that got a Direct Crash with the Lord Tai Sui, so many of issues that Dragon encounters will be solved easily.

This Year, Dragon got only One Lucky Stars (吉星) doing the Blessing. The Lucky Star is known as Yi Ma (驛馬).

Once Yi Ma Star appear in one's Life-Plan (命盤), oneself will tend to have alot more opportunities of getting Promotion in oneself Working Environment. Besides that, Yi Ma will also assist in adjusting oneself to fit into the Working Environment in-order to gain more attention from the Superior and Bosses. If oneself will to put in more effort in the Job, for those Lucky ones will have chances to Promote to a Superior Position in a very Short Period.

As for Wealth, due to Tian Gou Star (天狗) appear in the Life-Plan, oneself will tend to spend on things un-necessary and with the assistance of Diao Ke Star (弔客) given to Tian Gou Star, oneself will tend to spend a certain amount of Money on Medical-issue, so for those who have weak Physical Body, please do take more extra care.

Besides Diao Ke Star, another Negative Star Lord known as Tian Ku Star (天哭) also appear. Once Tian Ku Star appear, please do take care of Physical Health of the Elders at home, If not, regrets will be there for oneself.

Relatioship is Good for All Tiger this Year. Hong Luan Star (紅鸞) appear in the Life-Plan. If oneself wished to get married in Ji Chou Year, this Year will be the Best for the Couple to Tie-the-Knot.

Deities that Dragon can look upon:

5th Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Lian Zhen (北斗七元第五廉貞星君)
Lord Tai Sui of the Year (當年太歲星君)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)
Bao Sheng Da Di (保生大帝)
Lord Zhang Xian (張仙大帝)

Snake (蛇)

Snake, a Year with No Lucky Star to do Protection & Blessing, but even though there's No Lucky Star to do Blessing, one's Physical Health is still considered Ok, just that, do not be too Greedy or Drink too much.

JI Chou Year, Bai Hu Star (白虎) appeared in the Life-Plan, oneself will tend to encounter alot of Back-stabbing issues from Friends around, Working-mate or even Family Members. Once oneself is out in the Working Field, try to be more alert of the minor changes in the Working Environment, do not Play-Hero or try to Show-off during Ji Chou Year, as you will get very Bad-in-return.

Besides Bai Hu Star attracting the Back-stabbers, Fei Lian Star (飛廉) also appeared in the Life-Plan, once Fei Lian Star appeared, oneself will tend to get involved in Fights or Mis-understanding. Try to avoid going to Night-Entertainment Venues.

While oneself is signing any forms of Contract, please do read thru it carefully and study it, take days to examine the Details of the Contract, make sure that all the details are correct and safe, if not, oneself will have to bear the consequences or worst, end up involving in Legal Cases.

Deities that Snake can look upon:

6th Star Lord in Bei Dou Group - Star Lord Wu Qu (北斗七元第六武曲星君)
Lord Tai Sui of the Year (當年太歲星君)
Deity of Wealth (財帛星君)
Bao Sheng Da Di (保生大帝)
Heavenly Lord Pu Hua (普化天尊)
Fu De Zheng Shen aka Deity of Earth (福德正神土地公)

Spiritual Beings to Avoid:

Nether World Deities or Beings (冥界神靈)
Lord White Tiger aka Tiger Deity (虎爺)

Long Shan Men Kitchen Deity Sending-Off Ceremony (正一龍山門送灶君儀式)

At 10.30Pm (23rd Day of Lunar 12 Month - 18 Jan 2009), Long Shan Men conducted the Sending-Off Ceremony for Kitchen Deity to report back to Celestial Palace.

Some simple photos were being taken during the Sending-Off. (Short of the photos while Burning-off the Paper-offerings).

PS: Specially invite the statue of Zao Jun back to Long Shan Men HQ.

Jade Emperor of Heaven Inspecting Mortal Realm for Wu Zi Year (戊子年玉皇大天尊出巡祭祀簡介)

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After Sending Off our Dearest Kitchen Deity (灶君) back to Heaven for the Annual-Round-Off Reporting, on the 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (20 Jan 2009), the Big Boss - Jade Emperor of Heaven will be conducting an Inspection on the Mortal Realm.

Last Year, I had touched on the Simple & Basic Info on this Important Day (you can read the intro at: http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/83), this Year, I will like to concentrate more on the Spiritual or so-called Religious Side of the Thanksgiving Ceremony.

For us as the Zheng Yi Taoists or Priests (正一門徒及道士), usually we will start the Offering or Ushering of Jade Emperor of Heaven's arrival on the 24th Night (around 11.00Pm in Singapore).

If oneself is not able to perform the Ushering on the 24th Night, then oneself can do it in the Morning on the 25th Day.

For those who does not have an Altar at Home and yet you wished to Usher-in the Deities to do Inspection & Blessing at your Home, remember to clean your home and switch-on most of the Lights at Home on the 24th Night. Make sure that your House is Clean and Smell-nice. Try to keep the Door (remember to lock your Gate as to prevent Thiefs coming in) & Window open. On the 25th Day, just visit any Official Temples to pay respect to the Deities to request for Blessing.

Do not argue or quarrel after 10.00Pm on the 24th Night. Try to stay Peace and Calm for the Day. Once the Deities arrived and the Inspection is being Done, certain Remarks will be made and recorded and this will contribute to the Luck-distribution for the Next New Lunar Year.

So what do we need to prepare (in whole)?

For those who does not have any Altar at home, then oneself wont need to prepare any Offerings.

For those who have Altars and wished to perform the Ushering Ceremony, in the following is a List of suggested Items that you and your Family can prepares:

Food Offerings

1) 1 Set of Fruits (一份水果 )

2) Nian Gao aka New Year Glutinous Rice Cake (年糕)


3) Fa Gao aka Huat Kueh (發糕)


4) 12 Bowls of Vegetarian Items (十二菜碗 6 Vege & 6 Cookie Items) - Hokkien Clan



5) Rice Wine aka Bai Mi Jiu (白米酒)


6) Chinese Tea (上等茶)

Incenses & Paper Offerings

1) 1 Set of Good Quality Long Incenses (長壽香 about 48 cm)

2) 1 Pack of Good Quality Short Incenses (平安香)

3) 1 Pair of Red Candles or Dou Zhu (紅燭/斗燭)

4) 1 Pair of Huang Gao Qian aka Diao Qian (黃高錢/吊錢)


5) 3 Stacks of Tian Gong Jin aka Tai Ji Jin (三份天公金/太極金 )


6) 3 Stacks of Shou Jin aka San Bao Jin (三份壽金/三寶金 )


7) 3 Stacks/Packs Da Gui Ren aka Men Wai Gui Ren Lu Ma Zhi (三份大貴人/門外貴人祿馬祇 )


8) 3 Stacks/Packs Gui Ren Zhi (三份貴人紙 )


9) 1 Set of San Jie Deng Liao (三界燈料/天公燈料)




10) 1 Set of Dou Jin aka Dipper Offering (一份斗金)


11) 1 Set of Jin Gong or Jin Tong aka Golden Basket (一份金貢/金桶)


12) Huang Qian Jia Ma (黃錢鉀馬)


Once All the necessary Offerings are being prepared, on the 24th Afternoon, you can actually lay them out onto the Altar.

When the timing strikes 11.00Pm, you can start to make Usher in the Deities.

For those who prefer to pay respect on the 25th Day Morning, you are encouraged to do that too. Remember to do it before 11.00Am. Best timing to start the honouring will be at 9.00Am.

Due to this time round, you are conducting the Ushering Ceremony, do not send off the Paper-offerings after 15 minutes. You shall at least serve 3 rounds of Tea & Wine before sending off the Paper Offerings.

Each round of the Tea & Wine shall be 15 minutes apart. After every round of Offering the Tea & Wine, make 3 kowtows to the Deities, request your Blessing while you are making your Respect. Do not make any Un-necessary Un-realistic Requests.

Once the 3 rounds of Tea & Wine are being Offered, send off the Paper-offerings. After sending off of the Paper-offerings, retrieved the Food items and distribute them out to Family Members and Friends. Allowed them to get the necessary Blessings too.

Remain the Nian Gao, Fa Gao and 1 set of Oranges on the Altar, only retrieved them on the 26th Day.

Once all these are being done, the Ushering Ceremony for the Year of Wu Zi will considered Fully & Smoothly ended.