After Zao Jun (灶君) aka Kitchen Deity went back to do his Annual Reporting to
Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊), Yu Huang will conduct his Final/3rd Annual
Inspection on the Mortals & other Beings in the Mortal Realm.
And
this Day falls on 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (臘月廿五日), which in 2013, its on 05
Feb, a Tuesday.
For more detailed info on how to prepare for this Day,
please refer to the following link for the intro:
http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2009/01/jade-emperor-of-heaven-inspecting_8739.html
Today, the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is known as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, Opening of the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm & also the Anniversary Day of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖道陵天師) distributing of the collected Rice to the Needy in Han Dynasty after he had collected the Five Bushes of Rice (五斗米) from those who came to seek assistance from him.
Immediately after work, Jave rushed back home to get the Offerings prepared and thanks to Jave’s Mum assistance, the Offerings were being prepared before 8.00Pm.
Upon completing the preparation, it was time for Jave to conduct the Honouring, first by making a Report to the Celestial Realm and then followed by the Ushering in of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling & Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming.
With that, Jave expressed the Gratitude to Heavenly Master for his Compassionate & Passion in the Promoting of the Culture of Taoism and also, the “Distribution” of the Charity Rice.
Just before the Paper Offerings were being retrieved for Sending-off, the Invitation of Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming was conducted in-order for the Enhancing of the Gems & Wealth to take place.
Million Thanks to Bro Chee Seng & Sis-in-law Cherie for giving Jave this Crystal Tripod Urn (琉璃寶鼎) as a Gift for this Special Ceremony.
Wu Liang Guang無量光
Wu Liang Fu無量福
Wu Liang Shou無量壽
A lot of People will only know that, on the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is known as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, Opening of the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm. But very minimal People know that this is also the Anniversary Day of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖道陵天師) distributing of the collected Rice to the Needy in Han Dynasty after he had collected the Five Bushes of Rice (五斗米) from those who came to seek assistance from him.
After so many years of researching and study under Heavenly Master Zhang, only until this year, after visiting China Si Han Tian Shi Fu (中國嗣漢天師府), Jave got to know that 26th Day of Lunar 1st Month was the Anniversary that distributed the Charity Rice to the needy after his very first collection of the Five Bushes of Rice during Han Dynasty in Mt He Ming (鶴鳴山).
Besides that, Jave was also taught to understand the hidden meaning of the Five Bushes of Rice – not just the Weight but also the Calculation and the Spiritual Connection with the Star Lords (星君論) in Zheng Yi Sect (正一天師道).
So how oneself can do the Honouring?
Oneself can do the Honouring by doing Chanting on the Bei Dou Scripture (太上北斗經) or San Guan Scripture (三官經), if possible, Chant the whole series of the Dipper Star Lords Scriptures (太上五斗經), in front of your Main Altar or facing the Heaven with just 3 Incenses and 3 cups of Chinese Tea.
Oneself need not prepare any massive Offerings for this Event, cos the Objective of this Event is for Oneself to cultivate Compassionate and Care for the Beings in the Three Realms.
So from this year onwards, do remember to mark this Date in your Taoist Calendar.
May Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling bestow the necessary upon you and your family.
Wu Liang Guang無量光
Wu Liang Fu無量福
Wu Liang Shou無量壽
In Taoism and Chinese Custom, on the 26th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月廿六日), is considered as the Day for Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明大天君) aka Deity of Military Wealth, to Open the Three Realms Spiritual Wealth Coffer for All the Beings in the Mortal Realm.
On this Day, Taoists & Chinese will tend to visit Temples that dedicated to Zhao Gong Ming & his Assistants (五路財神) to request for the Blessing of Wealth & Good Lucks and also, Official Personnel will request for Blessing for the Country or Big Society.
What is the Story behind this Opening of Three Realms Wealth?
According to the Records of All Deities (三教搜神大全), after Zhao Gong Ming was being bestowed by Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊) as the Overall –in-charge of the Wealth for All Beings, he was also being appointed by Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖天師) to oversee All Doubts and Unsolved Issues that are associated with Wealth, etc (調解不平事宜。專治財務糾紛).
From then, since Sui Dynasty (隋朝), Taoists and Chinese had been Honouring Zhao Gong Ming as One of the Major Deities of Wealth and on 26th Day of Lunar 1st Month – which was said to be the Day that Zhao Gong Ming being appointed as the Overall-in-charge, Taoists and Chinese would honoured him, requesting Zhao Gong Ming to “Open” the Wealth Coffer for the Poor or Needy.
So when is the Best timing to pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?
For some Taoists & Chinese, they tend to start the honouring at Zi/Rat Hour (子時 in China 11Pm to 01Am, Singapore 0000Hour) but some can honoured Zhao Gong Ming at 9.00Am in the Morning till Evening time (best before Sunset).
For Year 2012, the Best Timing is 9.18Am (壬辰年最佳乞財時間:早上九時一刻).
So in Singapore, where can we pay respect to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming?
Here’re a few recommended Official Temples that oneself can visit:
Yue Hai Qing Temple (粵海清廟) at Philip Road (in CBD, at the Side Altar)
Yu Huang Temple (玉皇殿) at Havelock Road (at the Side Altar)
Jin Lan Temple (金蘭廟) at KimTian Road Tiong Bahra (at the Side Hall)
Sembawang Cai Shen Temple (三巴旺財神廟) at Admiralty Road (in the Main Hall)
So what are the Offerings that needed to prepare?
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 Cai Shen Incense-paper (optional 財神金)
4 - One set of Cai Shen Robe (in Red Color 紅色財神袍)
5 - One set of Incense (not to short, medium length will be best - more than 48cm 富貴長壽香)
6 - One Huat Kueh (發糕)
7 - Five Ancient Coins or The Five Emperors Coins (五個銅錢或五帝錢)
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8 - One Red Packet (一個紅包)
9 - One set of Red Candles (一對斗燭/紅燭)
After getting ready All the Offerings, visit any of the Temples and place All the Offerings on the Altar that dedicated to Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming.
Upon completing the placing of the Offerings, proceed to pay respect to the Main Deities in the Temple and last, proceed to the Altar for Zhao Gong Ming.
Sincerely light the Long Incense, make 3 Respectful Bows and then kneel in front of the Altar.
Report to Zhao Gong Ming who you are and where you stay and then request for Good Luck & Necessary Blessing from him. (if you know of reciting the Bao Gao (寶誥), then do it before you do your reporting. Bao Gao can be found here: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/121)
After reporting and requesting, stand up and sincerely bow 3 times again and then place the Incenses in the Urn and then step off the Altar area.
After 15 minutes, retrieved the Paper-offerings and burn them off.
Upon completion, return to the Altar, retrieve the Ancient Coins and make 3 rounds above the Burning Incenses, allow the Coins to receive the Blessings and then, keep them in the Red Packet. Keep the Coins by one's side in-order to get Blessing for the Good Luck & Wealth.
Once this is done, then the whole Ceremony will be considered smoothly done.
San Wu Liang 三無量
Today, the Arrival of the Spring Season for Ren Chen Year, 2012 (壬辰龍年).
At about 7.00Pm, Jave and Mum had do the necessary preparation for the Ushering in of the New Lunar Spring and also Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year (壬辰年當年太歲星君).
At around 7.15Pm, Jave arrived conducted the simple Ushering-in and also the Li Chun Honouring for the Deities. After conducting a round of cleansing for the surrounding, the reporting to Deities was made to inform that a New Spring had arrived in the Mortal Realm and request for the necessary Blessing for All Old and New Members of LSM.
Special Thanks to Jave’s Mum for preparing the Sweet Dumpling for the ushering in of the New Lunar Spring and also, some offerings for Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year.
Another Special Li Chun Day for the Special New Year.
On 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿四日), Kitchen Deity aka Zao Jun (灶君) return back to Heavenly Realm to perform his Annual Reporting to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊).
On 25th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿五日), Jade Emperor of Heaven made his Inspection on ALL Beings before the Lunar Year ended.
On 28th Day of Lunar 12 Month (農曆臘月廿八日), Lord Nan Bei Dou (南北斗星君) performed their Inspection for the Beings and performed their Recordings in-order for the processing of Blessing Bestowing for the Beings for the New Lunar Year.
On 7th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初七日), Lord Nan Bei Dou performed their very 1st round of Inspection on ALL Beings for the New Lunar Year and take note of who to Bestow the Blessing to.
On 9th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月初九日), while Taoists & Chinese celebrating the Manifestation Anniversary of Jade Emperor of Heaven, our dearest Tian Gong was there to perform his very 1st round of Inspection on the Mortal Realm too. During the Inspection, from there, the various different Departments will take note of where, who & what to Bestow upon while the next important Inspection is being carried out.
And in Taoism, on the 15th Day of Lunar 1 Month (農曆正月十五日), it is believed to be the Most Important Day of the whole Lunar Year. Why? Due to the Inspection of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝) – in some Contexts, this Day is also known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Lord Tian Guan.
On this Day, while Lord Tian Guan performed his Inspection, he will also performed the Bestowing of Prosperity and Luck to those who deserve it (from ALL the previous Recordings & Inspection).
And so, in Taoism, on this Day, Taoists & Chinese will have to perform the Honouring dedicating to Lord Tian Guan. While performing the Honouring, Oneself shall Sincerely & Faithfully make Reprimanding, make Vows to make Changes – Eliminate the Wrong Doings, etc.
For Year 2012, it falls on 6th Feb, a Monday.
So what can Oneself Prepare for the Honouring?
For Honouring of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan, for Official Taoist, we try to keep it Simple & Official.
For Official Taoists, Oneself can just use Taoist Five Offerings (道教五供) for the Honouring (link at http://javewu.multiply.com/journal/item/131).
For Layman Taoists, Oneself can add in Longevity Buns (壽桃包), Longevity Noodles (壽麵), Huat Kueh (發糕), Ang Ku Kueh (紅龜粿) and Five Oranges (五粒桔子).
So when is the Best Timing to Do the Honouring?
Usually the Honouring can be Done on the Eve of 14th Day after 11.00Pm.
For those who cant, the Honouring can be Done between 9.00Am –5.00Pm on the Actual Day.
So what shall Oneself do during the Honouring?
Before the Honouring starts, remember to place ALL the Offerings on the Main Altar at Home or Temple.
For those who wish to do the Honouring at Home but do not have an Altar, then Oneself can prepare a Table facing outdoor or Heaven.
After everything is being put in Place. Sincerely light 3 Long Incenses and make 3 Bows.
After the 3 Bows, kneel down and start to report Oneself’s Name (for those who wish to do the Honouring on Behalf of the Others, remember to recite their Names too), Residing Address and then Call-upon the Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號) and last, Recite the Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥).
Official Title of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝聖號):
Shang Yuan Yi Pin Jiu Qi Tian Guan Ci Fu Zi Wei Da Di (上元－品九氣天官賜福紫微大帝)
Praise Mantra aka Bao Gao of Heavenly Lord Tian Guan (天官大帝寶誥):
Refer to this link: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/144
Upon Completion of the Recitation of the Bao Gao, make 3 Bows and then start to do Oneself’s Requesting.
Once the Requesting is Done, make 1 Bow and then slowly stand up and leave the Altar.
The whole Honouring will End here.
For the Offerings, they can be left on the Altar until the 16th Day of Lunar 1 Month.
Additional Info
In the Ancient Era, on this Day, besides engaging Official Zheng Yi Priests (正一道長) to conduct the Sending of San Guan Shou Shu (三官手書), translated as The Reprimanding Petition for the Changing of Bad-doing and Requesting of Prosperity Blessing, the Layman Taoists would also Burn a type of Paper Offering that got 100 Chinese Fu Character being printed on it.
This type of Paper Offering is known as Na Bai Fu Fu (納百福符) aka 100 Prosperity Talisman.
In the following is a sample of the Talisman:
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A "Logically" Lunar Year is about to End and a New "Logically" Lunar Year is around the corner to allow us to usher in.
Time flashes like Lighting and now we are already in Year 2012 and for Lunar Year is Ren Chen Year (壬辰年).
So what is Li Chun Day?
A lot of people might not know that, actually our Lunar New Year will start on Li Chun Day or Lunar New Year will only be consider as Officially Arrived only after Li Chun Day.
Li Chun Day is a day to mark the start of a New Lunar Year and also, to mark the Arrival of the Spring Season.
Usually after Li Chun Day, most of the plants will start to grow again, snow will slowly cease and accumulated-ice will start to melt, etc.
So how to know when is Li Chun Day?
According to the Ancient Calculation, Li Chun Day will be within 45-49days after Dong Zhi (冬至) aka Winter Solstice or +/- 4-9 days from Lunar New Year (except for special Lunar Calendar Year).
In Solar Calendar (陽曆), usually Li Chun Day will fall within 3rd, 4th or 5th of every February.
For Year 2012, it falls on 04 Feb, a Saturday (農曆端月十三日), starts at 1825 Hr (酉時).
So what are the events that will happen on Li Chun Day?
In the past, on Li Chun Day, Emperor would led the Officers of the Imperial Court to the Eastern Field (東郊 out from the Capital City) to usher the Spring or Deity of Spring (迎春神), this represent the Spring Deity was there to perform his task, etc.
As for commoners, they would visit Temples to pay respect to Deities for blessing for the New Year.
Some Folks Organisations would organize Traditional performances, Lion Dances, Guessing-games, etc.
For the modern day now, due to works, education, etc, a lot of such Traditional Dates/Festivals are being forgotten. This is indeed a pity sad thing.
Besides the above mentioned Events, Li Chun Day is also a Day to usher in Lord Tai Sui of the New Lunar Year (值年太歲星君).
For those who are being affected by the Confliction of Lord Tai Sui, Oneself or the Family can visit Old Temples with Proper Altar set-up dedicating to Lord Tai Sui to pay their respect. After the paying respect to Lord Tai Sui, everything will be fine and if Oneself is Sincere & Upright, that Year will usually turn out Good & Peaceful.
So when is the Best Timing to visit Temple to pay respect to Lord Tai Sui?
For those who are Not working, you can start to visit Temple to honour Lord Tai Sui after Li Chun Day (next day), for those who are working, then you can choose to visit the Temple on Weekends, but remember to do it before the Lunar New Year arrives.
Last of All, an Advise for ALL. For those who are able to visit 3 Temples on Li Chun Day, it will be Great. This action is to eliminate ALL un-necessary Negative Energies that have pestered Oneself for the past 1 Year. As for those who cant make it, Family Members or Friends can assist in paying respect to the Deities on-behalf of them.
For those who needed to Replenish their Spiritual Coffer (消災改運添補庫), Li Chun Day is also a Good Day to perform this Ceremony.
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At 10.00Pm, Jave, Vabien and Royce arrived at Lorong Melayu Feng Shan Si (新加坡羅弄馬來由鳳山寺), upon arrival; the Temple was already crowded with Devotees.
With some quick preparation and a simple round of Honouring, Jave was ready for the conducting of the Honouring dedicated to Jade Emperor of Heaven.
When the Clock strikes 10.45Pm, the Honouring Ritual started with the Cleansing of the Surrounding and Reporting on the Ritual’s Objective.
Once the Clock strikes 1100 Hours, the Ushering in of Jade Emperor of Heaven conducted by Jave & the Official Medium of the Temple was being conducted with All the Devotees followed with Incenses offered to the Deities.
Upon completion of the Ushering & Paying Respect to Jade Emperor of Heaven, the Crossing of the Luck-Blessing Bridge (補運平安橋) was being conducted. 1st the Bridge was being “Enhanced” by the Medium and followed by the Endorsing of the Spiritual Bridge by Jave. Once the Enhancing was done, both Jave & the Official Medium led All the Devotees crossing the Bridge.
At about 12.30Am, Jave, Vabien and Royce made our way back home to conduct our individual Yu Huang Dan Honouring.
Million Thanks to Vabien & Royce for the assistance and also the sharing on the Pictures.
After assisting Lorong Melayu Feng Shan Si (羅弄馬來由鳳山寺) in conducting the Anniversary Ritual dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven aka Yu Huang Da Tian Zun (玉皇大天尊), Jave and Vabien had to rush back to LSM HQ to conduct the Honouring.
At about 1.00Am in the Early Morning of 9th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初九日丑時), LSM (正一龍山門) had conducted a Simple Honouring dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊).
This Year, it was the 3rd Year for Jave to conduct the Honouring at own Place – HQ of LSM, many Thanks to Jave’s Mum for providing the necessary support and assistance in getting the Honouring carried-out smoothly.
At 1.30Am, Jave’s Mum Offered the 1st Round of Incenses and Beverage.
Followed by Vabien offering the 2nd Round of Incenses and Beverage at 1.45Am.
At 3rd Round of Offering (三巡茶酒香), which was about 2.00Am, the whole Honouring considered Successfully Done.
At 2.30Am, Sending Off of the Paper Offerings was being conducted.
Upon completion of the Sending Off of the Paper, the Offerings were being transferred to the Main Altar for the Honouring & Rewarding of the other Deities & Heavenly Marshals.
After then, Jave & Vabien rushed back to Vabien’s Taoist Premises to conduct the Honouring dedicating to Jade Emperor of Heaven at Long Shan Fei Jie Fu (正一龍山飛捷府).
In the Afternoon of 9th Day of Lunar 1 Month,around 4.00Pm, Jave Wu went back to Lorong Melayu Feng Shan Si (羅弄馬來由鳳山寺) to conduct the 2nd Round of Honouring dedicating to Yu Huang Da Tian Zun.
Million Thanks to Vabien for sharing with us the pictures.
Every Year on the 2nd Day of Lunar 1st Month, it was the Routine for the whole of our Family to visit Hong Bao River (春到河畔), taking place at the Floating Platform at Marina Bay.
As usual, this Year, after visiting Jave's 1st Aunt & 5th Uncle, we headed down to Hong Bao River 2012 at about 6.30Pm.
Upon arrival, we were shocked by the view of at least a few odd thousands of People crowded at the Floating Platform, busily engaged in any form of activities.
It was another fruitful and wonderful night.
PS: So coincidence that this Year, Hong Bao River 2012, also "invited" Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (督財總管趙公明天君) to be the "Leading Deity of Wealth" for Singapore
On the 5th Day of Lunar 1st Month (農曆正月初五日), it is known as Ge Kai Day (隔開日) or means that the Day to Retrieve or Remove the Lunar New Year Offerings from the Deities Altar.
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And besides that, in Taoist & Chinese Culture, it is also known as the Descending Day or the Reporting Day for the Overall-In-charge Deity of Wealth to the Mortal Realm to Inspect and also to distribute the necessary Wealth Blessing for the Mortals for the next 12 Lunar Months.
According to Taoist Deities of Wealth’s Rotation Shift Chart, this Year, it was Heavenly Marshal Zhao Gong Ming (趙公明達天君), which is also the Leader of the Rotation Shift 24 Deities of Wealth (道教督財廿四值年財神).
So who are the 24 Deities of Wealth?
In the following are All the Titles of them:
Deity of Prosperity 福神
Deity of Fortune祿神
Deity of Longevity壽神
Deity of Happiness喜神
Wealth Deity- Fan Li財神(范蠡)
The Academically Deity of Wealth – Bi Gan文財神(比干)
The Militarically Deity of Wealth武財神
The Superior Deity of Wealth正財神
The Subordinary Deity of Wealth 偏財神
The Joyous Deity of Wealth 樂財神
The Richgrowing Deity of Wealth富財神
The Intellectual Deity of Wealth智財神
The Benefactory Deity of Wealth貴財神
The Wealth Gathering Deity of Wealth聚寶財神
The Luck Increasing Deity of Wealth添喜財神
The Luck Obtaining Deity of Wealth結喜財神
The Career Deity of Wealth祿元財神
The Recording Deity of Wealth計元財神
The Auspicious Astronomic Deity of Wealth 黃道財神
The Ordering of Wealth; Deity of Wealth司令財神
The Requestingof Wealth; Deity of Wealth難得財神
The Mysterical Deity of Wealth點金財神
The Found & Gone Deity of Wealth流泗財神
The Three Realms In-charge Deity of Wealth三界赦財神
Dear All,
Upon requested, here is the list of the Auspicious Date & Timing to be observed from the 2nd Day to 5th Day of Lunar 1st Month.
These Date & Timing will be Good for Visiting Temples, Honouring of Deities, Making Lunar New Year Requesting or Paying Respect to Ancestors.
Here it goes:
2nd Day of Lunar 1st Month (壬辰年正月初二日):
0500 – 1100 hrs (卯至巳時)
During these Hours, the Lucky Stars that appeared are (吉辰相伴吉星):
天赦 (Tian She)
帝旺 (Di Wang)
三合 (San He)
進祿 (Jin Lu)
3rd Day of Lunar 1st Month (壬辰年正月初三日):
1100 – 1259 hrs (午時)
1300 – 1459 hrs (未時)
1500 – 1659 hrs (申時)
1700 – 1859 hrs (酉時)
During these Hours, the Lucky Stars that appeared are (吉辰相伴吉星):
金匱 (Jin Kui)
長生 (Chang Sheng)
寶光 (Bao Guang)
天官貴人 (Tian Guan Gui Ren)
4th Day of Lunar 1st Month (壬辰年正月初四日):
1100 – 1259 hrs (午時)
During these Hours, the Lucky Stars that appeared are (吉辰相伴吉星):
三合 (San He)
大進 (Da Jin)
5th Day of Lunar 1st Month (壬辰年正月初五日):
1100 – 1259 hrs (午時)
1300 – 1459 hrs (未時)
1700 – 1859 hrs (酉時)
During these Hours, the Lucky Stars that appeared are (吉辰相伴吉星):
祿貴 (Lu Gui)
三合 (San He)
大進 (Da Jin)
明堂 (Ming Tang)
After a week’s Preparation, it was time for Long Shan Men (正一龍山門) to conduct the Ceremony of Ushering in the New Lunar Year (迎新) on the Lunar Eve of the New Year (大年除夕).
At 6.00Pm in the Noon of the Lunar Eve, after doing the last minute cleaning up of the Main Altar Jave had conducted another round of the Departing of Old Year Ceremony & Thanksgiving dedicating to the Main Deities.
Upon completion, it was time for Jave & Family to have Reunion our Dinner (團圓飯) with the whole Family (including Aunties & Cousins).
At about 11.30Pm, Jave & Family arrived home and with the Brewing of Tea & preparing of the Wine, we Offered our Incenses for the Lunar New Year (新春頭香) and when the Clock strikes 0000 Hours, Long Shan Men Officially Ushered in the Lunar New Year.
Upon completion of the conducting our Honouring to the Deities, it was time for Jave to pay my Lunar New Year respect to my Mum. As usual, Jave had prepared the 3 necessary items and kneel-down in front of my Mum to wish her all the Best and having a Healthy Year ahead.
With that, Jave will wait for 3 rounds of Incenses to be Offered before Sending Off of the Paper Offerings to Thank the Deities for their Blessings.
In here, with this Opportunity, Long Shan Men will like to wish ALL of you a Prosperity and Happy Lunar New.
春回大地萬象新。
百花齊放富貴臨。
舊年替換新禧至。
迎來財富銀與金。
In here, Jave Wu on behalf of the whole LSM, will like to wish Everyone a very Happy Lunar New Year.
May All Good Luck will always be there for Everyone and may Prosperity is there to follow Everyone wherever you all go.
Do enjoy these Wonderful & Joyous Days.
With a full day of Cleaning, Cleansing and Preparing, it was time for the whole of LSM to conduct the Thanksgiving Ceremony & Bidding Farewell to the old Lunar Xin Mao Year.
Upon the Clock striking the 0000 Hours (辛卯年農曆臘月大年夜子時), Jave, on behalf of the whole LSM, offered the Incenses to the Main Deities of LSM, thanked them for the Blessing for the past 1 year and requested for new Blessing for the upcoming year, which is Ren Chen Dragon Year (壬辰龍年).
In here, must special Thanks Vabien & Royce for getting some of the Offerings for Jave, while Jave was away busy with other appointments. And also, million thanks to Jave’s Mum for doing the Flower Arrangement for Ren Chen Year, this had become her Task for every year before the New Lunar Year arrived.
In here, with this Opportunity, Long Shan Men will like to wish ALL of you a Prosperity and Happy Lunar New.
新春萬象添新意。
百花齊放多福氣。
壬辰舊年換新禧。
富貴臨門官祿晉。
Its again the period for Jave Wu to do the analysis of the Luck for the various Chinese Zodiacs for the Year of Dragon (2012) aka Ren Chen Year (壬辰龍年).
Ok, direct to the topic:
For Ren Chen Year, the following Chinese Zodiacs will have some minor issues with Lord Tai Sui General Peng Tai (壬辰年當年太歲彭泰將軍):
Direct Front-facing (Direct Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year:
Dragon (正犯太歲: 龍)
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 Ren Chen Year:
Dog (正沖太歲: 狗)
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 Ren Chen Year:
Cow (偏沖太歲: 牛)
Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 16, 28, 40, 52, 64, 76, 88
Adjacent Right-facing (Minor-side Conflict) with Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year:
Goat (刑沖太歲: 羊)
Lunar Age involved (農曆虛歲): 22, 34, 46, 58, 70, 82, 94
For age Below or Of 12 & Above or Of 99 won’t 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。).
For those who are Affected and needed the Assistance from Long Shan Men in getting the Spiritual Petition (安奉太歲疏文), please feel free to contact me at javecxwu@gmail.com or PM me.
Info on Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year & Individual Luck for each individual Zodiac will be introduced in the next few postings.
Despite the tight schedule that Jave had, Jave managed to squeeze a bit of time for the Spring Cleaning for the ushering in of Ren Chen Year (壬辰年) for the Main Altar Deities of LSM.
After going to Market to get the necessary stuffs for the Reunion Dinner and also the last minute shopping of Offerings for the Deities, Jave rushed back at 2.00Pm to prepare for the Spring Cleaning.
As usual, the Spiritual Cleansing Water was needed for the Cleaning of the Altar and Statues.
Upon the completion of the preparing of the Cleaning Items, Jave had made a short report to ask for permission for the Cleaning to take place and with approval, the Cleaning commenced.
With 2 hours of Cleaning & Cleansing, finally the Spring Cleaning was done.
Upon setting up the Newly Cleaned Altar, Jave had shifted back the Statues onto the Newly Bought Statue-base. With that, the Task was Done and with a Positive Reply from the Deities, the Task ended Smoothly and Completely.
Thanks to those who had extended their assistance in the Spring Cleaning.
PS: Didn’t really realised that at the back of the Statue of Heavenly Master Zhang Dao Ling (張祖天師) was being Enhanced with the Spiritual Items in China Tian Shi Fu (中國龍虎山天師府).
Dear All,
After Dong Zhi (冬至) aka Winter Solstice of Year 2011, all Paying of Gratitude to Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year (辛卯年太歲) will end (for those who miss this, usually will do it before 16th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Xin Mao Year or the Day of Thanksgiving Ceremony 答謝神恩 or before 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month).
And after sending off of Deities on the 24th Day of Lunar 12 Month of Xin Mao Year (辛卯年), all those who got the Effect of Conflict with Lord Tai Sui of Xin Mao Year (辛卯年), can prepared to pay their respect to Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen Year - known as General Peng Tai (彭泰).
So when is the Best timing or Accurate Day to pay respect to General Fan Ning?
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 Xin Mao Year?
Li Chun Day for Ren Chen Year falls on 13th Day of Lunar 1 Month, 04 Feb 2012, after 18:40hr (Rooster Hour 酉時).
Read more on Li Chun Day:
http://javewu.multiply.com/tag/%E7%AB%8B%E6%98%A5
Where can we pay respect to Lord Tai Sui of Ren Chen 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):
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)
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 Kim Tian Road Tiong Bahru (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 Ren Chen Year, there are 13 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://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/611/611
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 Peng Tai, All necessary blessings will be bestowed to you and your family.
Wu Liang Shou 無量壽
Wu Liang Fu 無量福
Wu Liang Guang 無量光
With the completion of the Inspection conducted by Jade Emperor of Heaven (玉皇大天尊), it’s the turn for Star Lord Nan Bei Dou (南北斗星君) to conduct their Annual Inspection for the Year.
Upon completion of this Annual Inspection, Individual’s Conduct will be recorded and the Records will be used to Grade the Blessing for the Individual for the Year of Ren Chen (壬辰年).
This Year, the Inspection falls on 28th Day of Lunar 12 Month (臘月廿八日), which is 21 Jan, a Saturday.
For more detailed info on how to prepare for this Day, please refer to the following links for the intro:
http://javewu.multiply.com/reviews/item/365
