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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
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.
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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)
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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)
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.
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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)
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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)
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.
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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.
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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, 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://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2008/01/la-yue-customs-lunar-12-month-customs_9014.html), 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 will considered Fully & Smoothly ended.
