Tai Sui Yeh The fate-protecting deity of 2026
Introducing "General Bung Tiek Tai Jiang Kung" The protective deity of 2026 from the legendary 60 Tai Sui generals, he is the 43rd deity, with the following background and beliefs.
Tai Sui Yeh, or the Tai Sui deity, is an important deity in Chinese astrology beliefs, especially regarding fate protection and resolving Zodiac Conflict Years (Pee Chong). There are 60 Tai Sui deities in total, each overseeing human fate annually and guarding people against dangers. The belief in Tai Sui Yeh originates from the Chinese lunar calendar system linked to ancient Chinese calendars.
He was a general during the Tang Jin dynasty, known for honesty, filial piety, decisiveness, and famed for governing with justice and kindness to the people.
Distinctive traits: Often depicted holding a sword or a peacock feather whip (in some texts), symbolizing the dispelling of evil and the proper use of power.
With the fiery Horse Year (Piak Ngou) energy, characterized by the intense "fire element," General Bung Tiek balances this energy, reducing rashness and granting wisdom.
Chinese believe that Tai Sui Yeh is the "Deity Governing the World's Fate" Each year, he records human merits and demerits.
1. To entrust one’s fate: writing one’s full name on a red petition paper symbolizes placing one’s destiny under his protection.
2. To reduce impact during Zodiac Conflict Years (Rat, Horse, Rabbit, Rooster): Tai Sui’s power directly affects those born in these years; worship helps "lessen the severity."
3. For good fortune in non-conflict years: worship to request "special blessings" for smoother life progress.
When praying to General Bung Tiek in 2026, focus on
There are strict rules when communicating with the just deity Tai Sui Yeh.
1. Do not request immoral things, such as gaining wealth through illegal business or stealing others’ loved ones.
2. Do not wish misfortune on others; cursing or asking for enemies’ destruction before Tai Sui will backfire, as he is a deity of justice.
3. Do not ask for unreasonable things beyond your means, like winning the lottery every time without effort (he grants luck according to one’s karma).
Entrusting your fate to Tai Sui Yeh can be done simply, according to personal faith and belief.
1. Make merit by saving animal lives, such as redeeming cattle, buffaloes, releasing birds, fish, turtles, auspicious fish, donating blood, etc.
2. Worship at nine temples to enhance blessings and ease difficulties.
3. Offer alms, practice Dharma, meditate, and maintain mindfulness at all times.
Alternatively, to perform a Zodiac Conflict Year remedy directly before Tai Sui Yeh, visit a shrine or Chinese temple with a ritual for dispelling conflict and housing Tai Sui Yeh. Procedures may be similar or identical; check the service points at each location.
1. Besides your offerings, take the conflict remedy set provided by the temple (usually involves a donation). The set includes a petition paper known as "red petition."
2. Write your full name and birthdate on the petition paper, then place the remedy set and offerings at designated spots arranged by the temple.
3. Light incense and candles, focus your mind to pray to the Tai Sui Yeh deity of 2024, General Lee Seng Tai Jiang Kung (Lee Cheng Da Jiang Jun), following the chant prepared by the temple. Afterwards, add oil to the lamp to dispel bad luck.
4. Use the silver and gold papers to brush along your body from head to fingertips 13 times (some temples may use your age as the count). When finished, place the petition paper in front of Tai Sui Yeh and burn the silver and gold papers to complete the ritual.
Lucky colors: In the Fire Horse year, wear yellow, orange, or red clothing when worshipping (avoid black).
Auspicious dates: Begin worship from Chinese New Year (17 Feb 2026) onward.
Luck enhancement method: After worship, consider making merit by donating to coffin funds or paying temple electricity bills to add light and balance the fiery energy.
However, worshipping the protective deity of fate is not limited to Zodiac Conflict Years. People born in any year can visit Tai Sui Yeh at Chinese temples or shrines near their homes or in other provinces, according to their discretion, to entrust their fate and seek protection.