Wuyin Tai Sui General Lu Xian

Wuyin Tai Sui General Lu Xian is one of the Sixty Jiazi Tai Sui deities who rotate annually in accordance with the sexagenary cycle, assuming duty during Wuyin years—such as 1998 and 2058—and overseeing human fortune, misfortune, blessings, and calamities for that year. The zodiac animal associated with the Wuyin year is the Tiger; folk tradition holds that those born in the Year of the Tiger experience 'zhi tai sui' (direct confrontation with the Tai Sui) during this year, while those born in the Year of the Monkey encounter 'chong tai sui' (clashing with the Tai Sui). Both groups are thus encouraged to visit Daoist temples to perform the 'An Tai Sui' (installing the Tai Sui) and 'Bai Tai Sui' (worshipping the Tai Sui) rituals, offering reverence to the Tai Sui Star Lord to neutralise unfavourable influences. The Tai Sui cult originates in ancient Chinese stellar chronology centred on Jupiter (the 'Year Star') and the taboo against disturbing earth where the Tai Sui was believed to reside—hence the saying 'do not dig soil where the Tai Sui stands'. It is believed that sixty Tai Sui deities take turns governing each year, observing human conduct and judging virtue and vice; therefore, during years of 'fan tai sui' (offending the Tai Sui), devotees earnestly pray to dispel disasters, transform misfortune into good fortune, and ensure safety, harmony, and smooth progress throughout the year.