There are 60 heavenly generals who assist the Jade Emperor in taking charge of the well-being of the Mortal World. Each of them takes turn to be in charge for a year. Due to most of them having a military background, they are normally known as the Military Generals, or as the Cycle Gods. The year of the Yin Metal Rabbit, 2011 is being take charge by General Fan Ning.
This is the picture of General Fan Ning.
In Taoism, those whose Chinese Zodiac is offended, or by their sign conflict or clashes with the Tai Sui of the year are advised to go through a prayer session with a Taoist Priest to ask for blessing in obtaining Peace and Good Fortune throughout the year. Talismans thought to protect against Tai Sui are sold in many areas.
In Feng Shui, the area of the house corresponding with the position of that year's Tai Sui is to be left undisturbed or misfortune will befall the residence.
WHICH CINESE ZODIAC SIGN CONFLICT WITH TAI SUI YEAR 2011.
1. The zodiac that is the same as the currently year zodiac is said to direct hit with Tai Sui. For 2011 Rabbit year, those whose zodiac is Rabbit will be affected.
WHAT IT MEANS TO THOSE BORN IN THE YEAR OF RABBIT
There will be changes in their life, get into trouble easily, not auspicious to travel and likely to get sick.
2. In 6 clashes, the Rabbit and Rooster are in direct clashed. Those born in the Year of Rooster will be affected.
WHAT IT MEANS TO THOSE WHO BORN IN THE YEAR OF ROOSTER.
There will be drastic changes in year 2011 and their work life will be tough.
3. Rabbit and Rat are in Ingratitude Clash. Therefore, those born in the year of Rat will be affected.
WHAT IT MEANS TO THOSE BORN IN THE YEAR OF RAT.
There will be troubles caused by peoples around them, which may lead to legal trouble and lost of money.
4. Lastly, Rabbit and Horse are in Earthly Branch Clashed. Those born in the Year of Horse will be affected.
WHAT IT MEANS TO THOSE BORN IN THE YEAR OF HORSE.
In work and career these people will have to be careful of surrounding people of back stabbing, creating trouble behind one's back. They will find it hard to achieve their goals.
PRAY TO TAI SUI 'FAN NING' FOR PROTECTION.
On the 2nd day of Chinese New Year or on the start of 'Li Chun', 4th of Feb onwards, those born in the year of the affected zodiac signs can seek protection from General Fan Ning by performing a set of prayer.
There are few methods of prayer, firstly, go to those temple that physically have the Tai Sui general gods in that temple.Secondly, normal temple without the physical Tai Sui god, but the prayer method will be different. Lastly, perform the prayer at home.
Which way you prefer the prayer methods will be different.