Why the Year of the Snake Brings Bad Luck and How to Avoid It?
Introduction
In 2025, people born under the Year of the Snake will face a particular challenge—the "Tai Sui" clash. According to traditional Chinese astrology, the Tai Sui, the guardian deity of the year, influences the fate of the zodiac signs. When a zodiac sign clashes with the Tai Sui, it is said to bring instability and challenges in various aspects of life. As 2025 marks the "Ben Ming Nian" (birth year) for those born in the Year of the Snake, they will experience their "Tai Sui" clash, and it is essential to understand how to navigate this potentially difficult year.
What is Ben Ming Nian?
In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with one of the twelve zodiac animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. When the year of your zodiac animal comes around again, you are said to be in your Ben Ming Nian, or "birth year."
Your Ben Ming Nian occurs every twelve years. For example, if you were born in the Year of the Snake, your Ben Ming Nian will be the next Year of the Snake, and so on. Typically, this happens when you're around 24, 36, 48, etc.
Although the Chinese New Year starts in late January or February, the zodiac signs roughly align with the Western calendar years. For instance, 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.
What is the "Tai Sui"?
In Chinese astrology, the Tai Sui is a powerful deity who governs the year's luck and destiny. Each zodiac sign has a relationship with the Tai Sui, and when their animal sign clashes with the Tai Sui of the year, it is called "Tai Sui" or "offending Tai Sui." This is often seen as an inauspicious year, one filled with changes and potential misfortune in areas such as career, relationships, health, and personal well-being.
For people born in the Year of the Snake, 2025 is their "Ben Ming Nian"—the year of their birth zodiac sign—and is considered a "Tai Sui" year. This means they may face greater challenges and instability throughout the year.
How to Deflect the Tai Sui and Turn Around Your Luck?
While the Tai Sui year may seem challenging, there are several effective methods to overcome the bad luck and attract positive energy.
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Wear Red Clothing: In Chinese culture, red is considered a color of prosperity and good fortune. To combat the negative effects of the Tai Sui year, people born in the Year of the Snake should wear more red clothing. This can help turn the tide and bring good luck, especially on significant dates or during important events.
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Wear Protective Amulets: Wearing items made of jade, such as pendants or bracelets, is an excellent way to protect oneself from the instability of the Tai Sui year. Jade is known as the "Stone of Heaven" and is believed to have mystical powers that bring longevity and safety.
Additionally, wearing a pendant of your zodiac animal or a symbol of prosperity, such as a Pixiu (a mythical creature symbolizing wealth), can further shield you from the negative influences of the year.
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Make Offerings to the Tai Sui: One of the most common ways to appease the Tai Sui is by making offerings to it at the beginning of the year. This can be done by offering incense or prayer, asking for forgiveness and protection. Some people also choose to set up a shrine to the Tai Sui at home.
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Adjust Your Home Feng Shui: According to feng shui principles, the positioning of furniture is important in the Tai Sui year. Since the Tai Sui is in the southwest in 2025, it is advisable to face northeast and arrange furniture, such as beds, desks, and chairs, so that the Tai Sui is not directly in front of you. This positioning is believed to help invite good luck and avoid misfortune.
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Engage in Acts of Kindness: In addition to physical actions like wearing red and making offerings, engaging in charitable acts can help you accumulate good karma and reduce negative impacts. Donating blood, volunteering, and supporting charity work will boost your positive energy and can help improve your fortune during the year.
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Chant the Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Mantra: The guardian Buddha for people born in the Year of the Snake is Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Samantabhadra symbolizes practice and protection, offering support to Snake people by helping them maintain faith, and granting them perseverance and strength to overcome life's challenges. Therefore, Snake people in 2025 can frequently chant the Samantabhadra Bodhisattva mantra to resolve the effects of the Tai Sui.
Conclusion
While 2025 may be a "Tai Sui" year for people born in the Year of the Snake, it does not mean that bad luck is unavoidable. By following methods like wearing red, using protective amulets, making offerings to the Tai Sui, adjusting feng shui, and performing acts of kindness, you can minimize the negative impacts of the year. Additionally, maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on personal growth and resilience can help you navigate through any challenges and attract good fortune as you move forward into the new year.
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