Anyone familiar with their Chinese zodiac sign is likely to have encountered the term tai sui<\/em> and discovered that their animal sometimes conflicts with this guardian deity.<\/p>\n The 12 zodiac signs correspond to Jupiter\u2019s 12-year orbit of the sun. Each lunar year is also linked to a different celestial figure that opposes Jupiter, called the heavenly general, the cycle god, the Grand Duke of Jupiter or the tai sui<\/em>.<\/p>\n A clash between one\u2019s zodiac sign and the tai sui<\/em> is traditionally seen as a portent of difficulty or disruption. Detailed charts specify which sign conflicts with which of the 60 tai sui<\/em> deities, and based on their attributes, foretell the challenges one might encounter.<\/p>\n According to Chinese mythology, the most widespread custom to appease the tai sui<\/em> is to conduct the sip tai sui<\/em> ritual at a temple with a dedicated shrine. This ceremony provides a protective talisman believed to guard against misfortune in the year ahead.<\/p>\n It is considered essential to return to the temple before the following Lunar New Year to offer thanks; not doing so could extend the period of bad fortune.<\/p>\n 02:02<\/p>\n Lunar New Year dos and don\u2019ts to ensure good luck in the Year of the Horse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/jhwpqzcvlb4\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/)
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