Year of the Rat

Tai Sui in 2026, Year of the Fire Horse

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  Clash with Tai Sui

  Directly opposite the year, six branches apart; the strongest.

Year begins at the Start of Spring (Lichun), Feb 4 · Tai Sui general: Wen Zhe · Tai Sui direction: South

Tradition lists five relations to Tai Sui: same year, clash, punishment, harm and break. Temples differ on who should make offerings; some only advise the same-year and clashing signs. The year begins at the Start of Spring (Lichun, around Feb 4), not Lunar New Year. For cultural reference only.

Tai Sui in 2027, Year of the Fire Goat

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  Harm to Tai Sui

  One of the six harms; milder.

Year begins at the Start of Spring (Lichun), Feb 4 · Tai Sui general: Miao Bing · Tai Sui direction: Southwest