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Ben Ming Nian originally referred to the year when the Five Elements of numerology returned, occurring once every 60 years. Currently, it mainly refers to the year of one's zodiac sign, which occurs every 12 years in the lunar calendar. In Han Chinese traditional customs, it is often considered an unlucky year. The folk saying "Ben Ming Nian offends Tai Sui, Tai Sui sits at the head, no joy but must have misfortune" best describes the perceived unluckiness of it.
For example: 2024 is the Ben Ming Nian for the Dragon, 2025 is the for the Snake. In simple terms: Ben Ming Nian refers to when your zodiac sign matches the current year. For instance, someone born in 1988 (Year of the Dragon) will have their Ben Ming Nian in 2024 (also Year of the Dragon).
The zodiac culture originates from the ancient Chinese Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. There are 12 Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai. These 12 positions cycle through years, months, days, and hours. Later, 12 animals were matched with the 12 Earthly Branches: Rat (Zi), Ox (Chou), Tiger (Yin), and so on. Thus, each zodiac sign recurs every 12 years from one's birth year, known as Ben Ming Nian.
In terms of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the zodiac sign in Ba Zi (Eight Characters) astrology represents the Earthly Branch of one's birth year. Therefore, Ben Ming Nian occurs when the Earthly Branch of the current year matches that of one's birth year. In astrology, this is called "Fu Yin." Fu means suppression. The Book of Changes states: "Fu Yin and Fan Yin, weeping and tears." Thus, people in their Ben Ming Nian may experience difficulties in work, relationships, and health.
What to Pay Attention to in Ben Ming Nian
The old saying goes: "When Tai Sui sits at the head, if not disaster then misfortune."
Han Chinese traditionally call Ben Ming Nian "Kan'er Nian," meaning it's like crossing a threshold. Wearing red during Ben Ming Nian is probably the first thing that comes to mind for many people. In northern Han regions, during Ben Ming Nian, both adults and children need to wear a red belt, known as "tying red." Children also wear red vests and red underwear, believing this will bring good fortune and ward off disasters.
Every Spring Festival, markets sell "lucky belts" and "lucky knots" made of red and yellow silk. People in their Ben Ming Nian wear these around their waists or wrists, embodying the Han working people's wishes to expel evil, avoid disasters, and seek blessings.
Nowadays, more people choose to remove their usual jewelry during Ben Ming Nian and respectfully wear a Ben Ming Nian lucky charm, praying for a smooth and safe year.
Because Ben Ming Nian also has the saying "one success leads to a hundred successes," preparing in advance to neutralize Tai Sui can help one pass through Ben Ming Nian smoothly!
What You Cannot Do On Ben Ming Nian
1. Avoid Marriage and Childbirth
According to older generations' beliefs, Ben Ming Nian is inauspicious for major life events like marriage. It's not that you can't get married or have children, but it's advisable to avoid these events.
However, this long-standing folk belief has disrupted many couples' marriage plans to varying degrees: hastily setting wedding dates to avoid Ben Ming Nian, or deliberately postponing the happy event for a year. Relationships that were progressing naturally may become awkward due to the influence of Ben Ming Nian.
Marriage is no trivial matter. If true love has arrived, whether it's Ben Ming Nian or not, as long as both parties understand each other's birth details, character, and values, they should proceed with the marriage as destined, choosing an auspicious date for the wedding, and all will be well.
2. Avoid Long-Distance Travel
People in their Ben Ming Nian or those offending Tai Sui may have worse luck throughout the year. Let alone long-distance travel, even daily commutes might face more obstacles. Therefore, it's best to seek stability during Ben Ming Nian. Unless it's necessary for work, try to reduce long journeys. If you've already booked travel plans, consider rescheduling to before or after Ben Ming Nian. After safely passing through Ben Ming Nian, you can then enjoy a big relaxation trip!
At the same time, car owners should pay extra attention to driving regulations in their daily commutes. You can choose to display a beautiful safety car ornament inside the vehicle, which not only decorates the interior but also improves the car's feng shui, blessing both people and vehicle with safety and smooth journeys.
3. Avoid Frequent Job Changes
As we all know, changing jobs is a double-edged sword. If you have a comprehensive understanding of the new company, agree with its values and job responsibilities, and the salary and benefits meet or exceed your expectations, then entering a new platform can indeed sweep away the discomforts and troubles of the past work environment and start a new journey. Perhaps greater opportunities and challenges await you in the near future.
However, during Ben Ming Nian, one shouldn't casually change their work environment or blindly switch jobs. Before resigning, carefully consider and try to find reasons within yourself. For example, is it because your professional skills have stagnated, your interpersonal skills are not smooth enough, or perhaps the arrangement of items on your desk is affecting the feng shui? If you frequently "jump ship" without reflection and consideration, the troublesome issues you encountered at your old job may reappear in the new company. A resume showing frequent job changes will certainly not be appreciated by HR departments.
4. Avoid Investment and Financial Management
With the development of online lending, more and more people are no longer satisfied with conservative financial management methods like bank insurance, and are trying high-risk, high-return investment methods like P2P. In recent years, there have been countless cases of small online lending platforms running away with investors' money. People in their Ben Ming Nian should avoid large amounts or new forms of investment this year, and in terms of stock investment, it's better to "defend rather than attack" to avoid huge losses.
In addition, young people who want to start a business should remember five words: "It's better to be still than to move." Be wary of being blinded by material desires and trying recklessly, as you might lose everything.
Of course, if you can correctly find the wealth position of your zodiac sign, then a string of Pi Xiu bracelets or pendants might help you protect your wealth and achieve stability amid progress.
5. Avoid Moving House in Ben Ming Nian
Moving house is usually a joyous occasion, it might turn this joy into sorrow. However, if you must move during Ben Ming Nian, you should definitely consult the old almanac, choose a moving date suitable for your destiny, and follow various taboos for moving during Ben Ming Nian. Usually, it's best to move during the day, as moving at night could greatly affect your luck.
Ben Ming Nian Fortunes for the Twelve Zodiac Signs
Rat's Fortune in Ben Ming Nian
When Rats encounter the Year of the Rat, their fortune is very auspicious. Wealth will flourish, careers will succeed, and there may be many surprising achievements. If there's a funeral event mid-year, there might be minor illnesses. At the end of the year, extremely exciting events may occur; if you can reduce long-distance travel, you might be able to prevent these from happening.
Ox's Fortune
When Oxen encounter the Year of the Ox, their annual fortune is mediocre. There's no achievement or fame, and little wealth or profit. Many obstacles in work, and efforts to advance are fruitless. Heartbreaking events are common, and the year's career is boring. Although it's a year of extreme situations, with hard work and persistent pursuit, there will be some gains, though not as abundant as in the Year of the Rat, but just enough to support the family.
Tiger's Fortune in Ben Ming Nian
When Tigers encounter the Year of the Tiger, the black tiger is in charge, and there's more bad luck than good. They should avoid matters related to mourning and filial piety. Guarding a corpse and waiting for thoughts, the sky is turbid and the earth is dark, wealth is damaged and spirits are scattered, with unstable ups and downs. Things don't go as planned, and there's constant worry and suffering. Wearing a red belt around the waist can turn misfortune into fortune and overcome difficulties.
Rabbit's Fortune in Ben Ming Nian
When Rabbits encounter the Year of the Rabbit, their fortune is very auspicious, and they will surely get promoted and receive a pay raise. If starting a new business, it's likely to succeed. They may achieve academic success, plans will be realized, and everything will go smoothly. Wealth will increase greatly, business will prosper, and both fame and fortune will be gained. Although there might be minor headaches and losses of friends, causing some sadness, the way of heaven is fair and impartial. The fortune at the beginning of the year is steady, and it's advisable to maintain rather than advance.
Dragon's Fortune in Ben Ming Nian
When Dragons encounter the Year of the Dragon, their fortune is contradictory and unstable. There are opportunities for further study, learning arts and skills will be easy, and half the effort will yield twice the result. It's very suitable for continuing education or entering school, absorbing knowledge. The star of noble people moves frequently, and official positions are heard everywhere. There are some obstacles in the middle of the year, so extra caution is needed. The clash with one's own sign can hurt the spirit, causing dizziness and blurred vision, which should be especially noted. Tying a red silk around the waist can dispel disasters and illnesses.
Snake's Fortune in Ben Ming Nian
When Snakes encounter the Year of the Snake, their runs counter to their fortune, leading to a depressed reverse fortune, with many contradictory events occurring. The way of heaven is constant, but human hearts easily change. This year, they often offend the star of betrayal, so caution is needed when making friends. Remember, it's easy to draw a dragon or a tiger, but hard to capture their essence; you may know a person's face, but not their heart. More red and less green, more heat and less cold, everything should be moderate. At the end of the year, they may offend the six-year-old star, causing dizziness and unhappiness. With ups and downs, there should be some unfavorable failures.
Horse's Fortune
When Horses encounter the Year of the Horse, their career fortune for the year is smooth. Capital and profits are substantial, and business is prosperous. Whipping and leaping horses, rising straight to the sky, the heavenly horse soars through the air, there must be opportunities for promotion and achievement. This year, they secretly offend Tai Sui, as if seeing a corpse, there must be some spiritual discomfort. Avoid funerals and spiritual places; although there's no harm to one's own sign, it's best to avoid strong encounters with what should be avoided.
Goat's Fortune in Ben Ming Nian
When Goats encounter the Year of the Goat, their fortune is half good and half bad. They should see opportunities for deep learning, with great progress in literary thinking, only fearing that body and mind may not follow. They may also see illness, with medicine ineffective, and little spiritual joy, with thoughts running too deep. Seeing its harm in reverse, they only need to be on guard against early signs of dizziness to ensure a safe year. The year's fortune is stable, with no losses or gains, suitable for conserving energy and strength to prepare for a grand display of ambition in the coming year.
Monkey's Fortune in Ben Ming Nian
When Monkeys encounter the Year of the Monkey, the star of romance is activated, bringing joy to the whole family. The peach blossom star is in their destiny. Be careful not to let the money tree topple, and the colorful bachelor shouldn't delay in finding a mate. Be cautious of betrayal, and be mindful of headaches caused by spiritual exhaustion. Avoid the door of mourning and spiritual halls, and not seeing a corpse can prevent minor illnesses.
Rooster's Fortune
When Roosters encounter the Year of the Rooster, their annual fortune runs into wealth depletion. Plans and schemes are not considered, and although the god of wealth seems to present treasures, it's just a mirage. Only in career can there be success, with power that can be wielded, and although there's little wealth and salary, it can be offset by fame. Lawsuits and disputes will not arise, half a year passes quietly, then the sound of gongs and drums can be heard, heroes compete to rise, seeking food in the central land, and there will be small gains at the end of the year.
Dog's Fortune
When Dogs encounter the Year of the Dog, their year sees the peer of Wu Earth. Their destiny is strong but tends towards gentleness, with great progress in literary thinking, and the star of noble people in position. If there are matters of examinations or promotions, then they may achieve high ranks and top positions. If supporting a family and making a living, then it's advisable to defend rather than attack, and good opportunities will come naturally. But every thought used causes spiritual harm, and the body and mind are affected, often bringing small ailments.
Pig's Fortune
When Pigs encounter the Year of the Pig, their annual fortune runs into peers. The year offends Tai Sui, friendships are disregarded, villains cause trouble, careers are unstable, and there may occasionally be bloody disasters. Good plans don't go smoothly, everything is ordinary, as dictated by one's own sign. With cinnabar present, one can seek good fortune and avoid bad luck, and can have three meals and clothing, with a relaxed mind and healthy body.
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