Chew Ming Hui, Author at Goody Feed

Chinese New Year is almost here — you know what that means. It's time for pineapple tarts, excessive questions about your love life, and heading to the temple to bai tai sui (拜太岁) if your zodiac sign just happens to be on the "blacklist" that year. In case you've forgotten about having to bai tai sui, don't worry, it's not too late yet. Here's a guide to the Chinese zodiac signs which have to bai tai sui this 2025, the year of the snake. TLDR: Who is Tai Sui and Why Must You Bai Tai Sui? If you didn't already know about the origins of having to bai tai sui, here's a TLDR of it. If you want the full version, ask your grandparents lah. So, who is this "tai sui" (太岁)? And why must certain zodiac signs pray to tai sui during certain years? For starters, tai sui is also known as the "Grand Duke of Jupiter". From the name, you can kind of guess that tai sui's influence is linked to the orbital path of Jupiter. And that's where zodiac signs come in. Each year, as Jupiter orbits the sun, tai sui's influence on different zodiac signs change as well. As a result, each year, certain zodiac signs are said to clash with tai sui (犯太岁). People of zodiac signs which clash with tai sui in a particular year could see misfortunes such as family issues, health problems, financial setbacks, or even natural disasters. Thus, those with zodiac signs clashing with tai sui usually have to bai tai sui to ensure these misfortunes do not befall them. So, what are the affected zodiac signs this 2025? There are four key zodiac signs this year which have to bai tai sui this year. Let's take a look. Snake: Torturing Tai Sui First up, we have those born in the Year of the Snake. Those born in the Year of the Snake will xing tai sui (刑太岁), otherwise known as "torturing tai sui". Yes, it's as bad as it sounds. As a result, those born in the Year of the Snake might see increased financial risks, disputes, and even an overall reduction in fortune. Health will also be a key issue for those born in the Year of the Snake to take note of. Those born in the Year of the Snake are those born in 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, and 2013. Pig: Clash with Tai Sui Next, we have those born in the Year of the Pig who will chong tai sui (冲太岁). This could lead to all sorts of difficulties in your life, including poor luck, significant pressure, and greater risk of health issues. It's no wonder that those born in the Year of the Pig were ranked as having the worst overall luck this year. You can read this to find out more about the fortunes of all the Chinese zodiac signs this year. The years 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 are the Years of the Pig. Tiger: Harm Tai Sui Tigers are mighty animals, but not so much this year when it comes to tai sui. This year, those born in the Year of the Tiger will hai tai sui (害太岁). As a result, those born in the Year of the Tiger may find it hard to advance in their careers, or even to get good returns from their investments. Those born in the Year of the Tiger include the years 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010. Monkey: Break Tai Sui Last, we have one more zodiac sign which must bai tai sui this year. Those born in the Year of the Monkey, who will po tai sui (破太岁). Challenges which those who were born in the Year of the Monkey might face this year include frequent disagreements and even the possibility of breakups. So, if you're dating someone born in the Year of the Monkey, who knows? Next year, you might be dating someone of another zodiac sign. Touch wood. If you were born in 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, or 2004, you were born in the Year of the Monkey. How to Bai Tai Sui So, if you're any one of the four zodiac signs—Snake, Pig, Tiger, or Monkey—you should probably bai tai sui this year lah. If you suaku and don't know how to bai tai sui, fret not. It's not too difficult of a task. You just need to head to a temple in Singapore which allows you to pray to tai sui — several Taoist and Buddhist temples have this, such as the Thian Hock Keng temple or the Sembawang God of Wealth temple. Alternatively, you could just look for a temple near your home which allows you to bai tai sui. At the temple, you shoudl tell the staff your zodiac sign and that you need to bai tai sui, and they'll help you with everything else after. What you should be prepared for, however, is that you'll have to provide the staff with details such as your Chinese name, date of birth, time of birth, and your address. You should also be prepared to spend a few bucks on joss papers and joss sticks for the prayer. And in any event, if you're not quite sure what to do, you could always ask your friends who also have to bai tai sui this year, to head down to the temple together with you. But before you start packing your bag and rushing to leave your house to go bai tai sui now, wait — most temples only allow you to bai tai sui on or after the first day of Chinese New Year. This year, the first day of Chinese New Year is 29 January. For now, go clean your house and shop for your pineapple tarts first lah. Mai kan chiong one.