What does the Twelve Gods in Gregorian calendar mean?

The Twelve Gods in Gregorian calendar is a common concept in folk sacrificial religions, and it is a combination of the Chinese zodiac and heavenly stems and earthly branches in traditional culture. It covers many aspects, including marriage, business, travel, sacrifice, date selection and so on. The twelve gods are Taiyi, Taiyin, Shaoyang, Sun, Jueyin, Yangming, Shaoyin, Taiyin, Shaoyin, Shaoyang, Shaoyin and Taiyi, each with its own heavenly stems and earthly branches, who is in charge of different fields.

The Twelve Gods are widely worshipped in folk religions, and customs vary greatly from place to place, but in general, the ways of worshipping the Twelve Gods are roughly the same. In some areas, five rounds of sabodos, sixty candles, five fruits and five flowers were used to express their admiration and gratitude to the Twelve Gods. The significance of sacrifice is not only to inherit and carry forward traditional culture, but also to hope that the Twelve Gods can bring us good luck and blessings. As early as ancient times, the concept of the Twelve Gods has been deeply rooted in people's hearts and is regarded as an important god to resist bad luck and pray for peace and happiness.

The Twelve Gods and the Historical Origin of China Culture

The concept of Twelve Gods in the Huangli calendar originated from the traditional culture of China. There are records about five tones and six methods, four seasons and five elements in Huangdi Neijing. In the Confucian basic understanding of the relationship between heaven, earth, universe and human beings, the zodiac also occupies an important position. The Chinese zodiac in China culture has been widely circulated as early as the Tang Dynasty. With the development of culture, the zodiac signs gradually combined with heavenly stems and earthly branches, forming the concept of twelve gods in modern Gregorian calendar. This cultural heritage not only retains the traditional folk customs, but also has a far-reaching impact on the value and historical origin of China culture.