The true identity of yuelao

Yue Lao is a mysterious figure in China folklore, who is mainly responsible for the marriage between men and women on earth.

There are different opinions about the true identity of Yue Lao, but it is generally believed that he is a god. In ancient myths and legends, the moon has always been the god in charge of the marriage between men and women in the world. He has mysterious power and can pull two strangers together to get married.

There is a saying that the moon is always the incarnation of the moon god Chang 'e. In China folklore, Chang 'e rose to the Moon Palace because she stole the elixir of immortality from Hou Yi. Hou Yi was obsessed with Chang 'e, so he set up the position of Yue Lao in the world, hoping to find a woman similar to Chang 'e and make up for his regret. As the messenger of the Moon God, Yue Lao is responsible for bridging the gap between men and women and promoting a happy marriage.

Another way of saying it is that Yue Lao is an ancient folk wise man. Proficient in divination such as the Book of Changes and Eight Diagrams, and able to match suitable partners for men and women by observing astronomical phenomena, landforms, birthdays and other information. Because he is good at matchmaking, over time, people regard him as a fairy and call him Yue Lao.

Characteristics of the old moon

1. Appearance: Yue Lao is usually described as a handsome and kind person. His white hair symbolizes the vicissitudes and wisdom of the years, while his childish face shows his mysterious temperament. Kindness and kindness represent his kindness and selflessness.

2. Costume props: Yue Lao usually wears a traditional robe or gown, a white jade crown, a crutch and a red rope bag on his back. The crutch symbolizes his authority and wisdom, while the red rope bag represents the red rope he used to pull his marriage.

3, mysterious power: Yue Lao has mysterious power and can pull two strangers together to get married. His left-hand wedding book keeps the date of birth of men and women all over the world, and matches suitable partners for both men and women by observing astronomical phenomena and landforms.