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Yuelao Xingjun(Yuelao)
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Yuelao Xingjun has many titles, like Yuelao Gonggong, God of Matchmaking, Yuelao, or Old Man Under the Moon. Yuelao is a deity who specializes in matchmaking. He has a white beard, red cheeks, Book of Matchmaking in his left hand, and a cane in his right. People believe that Yuelao is responsible for matchmaking. He would tie a red line between couples whose names were recorded on the Book of Matchmaking, so they would fall in love and get married. That’s why people who want to get married often seek help from Yuelao.
If you are looking for a boyfriend or girlfriend, you may want to ask Yuelao to give you a hand because your significant other may be waiting for you!
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Yuelao Xingjun is a deity responsible for matchmaking in Taoism. It is also a star between Altair and Vega.
Legend has it that during Tang Dynasty, a man by the name of Weigu met an old man sitting under the moon near a tavern. The old man was reading a book in his hand. Out of curiosity, Weigu asked the old man about the book. He then asked the old man what was in his satchel. The old man replied, “The red line is to tie the legs of would-be husbands and wives. People who are tied together, it doesn’t matter if they are enemies of each other or living far apart, they will get married.” Weigu got married to the woman the old man told him about, and he was in awe by how accurate the Book of Matchmaking was. The story was then passed down from generation to generation. |
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Source Text: Amber Wang｜Photo: The Wondrous Temple Expedition｜
Reference:
Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
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