In traditional Chinese culture, marriage is regarded as the cornerstone of family harmony and social stability. However, due to various internal and external factors, marital difficulties—including discord, unhappiness, and even divorce—have become a reality for many. Taoism, as an important component of Chinese traditional culture, offers several methods to mitigate marital difficulties, aiming to promote harmony in marriage and stability in the family. Here, the elder Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain will elaborate on the best ways to resolve marital difficulties.
1. Delayed Marriage for Maturity
Taoism advocates for going with the natural flow. Delaying marriage allows individuals more time to mature and develop more stable life views and values. By marrying later, impulsive and immature decisions that may lead to marital difficulties can be avoided.
2. Separation to Balance the Five Elements
According to the Five Elements theory, everything is composed of five basic elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. When the elemental energies between spouses are incompatible, a temporary separation can reduce conflicts and harmonize the elements, thereby preventing marital difficulties.
3. Disaster Relief by Direction of the Five Elements
Based on a person's birthdate, the favorable elemental direction can be identified. By working or living in this direction during specific years, adverse influences on the marriage can be mitigated.
4. Harmonizing Colors of the Five Elements
In Taoism, colors also have Five Element attributes. Wearing or using colors that correspond to a person’s favorable elements can enhance their energy and reduce the likelihood of marital difficulties.
5. Feng Shui Adjustments
Taoism believes that the layout of one’s environment significantly affects personal destiny. Adjusting the Feng Shui of the home or workplace—such as placing suitable auspicious objects or rearranging furniture—can improve marital relationships.
6. Compatibility Matching by Eight Characters
Taoism promotes matching by the Eight Characters (Ba Zi), analyzing the life charts of both parties to choose a compatible partner, which is an important method to prevent marital difficulties.
7. Choosing an Auspicious Day for Marriage
Selecting an auspicious day for the wedding can take advantage of favorable cosmic and earthly energies, ensuring a propitious start to the marriage.
8. Talismans and Harmonizing Rituals
Taoist talismans and harmonizing rituals involve specific ceremonies and spells designed to harmonize the energies between the couple, thereby enhancing marital harmony.
By incorporating these Taoist methods, individuals can work towards resolving marital difficulties and fostering a harmonious and stable marriage.
