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The Historical Origin of Empress Taiyin
Han people also regard Taiyin as a moth and think Taiyin is a stunning beauty, so they like everyone to appreciate her. Therefore, the birthday sacrifice in Xing Jun, Taiyin on August 15 was arranged after dark, facing the bright moon in the sky outside the courtyard, and a pair of red candles were placed on the incense table to offer four-color fresh fruits and burn incense for worship. The atmosphere is very pious and carefree. In addition, there are moon-watching parties, family reunions, or a feast for friends and relatives to spend a beautiful night under the cover of bright moonlight, as well as fun things such as rich cakes and listening to incense.

It is said that every month 15 and 16, on the Lunar New Year reunion night, people should abstain from burning incense and recite it ten times to celebrate the happiness of the family. However, there are not many temples dedicated to Taiyin Xing Jun among the Han people. Legend has it that children are malnourished and sick, and praying to the moon and star king is very effective.

Taoism follows the ancient religious thought of China, so the belief in stars has become an important part of the doctrine, especially for the sun, moon, Beidou, five stars, twenty-eight stars and other things closely related to the fate and future of life.

There are many legends about the moon in past dynasties. Besides Yutu and WU GANG, the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon's story is the most talked about. It is said that Hou Yi was secretly eaten by his wife Chang 'e and became a fairy in the moon palace after seeking the elixir of life from the Empress Dowager. When Chang 'e arrived at the Moon Palace, she found it strangely deserted and not as beautiful as he imagined. But he was afraid that Hou Yi would kill him, and he dared not return to the earth, so he had to live alone in the Moon Palace.