太歲
太歲
22° AW2025企劃——「龍蛇混集」眼鏡型號「太歲」
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以下是太歲星的主要由來和演變過程：
1. 天文學與占星術的起源：歲星（木星）與「太歲」的創設
太歲的概念最早源於古代中國對行星的觀測，特別是木星（古稱「歲星」）。
· 歲星紀年法： 古人觀測到木星大約每12年繞天球一週（實際為11.86年），因此將木星運行的軌道（黃道帶）平分為十二等分，稱為「十二次」。木星每年行經一次，就用該次的名稱來紀年，這就是「歲星紀年法」。例如，木星走到「星紀」這一年，就稱為「歲在星紀」。
· 問題出現： 木星的運行方向是自西向東（與現代天文學觀測一致），這與古人習慣的自東向西劃分的十二地支（子、丑、寅、卯…）和二十八星宿的方向相反。這在實際應用中非常不方便，容易出錯。
· 虛擬的「太歲」： 為了解決這個矛盾，古代天文占星家便虛擬了一個與木星運行速度相同但方向相反的天體，稱之為「太歲」、「歲陰」或「太陰」。這個虛擬的太歲沿着十二地支的方向勻速運行，每年移動一個地支的位置。
· 木星（歲星）： 自西向東（左旋）
· 太歲： 自東向西（右旋）
蛇是遠古生物並存活至現代。當離開世界最後只留下蛇骨，如果姻緣際遇能配合往往可以存放很長的時間甚至乎過千萬年成為化石！所以不同民族都喜歡佩戴至今，有長壽、吉祥和帶來好運的意義至今！
美洲土著文化
製作：蛇骨可能與其他自然材料（如羽毛、樹皮）結合，製作成複雜的護身符。使用：在治療儀式和慶典中使用，通常伴隨歌曲和舞蹈，增強其神聖性。
非洲文化
製作：蛇骨會被精心裝飾，可能加入珠子、草藥或其他材料，以增添其神秘感。使用：作為護身符佩戴在身，或於重要儀式中使用，例如成年禮和豐收節。
歐洲民間信仰
製作：蛇骨經常被簡單清洗和乾燥，然後放置在家庭顯眼的位置，如門口或窗台。使用：作為驅邪符咒，在特定節日和慶典中使用，以保護家庭免受邪惡的侵害。
南亞文化
製作：經過清洗和乾燥的蛇骨，可能會鑲嵌在金屬或布料上，製作成護身符。
使用：在宗教儀式中放置於神龕附近，祈求神靈的庇佑。
中國文化
製作：蛇骨經過清洗和晾乾，常用紅繩或金屬鏈串聯而成。使用：在節慶和祭祀時懸掛於門口或佩戴於身，祈求辟邪和帶來好運。
蛇與龍
神話角度：蛇若想化為應龍，需累積3000年以上修煉，並滿足「天地靈氣+功德機緣」的苛刻條件。 戰國秦漢：哲學整合與龍形定稿（前475–公元220年）
1. 《易經》理論奠基 《周易·繫辭下》載：「龍蛇之蟄，以存身也」，將蛇冬眠習性比附龍的隱現，確立二者生命週期的哲學同構。
2.漢代緯書與帝王符命
《尚書中候》稱：「赤龍負圖授堯」，劉邦被神化為「赤帝子」斬白蛇（白帝子），蛇正式成為龍的凡間化身。
王充《論衡》直言：「龍或時似蛇，蛇或時似龍」，反映民間認知中蛇龍的流動性。
如《抱朴子》所言：「蛇之未化，蜷於草澤；龍之既成，翔於九霄。」此「化」在人心，不在皮骨。
Tai Sui(太歲)
22° AW2025 Collection — "Gathering of Loong and Snakes" Eyewear Model "Tai Sui"
This October, the Gathering of Loong and Snakes assembles in Shibuya, Tokyo
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Crafted by Hong Kong artisans, "Tai Sui" combines natural wood beads, snake bones, and 925 silver decorative elements with titanium-based temple arms, embodying the essence of Eastern craftsmanship. Staying true to the brand 22°'s philosophy of purity and simplicity, the design eliminates the need for screws, electroplating, nickel alloys, and soldering marks. By fusing sustainable polymers with titanium, the materials remain pristine and skin-friendly, weighing a quarter less than acetate. Wearing them feels like being enveloped by clouds—effortlessly lightweight.
Here are the main origins and evolution of the Tai Sui Star(太歲）:
Origins in Astronomy and Astrology: The Year Star (Jupiter) and the Creation of "Tai Sui"
The concept of Tai Sui originated from ancient Chinese observations of planets, particularly Jupiter (known in ancient times as the "Year Star" or Suixing).
Year Star Chronology: The ancients observed that Jupiter completes a revolution around the celestial sphere approximately every 12 years (actually 11.86 years). As a result, they divided Jupiter’s orbit (the zodiac) into twelve equal sections, called the "Twelve Stations" (shier ci). Each year, Jupiter passed through one station, and the year was named accordingly, forming the "Year Star Chronology." For example, when Jupiter reached the station "Xingji," the year was referred to as "the year residing in Xingji."
· Emergence of Issues: Jupiter moves from west to east (consistent with modern astronomical observations), which was the opposite direction of the Twelve Earthly Branches (shi'er dizhi: zi, chou, yin, mao, etc.) and the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions (ershiba xiu), traditionally divided from east to west. This created practical inconveniences and potential errors in application.
· The Imaginary "Tai Sui太歲": To resolve this contradiction, ancient astrologers invented an imaginary celestial body that moved at the same speed as Jupiter but in the opposite direction. They called it "Tai Sui," "Suinyin," or "Taiyin." This imaginary Tai Sui moved uniformly along the direction of the Twelve Earthly Branches, advancing one position each year.
· Jupiter (Year Star): Moves from west to east (leftward rotation)
· Tai Sui: Moves from east to west (rightward rotation)
The snake is an ancient creature that has survived into modern times. When leaving this world, only snake bones remain. If fate allows, these bones can endure for millions of years, turning into fossils! Different cultures have cherished them, symbolizing longevity, good fortune, and auspiciousness to this day.
Indigenous American Culture
Crafting:Snake bones may be combined with other natural materials (like feathers and bark) to create intricate amulets.
Usage:They are used in healing rituals and celebrations, often accompanied by songs and dances to enhance their sacredness.
African Culture
Crafting:Snake bones are carefully decorated, possibly incorporating beads, herbs, or other materials to enhance their mystique.
Usage:Worn as amulets or used in significant rituals, such as coming-of-age ceremonies and harvest festivals.
European Folklore
Crafting:Snake bones are often simply cleaned and dried, then placed in prominent household locations, like doorways or windowsills.
Usage:They serve as talismans to ward off evil, utilized during specific festivals and celebrations to protect homes from malevolent forces.
South Asian Culture
Crafting:The cleaned and dried snake bones may be set into metal or fabric to create amulets.
Usage:Placed near altars during religious ceremonies, they are invoked for divine protection.
Chinese Culture
Crafting:Cleaned and dried snake bones are often strung together with red cords or metal chains.
Usage:Hung at doorways or worn during festivals and rituals, they are believed to ward off evil and bring good fortune.
Snake and Loong
Mythological Perspective:To transform into a Loong, a snake must accumulate over 3,000 years of cultivation and meet the stringent conditions of “heaven and earth’s spirit energy + karmic opportunities.”
Warring States to Qin and Han Dynasties:Philosophical integration and finalization of the Loong form (475 BC – AD 220)
1. Foundations of the I Ching(易經) :The theory states in "Zhou Yi, Commentary on the Appended Words": "The hibernation of the Loong and snake is for self-preservation," linking the snake's hibernation habits to the Loong's emergence, establishing a philosophical isomorphism in their life cycles.
2. Han Dynasty's Texts and Imperial (漢代緯書與帝王符命 )
Mandates:The "Shang Shu Zhong Hou" mentions: "The red Loong bears the chart and bestows it to Yao," with Liu Bang being deified as "Red Emperor" who slays the white snake (the White Emperor). Thus, the snake officially becomes the earthly incarnation of the Loong.
Wang Chong in "Lun Heng" bluntly states: "Sometimes the dragon resembles the snake, and sometimes the snake resembles the Loong," reflecting the fluidity of their identities in popular perception.
As stated in "Bao Pu Zi 抱朴子": "Before transformation, the snake coils in the grass; once it becomes a Loong, it soars in the skies." This transformation lies in the hearts of the people, not in skin or bones.
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