What does it mean to send the gods in eight characters?

Astrology is a traditional custom in China culture. It is believed that the constellation composed of the year, month, day and time of birth determines a person's life. The purpose of sending God is to commemorate the deceased, pray for the deceased to rest in peace, and also to keep the peace of mourning and let the souls of the deceased return to their hometown. When sending the gods, the appropriate date, time and tomb location will be selected according to the numerology of the deceased and the zodiac, so as to strive for good luck and pray for the deceased to the greatest extent.

In the eight-character ceremony, in addition to calculating the numerology of the deceased, it is also necessary to adopt the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements of traditional Chinese medicine to choose appropriate coffins, sacrifices, colors and accessories, such as red, yellow, food and drinks. At the same time, there are many details to pay attention to, such as whether the clothes and relics of the deceased conform to the principle of geomantic omen. These are all to let the souls of the deceased rest in peace and bless their health.

The eight-character ceremony to send gods is an important tradition of China culture, especially in rural areas of China, such as Hanzhong and northern Shaanxi. This tradition helps people carry forward China culture and inherit the wisdom of their ancestors. At the same time, it also helps people to alleviate the pain of bereavement and reduce their inner burden. It has become an important part of China culture, and also provides rich cultural heritage for modern people.