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'''Taiyin Xingjun''' is the Chinese goddess of the moon. While often intertwined with the legend of Chang’e, Taiyin Xingjun is the real guardian of the moon, a captivating figure beloved by all. |
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==Legends== |
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According to Taiwanese media reports, Taiyang Xingjun and Taiyin Xingjun are often worshipped as the companion gods of the [[Jade Emperor]]. |
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According to some traditions, although Chang’e is also considered to be an accidental resident of the moon, she is not the moon’s rightful owner. Instead, Taiyin Xingjun, the moon goddess herself, graces the night sky with her luminous presence. Taiyin Xingjun is also known as Jielin, which means "the immortal who races to the moon." |
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''The Seven Sage Chronicles'' states: "The Yu Hua (red text) dwells with the sun; the Jie Lin (yellow text) dwells with the moon. The Yu Hua is the essence of the sun; the Jie Lin is the essence of the moon." |
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Sometimes, aiyin Xingjun is also seen as another aspect of the Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West. The ''Yúnjí Qīqiān'' states: "The Xiwangmu is the primordial qi of the Taiyin. Her two breasts are the essence of the myriad gods, the vital fluids of yin and yang. Under her left breast is the sun, and under her right breast is the moon. It is the dwelling place of the King Father and the Queen Mother." |
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Taiyin Xingjun holds a position akin to the Chinese goddess of the moon, similar to Selene in Greek mythology. With the Mid-Autumn Festival's focus on lunar veneration, homage naturally gravitates towards Taiyin Xingjun. Come the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, throughout China, people erect incense altars, light crimson candles, offer fresh fruits in four vivid hues, burn incense, and pay homage beneath the gleaming moonlight. This ritual intertwines reverence with leisure, as the moon's radiance bestows a mystical aura, evoking myriad enchanting narratives and profound contemplations. Amidst these tales, "Chang’e Flies to the Moon" remains among the most revered. |
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