"Hua Suisui" (the folk practice of "alleviating the influence of Taisui") is a time-honored tradition in Chinese folk culture. Its roots can be traced back to ancient star worship, understanding of astronomical calendars, and the cultural system of solar terms. It embodies the ancestors’ observations of natural rhythms, reverence for life order, and simple aspirations for peace and smoothness, making it one of the most representative symbols in Chinese folk culture. From a historical and folk context, the concept of "Taisui" was originally closely linked to the orbital patterns of Suixing (Jupiter). Through long-term observations, the ancients discovered that Jupiter orbits the sky once every approximately 12 years. They divided its orbital path into 12 equal parts, corresponding to the 12 Earthly Branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, etc.) and the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, thus forming the "Taisui calendar system." Within this cognitive framework, people believed that each year is overseen by a "Taisui God" who governs the annual fortune. If one’s zodiac sign has correlations such as "zhi (conjunction)," "chong (clash)," "xing (punishment)," "po (breakage)," or "hai (harm)" with the Earthly Branch of the annual Taisui—for example, in the Year of the Rat, Taisui corresponds to the Earthly Branch "Zi"; people born in the Year of the Horse (corresponding to "Wu") are considered to "fan Taisui" (offend Taisui) due to the "Zi-Wu clash," while those born in the Years of the Ox ("Chou"), Goat ("Wei"), and Rooster ("You") are also included in this category due to other correlations with "Zi"—the custom of "Hua Suisui" emerged as a response to such folk beliefs. In essence, it is a way for people to express their willingness to conform to natural laws, avoid potential life risks, and cherish aspirations for the future, typifying the "pursuing good fortune and avoiding misfortune" mentality in folk culture. In terms of cultural connotation, the core value of the "Hua Suisui" tradition lies in the humanistic emotions and cultural memories it carries, rather than any so-called "mysterious power." It was not only a way for the ancients to establish connections between humans, nature, and social order through ritual sense under the constraint of limited scientific and technological capabilities, but also a carrier for passing on care within families and communities. For instance, in traditional practice, elders would remind younger generations in advance to be more cautious about life details in the year they "fan Taisui," or the whole family would jointly prepare items with auspicious meanings. Such interactions themselves strengthened family bonds and a sense of community belonging. With the passage of time, the specific forms of "Hua Suisui" have varied slightly across regions and lifestyles, but they have always centered on the core of "conveying blessings and comforting the soul." Today, it remains a way for people to seek psychological stability and sustain cultural identity in the fast-paced modern life, reflecting the "people-oriented" emotional core of Chinese folk culture from a side perspective.