Fortune teller says 78-year-old has a hurdle _ What does fortune teller mean when he says 78-year-old has a hurdle?

From 77 to 78, I don't want to talk too much and mind my own business.

In the traditional culture of China, 77 and 78 years old are regarded as unlucky ages, because they are related to the "seven evil spirits". In folk beliefs, the "seven evils" refer to the bad luck of an era, that is, an era doomed to disaster. Therefore, 77 and 78 years old are regarded as a taboo age group. It's best to focus on your own life and not interfere in other people's affairs.

At this age, people usually do some special behaviors to resolve disasters, such as wearing red clothes, setting off firecrackers, eating some auspicious food and so on. In addition, some places will hold some special ceremonies, such as burning incense, offering sacrifices to ancestors, praying for blessings and so on. These behaviors and ceremonies are all aimed at resolving the bad luck brought by the "seven evil spirits" and hoping that the elderly can live a long and healthy life.

Taboo era

Some old people in the countryside often say, "Seventy-three eighty-four, the ghost king didn't call himself." This means that when people reach the age of 73 and 84, they are two hurdles in life, which are difficult for ordinary people to cross. In fact, this proverb is similar to "Sixty-six, the prince wants to eat meat". People always think that these two ages are a hurdle. Many old people died because they could not overcome their inner obstacles. If you pass 84, you are really a longevity star.

The reason why people especially avoid the age of 73 and 84 is mainly related to history. These two figures are related to two ancient celebrities, Kong Qiu and Mencius. The ancients thought that life was numbered, and these two ages were the death of the older generation. In fact, it is not unreasonable. Confucius was born in 55 1 year BC and died in 479 BC. His nominal age is 73. Mencius was born in 372 BC and died in 289 BC, with a nominal age of 84 (the above contents are for reference only).