Why do China people have a soft spot for fortune telling?

Some people say that fortune telling is nonsense and superstition. In that case, why can it continue among the people? Nan huaijin, a master of Chinese studies, said: "If China's fortune-telling is deceptive, then it has deceived China people for more than 3,000 years, and it has deceived the smartest people. There is such a clever deception in the world, which is also worth studying. "

In fact, fortune telling has a certain theoretical basis. China's four-column divination, six hexagrams of Zhouyi, reading and other methods are all based on the growth law of all things and the theory of the unity of man and nature. Behind every basic concept and basis of their fate, there is a profound philosophy of life. In other words, numerology in fortune-telling is actually a matter of personnel, and the heaven it contains is actually human nature. Moreover, what is even more amazing is that fortune-telling can always axiomatize, theorize and conceptualize the truth of these personnel, and then link it with yin and yang, five elements, branches, numbers, symbols and pictures, so that the fate of seemingly impossible people and the outcome of events can be predicted through calculation. Although the basis of these connections is often confusing, they are still reasonable. As long as you have a little experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the scientific nature of fortune telling.

Fortune telling not only has certain accuracy, but also has a wide range of applications:

1. Politics

Most feudal rulers believed in superstition, which was closely related to the succession of the throne, talent selection and decision-making. For example, Emperor Taizong did not appreciate Wang Xian, because he "had no noble face"; Tang Xuanzong did not appreciate Wang Qing, saying that "although Wang Qing was active, he was not rich before." You can't believe all these unofficial history, but there is no doubt that their faces are closely related to politics.

2. Economy

In this respect, it is mostly used for individuals. Landlords and businessmen often ask fortune tellers how to get rich and keep it. The poor ask the fortune teller where to develop and what business to run, so it is easy to get rich.

3. Army

In ancient times, fortune tellers often went out with the army. They are senior military advisers and even important figures in organizing and planning wars. According to "Biography of Ming History", Emperor Yongle marched north, and famous fortune-tellers Huangfu Zhonghe and Yuan Zhongche also made suggestions in the army.

4. Literature and art

Introducing physiognomy into literary works to enrich their contents. For example, in A Dream of Red Mansions, Cao Xueqin made an incisive exposition on Jia Yucun's life science.

5. Married life

Before we got married, we looked at a woman's face to see if she was a husband, rich, beautiful and healthy. This trend has been popular until the beginning of the 20th century.

It is closely related to the curiosity of all sentient beings about their future good or bad. By forecasting, I hope to avoid bad luck. Therefore, when people feel uneasy, they will turn to mysterious forces to make themselves feel safe. This may be the fundamental reason why China people have a soft spot for fortune telling!