What does the fortune-telling column mean?

Fortune-telling column refers to a kind of divination and prediction tool in traditional culture. In ancient China, fortune-telling pillars were usually placed outside Taoist temples, temples or other temples. Fortune-telling columns are generally made of wood, several meters high, with all kinds of mysterious symbols, constellations, four columns and eight characters written on them. People can find the corresponding symbols on the fortune-telling column according to the time of birth to predict their future destiny.

Fortune-telling column is one of the traditional cultural symbols in China. In modern people's life, fortune-telling pillars are not only used to predict their own destiny, but also become a tourist cultural landscape. Many famous Taoist temples or other tourist attractions will have fortune-telling columns for tourists to divine. Some people will choose to divine their future destiny during their travels, hoping to get some inspiration from the gods.

Fortune-telling pillars also play more and more roles in modern times and are regarded as protectors of traditional culture. In recent years, the protection and inheritance of folk culture has become a hot topic. Many people think that the elements and symbols in traditional culture are valuable resources and should be protected and passed on. As a part of China's traditional culture, fortune-telling columns have gradually attracted people's attention.