What is the difference between a ceiling ruler and a ghost stick?

The main differences are in nature, shape and function, as follows:

First, the nature is different.

1, ceiling ruler

Huagai ruler is a kind of ruler, and its appearance is a short square stick engraved with spells on all sides.

2, playing ghost sticks

The ghost-copying stick is an instrument of Taoism, which is usually used to open an altar or exorcise ghosts and evil spirits. Also known as "playing ghost stick", "copying ghost stick" or "copying ghost peach stick".

Second, the shape is different.

1, ceiling ruler

Rulers are made of mahogany or iron. The ceiling rulers are mostly quadrangular, and the six sides are engraved with Twenty-eight Nights, Sun and Moon, Purple Taboo (the name of China Emperor Wei Zi), Ceiling Taboo (the name of Tian Pengyuan Shuai), Six Stars in the South and the Big Dipper (namely the King of the Southern Star and the King of the Big Dipper). In the eastern Jin dynasty's mythical novel "Searching for the Gods", the viewpoint that "the southern bucket is reborn and the Beidou is dead again" was put forward.

2, playing ghost sticks

Its shape is a yellow short cylindrical stick with various symbols engraved on it, usually the words "eliminate evil and destroy witchcraft, Marshal Zhu" and "execute Marshal Meng". Some sticks are engraved with a single name, while others are engraved with two names at the same time, often accompanied by some Taoist symbols and patterns.

Third, the roles are different.

1, ceiling ruler

It is usually used for display and use when trying to make altars and fasting ceremonies.

2, playing ghost sticks

It is often used in Taoist ceremonies, Taoist altar opening ceremonies or to exorcise ghosts and evil spirits at ordinary times.

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