What is Taishi's zodiac sign?
Recently, discussions about zodiac culture have continued to be hot on the Internet, especially the relationship between "Tai Shi" and the zodiac, which has aroused widespread curiosity. This article will analyze this question based on the hot topic data of the past 10 days and sort out relevant hot topics.
1. Inventory of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Related keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New interpretation of zodiac culture | 45.6 | Taishi and the origin of the zodiac |
| 2 | 2024 Year of the Dragon fortune | 38.2 | Dragon, mascot |
| 3 | Historical official positions and zodiac signs | 22.7 | Taishi Ling, Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches |
2. Analysis of the relationship between "Tai Shi" and the zodiac
"Tai Shi" is the name of an official in ancient China, in charge of astronomy, calendaring and the compilation of historical books. According to the "Book of Rites of Zhou" records, Taishi's responsibilities are closely related to astronomical observation, and the origin of the twelve zodiac signs is also inseparable from the astronomical calendar. The following is the correspondence between Taishi’s functions and zodiac culture:
| Taishi function | Zodiac association | Documentary basis |
|---|---|---|
| Make a calendar | Twelve Earthly Branches Calendar | "Historical Records·Tianguan Shu" |
| Observe the stars | zodiac animals symbol constellations | "Huainanzi Astronomical Training" |
3. Recent hot topics in zodiac culture
1.Controversy over the origin of the zodiac: Archaeological discovery that the "Tai Shi" records in the Han Dynasty bamboo slips are highly consistent with the order of the zodiac signs has triggered new discussions in the academic community on the time when the zodiac signs were finalized.
2.Revival of folk activities: "Tai Shi Gong Sacrifice" events are held in many places, and cultural and creative products are designed based on zodiac elements, such as the "Tai Shi Rat" bronze statue (rat is the first of the twelve zodiac animals).
3.Derivatives of hot internet memes: The short video platform "#太史是什么" challenge exceeded 100 million views, and netizens creatively interpreted the attributes of Taishi's zodiac sign.
4. Comparison table between the twelve zodiac signs and historical official positions
| zodiac sign | Corresponding official position | Symbolic meaning |
|---|---|---|
| rat | Taishi Ling | astute record |
| cow | Sinongqing | Diligent farming |
| tiger | General of the Tiger and Ben Zhonglang | Fierce Guard |
Conclusion
Although "Tai Shi" does not directly correspond to a certain zodiac sign, its functions are closely related to the formation of zodiac culture. Recent research shows that most Taishi Lings of the Han Dynasty were of the "snake" or "horse" type (because the earthly branches Si and Noon correspond to the observation directions). This discovery provides a new perspective for traditional zodiac research. It is recommended to pay attention to the upcoming academic report "Unearthed Documents and the Origin of the Zodiac" for a more authoritative interpretation.
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