Gouchen
One of the Twelve Duty Spirits, classified as an inauspicious deity of the black path. Traditionally, it is considered unfavorable for breaking ground or undertaking long journeys.
Gouchen is one of the Twelve Duty Spirits, belonging to the inauspicious deities of the black path. Traditionally, almanacs often associate days governed by Gouchen with matters of land and imprisonment, believing it signifies delay and entanglement. Therefore, in the past, it was taboo to break ground for construction or undertake long journeys on such days, for fear of easily triggering land-related disputes or travel obstructions.