Yue Lao is regarded as the deity in charge of marriages. Believers offer sacrifices and pray to him for smooth love affairs and happy marriages.
The following are the effects, functions and relevant cultural meanings of worshipping Yue Lao:
- Matchmaking: Yue Lao holds the "Book of Marriages" and the "Red Thread", and can connect fated couples. Believers hope that by worshipping him, he will help them find good matches or resolve emotional obstacles.
- Resolving relationship problems: If lovers quarrel or husbands and wives are not harmonious, they can pray to Yue Lao to mediate conflicts and repair their relationship.
- Boosting confidence: For single people, worshipping Yue Lao can increase their expectations and motivation for love.
- When people are confused in their emotions, it can relieve anxiety and mend relationships.
- Increasing the opportunity to meet the opposite sex.
