What are the Feng Shui taboos on the Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month?
According to folk customs, the precautions for the Hungry Ghost Festival are as follows:
1. Ancestors must be worshiped
July 15th is a traditional ancestor worship festival. When offering sacrifices to one's ancestors, one often prepares extra food and offerings for the lonely ghosts. In order to prevent your ancestors from becoming wandering souls with no one to offer sacrifices to them, you must not fail to offer sacrifices to your ancestors.
2. It is forbidden to take photos on the day
Ancestor worship on the Ghost Festival is not just about commemorating ancestors, but also obviously means worshiping and praying to the souls of the dead. When making sacrifices on the Ghost Festival, it is best not to take photos on this night. This is not only disrespectful to the ancestors, but also easy to take photos of unlucky things.
3. It is not advisable to move during the Ghost Month
From the first day of the seventh lunar month to the twenty-ninth day of the seventh lunar month, it is the traditional "Ghost Month" for worshiping ghosts. Starting from the first day of July, the underworld opens the gates of hell and lets our ancestors, teachers, relatives and friends from the underworld, as well as all kinds of enemies and creditors, return to the human world to enjoy human sacrifices. Try not to move, open a business, get married, etc.
4. Look in the mirror less at night
On the night of the Ghost Festival, try to look in the mirror as little as possible, and don’t look in the mirror when you go to the bathroom at night to avoid seeing things you shouldn’t see. In addition, in Feng Shui, the mirror in the bedroom should not be pointed at the bed, otherwise it is easy to have nightmares and it will not be good for the owner's health in the long run.
5. Try to go to bed as early as possible
Try to go to bed as early as possible on the night of the Ghost Festival. It is not recommended to stay up late, and do not just pick up money outside and go home. You must throw it away, otherwise it is easy to have If the fortune is unfavorable, it is recommended that friends who feel that their yang energy is weak should stay at home.