Avoid bringing bananas: Bananas are commonly offered as sacrificial gifts, but they are believed to attract wandering souls. As the seventh month marks the opening of the gates of hell, wandering souls are prevalent, especially in cemeteries. Thus, it is advised not to bring bananas when visiting ancestral graves.
Visiting ancestral graves is a beautiful custom during the seventh month
Refrain from taking photographs: Photography is considered taboo when visiting cemeteries. Especially during the seventh month, when the negative energy is believed to be more potent, and there are more wandering souls. Taking pictures in cemeteries may capture frightening images that could cause fear and haunt those who view them.
Avoid visiting during early morning, noon, or late hours: While it is commendable to visit and pay respects to ancestral graves, it is essential to take care of one’s well-being. Thus, it is advised not to visit during noon, as it is considered inauspicious for the deceased’s soul. Visiting too early or too late is also discouraged due to the heavier negative energy, which can cause illness or attract negative energy.
Do not burn excessive ghost money or offer salty foods: Some people believe that the afterlife should reflect the material world and, therefore, offer salty foods. However, spiritual advisors caution against burning ghost money or offering salty foods during this time, as it may incite greed and delusion among the living and the wandering souls. This could lead to conflict and increase negative karma.
Avoid burning excessive ghost money
Do not bring offerings home: During the seventh month, with its heavier negative energy and wandering souls, it is advised to leave offerings at the gravesite rather than bringing them home. This practice prevents wandering souls from following you home. If the offerings are meant for the less fortunate, it is even more important not to bring them home, but to scatter them to avoid attracting greedy souls.
Avoid bringing certain individuals: When visiting ancestral graves, it is recommended to refrain from bringing young children, the elderly, or pregnant women. These individuals are more sensitive to their surroundings and may find it challenging to navigate the environment. Bringing them to the cemetery could invite misfortune and illness to the family.
To protect yourself during these visits in the seventh month, when negative energy is believed to be heavier, you can carry a red thread or wear a silver ring to bring good luck and ward off negative energy.
*Reference for spiritual contemplation
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