Can you go out on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month? Read the taboos and legends of Ghost Festival to avoid attracting ghosts

The 15th day of the seventh lunar month every year is the day when the gates of hell open. Legend has it that this is the day when the ghosts in the underworld take a "holiday" to come to the human world to play or visit their relatives. Generally on this day, people place offerings at their doorsteps for them to enjoy. However, this is a tradition of the past. Many modern young people do not pay much attention to it, but they also wonder whether they can go out on the Mid-Autumn Festival? The following is a detailed explanation of the taboos of the Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

The 15th day of the seventh lunar month every year is the day when the gates of hell open. Legend has it that this is the day when the ghosts in the underworld take a "holiday" to come to the human world to play or visit their relatives. Generally on this day, people would place offerings at their doorsteps and burn some paper money for them to enjoy, and then return to the underworld when the rooster crows the next day. Because this is a tradition from the past, many young people today do not pay much attention to it, but they also wonder whether they can go out on the Mid-Autumn Festival? Below we explain in detail the taboos of the Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, let’s take a look!

There are three fires on the human body, on the forehead and on the shoulders. These three fires should not be covered. During the Mid-July period, people with low fires will dream about their deceased relatives in their dreams at night. This is very normal and there is no need to be afraid. Generally, relatives really complain to you or say hello in the dream and you only need to meet their requests. For example, they say if you don’t have money to spend, just buy some paper money; if you don’t have clothes to wear, just buy some clothes; if you don’t have a house to live in, just burn a house, etc.

The 15th day of July is the time when the yin energy is the strongest. People with low fire energy should stay out during this period. Even if they go out, they should return early. Women should not go out at night during their menstrual period or after childbirth or surgery. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, don't promise anything to others lightly, or make any wishes, not even as a joke. You should return home quickly after get off work, and don't go near someone else's house if you see burning buns. If you really have to pass by there, say something like "don't be surprised if there's something strange going on, there's no taboo" when you pass by.

The 15th day of the seventh lunar month every year is the day when the gates of hell open. Legend has it that this is the day when the ghosts in the underworld take a "holiday" to come to the human world to play or visit their relatives. Generally on this day, people place offerings at their doorsteps for them to enjoy. However, this is a tradition of the past. Many modern young people do not pay much attention to it, but they also wonder whether they can go out on the Mid-Autumn Festival? The following is a detailed explanation of the taboos of the Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

The Ten Taboos of Ghost Festival on July 15th

1. Do not travel at night. People with weak horoscopes should not travel at night as they may run into trouble.

2. Do not burn ghost paper unless in a specific occasion. Ghost paper is burned for ghosts, while gold paper is burned for gods. Burning ghost paper will only attract more ghosts.

3. Do not steal the offerings. These are foods for ghosts. If you use them without their consent, you will only bring yourself bad luck that is difficult to resolve.

4. Don’t dry clothes at night, as ghosts may think your clothes look good. Red is the most taboo color.

5. Avoid places with strong negative energy, such as mountains, alleys, etc. (movie theaters, places where there is no light all year round).

6. Try not to go to sparsely populated places alone at noon, in the evening, or late at night.

7. Don’t pick up money on the roadside, as this money is used to bribe the evildoers.

8. Don’t look back easily. When you are walking in the wilderness or sparsely populated areas, if you feel “as if” someone is calling you, don’t look back easily, because it might be a ghost calling you.

9. When you see others worshipping ghosts and gods, do not talk nonsense, as this is disrespectful to the ancestors.

10. Do not stick chopsticks in the center of the rice. This is a form of worship, just like sticking incense in an incense burner. This will only attract ghosts to share food with you. (As for the sayings about ghosts and gods, if you believe in them, they exist; if you don’t believe in them, they don’t exist.)