Can you have a birthday on the Ghost Festival?
It is not advisable to celebrate a birthday on the Ghost Festival. Even if you do, it is not recommended to do so at night.In folk culture, the Ghost Festival is called the "Festival of the Dead," so celebrating a birthday on this day may invite some bad things, especially at night.
If you have a heavy yin energy or are weak and sickly, it is best not to choose this day for your birthday. Women who are pregnant or menstruating should also avoid it.
Taboos of Having a Birthday on the Ghost Festival
1. People having a birthday on the Ghost Festival should not stay up late; they should go to bed early and keep their energy充沛.2. On the day of the birthday, the birthday person should not eat a birthday cake, but ordinary meals are fine.
3. It is not advisable to have a birthday at night, as it may invite bad things and affect one's fortune.
4. It is not advisable to receive gifts or flowers on the Ghost Festival, as it may seem like receiving offerings. It is better to accept blessings and gifts from friends and family in advance.
5. On the Ghost Festival, it is not advisable to wear overly bright clothes, nor large areas of white, black, or red clothes, as they are considered unlucky.
What is the Fate of Those Born on the Ghost Festival?
The Ghost Festival falls on the 15th day of the fifth lunar month. People born on this day are usually quite ordinary.People born in the seventh lunar month have kind and compassionate personalities, are friendly and approachable, and although they may seem difficult to get along with, their hearts are actually very gentle. They are meticulous, dedicated, and determined, and they complete tasks from beginning to end. They often face difficulties during their youth, find it hard to make a living outside, and may even encounter financial losses. Their love lives are not smooth either, and they may easily fall into troubles due to issues with the opposite sex, and may be approached by people with ill intentions. In middle age, their luck gradually improves, and in old age, they can lead a happy and fulfilling life, enjoying both wealth and a harmonious family, with good fortune.
People born on the 15th day of the lunar month are gentle and mild-tempered. Married individuals usually respect each other and bring blessings to their descendants. However, care should be taken if descendants show tendencies of being quarrelsome and aggressive, which could lead to behavioral problems and damage their own future. For men, the family relationship might be relatively shallow, making them prone to leave their hometown and live and work elsewhere. For women, their fate may be somewhat turbulent, with a weaker connection to their husband, potentially leading to separation or death. It is advisable for them to marry someone with a stronger and more stable fate. Overall, this is considered an ordinary and normal destiny.
