Taboos on Going Out During the Zhongyuan Festival
After the night falls during the Zhongyuan Festival, it is generally forbidden to go out.Belief One:
After 6:30 PM on the Zhongyuan Festival, you should not go out. Those who have not returned home before this time should hurry back.
Belief Two:
From 11 PM to early morning, this is the period with the heaviest yin energy, so it is recommended not to go out during this time.
Why is it taboo to go out at night during the Zhongyuan Festival? Because this is the day when the Gate of the Dead is open, and the yin energy is particularly heavy. By night, it reaches its peak, so if you are more cautious, it's best not to go out at night.
Precautions for Going Out During the Seventh Month
1. When going out at night during the seventh month, avoid wearing all red clothes, as well as black, white, or blue, to avoid attracting ghosts and causing trouble for yourself.2. Do not linger in places with heavy yin energy, such as crossroads, dark stairwells, or under tree shadows. Also, avoid approaching locust trees, which are considered "ghost trees."
3. Do not step on the paper offerings (spirit money) carelessly during the seventh month. These paper offerings are gifts for the spirits, and when burned, the spirits gather nearby to collect them. If you jump around or step on them while they are being burned, you may interfere with their activities. The angry spirits may then bring misfortune upon you.
4. Avoid going to places with a lot of water, such as swimming pools or riverbanks. This is because a person has three lights—on the head, left shoulder, and right shoulder. If the light goes out due to falling into water, it is considered unlucky and may affect your health.
