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JCMFanpage juancitymarket Vol. 9 No. 07 July 2019
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he Ghost Month is annually observed in the Philippines around the month of August. But what exactly is Ghost Month and what are the activities Feng Shui experts warns us against lest misfortunes happen. What is Ghost Month? Ghost Month is also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival. It is a Taoist and Buddhist belief that "hungry ghosts" or restless spirits roam the Earth and cause mischief on the 7th month of the lunar calendar. This mischief can be anything from accidents and crime to unexpected deaths and business failures. This year, Ghost Month runs from August 11 to September 9 while Ghost Day specifically falls on August 25. Tragedies that happened during Ghost Month. Feng shui expert Master Hanz Cua cited some tragedies which took place on Ghost Month namely, the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York City, the Pagoda tragedy in Bulacan,
and Typhoon Ondoy in 2009. Things to avoid. There are a lot of things people do to avoid danger and misfortune during Ghost Month. These include declining to attend funerals or visiting the sick to avoid yin energy, or dark influences. Holding major life events like weddings or undergoing a major medical operation is also a big no. Staying out late or travelling at night must be avoided as spirits are said to become stronger from the moon's yin energy. Holding big parties is also to be avoided so as not to incite the dissatisfaction and jealousy of ghosts. For business owners, avoid signing contracts until after Ghost Month. Attracting luck during Ghost Month. Recommendations from feng shui experts to get the spirits on your side include burning paper money to make your business grow; making food offerings (pork, to page 2 chicken, fruits) to