Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 15) — It is ghost month again, that time of the year when people have to be extra careful about catching any misfortune.
Speaking to CNN Philippines’ New Day on Tuesday, Feng Shui expert Marites Allen said the ghost month – which will be from Aug. 16 to Sept. 14 – is the time when the gates of hell open, allowing the presence of the wandering spirits to roam around the earth.
\”This is the reason why we have to appease them by honoring the ancestors who passed on…Some people, you have to stay safe during really this dark period,\” she added.
Here are some tips Allen shared to keep yourself safe during ghost month:
– Offer incense as this serves as food for the souls
– Set up an altar
– Observe and respect cultural significance of the ghost month in different regions around the world
– Practice filial piety
– Donate to charity or donate time
– Use protective charms
– Observe taboos, which include avoiding outdoor activities at night
– Participate in communal activities
