The Hungry Ghost Festival: A Time of Connection and Reflection
The Hungry Ghost Festival is a cherished and meaningful time, filled with tradition, reunion, and remembrance. It builds a symbolic bridge between the living and the deceased, offering us a chance to honour those who came before us and strengthen our connection with them.
A blend of ancient Chinese religious and philosophical traditions shape the Hungry Ghost Festival. It intertwines the wisdom of Taoism with the spiritual teachings of Buddhism.
The Hungry Ghost Festival is a special occasion that takes place during the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, a period known as the Ghost Month. During this month, the gates of the spiritual realm are said to open wide, releasing restless and hungry spirits to visit our world.
The Hungry Ghost Festival itself is typically celebrated on the 15th day of the lunar month, and this year's Hungry Ghost Festival occurs on August 30, (a Geng Shen/Metal Monkey Day).
The Hungry Ghost Festival is an expression of respect, reconnection and compassion. It aims to:
- Honour and Acknowledge: The festival pays homage to hungry ghosts who have been released during Ghost Month, especially those who died due to misfortune.
- Satisfy and Pacify: Through various rituals and offerings, the living seek to comfort and satisfy these wandering spirits, ensuring peace in the home and community.
The Hungry Ghost Festival is marked by several traditional and heart-felt practices:
- Feed the Hungry Ghosts: Offerings of food are prepared to keep the ghosts content. Burning incense and making symbolic food offerings help maintain harmony.
- Honour Loved Ones and Ancestors: Spend time reminiscing and sharing treasured memories of your loved ones and ancestors.
- Burn Offerings: Sage, sandalwood or bay leaves can be burnt to cleanse and connect with the spiritual realm while focusing thoughts on love, forgiveness, and cherished memories with those from the past.
- Attend Performances: Embrace the senses with cultural experiences and the arts and keep your loved ones in your heart as you enjoy beautiful, uplifting experiences.
- Sail Lantern Boats: Send a letter to your lost loved ones on a paper boat, using eco-friendly materials.
During this sacred time, certain taboos should also be observed to avoid attracting excessive Yin Qi and unwanted spiritual attention:
Avoid Staying Out Late: Ghosts are more active at night.
Respect Offerings: Don't take what's meant for others.
Mind Your Clothing: Hanging clothes outside overnight can attract strong yin energy.
Be Careful with Water: Avoid swimming after dark or in deep, dark waters.
Postpone Major Life Events: Wait for a more auspicious time.
In the world of Feng Shui, the Hungry Ghost Festival brings attention to specific energy flows and spiritual connections. Certain locations, such as churches and temples, harbour energy that connects more fully with Yin Qi and spiritual influence according to the specific orientation and surrounding landform in which they were constructed.
Moreover, some homes may contain energy patterns that link the earthly and spiritual realms. For example, the East sector of a home facing Zi/N2 with an inherent 5 6 2 energy flow might need careful handling as the veil between the living and the spirit world will be quite fine in this location. Decorating the East sector of that home with protective metal element, cool tones and maintaining open internal energy pathways to the ruling Water Star Qi (depending on the current Time Period) can help keep the energy calm and less likely to stir up ghostly occurrences.
Another way to help calm the East sector of the above-mentioned home and simultaneously invite positive new, vibrant energy into the dwelling is by conducting a Sun Ceremony or space clearing during specific periods of time each year that connect this home with strong, vibrant, yang/active Qi. In this case, the time frames would be: January 21 - February 3, May 22 - June 5, and September 24 - October 8 when a Sun Ceremony, space clearing and/or a fun, noisy social event held at the home can uplift and revitalize the energy for the benefit of the home’s occupants.
The Hungry Ghost Festival offers a beautiful opportunity to reflect, remember, and reconnect. It invites us to embrace the teachings of both Taoism and Buddhism, forging a deeper understanding of life, death, and the eternal bonds that connect us all.
Australian Feng Shui Master Consultant, Derelle Ball can help you enhance the health, wealth and nurturing Feng Shui potential of your home with a detailed user-friendly Feng Shui Report. For further information visit: Off-Site Residential Feng Shui Consultation.
The Fixed Bagua 8 Aspirations Method: A Misconstrued Representation of Authentic Feng Shui
In this article we’ll examine the fascinating field of Feng Shui and debunk some commonly held misconceptions. One of the more prominent misunderstandings is the perceived authenticity of the Fixed Bagua 8 Aspirations Method. While popular in the Western world, this method is not an accurate representation of authentic Feng Shui as practiced and recognized by traditional Feng Shui Masters.The Feng Shui Connection Between the Period of 9 and Queen Victoria's Reign
Queen Victoria ruled over the United Kingdom from 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign encompassed the previous Periods of 9, 1, and 2 from a Feng Shui perspective. As we anticipate the full transition into Period of 9 during February next year, let's explore some of Queen Victoria's remarkable achievements during the same energy influence to gain valuable insight into upcoming trends.
Industrialization and Modernization: Queen Victoria's era witnessed astonishing advancements in industrialization and technology. From the expansion of railways to the development of the telegraph, her reign propelled the growth of the British Empire and brought about revolutionary changes.
Social and Political Reforms: Queen Victoria's reign coincided with a period of pivotal social and political reforms. Notable achievements include the abolition of slavery in British territories, the expansion of voting rights, the establishment of labour unions, and improvements in working conditions.
Cultural Influence: Queen Victoria's reign fostered an extraordinary flourishing of arts, literature, and culture. This enchanting era was graced by Victorian literary giants like Charles Dickens and George Eliot, along with renowned poets such as Alfred Lord Tennyson and Robert Browning. The Victorian era also witnessed ground breaking advancements in architecture, fashion, and design.
Family and Legacy: Queen Victoria's influence extended far beyond her own reign. Her marriage to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha resulted in nine children, and their descendants intermarried with various European royal families. This earned Queen Victoria the revered title of the "Grandmother of Europe."
Is your home ready to make the most of the Period of 9 energy transition? Feng Shui Master Derelle Ball can provide you with a comprehensive, user-friendly Feng Shui report to help you transform your home into a sanctuary for harmony and wellbeing. For further information click: Off-Site Residential Feng Shui Consultation.
Harmonizing Your Home: A Modern Approach to Feng Shui
Feng Shui, translating to 'wind/water', refers to the idea that qi (unseen transformative energy that travels along magnetic pathways in and around the earth) is dispersed by wind and retained by water. The Feng Shui ideal is to attract positive (sheng) qi via thoughtful design, magnetic orientation, supportive landform and careful placement of water and active elements (such as external doors).
For the contemporary homeowner seeking to benefit from the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui, it would be wise to integrate the study of Xuan Kong Fei Xing Pai (Time-Space Flying Stars School) Feng Shui and San He Landform & Water Methods analysis. Pairing this with an understanding and respect for sustainable development will allow us to live in harmony with our surroundings.
Placing your main entry and regularly used external doorways within a favourable water star location (according to the Xuan Kong Fei Xing Feng Shui natal chart of your home) will ensure productive energy is able to freely enter and circulate within your home. If there is an active water feature strategically positioned in view of the door, qi connected with abundance opportunity has the potential to accumulate over the long term.
Your home should be designed for the climate and terrain it's built on. When planning your home, consider the land's natural contours, the elliptical path of the sun and surrounding natural resources. Ensure your home allows ample natural light, has good insulation and ventilation, is energy-efficient and supportive of its occupants. Your home, after all, should feel like a sanctuary, a place to rest and recharge.
Remember, we humans thrive in the presence of nature—it restores us and stimulates our creative functions. With Xuan Kong Feng Shui, we can address the unseen energy flow around us and help orient the occupants within a dwelling to benefit from positive, health-boosting qi.
Mountain star energy is supported by raised landform in the external environment and tends to reside within solid walls and heavy solid furniture. If you sleep with your bedhead resting against a beneficial mountain star qi that communicates favourably with your personal Ming Gua, then you will be plugging in your internal batteries each night while absorbing beneficial health and relationship energy.
In this tech-driven era, it's also crucial to address electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in our homes. EMR can travel through walls unless there's magnetic shielding in place. Awareness of such potential health hazards is an important step to ensuring the health and well-being of the household.
You should check what is located on the other side of the wall where your bedhead is positioned and avoid situations where you may be affected by an electrical meter box or transformer attached to a large electrical object on the other side of the wall and in line with your bedhead.
Also avoid having your bedhead placed against a wall adjoining a wet area where water pipes reside within the wall cavity.
Did you know certain indoor plants can help purify the air of toxins found in common household cleaning agents? It's a small addition that can make a world of difference. Don't forget to also allow fresh air to circulate throughout your home regularly by opening windows and doors.
And finally, don't sweat about constant tidiness. Instead, focus on creating a welcoming, warm, and comfortable home.
To assist you on this journey, Feng Shui Master Derelle Ball can provide a comprehensive, user-friendly Feng Shui report to help you enhance your home's potential. For further information click: Off-Site Residential Feng Shui Consultation.
Unlocking the Power of Feng Shui: A Joyful Journey to Better Health at Home
Think of Feng Shui as a health-boosting treasure map, pointing us towards specific energy combinations within our homes and surrounding landform that can potentially influence our wellbeing. It's not an absolute determinant; instead, it helps us tap into the 'earth luck' energy, a significant part of our overall luck potential.
However, to truly harness the power of Feng Shui, we must also consider external factors. These include the surrounding landform, your unique Ming Gua and Day Master qi, and your personal 4 Pillars astrology energy. Interactions with the energy within your most-used spaces like your main entry, home office and the Mountain Star qi residing behind your bedhead play a huge role too. But don't worry, you don't have to pack your bags and move to the mountains - we're going to explore how to tap into these energies right where you are!
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