Ghost Month begins: Four zodiac signs face direct clash month, expert offers protection tips

Taiwan is observing the traditional Ghost Month, a time when spirits are believed to roam the human realm for a month. During this period, folk expert Liao Da-yi advises individuals born under the zodiac signs of Horse, Rooster, Rat, and Rabbit to exercise extra caution. These four signs are said to be in direct conflict this lunar month, a time when they are particularly vulnerable to misfortune.

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This month, those born under the signs of Horse, Rooster, Rat, and Rabbit are in their direct clash month. They should be extra careful when traveling on foot or by car and avoid arguments to prevent disputes.

Liao recommends simple protective measures for those born under these signs. He suggests wearing a hat when outdoors and carrying an olive pit as a charm to ward off evil spirits and bad luck. The olive pit, after being carried, should be discarded before returning home. He also advises against wearing black clothing and avoiding arguments to prevent disputes.

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If you must be out late at night during the Ghost Month, it is recommended to wear a hat. If you feel your luck is low, especially when visiting hospitals or attending funerals, you can eat an olive.

For those who must be out late or visit places associated with illness or funerals, Liao suggests consuming an olive. The fruit can be eaten, but the pit should be kept and carried in a pocket. This practice is believed to offer strong protection against negative influences. The expert also noted that traditional offerings to spirits should be placed outdoors, exposed to the sky, and that leftover food from communal altars can be donated to the needy as an act of charity.

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Keep the olive pit in your pocket; it has a very good effect in warding off evil spirits and bad luck. Remember to throw the olive pit away before you go home.