Qixi Festival: Numerologist Warns of 7 Taboos, Including No Weddings or Intimacy

Qixi, the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day, arrives on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, a time often associated with romance. Numerologist Yang Deng-ko advises those seeking love to visit Yue Lao temples, the deity of marriage, to pray for a partner. To aid Yue Lao in finding a suitable match, supplicants should provide their full name, address, birth date, and detailed criteria for their ideal partner.

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However, for those already in relationships, Yang warns of seven taboos to observe on Qixi to avoid negative consequences. These prohibitions, rooted in ancient texts and traditions, aim to preserve romantic harmony. Notably, while proposals are permitted, actual weddings are discouraged on this day. Ancient texts suggest that marriages performed on Qixi might face marital strife or divorce within three years, compounded by the fact that the seventh lunar month is traditionally known as the "ghost month," considered inauspicious for weddings.

Further restrictions include avoiding worn-out clothing, as it symbolizes potential rifts in a relationship, and refraining from sexual activity. Historical texts from the Qing and Song dynasties advise against conjugal relations on this day, citing potential harm to longevity and the need for spiritual observance. Qixi is also considered a significant day for Taoist rituals, requiring fasting and prayer.

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Other taboos include not pointing at the moon, which is believed to cause relationship instability, and avoiding excessive wear of the color red, which in the seventh lunar month can be associated with bloodshed. Couples are also cautioned against dating or engaging in intimacy near cemeteries, as it is believed to attract negative energies and jealousy from spirits, potentially leading to relationship problems.

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