Mid-Autumn Festival, commonly known as Ghost Festival, Shigu Festival, July 30th, New Year's Eve, Tomb-Sweeping Day and Double Ninth Festival are traditional festivals for ancestor worship in China. According to folklore, on July 15, the Heaven and Earth Mansion opened its doors to let ghosts go, so the Mid-Autumn Festival gradually took on the meaning of "Ghost Festival". It also coincides with the "Orchid Festival" of Buddhism, so July 15 has become the heaviest festival of the year.
On such a special day, in addition to staying indoors at night, friends should of course prepare some precious items to ward off evil spirits in advance to defend themselves, especially jade, which has unique spirituality and has the function of exorcism.
Evil jewelry:
Maitreya
You can often see it in jade carving works. Nowadays, 30% of jade carvings are Maitreya, which people often wear and display at home. One is to laugh often, and the other is to ward off evil spirits and pray for good luck and health.
the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin is also the most common jade carving theme. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha". Since ancient times, Guanyin Bodhisattva has had the feeling of responding to opportunities, seeking sound to save suffering, doing whatever she wants, and knowing that there is no obstacle. Wearing Guanyin Bodhisattva can ward off evil spirits and bless peace and happiness.
dragon
Since ancient times, the dragon has been the totem of the Chinese nation. In ancient times, "dragon" was the symbol of the king. It has a long body, a beard, a camel's head, antlers, a snake's body, scales and claws. It can take off, walk, spread clouds and rain, exorcise evil spirits and control blessings. Is a god who benefits all things.
kylin
Qilin town has the strongest ability to turn houses into evil spirits. Putting a pair at home, with their heads facing the door or window, can eliminate disasters and solve problems, drive away evil spirits, ward off evil spirits in the town house, promote wealth and promotion, and add more talents. The difference between it and liger is that it won't hurt good people.
A mythical wild animal
In ancient times, "exorcism" and "magic" were the same beast. From the alias "exorcism", we can see that one of the major characteristics of magic is that evil spirits turn into evil spirits, and magic is fierce and powerful, which can be helpful at home.
Zhong Kui
Zhong Kui, a god who can kill ghosts and exorcise evil spirits in China folklore, and Zhong Kui, a righteous god recognized by people, can exorcise evil spirits. In the old days, people in China often hung Zhong Kui to ward off evil spirits. Zhong Kui ate ghosts, Zhong Kui married his sister, Zhong Kui served ghosts, and Zhong Kui killed foxes.
coral
Coral occupies a high position in the literary world. In the past, only powerful officials could own it, and it has been regarded as a rich and auspicious thing since ancient times. Coral has always been regarded as a sacred object to ward off evil spirits because of its bright colors, which can drive away disasters and ensure peace.
amber
Amber is one of the seven treasures of Buddhism, and it is considered to have powerful energy to ward off evil spirits. Wearing amber ornaments can ward off evil spirits and eliminate powerful negative energy.
turquoise
In Tibet, turquoise is called "the Buddha precursor of green mother" by Tibetan people, which symbolizes the sky, water and air, while golden amber symbolizes the land, and mountain coral is famous for its blood red, symbolizing blood, fire and light. On the whole, turquoise, amber and coral are three kinds of precious stones that can represent heaven, earth and people, and they are also indispensable protective gems for Tibetan compatriots in China.
tridacna
The soft-shelled turtle is one of the religious sacred objects, and Buddhism believes that the soft-shelled turtle is the protector of human beings. It has a strong magnetic field, which can eliminate disasters and avoid evil spirits and ensure peace. Wearing it for a long time has incredible magic and induction.
crystal
Crystal is the first of the seven treasures of Buddhism, with the most powerful energy and the strongest ability to ward off evil spirits. Rock crystal has absorbed tens of millions of years of energy from nature, and its energy and magnetic field are very strong. Wearing or using crystals often can attract wealth and gather qi, ward off evil spirits, balance magnetic fields, improve geomantic omen and calm people's hearts.
cinnabar
Cinnabar is also known as Cinnabar, Cinnabar and Red Dan. In ancient China, cinnabar was used to make pigments. Because of its bright red color, the ancients thought it could ward off evil spirits. At that time, even Emperor Tian Zi regarded cinnabar as a "imperial pen", which made cinnabar regarded as a sacred object to ward off evil spirits.
obsidian
Because obsidian itself is the most attractive gem among all spar, obsidian has always been regarded as an exorcism tool or even a treasure in ancient China and even in the west.
Black tourmaline
The black tourmaline is connected to the submarine wheel. If the tip of black tourmaline is outward, it can eliminate negative energy, and people will wear it around their necks or put it between themselves and electromagnetic sources.
Southern red
The red pearl (true pearl) in the seven treasures of Buddhism refers to the south red agate, which can help improve interpersonal relationship, beauty marriage and gather wealth to ward off evil spirits. Wearing south red agate carvings, such as auspicious animals, can protect the owner, attract wealth and ward off evil spirits, and the effect is better.
To ward off evil spirits:
red sandalwood
Red sandalwood has been called "Shenmu" since ancient times, and it has a deep relationship with Buddhism. It is often used as beads and utensils. Long-term wearing can ward off evil spirits, keep peace and prolong life.
King Kong bodhi
King Kong is extremely hard, and can overcome all difficulties and all evils. Wearing it can ward off evil spirits.
Spatholobus reticulata
It may be strange to mention Spatholobus suberectus, but don't underestimate it. It is a very famous Chinese herbal medicine.
red sandalwood
Peach wood is delicate and has the function of aesthetic decoration. It is the most widely used material to ward off evil spirits and create ghosts. Hanging mahogany ornaments at home can play a role in praying for the town house and keeping it safe. Wearing bracelets can ward off evil spirits and keep you safe.
Bodhi shibazi
Eighteen bodhis combine eighteen kinds of bodhi energy, which has the meaning of exorcising evil spirits and keeping peace since ancient times.