Family love is the most difficult thing to let go of in the world. When faced with the departure of a loved one, it must be extremely emotional. Life only lasts for a few decades, and it may happen in an instant. Just disappeared. If an elderly person dies in the family, there are some Feng Shui taboos that need to be paid attention to. Next, let’s learn about what you need to pay attention to.
No haircuts during mourning
In many rural areas, if an elderly person dies at home, there will be a mourning period. During this period, in order to uphold the principle of filial piety, everyone is not allowed to have haircuts for three months. Of course, all this is to reflect filial piety, but as far as the development of society is concerned, in some places it is a taboo to observe it, and in other places it does not matter. This needs to be analyzed specifically based on the customs of each place.
No red stains within three years
The saying "no red stains" actually means that you must avoid red stains on the couplets and clothes. Everyone can understand if you don't post Spring Festival couplets. , because after all, there has just been an incident in the family, and the red color of the Spring Festival couplets conflicts with the incident, so it will naturally be banned. There may be some aspects of dressing that need attention, but some people think it doesn't matter and need to consult the relevant taboos, which are all based on Feng Shui.
Don’t wear brightly colored clothes during the period of mourning
If an elder in the family passes away, the children must observe mourning for their family members. In ancient times, they usually had to observe mourning for three years. In modern times, the time is shortened, but it should not be less than one year. During the period of observing filial piety, children are taboo to wear brightly colored clothes, heavy makeup, and engage in entertainment activities happily.
Taboos when encoffining
1. It is taboo to cry when encoffining. During the burial, relatives should temporarily hold back their grief and control their tears to prevent them from spilling over the body.
2. Do not allow animals, such as cats and dogs, to come close to the human body before and after the burial. It is believed that it will cause the deceased to stand up suddenly or become stiff.
3. Do not use willow wood for the coffin. The coffin is preferably made of pine and cypress, and willow is prohibited. Because pines and cypresses symbolize longevity, and willows do not bear seeds, it is difficult for future generations to reproduce.