Lunar 7th Month, can move in furniture/curtains?

[myfs_155520]

Hi,
I am wondering if it not good to move in new furniture and install curtain in new house once lunar 7th month start? We are not planning to officially move in during lunar 7th month, but wanted to move in the furniture only first and clean up the house during the month.
: )
thank you.

[Cecil Lee]

Note: Chinese 7th month starts on 17 Aug 2012 (Fri) and ends on 15 Sep 2012 (Sat).

1. This "thing" about Chinese 7th month has more to do with either beliefs and to some extend superstitions.
2. The main contention is that it is believed that during the Chinese 7th month, ghosts are let out to wander around on earth during this period.
3. These are some considerations and many questions were asked about:
Q3.1. Can I start renovations before Chinese 7th month and continue during Chinese 7th month?
A3.1. Yes, based on common sense and logic; Yes, one can happily do so. Why?
Assuming that prior to 7th month, renovations started, no wandering spirit would ever come and live in such a uncompleted or run-down or messy home. And like human beings; we shun or prefer if given the choice not to stay in a home that is messy, undergoing renovations, loud unbearable noises and dust.
Q3.2. Can I start renovations during Chinese 7th month?
A3.2. Again, logically, best not to do so. If in the rare occurance that a wandering spirit has visited your home and stay there during the duration of 7th month, starting renovations during Chinese 7th month may anger the spirit. (Here, assuming you believe that there is such a thing as a wandering spirit who may happen to like your home).
4. Back to your question. Based again on the above logic and common sense. And in addition: do you believe in wandering spirits or NOT?
4.1. If you totally don't believe in such things as wandering spirits; then carry on bring in the stuffs into your new home.
4.2. If one steers to the cautious side; then based on the above logic, if one were to bring in all the comforts of a home; hopefully the "thing" or "spirit" don't go and like your home and stay there...
5. Thus what I mentioned above; can be analysed or using logic and common sense to see what if or again, if one does not believe in such things... skip this thread TOTALLY. There is no art or science, here.. Just either spooky stuffs or beliefs or superstitions...

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On 8/12/2012 12:45:09 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi,I am wondering if it not
good to move in new furniture
and install curtain in new
house once lunar 7th month
start? We are not planning to
officially move in during
lunar 7th month, but wanted to
move in the furniture only
first and clean up the house
during the month.:
)thank you.

[Guest ChongBARI]

Hello Mr Lee, my contractor has started minor hacking work on 11/8/17 to signify the Reno already started before the ghost month.

He will then resume the hacking work from 22nd Aug onwards.  In this case, can we consider that the Reno work already started before the ghost month? Thank you

[Cecil Lee]

Yes, this is a common advice or practice in the past.

Note: Unless one encounters an over-zealous conservative; then nothing is okay for THEM. 

[Cecil Lee]

This year's Chinese 7th Ghost month falls on 11 August to 9 September 2018.

No issue to start renovations before 11 August and continue during Chinese 7th month. But avoid starting renovations during the Chinese 7th month.
 

[Guest Marlyn]

Do I need to get an auspicious move-in date if I'm moving in to a rented apartment?

[Cecil Lee]

Nice-to. Not a must.

[Cecil Lee]

Myths about the Chinese 7th Lunar Month or Hungry Ghost Festival Month:

 

[Cecil Lee]

This year’s Hungry Ghost month starts on 1 August to 30 August 2019.

[Cecil Lee]

The Sunday Times

Sunday, August 23, 2020

While there are notions of the spirit world as macabre and foreboding, there is also a counterpoint found in Chinese culture that spirits are to be appeased. The annual Chinese tradition of the Hungry Ghosts Month has nothing to do with the fear factor.

Also referred to as the Seventh Lunar Month, which this year started last Wednesday (Aug 19) and which ends on Sept 16, it is a time when reverence for the departed is encouraged.

According to fengshui master Mr Cecil Lee of Geomancy.Net, it is also a time to debunk myths and superstitions surrounding the spirit world.

“The Chinese Ghost Month teaches two virtues - giving generously and expressing gratitude,” says Mr Lee who is in his 60s  who has been advising clients on geomancy matters since 1996. 

“It is an occasion to offer food and incense papers to demonstrate generosity. In fact, these are the two main reasons that Buddhists consider the Seventh Lunar Month auspicious. It gives them an opportunity to offer prayers in honour of the dead.”

Mr Lee says that according to Chinese traditions, the primary purpose of the Ghost Month is not to scare devotees but to impart a sense of giving and honouring the dead.

“During this period, there is respect for the departed,” shares Mr Lee. “However, if one is anxious about leaving the home at night, it is advisable to be accompanied by a family member or friend.”