MANILA -- What are the things that we should avoid during the "Ghost Month"?

The Chinese traditionally consider August as the "Ghost Month," during which they give offerings to the souls of the departed who have not yet moved on to the other realm.

In an interview on radio DZMM, Dr. Anthony Fugoso, a dentist and feng shui practitioner, explained that the Chinese Ghost Month is similar to the Filipino's All Souls Day and All Saints Day.

"Binibigyan ng tribute ang mga yumao. 'Yung mga yumaong hindi nabigyan ng proper burial, o kaya walang preparation para makatawid sa kabilang realm," Fugoso said.

This is also the time when souls are allowed to come back to "eat" or "drink."

"Traditionally, pinapayagan silang lumabas sa kanilang lugar na pinanggalingan, 'yung realm nila. At 'yung mga ghost na 'yan, kaya hungry ghost, hindi sila preparadong pumasok sa lugar nila. 'Yung nag-o-offer nga tayo para meron silang makain," Fugoso added.

According to Fugoso, the Chinese usually burn paper money, paper cars and paper houses in front of their houses, or in an offering table, as offering to the ghosts.

In Southeast Asia, offering to the souls is commonly practiced in Malaysia and Singapore.

The "Ghost Month" is also usually associated with bad luck, and historically, a lot of calamities and tragedies happen in August.

"Umiiwas kami sa Ghost Month. Kapag may humihingi ng advice, sinasabi naming bawal magpakasal kapag Ghost Month. Mas marami ngang trahedya kapag August," Fugoso said.

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A La Jolla resident for 30 years, Gwen Coronado is a Feng Shui master and founder of FengShuiSanDiego.com and GwenCoronado.com She believes that Feng Shui helps create a healthful, balanced environment and shares her insights with many Fortune 500 companies, including Qualcomm, Coldwell Banker, Kaiser, Century 21, San Diego Board of Realtors, Nordstrom, Hyatt, University of Phoenix, and others. She also is a Feng Shui columnist for Asia Media America and The Carmel Valley Life.

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Gwen has run for mayor of San Diego and served as senior vice president of the Liberty Foundation and Security Consultants, Inc. She wrote a book about Feng Shui and mental illness, and donated the proceeds to SDCPHA to benefit mental health patients. In La Jolla, she shares her Feng Shui expertise at Whats up Girard events. She is also a La Jolla Riford Library benefactor.

Gwen credits Heaven Luck, Earth Luck and Feng Shui Luck for her success having been a homeless teenage refugee she became a self-made millionaire. She applied Feng Shui principles in all areas of her life wealth, health, career and relationships.

What brought you to La Jolla?

Our sons interest in surfing brought us to La Jolla, so we were here quite a bit. We fell in love with the unpretentious atmosphere of the Village, the beautiful beach, and the positive energy of La Jolla. The decision to settle here was quite easy. That was 30 years ago, and we are still enchanted by the magical influence of La Jolla.

What might you add, subtract or improve in the area?

I would like to see well-paved streets throughout! I would also like having more outdoor cafs and more dog-friendly establishments.

Who or what inspires you?

That would be Le Ly Hayslip from Vietnam, the author of Heaven and Earth. She was born poor, mistreated, and tortured by many of her own people, but she still returned to Vietnam and helped the less fortunate including those who harmed her.

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MANILA -- In an interview with Tempo, feng shui practitioner Hanz Cua gave tips on what to do during "Ghost Month," which this year starts on July 27 and lasts until August 24.

Cua was quoted as saying, "Wear lots of red, avoid black (which attracts ghosts), and dont whistle. And dont forget to offer chicken, rice, sweets, cigarettes, and beer for the hungry spirits or lost souls that will roam around."

He added, "During Ghost Month, the Gates of Hell (or the underworld) are sprung open and the hungry ghosts or lost souls will roam around to visit their families or find victims among the living." Cua suggested the steps to making the so-called hungry ghosts happy:

1. Offer them things (usually food) that made them happy when they were still alive. The offering should be done at least once a week for one month.

2. Light two small red candles and say a prayer as you offer. Usually, the ritual takes hours. If the candles are still burning, that would mean the ghosts are still eating.

3. You should also burn "hell's money" or paper money that will serve as incense. This should not be confused with real money. "Hell's money" can be bought in Chinese stores.

4. When the candle and paper money rites are finished, you can eat the food.

Cu explained: "If you make the lost souls happy, they will bring you wealth. The more paper money (not to be confused with the actual money) you burn, the more wealth you will receive. Prayers are also very important."

Cua also said that "activities that should be strictly avoided during the Ghost Month include getting married, starting a new business, buying a new home, transferring to a new house, swimming, outdoor camping, traveling to far places, and undergoing surgery."

In countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, Ghost Month offerings are placed out in the street. In the Philippines, the offerings are usually placed by the window.

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