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1. It's recommended to visit graves in the morning.
The optimal time to visit graves is on warm, clear days. Avoid going too early when the dew hasn't evaporated or too late when it's dark, as the heavy atmosphere isn't conducive to good health.
2. Maintain a sincere and respectful attitude when visiting graves.
When attending ancestral worship and grave visits, it's important to be sincere and respectful. Along the way, whether passing by or stopping, one should show reverence. During the process of grave visitation, avoid causing too much disturbance by scattering soil and broken rocks to prevent disruption to the surrounding environment.
3. Ensure that the graves of ancestors are well-maintained and tidy.
It's essential to tidy up the graves of ancestors by clearing weeds, adding fresh soil and flowers, and don't forget to clean the back of the grave. When revitalizing the appearance of the grave, utmost respect is necessary.
4. Observe the surroundings of the grave.
When visiting graves, it's important to pay attention to refurbishing all four sides of the tomb. Firstly, to show respect to the deceased, secondly, to assess the condition of the grave. According to Feng Shui, if there is water around the grave (water can seep inside or there is water pooling very close to the grave), it will have adverse effects on the fortune of future generations.
5. Avoid worshiping in remote areas.
When visiting graves, it's best to take familiar routes to avoid danger, especially for those who are frail or have low blood pressure. Moreover, according to Feng Shui beliefs, going to remote areas may invite negative energy. Therefore, if necessary, it's advisable to go with others.
6. Absolutely refrain from stepping on the graves of others.
When visiting graves, it's absolutely crucial not to step on the graves of others or throw stones at offerings on others' graves, as it may bring misfortune upon oneself. This is particularly important for young adolescents to pay attention to.
7. Avoid taking group photos around the gravesite.
When paying respects at graves, it's important not to take group photos around the grave. One of the primary meanings of grave visiting is to express gratitude, invite ancestors to celebrate Tet, and reunite with family. Taking group photos in front of the grave may displease the deceased, leading to unfortunate events. However, activities during the ritual can still be naturally captured without worrying about affecting health or daily life.
However, activities during the ritual can still be naturally captured without worrying about affecting health or daily life.
8. Limit visits to the graves for young children, the elderly, and pregnant women.
All family members can visit graves as it's a time for everyone to come together and remember the deceased. However, young children, the elderly, and pregnant women should avoid visiting graves as cemeteries have heavy energy and are home to various bacteria.
9. Eliminate negative energy when returning from grave visits
Those with weak constitutions should step over a fire basin seven times for men and nine times for women, or sprinkle pomelo leaf water to dispel negative energy when returning home from grave visits. In daily life, it's common to see people returning from grave visits feeling feverish or unwell; you can also use this method to avoid such discomfort.
10. Offer incense to the surrounding graves
Therefore, when visiting graves, pay attention to all ancestors in the lineage. Also, it's important not only to offer incense to one's own family graves but also to pay respects to neighboring graves. If there are unattended graves, they should also be offered incense.
These are the points to remember when visiting ancestral graves on Qingming Festival. Hopefully, this article will help you understand what to avoid when visiting graves to receive more blessings and good fortune.
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