They say bad things could happen during Ghost Month, but as of this writing, rescue teams of Philippine Navy, Coast Guard and other concerned shipping companies and even small fishermen, are hand-in-hand saving the lives of more than 700 passengers of the sanked MV Thomas Aquinas after colliding a cargo ship Sulpicio Express 7 near the harbor of Mactan, Cebu.

Sadly, 32 are confirmed dead and 53 others are still missing after the collision.  There are more than 650 passengers rescued and concerned agencies are attending to their needs.

Authorities have reported an oil spoil reaching as far as 3.9 kilometers which now affects the livelihood of hundreds of fishermen in the area .

In my earlier post about Ghost Month, I warned people against travelling by sea or if not avoided, make yourself shielded and pray for protection during these unlucky days.

According to Chinese tradition, Ghost Month is observed as very negative month when the “gates of hell” are opened releasing spirits of the dead and demonic entities and allowed to roam around in the world of the living.

During the days of the Hungry Ghost Month, food, burned incense, candle and paper money are being offered to ghosts to help them in their journey on the other side.

I reiterate my earlier advice and keep in mind that ghost month is also called the ‘inauspicious month’ which means a bad time to do activities such as evening strolls, traveling, moving house, or starting a new business.

Many people avoid swimming during ghost month, since there are many spirits in the water which can try to drown you.

The ghost month in 2013, started last August 7 and ends on September 4, 2013, which means we need to take more extra precautions to avoid any freak accidents.

There were reports of road accidents, ambushes and other crimes killing some people since the start of the ghost month, and the worst so far was the collision of two ships in Cebu.

Prayer and invoking the presence of Archangels and other protective spirit guides could save us from accidents and other misfortunes during the hungry ghost month.

If you cannot avoid travels, swimming and strolling at night, make sure to protect yourself with “psychic protective shield” by visualizing yourself inside a very strong blue light, you can also wear some protective crystals like black tourmaline, carnelian , peridot, black obsidian, tiger’s eye, smoky quarts, red jasper, jet, bloodstone, and malachite.

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