What is strictly forbidden to do in the cemetery: the main prohibitions and omens

If you disturb the peace of the spirits, you can run into the “answer”, so you should know important cemetery signs / collage from photo UNIAN (Mykola Tys) and ua.depositphotos.com People believe that an ordinary trip to the graves of deceased relatives or friends can turn into almost a tragedy, if you do not pay attention to bad omens in the cemetery.

It turns out that you need to know a lot of nuances, for example, you can not go there at any time, and there are several taboos that should be followed.

• Why should you go to the cemetery in the morning
• When you can’t go to the cemetery
• What to say when you come to the cemetery
• This is how to greet the dead at the cemetery correctly and say goodbye
• Why you can’t look at other people’s graves at the cemetery
• What cannot be left on the grave
• Is it possible to buy a place in the cemetery in advance - omens
• Is it possible to saw trees in the cemetery - omens
• If there are wasps in the cemetery - omens
• If there are crows in the cemetery - omens
• If you met a dog at the cemetery - omens

There are even certain words that are considered necessary to say when a person comes to the “city of the dead”. And you also need to know how to greet the dead there correctly. Let’s figure it out.

Why should you go to the cemetery in the morning

The best time to visit the cemetery is before noon. Believers claim that in the morning God allows the souls of the dead to meet their relatives. According to esotericists, it is in the morning that people are protected from collision with something otherworldly and have protection against energy loss. That is, the best time to visit the deceased is before 12:00.

When you can’t go to the cemetery

It is not recommended to visit the burial place in the afternoon, so as not to disturb the souls. People believe that as soon as the sun begins to set, the time of the dead begins. Some believe that after the sun goes down, souls fly all over the “city of the dead” and those who disturb their peace may end up in the afterlife.

Another key prohibition is that the dead are not disturbed on any of the 12 key Orthodox holidays (in particular, Trinity and Christmas). And it is forbidden to go to the cemetery during a certain period - it begins on Easter and ends on Radonitsa.

Then they do not go to visit the dead after the Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, since the dead need to rest, and their natural “blanket” - leaves and snow, should not be touched.

Believers believe that it is best to visit the deceased on Saturday, while choosing the right time.

What to say when you come to the cemetery

The Orthodox advise simply to cross yourself, and then read a prayer for the repose of those who were buried. You can’t go back anywhere, spin around in one place. And the same behavior should be observed in the territory of the cemetery.

Esotericists emphasize that you must enter the “city of the dead” with open hands - you cannot hold anything in your hands. It is advised to do so in order not to bring the good things that are in your life to the territory of the deceased. If you have a bag, just hang it on your shoulder or arm.

This is how to greet the dead at the cemetery properly and say goodbye

It is best to read a prayer, at least “Our Father”, and ask God for the repose of the soul of the deceased. It is very important that you speak at the grave - do not think to brag about something or complain about something.

If you talk about successes, you can “bury your luck”, and if you complain a lot - the soul of the deceased will decide that you need to be taken to the afterlife. The omens are so terrible. In addition, remember that when leaving, you should always say “goodbye” and not say “goodbye”. The last phrase can allegedly be taken as evidence that you want to be among the dead rather.

Remember that you need to walk only along the paths and you need to go back the way you came. You should not turn around when leaving, and even more so - return.

Why you can’t look at other people’s graves at the cemetery

According to esotericists, if you pay too much attention to someone else’s grave, you may run into his “revenge”. According to the omens, if you show disrespect to the burial place of some people, then their souls can supposedly go after you, and some serious troubles will arise in life.

What should not be left on the grave

There is an opinion that it is necessary to leave something edible for the dead person at the burial place, perhaps even something that he loved when he was alive. Therefore, on the graves on memorial days, you can see plates full of food and glasses with alcohol.

The church emphasizes that the dead do not need physical food, they are pleased when their souls are prayed for. And it is better to distribute the products to those who need them. You should not leave things that perish quickly on the grave.

Is it possible to buy a place in the cemetery in advance - omens

Often people think about buying a piece of land and erecting a monument with an open date of death, so that it is not so difficult for their relatives to organize mourning ceremonies. But this is a very bad idea, according to esotericists. And folk omens in this regard are alarming - such actions are considered almost a call to death to come to the one who is supposedly waiting for it. It is believed that buying land in the “city of the dead” attracts harmful energy.

Is it possible to saw trees in the cemetery - omens

You shouldn’t make noise on the territory of the deceased, so as not to disturb the peace of souls, and cutting down trees is all the more taboo. According to lovers of esotericism, the tree is a symbol of life and is the patron of those who show respect for the dead and the cemetery itself. Experts believe that if you cut down a tree in the “city of the dead”, you can receive a “blow” to well-being and health.

If there are wasps in the cemetery - signs

It is believed that the cemetery has its own “master” spirit, which can appear to people in the form of various living creatures, among them there are wasps, dogs and crows. He supposedly materializes only when he himself wants to do so. Sorcerers turn to him when they want to perform some ritual.

Magicians believe that the “master” needs to be appeased - they bring him a gift, in particular, bread smeared with honey, tobacco, alcohol and lighted candles. At the same time, it is said that this spirit himself will show where the “gifts” should be left.

If there are crows in the cemetery - omens

These birds are credited with the role of guides of souls to the world of the dead, and their behavior is closely watched, as it is believed that it can warn of trouble.

This is how some behavior of crows in the territory of the dead is interpreted:

• not far from the grave, a crow sits on a tree branch and watches what you do - a person who has died is interested in how you live and helps by sending warning signs, and so far the actions are correct;
• bad omens in the cemetery: if birds are screaming overhead - you should go to the hospital, perhaps a serious illness has begun to appear, which can be dealt with for the time being; the most terrible omen is related to how a crow sits on a monument or a cross - in whose direction its tail is directed, that family is threatened with a funeral in the near future.

Perhaps you saw a bird sitting on a grave - this, according to omens, means that the deceased has unfinished business on earth. It is necessary to fulfill his request.

If you met a dog at the cemetery - omens

People believe that dogs can see spirits, so they should not be taken to the territory of the dead. An animal may start barking at a spirit, and it will take it as an insult and then take revenge, for example, come to your home.

Previously, UNIAN wrote that it is impossible to do at home after the death of a person.

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