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There are several types of traditional paper money.

What kind of paper money does the underworld recognize?

What kind of paper money does the underworld recognize? I believe everyone is familiar with burning paper money, which is a traditional custom in our country. In geomantic omen, we burn money for people in the underworld, and many people are curious about what paper money the underworld recognizes. Next, I will take you to know what kind of paper money is recognized by the underworld.

What paper money does the underworld recognize 1

The first one has the longest history and good effect. This kind of mingbi is called playing with money. Even the money for beating copper and iron with a mallet is pinched on clay paper, as well as the inherited money beater and money beater. This kind of money is also recognized in the underworld.

The second kind is Yuanbao money, which is made by sticking gold, silver and tin on paper to form Yuanbao. This kind of money is widely circulated in Taoism and folk, and is recognized by the underworld.

What kind of paper money does the underworld recognize? 2 the rules of burning paper money after the death of a loved one

If you burn paper money for your deceased relatives, you'd better burn it in the cemetery. You don't need to draw "ten big characters" or "circle symbols", your relatives will receive them completely. If you sacrifice and burn paper money to distant relatives,

You can burn paper money at intersections or open places to reduce the surrounding interference.

1. If a woman burns paper, draw a big circle first. This circle needs to be opened, and the opening direction faces the direction of her hometown or grave. Sacrifices should kneel behind the circle, facing the ancestral graves.

Third, kowtow, then say a few words of sacrificial wishes, and then start burning paper money. Drawing a "open circle" is a symbol and an important step for women to burn paper for their loved ones. In Taoism, "circle" is a spell. If you burn paper money on a circle, no wild ghost or ghost can take it away.

The steps for a man to burn paper money for his relatives are: first draw a cross on the ground. Drawing a cross is a Taoist spell. You can also draw a big circle outside the "cross" (also open your mouth, this is called double spelling) and put paper money on the center of the spelling. No other ghost can take it away.

3. Symbol of burning paper money: The woman mentioned above draws a circle (leaving a small gap in the direction of the cemetery), and the man draws a cross to burn paper money. No matter where the dead person is, he can receive this secret money.

The purpose of painting spells is to prevent other ghosts from stealing money from their loved ones. Therefore, when you officially burn paper money, you must set aside some loose paper money and burn it outside first. This is called "sending away foreign worship".

In the early years, Linglong's family members who died less than three years ago were crying, especially those women who cried loudly. Every word was very emotional and sad. In fact, when you burn paper money, don't cry any more, lest your loved ones be more sad and unforgettable. Customs vary from place to place, and there are differences in the same city.

In addition, when burning paper money, you must burn some incense, because the smoke after burning incense goes up, which is connected with the soul you want to worship, so that you can communicate with the soul you want to worship. Therefore, if you want to ask for a good incense, it is suggested that you can ask for a few boxes of incense for praying for the deceased in the phaseless copper furnace to better convey your wish to pray for the deceased and seek asylum.