Tian Men Kai 天門開

Tian Men Kai, knowing as Opening of Heavenly Gate, usually falls on the 6th or 7th day of Lunar 6 Month (農曆六月初六或初七).

This year, 2007, it falls on 19 or 20 of July.

In Folks beliefs, on this day, Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝/天公) will lead all the other Heavenly Officials and Deities to do a minor Inspection around the whole World, checking on whether is there any chaotics, disasters or fatal-incidents happening elsewhere and at the same time, listen to all the requests from the living-kinds (萬眾生靈) in the Mortal World (凡間).

So what shall the Mortals (凡人) prepared on this day?

Just keep it simple and sincere, your message will be transmitted to Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝/天公).

1. After wake-up, wash up, make sure it's clean and fresh.

2. Pay Respect to the Heaven and Home Deities.

3. Prepare a set of new, hot Tea, placing them outside the House, at the Jade Emperor Altar (if you have any).

4. Kneel down.

5. Make 3 bows to the Heaven (imagine as if Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝/天公) is just sitting in-front of you).

6. Sincerely make your requests (not too much and not too greedily).

7. After making your requests, simply make another 3 bows.

8. Stand up and offer your Incenses (if you wish to offer some Josspapers also can, if not, no hassle).

9. Make 3 steps backward and leave the area of where you kneel down (the whole ritual ends here).

Some people may choose to visit Temples, this will be best, but if you cant make it as your time is restricting you, you can just do it at home, all will be blessed accordingly to your sincerity.

Last of all, wish you all the best and get whatever being requested.