Do ancestors protect and warn descendants? Is repeated refusal of divination blocks always a warning?

Through traditional faith, I believe some ancestors protect and remind descendants, accepting offerings like household guardians. But merit, virtue and connection differ, so ability and expressions of care vary between families.

A news story described nearly twenty unsuccessful block casts before someone left an ancestral visit. On the way back, a landslide closed the road, leading them to think ancestors delayed departure to avoid danger. I might think similarly. But this is a faith interpretation of that story, not a rule that a number of refusals proves danger.

The news also mentioned a warning heard through headphones. Discussing it with YOYO, we considered an inward voice or fleeting thought as another possibility. Its source is difficult to judge. Believing ancestors may help does not verify every detail.

Notice unusual circumstances and review plans and surroundings. After days of mountain rain, slippery roads and landslides require practical attention too. Faith provides support, but judgment remains ours. Ancestral protection cannot take over everything.

Qingming, Ghost Festival and New Year’s Eve worship maintain traditional family connections. Within this belief, capable ancestors with suitable connections may express concern. YOYO shared repeated incense going out at the ancestral tablet, then using blocks to ask about children’s work safety and contacting family to discuss reminders and amulets. This was gradual understanding then. Extinguished incense alone cannot always mean the same thing.