Forget bathing wood dust for the statue of God of Wealth
According to folklore, before worshiping the God of Wealth, the altar and the statues need to be cleaned in order for the deities to understand the sincere hearts of the worshippers. This demonstrates the spiritual belief of the homeowners, hoping for the protection of the deities and abundant fortune.
On the 8th or 9th day of the lunar month, homeowners should bathe the statue of the God of Wealth and clean the altar to prepare for the grand ceremony.
On regular days, you can use warm water mixed with ginger wine to clean the statues, but on the day of worship, it is recommended to use a more elaborate mixture of five-spice water, including dried fennel, dried cinnamon, ginger, lemongrass, incense, cloves, sandalwood, mahogany, nep leaf, pomelo leaf… depending on the local resources of each region.
After bathing the statues, remember to dry them with a towel before placing them on the altar to avoid wetting the deities, which is believed to be inauspicious.
Messy arrangement of the God of Wealth altar
Disorderly and untidy arrangement of the God of Wealth altar not only affects the aesthetics but also fails to convey the sincerity of the homeowners.
According to feng shui experts, the statue of the God of Wealth is usually placed on the left side of the altar, while the statue of the Earth Deity is placed on the right side (when viewed from the outside). In between the two statues, homeowners should place jars filled with rice, salt, and water.
In addition, the statue of laughing Buddha is often placed on top of the God of Wealth altar, while the statue of the Kitchen God is placed on the left side of the altar, facing out during the day and facing in at night.
Remember to place the incense bowl in the middle of the altar and avoid moving it around.
Placing the altar near unclean areas
In worshiping, it is important to place the altar in a clean area. If you place the altar near the bathroom, toilet, kitchen, or laundry area, the deities may not bless you with good fortune.
If your house is small and there are not many options, choose the cleanest and most dignified place in the house to show respect to the deities.
Offering real flowers and fruits
When worshiping the God of Wealth, avoid using fake flowers and opt for fresh flowers with fragrance. For fruits, instead of using plastic or artificial ones, choose fresh and delicious fruits. Common choices include oranges, tangerines, bananas, pears, and apples.
Avoid outdoor worship
Worshiping outside the courtyard or outside the house is considered inauspicious. It is best to place the offerings on the altar inside the house during the ceremony at home.
For business owners, it is recommended to perform the worship at the place of business instead of temples. For non-business owners, worshiping the God of Wealth at home or temples is acceptable. This is because the “Earth Deity” worshipped at home serves the function of guarding the homeowner’s property.
Avoid inviting the spirit to enter the statue or the incense burner on the day of worshiping the God of Wealth
On the day of worshiping the God of Wealth, it is not recommended to invite the spirit to enter the statue or the incense burner. This practice is believed to hinder smooth business and may bring unexpected misfortunes.
Performing the ritual of receiving the God of Wealth
After worshiping the God of Wealth, it is necessary to perform the ritual of receiving the God of Wealth in order to fully receive blessings and good fortune in the new year. This ritual is essential and neglecting it may result in bad luck. According to folklore, after receiving the God of Wealth, homeowners usually take a few steps backwards behind the house, typically 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, or 38 steps depending on each family’s tradition.
Not understanding the ritual of worshiping the God of Wealth and neglecting this ritual may prevent the God of Wealth from entering the house and bringing good luck and fortune.
Dressing in a respectful and neat manner for the person performing the worship
In any worship ceremony, the person performing the worship must dress respectfully, with clean and tidy clothes. This shows respect to the deities. Neglecting this may result in bad luck.
Avoid using vulgar language and arguing on the day of worshiping the God of Wealth
On the day of worshiping the God of Wealth, avoid creating conflicts, arguing, cursing, or insulting others, as it may offend the deities. It is also important not to use foul language before and after the ceremony, as it may cause the deities to feel displeased and bring negative effects to business and fortune.
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