Suddenly the incense burned
According to feng shui experts, if we consider the scientific aspect, the cause of the incense burning is because someone in the family lit incense without extinguishing the fire, leading to the fire spreading to other sticks and eventually causing the entire incense to burn. The reason why incense burns is because the material used to make the incense holder is dry and easily melts. Therefore, just the fire reaching the incense holder or the fire not being completely extinguished can lead to the phenomenon of incense burning.
However, according to feng shui and folk beliefs, incense suddenly burning is a dangerous phenomenon. At the same time, this is a bad omen, and in the near future, the homeowner may encounter many difficulties, mishaps, and needs to be extremely careful lest accidents and troubles occur with the homeowner.
The incense holder is displaced
The incense holder has a sacred and important meaning on the altar. The incense holder must be placed in a fixed position, firmly and in the middle of the altar. It should never be placed askew. In case you see the incense holder tilted to the right or left, adjust its position to avoid bringing bad luck into the house.
The incense holder contains sand
Some people believe that adding sand to the incense holder makes it easier to light the incense. However, according to feng shui, this is a misconception. Adding sand to the incense holder can bring disasters and difficulties to the family. Sand is an impure and dusty substance that should not be placed in sacred places. If you put sand in the incense holder, it can affect the prosperity of the family.
The incense holder is cracked
According to the belief of the Vietnamese people, the incense holder is the embodiment of divine beings and ancestors. At the same time, this is where the higher beings reside to watch and remind the descendants in the family. Therefore, if the incense holder is cracked, you should replace it immediately to avoid encountering mishaps and troubles.
One thing to keep in mind when placing the incense holder is to show the respect of the homeowner. The incense holder needs to be intact and not cracked. At the same time, when placing it on the altar, it is “immutable”. The homeowner must not move the incense holder without permission to avoid incurring taboos to the ancestors. In feng shui, moving the incense holder can bring disasters to the family.
The incense holder should be made of porcelain, if made of stone it should be replaced
In feng shui, incense holders made of stone should only be used in temples or new pagodas. However, for home altars, it is not recommended. Therefore, using a stone incense holder in the house can cause the fortune to decline and affect the wealth of the homeowner. Therefore, you should choose incense holders made of copper or porcelain to worship ancestors at home.
Information is for reference only.
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