For families engaged in business or at companies, stores,… they often set up an altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity to seek prosperity, smooth business operations, and good luck. The altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity is usually placed in a corner of the house, on the ground, and in front of the entrance to welcome fortune and prosperity.
Behind the altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity, there must be a solid wall without windows or holes. Because according to feng shui beliefs, wealth cannot accumulate. On both sides of the altar, when looking from the outside, the God of Wealth is placed on the left, and the Earth Deity is placed on the right.
Placing garlic on the altar for the God of Wealth
According to the rules of arranging the altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity, homeowners should also place a fragrant item on the altar to enhance wealth. That item is garlic.
Specifically, when making offerings, homeowners should place a plate of garlic with 5 fresh and beautiful bulbs on the altar, or a bunch of garlic is also acceptable. According to feng shui beliefs, placing garlic on the altar makes it easier for the two deities to ward off “evil spirits” and bring peace and prosperity to the family’s fortune.
The three-legged toad
The three-legged toad (money frog) is a feng shui item that many people like, especially businessmen. It is associated with the story of “Lu Hai Captures the Toad”, which is believed that when the money frog appears near someone’s house on the full moon night, that house will receive a lot of wealth and fortune. From then on, the money frog has become a mascot symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Many people believe that placing the money frog on the altar for the God of Wealth (in front of the God of Wealth), facing the outside in the morning and facing inside in the evening, means letting the toad go out to make money during the day and returning it to the owner at night. In this way, money and blessings will not flow out.
The three-legged toad comes in many colors and materials. Choosing a color that matches your destiny will help you receive more luck and wealth. For those born in the Wood element, they should choose a black or light blue money frog. For those born in the Water element, they should choose a black, green (of the forest), or blue (of the sea) money frog; for those born in the Fire element, they should choose a red or green (of the forest) money frog; for those born in the Earth element, they should choose yellow-brown, light yellow, or red money frog; for those born in the Metal element, they should choose a silver or gold money frog.
Bowl of floral water
A bowl of floral water on the altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity is also known as a water bowl that gathers water energy. In feng shui, placing a bowl of fresh flowers in front of the altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity helps increase wealth, and prevent money from being lost.
The floral water bowl should be placed in the center, in front of the altar. When using it, homeowners should not pour too much water, just pour to about the rim of the bowl and use fresh flowers, plucking each petal to put in the water bowl. You should change the water in the flower bowl every 2 days to avoid poor hygiene and unpleasant smell in the altar area.
Three jars of rice, salt, and water
Three jars of rice, salt, and water, also known as the tripod. Salt, rice, and water are all essential items in human life and symbolize warmth, abundance, and the homeowner’s sincerity towards the superiors.
Many people also believe that placing the tripod on the altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity helps increase fortunes and financial prosperity.
The tripods should be placed in front of the incense bowl, each jar about 5-8cm apart, arranged horizontally. The water jar should be placed between the salt and rice jars. If the altar is too small, you can just place the salt and rice jars without the water jar.
The information provided is for reference and personal perspectives
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