Feng Shui: The Art of Creating a Balanced Life
Feng shui is not magic, nor is it superstition. It is an ancient Eastern philosophy that studies how our environment and living spaces impact our destiny. Carrying specific items is believed to be a simple way to generate positive energy and attract good fortune.
According to feng shui expert Nguyen Manh Linh (from the Institute for Human Potential Research and Application), the items we carry, especially in our handbags or wallets, can create an “energy field” around us. Choosing the right items and placing them correctly can activate positive energy and bring good fortune, supporting our careers and paths to success.
Lucky Coins: Inviting Financial Flow
Coins are one of the most powerful symbols of wealth in feng shui. They represent the flow of money, a core principle in attracting prosperity. Keeping a real coin (preferably an old or feng shui coin that has been energized) in your purse or wallet creates a continuous movement of financial energy.
If you often feel financially constrained or unstable, try placing a small copper or gold coin in your wallet, advises expert Nguyen Song Ha. Wrap it in red fabric or keep it in a separate compartment, away from loose change, bills, or trash.
“A coin is not just a lucky charm,” says Ms. Ha in Vietnamnet. “When you value it as a symbol, you are also teaching yourself to value your own money.”

Red Paper with a Wealth Affirmation: Focusing Intentional Energy
In feng shui, the color red symbolizes fire and energy, driving action, success, and abundance. Writing a short, positive wealth affirmation on a piece of red paper and keeping it folded in your wallet or purse is like “programming your mind” toward abundance.
You don’t need to write anything complicated. Simple phrases like the following will do:
- “I am open to receiving financial opportunities every day.”
- “I am skilled enough to create value and deserve fair compensation.”
- “Money comes to me easily, consistently, and at the right time.”
Each time you open your wallet and see this note, you remind yourself of your financial goals—what psychologists call “creating a subconscious-action agreement.”

A Crisp Banknote: A Seed of Wealth
Many wealthy people share a common practice: they never keep their wallets empty. They always carry a new, high-denomination banknote—not to spend but to “invite” money. This banknote acts as a “seed of wealth,” symbolizing your readiness to receive abundance.
Feng shui suggests choosing a banknote with a beautiful serial number or a lucky number (like 6868, 868, 168, or 8383). Keep it separate or tucked inside your wallet. Avoid spending this note unless it’s an emergency. It represents your commitment to attracting and maintaining financial stability.

Luck Favors the Bold: Taking Action
Carrying feng shui items in your bag supports positive energy, but it’s not a substitute for financial literacy, skills, and hard work. Many mistake feng shui as a “magic spell,” but experts agree it only works when you take action aligned with the energy you wish to attract.
“Feng shui is a tool for adjusting your mindset,” says a feng shui master in VnExpress. “When you place a symbol of wealth in your bag, you’re signaling to the universe—and to yourself—that you’re ready to embrace abundance.”
Conclusion: Wealth Begins with Belief and Daily Actions
You don’t need to change everything overnight. Start small: a coin, a red paper, a carefully preserved banknote. When you carry these items, you’re choosing wealth, not just wishing for it but actively pursuing it.
Try it for a week, a month, or three months. You may be surprised by the financial flow that comes your way through these simple habits.
For informational purposes only.