Placing the betel leaves on the altar in a proper feng shui manner, whether upside down or right side up, is a common concern. Betel leaves are usually placed in an important position on the altar as an offering for burning incense and remembering ancestors. Therefore, when the family chooses a beautiful betel nut and betel leaf for the Lunar New Year, it is often seen as a symbol of a lucky and meaningful new year.
However, the issue of whether to place the betel leaf upside down or right side up on the altar is not important and does not affect feng shui. Typically, Northerners prefer to place the betel leaf upside down on a plate, while people in the Central and Southern regions prefer to place the betel leaf right side up.
When arranging betel leaves in the tray, you can fold and curl the leaves right side up to create an aesthetic point. However, in general, both ways do not violate feng shui rules, and you do not need to worry too much about this.
Some other notes when placing betel leaves on the altar:
In culture and feng shui, odd numbers are often considered positive and symbolize growth and development. Therefore, when conducting ceremonies, people often prefer to use odd numbers like 1, 3, 5.
For example, when buying ceremonial items like betel nuts, people often buy 1, 3, or 5 betel leaves to accompany them. In the act of burning incense on the ancestral altar on the full moon days of the month, people can use 1, 3, or even 5 betel nuts to create completeness and significance.
Placing betel nuts on the altar also has specific principles. According to the Dong Binh Tay Qua principle, the fruit must be on the left hand side, and the water on the right hand side. Betel nuts can be placed on a separate plate or on a five-fruit tray, but they must always be in front of the incense bowl, not behind. At the same time, when placing betel nuts, it is always necessary to ensure that both the betel and areca nuts are present, as this lack can bring bad luck, conflicts, and disharmony to the family.
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