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The Prosperity Toad, also known as the Three-Legged Toad, is a sacred creature ranked second after the Pixiu in bringing wealth, fortune, and well-being to the owner.
1. The Appearance of the Prosperity Toad
– The toad's back has symbolic bumps representing the Big Dipper constellation. Placed on a wealth stand, the toad holds a coin in its mouth, with ancient coins hanging on both sides of its ears.
– The Prosperity Toad brings abundant wealth and blessings to the homeowner.
2. Origin of the Prosperity Toad
According to Chinese folklore, the Wealth Toad was once a celestial being, tamed by the immortal Liu Hai. The spirit traveled far and wide performing benevolent deeds, alleviating the people's hardships. The image of the golden toad holding a coin in its mouth signifies that the golden toad will bring wealth and blessings to the homeowner. Chinese believe that having the toad residing in the well, pond, or lake behind the house will protect the family from dangerous troubles. The toad symbolizes wealth, luck, and peace. Hence, they often place the Feng Shui golden toad inside the house to attract wealth and blessings, avoiding negative energy.
3. Meaning of the Prosperity Toad
The Wealth Toad is a symbol of luck, bringing abundant wealth to the homeowner. The image of the coin in the toad's mouth symbolizes the toad bringing wealth and blessings into the house. When the Prosperity Toad is displayed, whoever sees it first will receive prosperity. Therefore, when displaying Prosperity Toad, it should be exclusive to the homeowner.
4. Placing the Prosperity Toad
For the Vietnamese, we place the Wealth Toad on the household altar facing outward, with the belief that during the day, it will go out to earn wealth, and at night, facing inward, it will bring blessings to the home.
The Feng Shui tradition of the Golden Toad originates from China, embedded in their ancient customs. Placing this sacred creature at home requires a profound understanding of the true significance of the Wealth Toad for optimal results. The prime location for the Feng Shui golden toad is at the two corners of the main living room entrance, with the toad's head always facing inward. This symbolizes the toad ushering wealth and blessings into the home. It should remain undisturbed for maximum effectiveness.
For businesses and shops, the Feng Shui golden toad is positioned similarly, emphasizing that the toad's head, holding the coin, should face inward. It can be placed under a desk or inside a cabinet, always with the head facing inward. Avoid facing outward, as it may lead to the outflow of wealth and counterproductive effects.
If unable to follow the traditional Chinese placement, the golden toad should be positioned on the household altar facing inward, dedicated to the Earth Deity and Wealth God. Gathering elements of peace, wealth, and the Earth Deity's protective role, the Prosperity Toad contributes to a serene environment, attracting more wealth to the family.
Avoid placing the Three-Legged Toad in the kitchen, bathroom, or toilet, as it may disrupt the positive energy and bring misfortune instead of wealth. Also, refrain from placing it in the bedroom.
The Three-Legged Toad can be placed in various locations such as under a table or inside a cabinet. However, the best position is to place the Feng Shui golden toad where it faces diagonally across from the main door, ensuring the head holding the coin always faces inward.
When selecting a Feng Shui golden toad, choose one made from natural stone, as natural stone possesses abundant energy. Over hundreds of years, natural stone gathers the essence of the earth, sun, rain, heat, and cold. A Prosperity Toad made from natural stone will carry more profound and sacred meanings.
Thiềm Thừ crafted from stone powder tends to have lower celestial energy as the grinding process disrupts the internal structures that absorb centuries-old essence. However, factory-produced models maintain consistent and appealing designs, offering a much more affordable option than handmade ones. Similarly, golden toads cast from bronze, like those made from stone powder, lack substantial energy and heavenly aura due to the melting process that breaks the energetic soul within. Therefore, it is advisable to choose Prosperity Toads made from natural stone for enhanced luck, wealth, and blessings for the family.
