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When to Worship the Earth Deity and the God of Wealth? Sometimes, selecting the orientation and arranging the altar for the God of Wealth poses no challenge for many, but not everyone knows how to worship the God to attract wealth and align with Feng Shui principles. Every time they worship, they are puzzled about what to do first and what to do next.
Worshiping the God of Wealth: Attracting Wealth and Feng Shui Harmony
1. Arranging the Altar for Worshiping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity for Luck and Wealth
According to Feng Shui principles, the altar for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity always goes hand in hand. As you can see, there is only one Earth Deity and one God of Wealth on the altar, but these two represent different deities. When worshiping, you will attract prosperity and wealth...
1.1. Orientation for Placing the Altar for the God of Wealth
Depending on the homeowner's fate, the method of placing the altar for the God of Wealth will vary. To attract wealth, homeowners should place the altar as follows:
- Place the altar facing Northeast, Northwest, or Southwest if the homeowner's fate is Metal.
- For Wood fate, place the altar facing Northwest, East, or Southeast.
- For Water fate, place the altar facing West, Southwest, Northwest, or Northeast.
- For Fire fate, place the altar facing Southeast, South, North, or East.
- For Earth fate, place the altar facing Northeast, Southeast.
Additionally, you can place the altar in a well-ventilated area without necessarily being near the main door. However, it's essential to ensure that the back of the altar is against a wall or in a sturdy position.
1.2. Arranging the Earth Deity and the God of Wealth
What does the God of Wealth altar include? The seating position of the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity needs to be accurate when setting up the altar to attract wealth. According to Vietnamese beliefs, the seating arrangement is as follows:
- When facing the altar, the God of Wealth is placed on the left, and the Earth Deity is placed on the right.
- The water bowl, rice jar, and salt jar are placed between the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity. Specifically, the salt jar is placed towards the God of Wealth, while the rice jar is towards the Earth Deity.
- The incense bowl is placed between the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity.
- The fruit plate is placed on the left of the God of Wealth, while the flower vase is placed on the Earth Deity's side.
- On the outermost layer on the ground, prepare a large, beautiful porcelain bowl with a deep bottom to evenly spread flowers on it.
- Statue of Laughing Buddha.
- Statue of Three-legged Toad: It should be facing inwards at night and outwards in the morning to attract wealth into the house.
2. Preparing Offerings for Worshiping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity
Offerings for worshiping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity vary depending on the economic conditions of each family or company. Some families and companies prepare various offerings, while others keep it simple. When worshiping, it's customary to offer fruits in front of the God of Wealth and a cup of coffee, a cigarette, or a banana in front of the Earth Deity.
The God of Wealth plays a crucial role in business and trade, so people often decorate their homes, prepare complete and clean offerings in readiness for worshiping the God of Wealth. If the statue of the God of Wealth on the altar is damaged or too old, it's necessary to invite a new one or replace the altar. With a new, clean, and fragrant altar, arranged according to proper principles, your business will encounter luck and convenience.
How to worship the God of Wealth to attract wealth and harmony with feng shui
3. Notes when worshiping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity
For anything, there's a process and method to follow, and worshiping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity is no exception. To worship the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity properly, you need to pay attention to the following.
3.1. Keeping flowers fresh and leaves healthy on the altar
When worshiping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity, always remember to choose fresh flowers with healthy leaves to place on the altar.
3.2. Lighting incense when setting up the God of Wealth's altar
When choosing the orientation and arranging the God of Wealth altar according to feng shui principles, for a new altar, you need to light incense continuously for 100 days to accumulate energy and keep the lamp lit continuously to illuminate the path for the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity. When lighting incense for the two deities, there's no need for extravagance; you only need to light clean incense sticks and change the water. However, for supplication, you should light 3 incense sticks horizontally.
On the 1st and 15th lunar days of each month and during festive occasions, it's recommended to light 5 incense sticks arranged in a cross shape. On the 23rd of December - the day of the Kitchen Gods' departure, it's advisable to remove the incense sticks from the incense bowl, burn them with gold coins, and pour some liquor afterward.
For more detailed instructions, you can refer to our guide on how to offer prayers to the God of Wealth on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year to understand the proper way of worshiping the deity.
3.3. Offerings for worshiping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity
For offerings to worship the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity, you typically need fresh flower vases, plates of fresh fruits, sweets, or even roasted meat. In Saigon, there's a special type of money used specifically for offering to the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity.
3.4. Regular Cleaning and Tidying of the Altar
Both the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity appreciate cleanliness and freshness, so it's important to regularly clean and tidy the altar to ensure it's always clean and airy. Additionally, during rainy weather, it's advisable to temporarily move the statues of the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity indoors for about 15 minutes, dry them, spray some scented water, and light incense to pray for blessings. This way, the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity will bring wealth and luck to you.
3.5. Daily Rituals for Worshiping the Earth Deity and the God of Wealth
For businesspeople, worshipping the God of Wealth and the Earth Deity is a daily necessity. Every day, homeowners simply need to place a small box of cakes, fresh flowers, a plate of fruits, and a cup of water. However, when performing the ritual, it's important to note the following:
- Incense should only be lit at 6 - 7 am and 6 - 7 pm.
- Only burn 5 incense sticks.
- When lighting incense, you should change the water in the flower vase, using water from the previous day.
Another important point is that the prayer for the God of Wealth should be prepared meticulously, with a clear, fluent, and decisive tone. You can download the prayer for the God of Wealth on Mytour.
Note: On the 10th day of the lunar month is the day of the God of Wealth, with the most crucial being the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, and the 2nd and 16th days of each lunar month are the days to worship the Kitchen Gods. Therefore, you need to remember these days for careful worshiping. You should also refer to 13 important notes when worshiping the God of Wealth.
With the information shared above, it is hoped that you now know the correct way to worship the God of Wealth, bringing prosperity and luck to your family and facilitating smoother business operations.
