In Asian religious life, the God of Wealth is considered a symbol of money, luck and business success. For many families doing business and trading, worshiping the God of Wealth is not only spiritual but also a way to create a spiritual support before a new year full of expectations.
Therefore, the God of Wealth Day (January 10th of the lunar calendar) is often considered the time to "open fortune", when many people buy gold, prepare offerings or perform rituals to pray for wealth.
In the year of Binh Ngo 2026, the God of Wealth Day falls on Thursday, February 26 of the solar calendar. In addition to buying gold, folk people still pass down many things to do to welcome wealth, helping homeowners feel more secure and confident for the business journey ahead.
Cleaning and tidying up the God of Wealth altar
The God of Wealth altar is considered a space associated with the family's financial fortune. Therefore, cleanliness and neatness are always put first.
Before the Day of the God of Wealth, homeowners should spend time cleaning the Statue of the God of Wealth, incense burner, water tray, flower vase and worshiping items. When performing, you should operate gently, avoid moving the incense burner if not really necessary to maintain spiritual stability.
The carefully cared for worship space not only carries the meaning of respect but also helps the homeowner feel more secure when entering the new year with many business plans.
Ritual of worshiping the God of Wealth Day
The ritual of worshiping the God of Wealth is a familiar ritual in many families. According to expert Nguyen Song Ha, the offering tray does not necessarily have to be elaborate, the important thing is sincerity.
The offering tray includes: candles (candles); incense (incense); 3 cups of water; 3 cups of wine; plain rice; votive money; clean grain salt; cigarettes; tam sen set including boiled pork (pork with fat, lean meat, skin), 3 boiled eggs, 3 shrimp; fresh flowers; small change; 1 plate of cakes and candies; betel and areca nut (1 betel nut, 1 betel nut); green bean sticky rice.
Buy feng shui items
In addition to gold, many people choose to buy feng shui items on the Day of the God of Wealth with the belief of receiving wealth and increasing fortune.
Symbols such as money-soaked toads, Pi Xiu, God of Wealth cats, fortune boxes, fortune bags or ancient coins are often considered symbols of prosperity.
Besides, feng shui stones are also favored with the concept of bringing positive energy to the living and working space.
Accrease blessings, do good deeds to keep fortune for a long time
In folk beliefs, wealth comes not only from praying but also from each person's way of life and actions. Helping others, sharing difficulties or contributing to the community is believed to be a way to accumulate blessings, creating a foundation for long-term peace and prosperity.
When giving with a pure heart, homeowners not only bring joy to others but also create positive energy for themselves, opening up a gentle and hopeful new year.
