The God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the first lunar month is an occasion for many people to pray for fortune, especially business people. In addition to offerings such as votive paper, fresh flowers, and five-fruit trays for worshiping the God of Wealth are also especially valued because according to folk beliefs, choosing the right fruit will help attract prosperity and bring good luck throughout the year.
According to Toutiao, the five-fruit tray for worshiping the God of Wealth should choose exactly 5 types of fruits because number 5 symbolizes the five elements Metal - Wood - Water - Fire - Earth, showing balance and fullness. Below are the types of fruits that should and should not be displayed on the Day of the God of Wealth.
5 types of fruits to display on the God of Wealth Day to attract fortune
- Bananas
Bananas are a familiar fruit in the five-fruit tray of Vietnamese people, symbolizing the support and full harvest of fortune. On the God of Wealth Day, many people believe that displaying bananas helps money accumulate and limit losses.
When choosing, you should prioritize a bunch of bananas that are still green or slightly ripe, with uniform fruits, beautifully curved and not bruised. Bananas are usually placed underneath as a base, both creating a solid position and carrying the meaning of supporting fortune.
- Apple
Apples have a round shape, bright colors, symbolizing peace and long-term stability. Red apples often carry the meaning of luck, while green apples represent a favorable start.
In the five-fruit tray worshiping the God of Wealth, apples express the desire for sustainable work and stable finances in the new year. You should choose bulging fruits, without scratches or dark skin to maintain the full feng shui meaning.
- Orange or tangerine
Oranges and tangerines have a bright orange-yellow color, symbolizing prosperity and prosperity. This color also evokes associations with gold and silver, which is very suitable when arranging a five-fruit tray on the Day of the God of Wealth. Homeowners should choose round, even fruits with bright skins and firm hands.
- Dragon fruit
Dragon fruit, especially the red-flesh type, is chosen by many families when displaying fruits on the Day of the God of Wealth. Red symbolizes luck and prosperity, and the name "dragon" evokes the image of a dragon, a symbol of power and prosperity.
When choosing dragon fruit to worship on the day of the God of Wealth, you should choose a large fruit, with green ears, hard skin and not mushy. Dragon fruit is often placed in a prominent position on the five-fruit tray to increase the red color of luck.
- Grapes
Grapes forming clusters of many fruits symbolize proliferation, development and abundant money. The image of round, juicy grape clusters also carries the meaning of reunion and fullness.
On the day of the God of Wealth, displaying grapes on the altar expresses the desire for sustainable work development and continuous profit growth. Homeowners should choose fresh grape bunches, full and shiny fruits, without falling stems to ensure completeness.
5 types of fruits to avoid on God of Wealth Day to avoid losing wealth
Besides choosing the right kind of fruit, homeowners also need to pay attention to avoid unsuitable types when arranging the five-fruit tray to worship God of Wealth.
- Le
The name of the pear makes many people associate it with separation and division. Therefore, pears are often not chosen on the God of Wealth Day because they are not suitable for the meaning of gathering fortune.
- Durian
Durian has a strong characteristic smell, easily losing the solemnity of the God of Wealth worship space.
- Fruit crushed, damaged
Any fruit that is bruised, waterlogged or shows signs of spoilage should not be placed on the altar on the day of the God of Wealth because it symbolizes loss.
- The fruit is already cut
Fruits should be kept intact when arranging the five-fruit tray to worship the God of Wealth. Cut fruit means not full, easily considered unlucky.
- Fruit too sour or bitter
According to folk beliefs, the sour or bitter taste symbolizes difficulties in business. Therefore, you should limit choosing fruits with a harsh taste to display on the Day of the God of Wealth.
