1. Gourd. Gourd is homophonic to "Fu Lu", so people have always had a natural affinity with gourds, and people also regard gourds as a symbol of good luck. As one of the oldest crops in the world, the gourd was given an auspicious meaning by the ancients because of its small mouth and round belly. The gourd is a climbing plant, monoecious and has many fruits. Therefore, ancient people regarded it as a long-lived one. Some people even tied five gourds with red ropes and called them "Five Blessings". In Taiwan, there is a saying: "A gourd in the house will make the family rich." This means that gourds can bring prosperity and wealth. Therefore, the ancients would place gourds beside their beds to express their expectations for a better life. Moreover, the gourd has a smooth and beautiful appearance and can be placed on the bedside for ornamental purposes. It is indeed a good choice!
2. Copper coins. Placing copper coins by the bedside was a very common behavior in ancient times. Until now, many elderly people in rural areas still have the habit of putting money by the bedside. In ancient times, copper coins, as currency in circulation, had the shape of "circle on the outside and square on the inside". Ancient people believed that the sky is round and the earth is square, and the shape of the copper coin fits the philosophical thought of "the sky is round and the earth is square." Copper coins are also a symbol of wealth, implying abundant wealth and attracting wealth. There is an idiom "a waist full of thousands of dollars" which also refers to copper coins. A string of copper coins is wrapped around one's belt. Therefore, "a waist full of thousands of dollars" refers to those who are rich. In addition, copper coins are currency in circulation, passing through the hands of one person after another. Therefore, the ancients believed that a copper coin gathered everyone's yang energy, and the yang energy could drive away ghosts and gods. Therefore, the ancients would place copper coins by the bedside, not only to attract wealth but also to provide psychological comfort to the house.
3. Bedside table. The placement of bedside tables is still a very common piece of furniture and is an indispensable item for many families. Moreover, the "bedside table" was included in the dowry of ancient women when they got married, which also shows that the bedside table was also a very important item in the eyes of the ancients. Generally, the bedside tables are a pair, which also means that they are in pairs. Bedside tables can not only store many small items, but also facilitate people's lives and store items to avoid clutter. Bedside tables usually have drawers, which means gathering and receiving wealth. Therefore, the bedside table placed beside the bed has the meaning of gathering and collecting wealth.