1, firecrackers will be set off on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month to welcome the god of wealth.
The custom of "receiving the god of wealth" prevailed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China, and it is still popular among the people. Only the God of Wealth, the so-called Marshal Zhao Gong, is said to have become immortal as early as the Shang Dynasty. Jiang Ziya assisted King Wu of Zhou to attack Zhou. He ran down to Zhong Nanshan to meddle and stood on Shang Zhou's side against the righteous teacher. Unfortunately, he was killed. A wandering soul was appointed as the true god, responsible for welcoming Fu. Under his command, there are four little gods: Zhao Baotianzun, Natian Zhenzun, Lucky Messenger and Lishi Xian Guan. When he came into contact with this rich team, Marshal Zhao Gong became the object of worship for those who hoped to make a fortune. Or he is lazy and indifferent. He only goes to Tan Xuan once a year on the fifth day of the first month, and it is random. He may not go to any one, so everyone will set off firecrackers early on this day to meet him in advance.
2. What should you do to meet the God of Wealth?
On the fourth night of the first month, prepare sacrifices, cakes, incense sticks and other things, beat gongs and drums to burn incense and worship, and sincerely respect the god of wealth. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month is the birthday of the God of Wealth. In order to compete for the market, it is called "grabbing the road" or "grabbing the god of wealth" before April of the lunar calendar. Anyone who receives the God of Wealth will offer sheep-headed carp. Offering sheep's head means "auspiciousness", while offering carp is the homonym of "fish" and "profit", which means auspiciousness. People are convinced that as long as the god of wealth can show his spirit, he can make a fortune. Therefore, every new year, people will open doors and windows, light incense and set off firecrackers to welcome the arrival of the god of wealth at 0: 00 on the fifth day of the first month. After receiving the god of wealth, everyone still has to eat road wine, often until dawn. Everyone is full of hope of getting rich. I hope the god of wealth can bring home gold and silver treasures in the new year and make a fortune.
3. When you meet the god of wealth, you should find the right time and direction.
First of all, look at the time when farmers look for the god of wealth, and then the location of the god of wealth. Finally, we suggest reciting the following words: "Disciple's name, date of birth, and home address. Today, I burn incense and prepare offerings (including gold paper, if any) to worship the God of Wealth, and pray that God of Wealth can help disciple (faithful woman) bring positive wealth (partial wealth) and make disciple's luck better and better. "
As for the location of the god of wealth, Lai Guoguang pointed out that the most basic pattern of home wealth is mostly located at the opposite corner of the door, while the feng shui wealth in the fleeting years needs to be different in years. Products should include red, blue, black, white and yellow. The most common offerings are apples, green apples, fungus, white rice, bananas and gold paper. In addition, people can also prepare san huang money (Qianlong, Daoguang, Jiaqing) symbolizing "Wealth Comes Home" to make real wealth.
Who is the God of Wealth when you meet him on the fifth day?
Five-way God of Wealth Five-way God of Wealth is a common belief among the people in China, which may be influenced by the concept of five elements. Think that the world is big, treasures should of course be treated differently. Worship the five gods of wealth is to gather the wealth of the five parties in China. Every year, on the fifth day of the first month of the first month, the poor gods are sent to worship the God of Wealth, which also entrusts the good wishes of the working people in China to eliminate disasters and welcome happiness.
What is the saying about picking up the god of wealth?
Receiving the God of Wealth is actually an ancient traditional festival custom in China. Because the fifth day of the first month is the birthday of the God of Wealth in China folklore, after the first day of the first month, the next most important activity is to greet the God of Wealth. On the night before God of Wealth's birthday, every family holds a banquet to celebrate God of Wealth, which is called meeting God of Wealth.
The origin of welcoming the god of wealth
The custom of "welcoming the god of wealth" prevailed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China, and it is still popular among the people. "God of Wealth" refers to Zhao Gongming. Because it has four little gods: Zhao Baotian Zun, Nadian Zhenzun, Lucky Messenger and Lishi Xian Guan. He became the object of worship of those who hoped to get rich. According to legend, Zhao Gongming is often lazy and indifferent. He only goes to Tan Xuan once a year on the fifth day of the first month. He is random and can't decide which one to go to. Therefore, in the old society, people set off firecrackers, burned incense and sacrificed, and rushed to meet him in front. In the past, general stores took annual leave after closing on New Year's Eve and didn't open until the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which was called the opening price.
In addition, I learned that this deity's birthday was on July 22nd of the lunar calendar, so instead of making a scene on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, I quietly held a ceremony on the "God of Wealth's Birthday", expecting him to come in through the back door and enjoy the happiness. According to Taoist legend, Zhao Gongming, the god of wealth, was born on March 15 (also known as the second day of the first month). On his birthday, more Taoist priests went to the Taoist temple to worship the god of wealth, praying for a bumper harvest of grains and rich financial resources.
In addition to "welcoming the God of Wealth", there is a custom of "sending the God of Wealth" in some places. There is only one god of wealth, and the four subordinates add up to only a slap in the face. However, so many people want to get rich. Obviously, the supply is in short supply, so some people take the initiative to balance the contradiction between supply and demand, resulting in a new custom-"sending the god of wealth." On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, poor beggars in groups of three or five put on masks and dressed up as the god of wealth, which is called "sending the god of wealth" or "jumping the god of wealth". According to the regulations, you must pay money on the spot as a reward, otherwise you will make trouble in front of your house or shop. The poor pretend to be the living God of Wealth and rob the God of Wealth and send it away. This satirical street farce adds a lot of extra interest to the muddleheaded custom of welcoming the god of wealth. In recent years, it is rare to see the scene of "sending the god of wealth" jumping in groups.