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| Color of the day: Purple
Incense of the day: Jasmine Chinese homes, restaurants, and other enterprises usually have an altar on the premises made of various materials such as ceramics, brass, bronze, crystal, jade-even gold if the owner is affluent. The most common gods of wealth in Chinese culture are Tsoi Sun Yeh, whose vehicle is the tiger, Kuan Kung, and the three stellar gods named Fook, Lok, and Sow. The first two deities are usually displayed separately, but Fook, Lok, and Sow are most often displayed standing next to each other as a set. These deities are useful for attracting a continuous flow of good luck, for smoothing any monetary transactions, and for promoting evergreen prosperity. Images and figures of them can be purchased around the world in Chinatowns. Make regular supplications and offerings to them after installing. Most Chinese use flowers, oranges, mandarin oranges, pears, apples, red candles, sandalwood incense, rice wine, and tiny cups of Chinese tea. Always give thanks and make regular donations to charity. |
