In the upcoming Year of the Fire Horse (2026 丙午马年), a rare and auspicious alignment occurs: the God of Wealth (财神) and the God of Happiness (喜神) will descend from the same direction.
By following the correct steps and timing provided by Godofwealth.co, you can secure not only financial abundance but also harmonious relationships and joy for the entire year.
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Quick Summary: The 2026 Auspicious Details
2026 接财神吉时吉方
- Date: February 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Lunar Date: 1st Day of the 1st Lunar Month (农历正月初一)
- Auspicious Direction (Facing):SOUTH (正南方)
- Note: Both God of Wealth and God of Happiness are in the South.
- Best Time (Golden Hour):09:00 AM – 10:59 AM (Snake Hour / 已时)
- This time slot has the strongest “Yang” energy.
- Avoid Directions (Clash):
- Southeast (Five Ghosts/Bad Luck)
- North (Death Gate)
Important Note: Do not face Southeast or North during the ritual. Use a compass to ensure you are facing South.
Preparation: What You Need
To ensure a respectful and effective ceremony, we recommend preparing the following items. Purity and sincerity are key.
- Tea & Wine (3 Cups Each) | 茶与酒各三杯
- Tea: Represents clearing the mind and purity.
- Rice Wine: Represents respect and deep gratitude.
- Tip: Use brand new cups. Do not use chipped ware.
- Fruits (3 or 6 Types) | 水果三或六盘
- Must be fresh. Avoid bitter or sour fruits.
- Recommended: Pineapple (Ong Lai/Good luck comes), Apples (Safety), Oranges (Great luck), Bananas (Grand prospects), Grapes (Abundance).
- Prosperity Cakes & Sweets | 糕点与糖果
- Fa Gao (Prosperity Cake): Symbolizes rising status.
- Gold Coin Chocolates: Symbolizes opening the wealth vault.
- Candies: Represents a sweet and happy life.
- Vegetarian Dish (Five Treasures) | 五斋一份
- Ingredients: Daylily (金针), Wood Ear Fungus (木耳), Glass Noodles (粉丝), Mushrooms (冬菇), Dried Beancurd (腐竹).
- Symbolizes the completeness of the five elements.
- Black Moss (Fat Choy) | 发菜一份
- Sounds like “Fa Cai” (Prosperity). Must be dried.
- Ritual Items | 祭拜用品
- Red Candles (1 Pair): To light the path for the deities.
- Dragon/Gold Incense (3 Large Sticks): For the head of the household.
- Small Incense: For other family members.
- Godofwealth.co Prayer Set: Including the “Receive Wealth & Happiness” portrait and official prayer text (疏文).
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Receive the God of Wealth 2026
2026 接财神迎喜神步骤
Follow these 13 steps strictly to ensure the energies of Wealth and Happiness enter your home.
Phase 1: Preparation (准备)
Step 1: Cleanse and Dress Up
Before the auspicious hour (9:00 AM), all family members should bathe to wash away the previous year’s fatigue. Wear new, bright-colored clothes. The head of the household should fill in their name and address on the Prayer Text (疏文) and the back of the Deity Portrait.
Step 2: Set Up the Altar
Place a table facing SOUTH (正南方). Cover it with a red cloth.
- Layout: Incense burner in front, followed by tea/wine, then the food offerings, and finally the Deity Portrait and Gold Ingots at the back.
Step 3: Illuminate the Space
Turn on all lights in the house (even if it is daytime) to welcome “Yang” energy. Play festive CNY music. Ensure the path from the door to the altar is clear of shoes or clutter.
Step 4: Respect House Deities
If you have existing altars (Ancestors, Landlord, Guan Yin), pray to them first, informing them that you are about to welcome the God of Wealth.
Phase 2: The Ritual (接神)
Step 5: Verify Direction
Double-check with a compass that you are facing South.
Step 6: The Welcome Toast
At 09:00 AM, the head of the household raises a cup of tea, then a cup of wine, bowing respectfully to invite the Deities.
Step 7: Light Incense & Candles
Light the red candles. The head of the household lights the large incense sticks; others light the small ones.
Step 8: Recite the Prayer
Kneeling and facing South, the head of the household holds the incense and reads the Prayer Text clearly and calmly. State your name, birth date, and address.
Step 9: Incense Offering
Place the large incense into the burner. Family members follow in order of seniority.
Step 10: Burn the Prayer Paper
When the incense is 1/3 burnt, burn the Prayer Text and ritual papers in a metal bin/burner, chanting “Receive Wealth, Receive Happiness” (接财神，迎喜神).
Phase 3: Welcoming In (入宅)
Step 11: Invite the Deities In
The head of the household takes the Deity Portrait (picture facing forward, not upside down) and the Wealth Bowl, walking respectfully from the door into the house.
Step 12: Seal the Luck
Paste the Deity Portrait on a clean wall in the Living Room or Wealth Corner (avoid placing it lower than ancestors). Place the Wealth Bowl in your designated wealth spot.
Step 13: Celebration
The ritual is complete! The family should remain in the living room, eating sweets and drinking tea, sharing happy conversation to “lock in” the joyful energy.
Frequently Asked Questions on Receive the God of Wealth 2026
When is the God of Wealth’s actual birthday?
While we “receive” him on the 1st day of the Lunar New Year, the God of Wealth’s birthday is celebrated on the 5th Day of the 1st Lunar Month (正月初五). This is often when businesses reopen.
Why is 2026 special for this ritual?
In 2026 (Year of the Horse), the God of Wealth and God of Happiness arrive from the same direction (South). This is a “Double Happiness” event, allowing you to pray for both financial success and family harmony/marriage luck simultaneously.
What if I don’t have a garden/porch?
If you live in an apartment, open your main window or balcony door that faces South. If your main door faces South, set up the table at the entrance.
Can I use digital tools for the direction?
Yes, your phone’s compass is accurate enough. Ensure you stand inside looking out to determine where “South” is relative to your standing point.
Who is the God of Wealth?
The most commonly worshipped Martial God of Wealth is Zhao Gong Ming (赵公明). He is believed to control wealth and treasure and blesses those who are righteous and hardworking.
