Auspicious blessings, auspicious blessings…
If you want to attract good fortune and abundance, making a prosperity bowl is a fun and meaningful tradition. This bowl can be filled with simple items that symbolize wealth and luck such as the following:
Cotton
Cotton represents comfort, softness, and feathery-light. When you add cotton to your bowl, you invite warmth and a cozy feeling into your life, as well as making our finances and wealth come into our lives easier and lighter.
Rice
Rice is a classic symbol of abundance. It’s a staple food in many cultures and signifies fertility and prosperity. Including rice in your bowl is a way to invite plenty into your life.
12 Eggs
Eggs symbolize new beginnings and potential. They’re a great addition to your bowl because they remind us that every day is a chance to start fresh. Twelve eggs represent the full cycle of the year, encouraging growth and success all year long.
12 Coins
Coins are all about wealth! Having twelve coins in your bowl is a sign of prosperity. They remind us to be grateful for what we have and to stay open to receiving more. Each coin can represent a wish for abundance in different areas of your life. Some opt to use chocolate coins while others prefer the real ones; in the end, it’s up to you.
12 Bay Leaves
Bay leaves are often used in cooking, but they also symbolize victory, success, and protection. Adding twelve bay leaves to your bowl is a great way to invite positive energy and good luck.
12 Rolled-Up Bills
Putting rolled-up bills in your prosperity bowl is a way to represent financial growth. You can have any value of money—what matters is the intention behind it. Each bill can symbolize your dreams and goals for financial abundance.
1 Round Fruit at the very center
A round fruit, like an orange, represents completeness, wholeness, and symbolizes the roundness of coins or money.
3 Ampao Red Envelopes with 168 Pesos
Red envelopes are a symbol of good luck in many cultures. Including three red envelopes with 168 pesos each is a special touch. The number 168 sounds like “一路发” (yī lù fā) in Chinese, meaning “continuous prosperity.” This item is sure to bring positive vibes and abundance!
Now that you know what to put in your prosperity bowl, preferably a porcelain bowl, gather your items and arrange them nicely. Place your bowl in a prominent spot in your home, like on a table or a shelf, where you can see it every day such as the living room entrance. In Chinese tradition, the bowl is usually removed 15 days after the Chinese New Year.
Every time you look at it, remember to focus on your intentions and dreams. This bowl isn’t just a decoration; it’s a reminder of the abundance you’re inviting into your life. So, happy prosperity bowl making to you and your family as we great the year 2025 together!
