Since ancient times, people have used various items and amulets to attract wealth, prosperity, good luck and happiness. This is still relevant today, especially for those who sincerely believe in the help of amulets. One of the most popular figures that bring good luck and income is Hotei. Its characteristics, varieties and application tips will tell you how to improve your financial situation and keep good luck in the house.
Who is that?
The happy and cheerful god of wealth Hotei is a symbol of joy, prosperity and prosperity. And although the Chinese god mainly helps in attracting wealth, he does not refuse help in other areas. Career, study, family home, health, longevity - you can entrust him with everything that is important and valuable to a person. So it is considered in China. Sometimes this figurine is called the "laughing Buddha."
But Hotei is usually made with a bag behind his back, and the Buddha is presented without it. And still this name was fixed to the figure. There are two versions of what the Hotei bag is for. This fat, bald, cheerful little man seems to be always open for communication and fun. Where he appears, the holiday begins. And from the bag he takes happiness, wealth and generously presents them to all people. At the same time, according to another version, endowing everyone around with joy, he hides all misfortunes and troubles in a bag, saving people from them.
There are several legends about who Hotei is. One legend tells of a monk who traveled constantly. And everyone noticed that wherever he appeared, fun reigned around, and everyone was happy. In the end, they began to make his figurines of various materials and put them at home, for good luck.
According to another version, it was a very handsome man, in whom thousands of women fell in love at first sight. Tired of breaking hearts and hurting beautiful strangers, he reincarnated as a fun fat man. And so that the girls are not so sad about the loss, he endowed them with wealth.
These two different legends are united by a common similarity - this is a very kind, cheerful and generous person, he gives everyone his energy, which changes everything for the better.
Types and values of figures
There are several types of Hotei figures, which are complemented by other characters or objects, and each has its own meaning. Knowing what each figurine carries in itself, you can choose the one that is necessary in each particular case.
- If a woman dreams about the appearance of healthy children and wants to bring this day closer, usually in such cases he resortes to the help of the Hotei figurine surrounded by children.
- A cheerful god on a three-legged toad with a coin in his mouth enhances the effect of the attraction of wealth and prosperity. Both characters are strong on their own, and together they will attract even more luck to the house.
- God on the dragon turtle will be a successful companion for those who often have to conclude contracts and execute transactions. There will be even more advantageous offers and reliable partners if you keep such a figure at home. The tortoise will help you make the right decisions, and the dragon will give internal strength and teach you how to emerge victorious from any situation.
- Hotei in the pyramid, where golden grains of sand are swarming, helps to concentrate on one main goal and achieve its implementation. Waiting for the fulfillment of desire, of course, is pointless, you need to work on it. But the god with the pyramid is able to enhance the effect. The main thing is to believe in it.
- Hotei with a pearl in his hands helps a person to develop in a spiritual direction and direct his thoughts in the right direction.
- The laughing Buddha with the rosary also sets the true path.
- God with a fan will bring about changes in life. Happiness and joy will come to the house. Moreover, prosperity and success await in all areas, whether it be work or a family home.
- Hotei with coins or gold bars not only attracts money to the house, but also teaches their owner to use them wisely.
- The figurine with a staff will give not only material well-being, but also a long happy life to its holder.
- The most common variant of Hotei with a bag will always be a welcome guest in the house. Fortune and wealth will come from the generous bag of the smiling god, and troubles will bypass the house.
- The figure of a funny fat girl with a peach symbolizes health and longevity.
Base material
From time immemorial, the figure of God was carved from wood or ivory. Over time, the range of materials from which the figurine was made, bringing luck, expanded. Currently, the souvenir is made from a wide variety of materials: from stone and metal, wood and glass, clay and porcelain. Gems are actively used to make figurines. You can meet Hotei from jade, agate or opal. It can be either a souvenir of impressive size, or a miniature figure or pendant, which you can always keep with you as a talisman. That is, you can choose a figurine for every taste, which successfully fits into the interior of any apartment and will correspond to the general style.
In addition, the colors of the deity can be different - gold, black, white, silver, yellow, green.
Many people prefer to buy figurines of gold or silver color, since it is these colors that are more associated with coins, as well as precious metals, which make up wealth.
Where to put?
Before deciding on the place where the figurine will be placed, you need to remember that the apartment must be in order. Only in a harmoniously arranged space will netsuke really work. Disorder and unnecessary things clutter up the space, therefore, neutralize all positive energy.At least a hundred figures placed in the house, there will be no sense.
To better understand where to install the figure, you can use the so-called Bagua grid. The scheme used in Feng Shui helps to figure out where which zones are located in the house. You can draw a polygon on paper. It is only necessary to determine where the north is in the house and arrange the scheme so that its northern part, which is responsible for the career, coincides with the real north. After that, you can determine the location of Hotei.
The southeast is responsible for the wealth zone. Therefore, most often they seek to place the figure of God there. But this does not mean that Hotei should be placed only there.
Hoteya with a dragon is best placed just in the north: Since this figurine is able to help in a career, her place in the career zone. Focusing on the purpose of the figurine and knowledge, for which each zone is responsible, you can easily determine the place. In the north, you can put the god on the pyramid of coins.
The zone of wisdom, and this is the northeast, can be decorated with a god with a pearl. In this way, it will be possible to further activate the power of the figurine.
Hotei with children can be located in the east or west. These are the areas that are responsible for children and family.
When placing the figurine, one must take into account that it should not gather dust among other trinkets, it should be placed in a visible place and not put many other souvenirs next to it. It is necessary to have the deity facing the entrance to the room.
If the figure is large and massive, taking up a lot of space, it can be put on the floor. In all other cases, the figurine must be placed on a table, chest of drawers or a shelf so that you can once again look at it, touch it.
The figurine not only helps to find wealth, happiness, spiritual harmony, feel calm and happy, it protects the house from negative energy and bad people. Being a source of positive energy subject to the correct location and physical purity of space, the figure will purify the spiritual structure of the surrounding. If you want to protect yourself from bad thoughts and views of unwanted guests in the house, you can put a figurine right in the hallway. Everything bad will leave the house, having barely been on its doorstep.
How to handle?
It has long been believed that the deity fulfills desires. You just need to know how to ask for it correctly.
First of all, the figure must be treated with love and she will answer the same. To do this, it is enough to erase dust from it, surround it with cleanliness, do not forget to look at it. You can mentally formulate a cherished desire, referring to God. There is an old way to get what you want: you need to stroke Hotei’s tummy, then luck will definitely come.
It is believed that the fulfillment of a desire can be achieved if you belly a fat man three hundred times clockwise.
If every time before you go to an important meeting or just to work, you want to stroke Hotei’s stomach, then luck will accompany you all day. Likewise, you can do it before the upcoming trip, and before a responsible event, luck must be pursued.
But the inexhaustible positive energy of God also sometimes needs to be nourished. And for this you only need to always keep the room clean and periodically clean the space with the help of candles. It is not difficult to do this: just light a candle and go around the apartment, while you can read a prayer or mantras, or you can just think about the good.
You will find out more about Hotei from the video below.
