The Bowl of Abundance for the New Year

Inspired by Feng Shui, the abundance (or prosperity) bowl is a symbolic practice aimed at attracting prosperity and abundance for the new year. Quite simple, this ritual involves preparing a bowl containing several symbolic elements associated with prosperity and success to "serve" and nourish the new year.

1. Why perform the abundance bowl ritual?

Making an abundance bowl at the beginning of the year is a symbolic way to attract prosperity and luck into your life. This ritual invites you to set a clear intention to encourage abundance, whether material, emotional, or spiritual. By gathering elements associated with wealth and success, you create a visual and energetic anchor that strengthens your goals for the coming year. It is also a moment of meditation and gratitude, encouraging a positive attitude toward the opportunities (and challenges) ahead.

2. What Feng Shui principles should be followed for the prosperity bowl ritual?

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that aims to harmonize energy in spaces to promote prosperity, health, and well-being. Every object or symbolic element placed in a space contributes to attracting specific energies based on its meaning.

The abundance bowl reflects this idea by using elements like rice (a symbol of fertility and life), coins (representing wealth), and herbs or spices (attracting luck and protection). According to Feng Shui principles, it is recommended to place the bowl in a part of the house associated with abundance, usually the southeast area, which is linked to wealth in the Bagua (the energy map used in Feng Shui).

3. Abundance bowl ritual for the new year

3.1. Necessary ingredients

Find the ingredients available in our online esoteric shop Aeternum in the list on the right or at the bottom of this page. So, you will need:

• 1 bowl (transparent or golden)

• 1 sage incense

• Raw rice (white or yellow): symbol of life, regeneration, and abundance.

• Bay leaves: represent the fulfillment of wishes and protection against negative energies.

• Star anise: associated with luck, energy, and balance.

• Cinnamon sticks: promote success, attract love, money, and luck.

• Coins: symbolize material wealth.

• Cinnamon powder: enhances the attractive properties of cinnamon.

• 1 yellow candle

3.2. Favorable timing

It is recommended to perform this ritual starting January 1st, during the waxing moon phase, preferably on a Thursday (influence of Jupiter) or a Sunday (influence of the Sun).

3.3. Procedure for the abundance bowl ritual

To perform this ritual, here is the detailed procedure (keep your intention of success and abundance clearly in mind at each step): 

1. Start by purifying the bowl with sage incense smoke.

2. Then place the rice.

3. Add the bay leaves.

4. Add the star anise.

5. Place the cinnamon sticks.

6. Place the coins.

7. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

8. Light the candle and let it burn next to the bowl.

3.4. Preservation

Keep the bowl all year in a place where it will not be disturbed (to the southeast of your home). At the end of the year, return the ingredients to the earth. If you wish to create a new one, repeat the ritual.