The God of Wealth should be worshipped before 12 o'clock in the morning during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the specific time can also be arranged according to local customs.
【How many incense sticks should be offered to the God of Wealth during the Mid-Autumn Festival】
It is generally not advisable to offer more than three incense sticks. This represents the "three kinds of learning" of "precepts, meditation, and wisdom"; it also represents the offering to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, the Three Jewels. This is the most complete and civilized way of offering incense. The number of incense sticks is not important; what matters is sincere devotion. As the saying goes, "Burn three sticks of civilized incense and offer a sincere heart."
Can mooncakes be placed when worshipping the God of Wealth during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Mooncakes can be placed when worshipping the God of Wealth during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but the quantity should be noted. "Three for gods, four for ghosts," meaning that whatever is offered to the gods should be in three, and whatever is offered to the ghosts should be in four. Therefore, it is appropriate to place three mooncakes when worshipping the God of Wealth.
1、Offerings：
(1) It is best to buy fruits. Apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, etc., but pears should not be used as offerings.
(2) You can also buy pastries.
2、Use three plates, preferably dedicated ones.
3、Place three of each in each plate.
4、On the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month, in the morning (before 8 o'clock): after washing up, arrange the offerings, then burn incense (three sticks), kneel and bow three times, and take down the offerings before 8 o'clock in the evening.
5、If you have time, you can burn three sticks of incense every morning and pay your respects. Place three plates of fresh fruits, with no restriction on time, but ensure that the fruits do not spoil.
