The feng shui of the stove is very important. When making a traditional stove, seven treasures should be placed inside the stove, which are copper coins, five copper coins, rice, and five lines representing the Five Elements. This is equivalent to performing an opening ceremony. This is the way of making a traditional stove in folk custom.
【Good Words for Stove Installation】
1、Wishing peace throughout the four seasons, smooth progress in six directions, a steady flow of wealth, and all wishes come true;
2、Wishing smooth flow of wealth, everything goes well, health throughout the four seasons, and gold and jade fill the house;
3、Wishing abundant food and strength, prosperity in both people and wealth, success in career, and all wishes come true;
4、Wishing gold and jade fill the house, blessings and longevity, a steady flow of wealth, and everything goes well.
What rituals are needed for installing a stove?
1、Prepare offerings：
Including rice/flour, fruits, wine/tea, flowers, and red paper/red cloth, etc.
2、Prepare the stove position：
Choose a clean location, decorate it with red cloth or red paper, and place an altar or image of the deity for worship.
3、Lay the fire：
Spread clean炕灰 (kang ash) on the stove position, then build a fire pile with fine dry wood.
4、Light the fire：
Use the fire from the above offerings to ignite the fire pile, while loudly performing the ritual. The content of the ritual may vary according to personal beliefs and customs.
5、Worship the deities：
Place the offerings in front of the altar or deity image, including rice, fruits, wine, etc., and worship the deities with sincere heart.
7、Share the offerings：
After the worship, you can distribute the rice/fruits, etc., to those participating in the ritual, sharing the blessings and joy together.
