Astrologer Chang Recommends Auspicious Time to Worship Cai Shen Ye for Chinese New Year 2026 to Request Wealth, Luck, and Prosperity

Chinese New Year 2026 GMT+7 Astrologer Chang Tosaporn He revealed tips for worshipping the God of Wealth, "Cai Shen Ye," on the night of 16 February into 17 February to ensure success, smooth finances, and flowing wealth. Astrologer Chang said that the grand worship of Cai Shen Ye happens only once a year, on the eve of Chinese New Year.

In the morning, people worship deities and ancestors; in the afternoon, they honor wandering spirits; and at night, they pray to Cai Shen Ye to request wealth and good fortune.

Understanding Cai Shen Ye, the God of Prosperity

The annual Chinese New Year, considered the new year for Chinese and Thai-Chinese communities, is believed to be the one day when Cai Shen Ye descends to the human world to bestow luck, wealth, financial blessings, and success upon his followers, according to Chinese tradition.

Chinese New Year 2026: When and What Time to Worship Cai Shen Ye

On 16 February 2026, from 23:00 to 01:00 (17 February) GMT+7.

Tips for Worshipping Cai Shen Ye According to Chinese Beliefs

1. Maintain a positive and happy mind, as this is the good starting point for worship.

2. Choose meaningful and appropriate offerings based on regional customs. At night, worship with fruits or vegetarian dishes called 'Je Chai,' such as glass noodles and black fungus mushrooms.

3. Worship the God of Wealth at night since he is renowned as the deity of finance. Prepare a wallet to place on the altar, or a phone with financial transaction apps can also be offered. Those who have talismans or images of the God of Wealth may include them too.

List of Offerings to Enhance Auspiciousness When Worshipping Cai Shen Ye

• Images or statues of Cai Shen Ye.
• A pair of fresh flower vases symbolizing freshness, brightness, and vitality.
• A pair of red candles, with either three or five incense sticks.
• Nine auspicious fruits according to budget (such as grapes, apples, bananas, pears, oranges), or three kinds are acceptable.
• Clean water.
• Five kinds of ready-made vegetarian dishes: shiitake mushrooms, black fungus, Chinese flowers, glass noodles, and tofu skin. After worship, these are cooked and shared to bring good fortune.

Which Direction to Face When Worshipping Cai Shen Ye

In 2026, the worshipper should face south and sincerely make their wishes.

Prohibitions: What Not to Do When Worshipping Cai Shen Ye

People born in the Year of the Rat, which is a Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong) this year, must not worship first. Others should lead the worship, and Rat-born individuals should worship afterward or last.

Worship Chant for Cai Shen Ye on Chinese New Year 2026

(Recite after making your wish)

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa

Om Shambhala Jalen Nai Yesoha
(Repeat 3, 5, 9, 12, or 13 times, as preferred)
After worship, consume the vegetarian offerings for added auspiciousness. The first meal of the year follows a compassionate tradition of not harming living beings. Traditionally, vegetarian dishes like Je Chai, glass noodles, and black fungus are boiled and shared, symbolizing merit-making during the Chinese New Year.