Ajarn Katha Chinabanchorn, a famous fortune teller and the leading figure in Thailand's Mu-Tel-U movement, revealed that the auspicious time to open the treasury of the Guan Yin Hong Hom Goddess occurs once a year for those wishing to become wealthy. In 2026, this event falls on 14 March. It is regarded as the world's most famous ceremony for praying for luck and financial blessings.
Opening preparations for the worship reservation.
As the top figure leading Thailand's Mu-Tel-U trend, Ajarn Katha explains the correct preparation and proper worship during the ceremony. This includes preparing flowers, incense, and candles; stating your full name, address, requested amount, and clear reason—such as for work or finances. Do not forget to specify the period you intend to borrow the money from the Guan Yin Hong Hom Goddess. After completing the ritual, take the red envelope and circle the incense pot three times, collect incense ashes, place them in the red envelope as a symbolic ang pao, then keep it in a safe or bag. When you receive the requested money, return it later.
"To emphasize again, once your wish and the amount received have been fulfilled, you must return the money along with joss paper silver and gold as a token of thanks. The most important rule is not to make vows—only state your intentions and pray sincerely for yourself."
How to return the money to the Guan Yin Goddess.
You should return to pay respects and thank the Guan Yin Goddess again, preparing an offering set and joss paper silver and gold, which represent the money you are returning. This act is the ritual of repaying the Guan Yin Goddess.
The auspicious day and correct time to perform the treasury opening ceremony.
Ajarn Katha emphasized that the date may vary each year, but in 2026, it falls on Friday, 13 March at 23:00, and Saturday, 14 March at 20:00.
"This special auspicious time corresponds to the 26th day of the first month in the Chinese calendar, which in 2026 is 14 March or 26 days after Chinese New Year. This marks the official opening of the treasury," the renowned fortune teller concluded.
History of the Guan Yin Hong Hom Temple in Hong Kong.
The Guan Yin Hong Hom Temple was built in 1873 with traditional Chinese temple architecture. Every year, visitors of all nationalities from around the world come to pay respects and participate in the money-borrowing ceremony from the Guan Yin Hong Hom Goddess, also known as the treasury opening day. This auspicious day occurs only once per year. In 2025, it fell on 23 February.
The money-borrowing ceremony, or treasury opening day, is a belief held by Chinese communities in Hong Kong and Macau. It is a sacred ritual to pray to the Guan Yin Goddess, believed to enhance fortune and attract wealth. Borrowing money from the compassionate Guan Yin is thought to bring prosperity in business and trade.
Directions to the Guan Yin Hong Hom Temple in Hong Kong.
Location: 15 Station Lane, Hung Hom.
Opening hours: Open daily from 08:00 to 17:45.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MxbTiDUCChLSzfLx6