It's a tool that allows us to take care of our ancestors, in return, they take care of us. It is natural for people to look out for others that have their best interest. Bring your good luck. Giving offerings and ancestor money makes you someone that the ancestors look at as a CARETAKER....therefore, they'll take TAKE CARE of you! All from burning Joss paper to my ancestors. What you do for the ancestors, you do for yourself.
Ancestor money, known by various names—Ghost Money, Spirit Money, Josh Paper, Hell Note, and Heaven Note—serves as a symbolic offering in traditional rituals. It embodies the heartfelt wish for ancestors to enjoy prosperity in the afterlife. Burning these paper currencies, alongside other ritual items, is a profound act of expressing yearning, praying for their well-being, and strengthening the spiritual bond with forebears. The design featuring the Jade Emperor on the notes is rooted in tradition, symbolizing prosperity and guidance for ancestors in the netherworld.
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All Ancestor Money is personally blessed and has extra energy! Also, stored in altar space for even more power! We have literally shipped these dollars around the world. Many people have benefited from this practice and you can, too.
【Ritual Usage Guidelines】
- Preparation: Kindle the paper money with a lighter or candle.
- Prayer: Offer sincere wishes and prayers while burning, articulating thoughts of remembrance and blessings.
- Safety Precautions: Ensure proper ventilation; burn outdoors if indoors to avoid triggering smoke alarms. Place sheets individually in a brazier to facilitate complete combustion, a practice believed to ensure the offering reaches its intended recipients.
- Environmental Consideration: Dispose of ashes respectfully after the ritual, adhering to cultural norms of reverence for both ancestors and the environment.
【Packaging and Specifications】
- Dimensions: 2.75 x 6.1 inches per sheet
- Denomination: Each sheet is printed with a face value of one million
- Design: Mimics traditional currency as a "spiritual road sign," adorned with the image of the Jade Emperor
- Quality: Crafted from premium materials for complete and easy combustion, ensuring the offering is properly received in ritual practice.
【Appropriate Occasions for Use】
Ideal for funeral ceremonies, memorial services, ancestral birthday anniversaries, and traditional festivals such as Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) and Hungry Ghost Festival. It may also be used on any day when one seeks to honor and remember ancestors, bridging the physical and spiritual realms through ritual.
