The Lucky Frog of the Chinese

The Lucky Frog of the Chinese

The Money Frog (look more like a toad) is the equivalent of the Japanese Maneki Neko Cat. This frog also known as the three legged toad or “Chan Chu” and is probably the most auspicious symbol of wealth and fortune. Catch this frog on every mid autumn festival, the people who see a toad while gazing on the moon during the festive season will receive good news of increased wealth or monetary gain. The Money Frog is used for attracting wealth and abundance and can often be seen near cash registers, receptions, managers' desk and offices in Asian countries.

Legend of the Lucky Frog

According to legend, the frog and Liu Hai became buddies. Liu Hai kept the frog as a pet and would bring the frog with him wherever he goes. Often, the frog is depicted biting a golden Chinese coin in its mouth. This is probably due to the legend, where Liu Hai had to lure the frog out from the house or water well every time with a coin. There are also 7 dots on it back, depicting the Ursa Major (Great North Pole 7 Stars, check them out in Google Earth)

In paintings or portraits, Liu Hai is often shown as him standing on the toad and playing with gold coins within his hands. His appearance in the painting is of happiness and friendliness, and a statue of him with the three legged toad is a very powerful amulet for attracting prosperity.

Liu Hai and the Frog

Here are some methods where you can also enjoy the benefits of owning Money Frogs in your premise.

The Chinese always love the number 6 and 9 (come on, please don’t think of position 69…) and they kept 6 and 9 fishes in their aquariums, now you can also place 9 Money frogs in your living space discreetly and naturally. Do not over doing it by dedicating each frog to an altar; the frog is famous for playing hide and seeks with its owner. Make sure each frog is facing to the 8 different cardinal directions of the compass. (One faces east, one face west, etc.) The last frog is place near the main door facing inward. Having 3 frogs instead of 6 or 9 is an alternate method as the frog is known to have 3 legs, by adding up the legs of the 3 frogs, we have 9 legs which is good.

Place two Money Frogs: One inside your front door facing inwards symbolizes money coming in to your home of business and the other facing outward to collect the money. The frog can be place directly on the ground.

For the Feng Shui enthusiastic, place the money frog it in the wealth sector (South East) of your living room or office to enjoy your windfall luck.

Please note that, don’t suffocate your frogs by placing them in toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, garage, storerooms or bedrooms. You love your pets, don’t you?