God of Wealth in China

The God of Wealth, in Chinese culture, is a symbol of wealth and good fortune, carrying people's beautiful longing for a prosperous life.
The images of the God of Wealth are rich and diverse. Among them, Zhao Gongming is one of the most famous Gods of Wealth. He has a black face with thick beards, wears an iron crown, holds an iron whip, and rides a black tiger, looking majestic. Beneath his solemn appearance lies his adherence to the fair distribution of wealth. His iron whip can drive away evil spirits, guarding the purity and tranquility of wealth, just like an impartial guardian of wealth, making justice go hand in hand with wealth. The black tiger adds a touch of mystery and might to him. Wherever he goes, evil retreats and the dawn of wealth follows.
There is also Bi Gan, the Civil God of Wealth. His heart with seven apertures symbolizes extraordinary intelligence and fairness. Bi Gan wears magnificent court robes, has an amiable and kind face, and holds a ruyi (an S - shaped ornamental object symbolizing good fortune) or a gold ingot. He is respected as the God of Wealth for his loyalty, courage, and selflessness. He surveys the world and bestows wealth upon those with kind hearts and hard - working people. He discriminates between good and evil with wisdom and rewards virtue with wealth. He is a model of the combination of morality and wealth in people's hearts. Under his blessing, people believe that as long as they uphold the right path, wealth will come.
Guan Gong, as the Martial God of Wealth, is famous for his loyalty, courage, and fierceness. He has a red face with long beards, wears a green robe, and wields a green - dragon crescent - moon blade, looking noble. Guan Gong's loyalty and righteousness are regarded as a standard by merchants. In the business environment which is like a battlefield, he symbolizes doing business with integrity and obtaining wealth through righteousness. Merchants worship Guan Gong, hoping to adhere to moral principles in business activities and win wealth and respect with integrity and loyalty. He is like a lighthouse of business ethics, guiding people in the pursuit of wealth.
The culture of the God of Wealth has a long history in China and penetrates every aspect of folk life. Whether it is the opening of a store, the Chinese New Year, or family prayers, people will welcome the God of Wealth. In the festive atmosphere, portraits and statues of the God of Wealth are placed in prominent positions with incense burning. People with pious hearts pray to the God of Wealth for prosperous business. Behind this is the unremitting pursuit of a beautiful life, and the earnest expectation of family happiness and career prosperity. The God of Wealth is no longer just a mythological figure, but a vivid manifestation of the wealth concept in Chinese traditional culture, inspiring people to create their own wealthy lives through hard work, wisdom, and kindness.