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Prayer for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month – This ritual is performed by many families to express their reverence to deities and ancestors, and to pray for peace and good fortune in the new month. Besides preparing offerings carefully, reciting the correct prayers, incantations, and incense burning rituals also helps make the ceremony more solemn and complete. In this article, you will find the traditional prayer for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month of the Year of the Horse 2026, along with simple and easy-to-follow instructions for performing the ceremony at home.
Prayer to the Earth God and other deities on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month.
Below is the traditional prayer to the Earth God and other deities on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month. The homeowner can read it after the ceremony.I’m finished.The ritual of lighting incense and arranging offerings.rightShort and light incense at the altar of the deities.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!(3 times)
I bow down to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow before Heaven, Earth, and all the revered deities.
I respectfully bow before the Lord of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of the Stove.
I respectfully bow before the local Earth God and the Dragon Vein deity.
I respectfully bow before the Five Directions, the Five Lands, and the Venerable Deities of Fortune and Virtue.
I respectfully bow before the deities of wealth and property, both past and present.
I respectfully bow before the revered deities who govern this area.
We, your humble devotees, are: ……………………………
Residing at: ………………………………………………
Today is the 1st day of the 7th month of the year Bính Ngọ 2026. We, your devout followers, sincerely prepare incense, flowers, offerings, gold and silver, tea and fruits, and light incense sticks to present before the altar.
We respectfully invite the Venerable Deity Kim Nien, the current presiding Tai Sui, the local City God and all the Great Kings, the Kitchen God and the God of the Hearth, the local Earth God and Dragon Vein Deity, the Five Directions and Five Lands Deities, the God of Fortune and Virtue, and all other Venerable Deities governing this area.
We humbly beseech you, O deities, to have mercy on your devotees, to descend before this altar, to witness our sincerity, to accept our offerings, and to bless and protect our entire family so that we may enjoy peace, good health, success in our work, harmony in our family life, increasing wealth and prosperity, and that all our wishes may be granted and all our desires fulfilled.
With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we respectfully bow before the altar and humbly ask for your protection and blessings.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!(3 times)
Prayer to the God of Wealth and the Earth God on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month.
For families involved in business or trade, or those with a separate altar dedicated to the God of Wealth and the Earth God, the homeowner can recite the following prayer to the God of Wealth and the Earth God on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month after offering gifts and lighting incense. When reciting the prayer, maintain a respectful attitude, read clearly, and use the correct family information.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!(3 times)
I bow down to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow before the Heavenly Emperor, the Earth Goddess, and all the revered deities.
I respectfully bow before the Lord of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of the Stove.
I respectfully bow before the God of Wealth.
I respectfully bow before the deities and spirits who govern this land.
Your humble servant is: ………………………………………
Residing at: ………………………………………………
Today is July 1st, 2026 (Year of the Fire Horse).
Devoted devotees sincerely prepare incense, flowers, offerings, gold and silver, tea, fruits, and other items to present before the altar, respectfully inviting the God of Wealth to take his place.
We humbly beseech the God of Wealth to have mercy on us, your devotees, to descend before this altar, witness our sincerity, accept our offerings, and bless us with peace, health, prosperity, a flourishing family, increasing wealth, spiritual enlightenment, and the fulfillment of all our wishes and desires.
With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we respectfully bow before the altar and humbly ask for your protection and blessings.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!(3 times)
Prayer to the ancestral deities on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month.
After offering incense at the ancestral altar, the homeowner can recite the following ancestral prayer for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month to express gratitude to their ancestors and to pray for peace, happiness, and good fortune for the family in the new month.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!(3 times)
I respectfully bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow before the Heavenly Emperor, the Earth Goddess, and all the revered deities.
I respectfully bow before the local tutelary deity, the local earth deity, the household kitchen god, and all other revered deities.
I respectfully bow before my ancestors, my deceased father and mother, and all departed spirits.
We, the homeowner(s), are: ……………………………
Residing at: ………………………………………………
Today is the 1st day of the 7th month of the year Bính Ngọ 2026. We, the family, humbly ask for the blessings of Heaven and Earth, our ancestors, and all the revered deities. With sincere hearts, we prepare offerings, incense, flowers, tea, and fruits, and light incense sticks to present before the altar.
We respectfully invite the local tutelary deity, the Great Kings, the Household Kitchen God, the local spirits, the Earth God, the God of Wealth, the Five Directions, and the Dragon Vein deity to descend before the altar, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings.
We, the family, respectfully invite our ancestors, both paternal and maternal, and all the departed spirits of our family, to have mercy on your descendants, to manifest yourselves, witness our sincerity, and partake of our offerings.
We also respectfully invite the former and current owners of this house to come before the altar, witness, and partake of the offerings.
We humbly pray to the ancestors and deities for the blessings and protection of our entire family, granting us peace, good health, family harmony, success in our work, increased wealth, good fortune in all things, and the fulfillment of all our wishes.
With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we respectfully bow before the altar and humbly ask for your blessings and protection.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!(3 times)
What kind of offerings should be prepared for the July 1st ceremony?
The offering tray for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month doesn’t need to be overly elaborate, but it should be prepared meticulously, reflecting the sincerity of the homeowner. Depending on regional customs and family circumstances, you can prepare a vegetarian or non-vegetarian offering tray.
A basic offering tray usually includes incense, fresh flowers, lamps or candles, clean water, tea, fruit, sweets, and sticky rice with sweet soup. If worshipping the God of Wealth or the God of the Land, the homeowner can prepare additional offerings appropriate to each occasion.banWorship is a way of showing respect. The most important thing is sincerity; one shouldn’t place too much emphasis on formalities or elaborate offerings.
Things to keep in mind when offering prayers on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month.
To ensure the ceremony is solemn and in accordance with tradition, the homeowner should clean the altar thoroughly, prepare the offerings properly, and dress respectfully when performing the ritual.
During the offering ceremony, the prayer for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month should be recited with reverence, avoiding loud talking or joking in front of the altar. The fruits used for the offering should be fresh; wilted or spoiled items should not be used. After the incense has burned about two-thirds or until the week-long incense stick has burned out, the homeowner can remove the offerings and partake of the blessings.
Is it necessary to offer sacrifices to the God of Wealth on the first day of the seventh lunar month?
If a family has an altar to the God of Wealth, especially if they are involved in business or trade, offering sacrifices to the God of Wealth on the first day of the lunar month is a beautiful spiritual tradition maintained by many. The offering tray doesn’t need to be overly elaborate; just incense, flowers, clean water, fruit, and appropriate offerings are sufficient.
For families who do not have a separate altar for the God of Wealth, this ceremony is not mandatory. Instead, simply offering prayers to the household deities and ancestors according to family customs is sufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the prayer for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month isn’t part of the prescribed text, can I offer my own prayer?
Yes. If you don’t remember the exact prayer, you can absolutely pray sincerely, clearly stating your full name, address, the date of the offering, and your wishes. In folk beliefs, sincerity is always considered more important than reciting every line of the prayer.
Is it possible to combine the prayers to the deities and ancestors in a single offering on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month?
If a family shares a single altar, many places still perform the offerings in the same ceremony. However, when praying, it is advisable to recite the prayer to the deities first, then the prayer to the ancestors, to follow the traditional order and show respect.
Can one person represent the entire family in performing the ritual on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month?
Yes. As long as the representative is neatly dressed, maintains a pure heart, and performs the ritual with reverence, they can still offer prayers and recite the incantation on behalf of the entire family. This is also a common way of offering prayers in many families today.
Summary
Prayer for the 1st day of the 7th lunar month is an important part of the monthly worship ceremony, helping the homeowner express their reverence to the deities and ancestors, while also praying for peace, wealth, and good fortune. Hopefully, the prayers and instructions in this article will help you perform the ceremony correctly according to tradition. Don’t forget to follow more articles on prayers and worship customs to stay fully updated on the rituals for each occasion throughout the year.
