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Prayer for the 1st day of the 8th lunar month – This prayer is commonly used by many families when offering incense at the beginning of the month, praying for peace, good fortune, and success in all endeavors. This article compiles the complete prayer, incense offering, and ceremonial text for the 1st day of the 8th lunar month of the Year of the Horse (2026) according to tradition, and also provides guidance on preparing offerings and performing the ritual correctly according to Vietnamese customs.
Prayer to the Earth God and other deities on the 1st day of the 8th lunar month.
According to folk beliefs, the Earth God and other deities are the gods who govern the land, houses, and protect the family. Therefore, during the ceremony on the 1st day of the 8th lunar month, homeowners often offer incense and recite prayers to express their reverence, hoping for peace, prosperity, and success in all endeavors. Below is a commonly used prayer to the Earth God and other deities in many Vietnamese families.
Prayer to the Earth God and other deities on the 1st day of the 8th lunar month of the Year of the Horse 2026
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
I respectfully bow to the nine directions of heaven, the ten directions of all Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow before Heaven and Earth, and all revered deities.
I respectfully bow before the Lord of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of the Stove.
I respectfully bow before the Guardian Deity of this household, the Dragon Vein God.
I respectfully bow before the Five Directions, the Five Lands, and the Righteous Gods of Fortune and Virtue.
I respectfully bow before the former and current landowners, the god of wealth, and all the revered deities who govern this area.
We, your humble devotees, are: ……………………………
Residing at: ………………………………………………
Today is the first day of the eighth lunar month of the year Bính Ngọ 2026. We, your devout followers, sincerely prepare incense, flowers, offerings, tea, and fruits, and light incense sticks to present before the altar.
We respectfully invite the Venerable Deities presiding over this year’s Tai Sui, the Great Kings of the local City God, the Household Earth God, the Dragon Vein Deities, the Five Directions and Five Lands Deities, the Kitchen God, the God of Fortune and Virtue, and all other Venerable Deities governing this area to descend before this altar, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings.
We humbly pray to the Venerable Deities to bless and protect our entire family, granting us peace, good health, success in our work, harmony in our family life, increasing wealth, good fortune in all things, and the fulfillment of all our wishes.
With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we 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 8th lunar month.
For families involved in business or those with an altar dedicated to the God of Wealth and the Earth God, offering incense on the first day of each month is an important ritual to pray for wealth, smooth business operations, and successful sales. Below is a prayer for the God of Wealth and the Earth God on the first day of August, commonly used in the monthly offering ceremony.
Prayer to the God of Wealth and the Earth God on the 1st day of the 8th lunar month of the Year of the Horse 2026
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times, 3 prostrations)
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 Lord Dong Shen Jun.
I respectfully bow before the local Earth God and 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 8th lunar month.In the year of the Fire Horse 2026, we, your devotees,With sincere hearts, they prepare incense, flowers, offerings, gold and silver, tea and fruit, and light fragrant incense sticks to present before the altar.
We respectfully invite the Venerable Deity Kim Nien, the current presiding Tai Sui, the Great Kings of the local City God, the God of the Kitchen and Hearth, the Household 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 family so that we may always be safe, our work may be successful, our business may prosper, our wealth may increase, all things may be auspicious, all our wishes may be granted, and all our desires may be 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, 3 prostrations).
Prayer to the ancestral deities on the 1st of August.
On the first day of the eighth lunar month, many families prepare offerings and burn incense at the ancestral altar to commemorate the gratitude for their ancestors’ nurturing love and to pray for their blessings for the health, peace, and good fortune of their descendants. Below is a prayer for the ancestors on the first day of the eighth lunar month, presented according to traditional rituals and usable during the incense burning ceremony at the beginning of the month.
Prayer to the ancestors on the 1st day of the 8th lunar month of the Year of the Horse 2026
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 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 (if my parents are still alive, replace them with my paternal and maternal ancestors).
We, your humble devotees, are: ………………………………………
Residing at: …………………………………………………………
Today is the 1st day of the 8th lunar month of the year Bính Ngọ 2026.
With the grace of Heaven and Earth, the venerable deities, and the merits of our ancestors, we, your devout followers, sincerely prepare incense, flowers, tea, fruits, and offerings, and light incense sticks to present before the altar.
We respectfully invite the local tutelary deity, the Great Kings, the local earth god, the household kitchen god, the five directions, the dragon vein, and the god of wealth.
We humbly beseech you, O deities, to descend before the altar, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings.
We respectfully invite our ancestors, both paternal and maternal, and all the spirits of our family lineage, to have mercy on their descendants, to manifest themselves, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings.
We, your humble devotees, respectfully invite the former and current owners residing in this house to come before the altar, partake in the offerings, and bless our family with good health, peace, prosperity, success in all endeavors, harmony in the family, and abundant wealth.
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)
The significance of the August 1st lunar month ceremony according to traditional beliefs.
The first day of the lunar month, also known as the “Sóc” day, marks the beginning of a new cycle in the month according to Eastern beliefs. In Vietnamese custom, the first day of the lunar month is celebrated to show respect to deities and ancestors, and to pray for family peace, smooth work, and good fortune in the new month.
For the first day of the eighth lunar month, this ritual also signifies preparing mentally for autumn – the transitional period of the year. Families usually offer incense and recite prayers for health, wealth, and success in all endeavors. The most important aspect of the ceremony is not the size of the offerings, but the sincerity, solemnity, and adherence to tradition.
What is the best time to offer prayers on the 1st day of the 8th lunar month?
According to folk beliefs, the offering ceremony on the first day of the Lunar New Year should be performed in the morning, ideally between 5 am and 11 am, when the positive energy is strong and the space is quiet, suitable for offering incense to deities and ancestors.
In case of work commitments, homeowners can still perform the ritual at other times on the first day of the lunar month, as long as it is done with seriousness and reverence. If it is not possible to perform the ritual on the exact day, many families also prepare the ceremony on the evening of the last day of the month (29th or 30th of the lunar month), however, performing the ritual on the first day of the lunar month is still considered appropriate according to traditional customs.
Things to note when performing the August 1st ritual at home.
To ensure that the August 1st offering ceremony is conducted solemnly and according to proper rituals, the homeowner should note the following points:
- Clean the altar thoroughly before placing offerings and lighting incense.
- Prepare offerings that are appropriate to your family’s circumstances; there’s no need to be overly elaborate or ostentatious.
- Light incense while dressed respectfully, maintaining a serious and reverent attitude throughout the ceremony.
- If your house has multiple altars (for deities, ancestors, and the God of Wealth), you should perform the rituals in the correct order for each altar and recite the corresponding prayer.
- Only when the incense is almost completely burned out should the ceremony be concluded, the offerings burned (if any), and the blessings received to show respect to the deities and ancestors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it acceptable to just light incense on August 1st without any offerings?
Yes. According to traditional beliefs, sincerity is the most important element in a religious ceremony. If circumstances do not allow for a full offering, the homeowner can still offer incense, fresh flowers, clean water, and recite prayers with sincerity.
Should we worship the God of Wealth or our ancestors first on the 1st of August?
The homeowner should first offer prayers to their ancestors, and then to the God of Wealth and the Earth God if there is a separate altar for the God of Wealth in the house. According to the worship customs of many Vietnamese families, the offerings at the ancestral altar and the main deities are made first, followed by offering incense at the altar of the God of Wealth to pray for wealth, good fortune, and success in business and trade. The most important thing is sincerity and performing the rituals solemnly.
How long after the August 1st offering ceremony should the rituals be completed?
Typically, the homeowner waits until the incense has burned down to about two-thirds or even a week before removing the offerings. After removing the offerings, the food can be partake in the family’s blessings according to folk beliefs. It is not advisable to remove the offerings immediately after lighting the incense, as this does not reflect the solemnity of the ritual.
Summary
Prayer for the 1st day of the 8th lunar month is a prayer that expressesExpressing sincere reverence to the deities and ancestors, while also conveying wishes for a peaceful, lucky, and prosperous new month. Hopefully, this article has helped you prepare the offerings, perform the rituals according to custom, and choose the appropriate prayer. Don’t forget to follow more articles on prayers and worship customs to stay updated on useful guidance for each holiday throughout the year.
