Red Envelopes are used to enhance luck, prosperity and happiness. They
are also utilized as protection from inauspicious Chi or and to prevent
negative events from occuring.
Place three
coins or bills in an envelope and place them atop the frame of your
doorway, in your prosperity corner, in your wallet, or with your financial
statements. Some practitioners recommend placing one in each corner
of your desk for wealth. In China, these red envelopes are used to hold
"lucky money" or small precious gifts such as gold or jewelry.
Their
bright red color is considered yang - representing positive, active
energy, protective power and luck. In China, it is believed that this
red envelope will bring good luck to the person who receives it and
to the person who gives it -- Try it and see what happens!
These are the Traditional Chinese Lucky Red Envelopes, size 3"
x 5". They have various *auspicious symbols and imagery
printed in gold foil on their face. Each batch we receive
looks different, and all images relate to wealth and good fortune.Your envelopes may not have the design in our photo.
Please scroll down for descriptions
of the various images you may receive.
9 Traditional Lucky Red Envelopes $ 2.59
Pack of 27 Traditional Red Luck Envelopes This package
contains 27 Chinese Lucky Red Envelopes ready for use. Great for
holding small or 2" Chinese coins, money gifts, business cards
or ? Your imagination is the limit! $5.95
Envelope Descriptions
*As the Chinese Lucky Red Envelopes are designed to be used for
good fortune and prosperity, all envelope designs relate
to these subjects.
Envelopes considered especially auspicious feature some or all of
the following images:
Children carrying/exchanging pots of gold or goods, representing
increase in fortune, health, and wealth.
Chinese charactors invoking good fortune, abundance, wealth,
increase
Dragons
Combinations of above designs
Red is considered the most energetic of all the colors and thus
is high in "chi". It is used to activate wealth. The gold
on the envelopes represents riches, increase, and good fortune.