Lately, Feng Shui money bowls have been lighting up TikTok and Instagram feeds—and with good reason! But this isn't just another cute décor trend—it’s an intentionally crafted practice rooted in ancient Feng Shui wisdom that helps anchor wealth energy in your space.
This post is a smart, intentional guide for women who believe in abundance—and also believe in beautiful spaces.
I’ve been making money bowls for years now. In fact, I still have a photo of one I made back in 2018 when I first began experimenting with Feng Shui. It was simple, a little whimsical, but so powerful—it truly shifted the energy in my home and my mindset around abundance, especially when I placed it in the wealth corner of my home office.
Fast forward to today, and money bowls are everywhere—going viral on TikTok and Instagram. But here’s the thing: they’re not just a passing décor trend. When done with intention, a Feng Shui Money Bowl —also often called a wealth bowl—is a sacred tool to call in prosperity, abundance, and fresh opportunities.
So today, I want to take you deeper—not just into the “what” of creating a money bowl, but the why behind it, and how to build one that actually works for you.
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my 2018 feng shui money bowl
🌟 Why You Want to Make a Feng Shui Money (Wealth) Bowl
If you’ve ever wondered why people swear by money bowls, the answer is simple: it’s not just about creating something pretty—it’s about shifting energy. In Feng Shui, a money bowl acts like a magnet for prosperity, holding the vibration of abundance in a tangible, visible way.
Here’s why you may want to make one for yourself:
It strengthens your wealth mindset. Every time you see your bowl, you’re reminded that abundance is possible and flowing to you. This is powerful reinforcement for your subconscious.
It energizes your home’s wealth corner. Placing a bowl in the southeast corner of your home or office aligns with the Feng Shui Bagua map, activating prosperity chi in your environment.
It attracts fresh opportunities. Just like a crystal grid or vision board, your bowl serves as an energetic anchor—pulling in new clients, promotions, windfalls, or financial blessings.
It creates a sacred money ritual. Refreshing your bowl each month becomes a moment of intention, where you pause to invite more wealth into your life and release any stagnancy.
It personalizes your abundance practice. Because every bowl is unique, it reflects your vision of prosperity—whether that’s financial stability, luxury experiences, or freedom from debt.
💡 For me, the biggest shift wasn’t just the money flowing in—it was the sense of peace I felt knowing my home was actively supporting my abundance journey.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MAKING A FENG SHUI WEALTH BOWL
✨ Step 1: Choose the Right Bowl
The bowl you select sets the tone. Think of it as the vessel for your wealth energy.
Material matters: Choose crystal, ceramic, glass, or metal—avoid plastic or anything chipped.
Shape matters too: Round bowls symbolize flow and continuous energy, while square bowls anchor stability.
Color counts: Gold, green, purple, or clear are wonderful choices because they resonate with abundance, wealth, and clarity.
✨ Step 2: Add Wealth Symbols & Crystals
This is where your money bowl becomes deeply personal. Every single item you add is a symbol that carries energy.
🌿 Crystals for Your Feng Shui Money Bowl
Each crystal has its own vibration. You don’t need them all—just the ones that feel aligned. Here are my go-tos:
💛 Citrine — The Merchant’s Stone
Attracts wealth, success, and fresh opportunities. It’s radiant, joyful, and sparks confidence in your financial journey.✨ Pyrite — Bold Prosperity
Pyrite protects your energy while boosting motivation and ambition. It’s perfect for calling in bold career goals or business income.🌿 Green Aventurine — The Stone of Opportunity
Known for luck and new beginnings, aventurine is ideal if you’re manifesting career shifts, promotions, or new income streams.🐉 Jade — Ancient Wealth Energy
Revered for centuries in Feng Shui, jade balances health, longevity, and prosperity. It’s the ultimate symbol of stable wealth.🔥 Tiger’s Eye — Focus & Courage
Helps you stay grounded yet ambitious. Tiger’s Eye is powerful if you’re stepping into leadership or wanting financial confidence.❤️ Garnet — Grounded Abundance
A root chakra stone that stabilizes and anchors your wealth energy. It ensures your abundance has a strong foundation.🌹 Rose Quartz — Love & Receiving
Not a traditional money stone, but I love adding it for heart-open prosperity. It keeps wealth aligned with joy and harmony.
🪙 Other Abundance Symbols
Coins & cash: Real currency or Feng Shui coins tied with red thread.
Jewelry or gold accents: Represent luxury, wealth, and value.
Bay leaves or cinnamon sticks: Herbs long used for prosperity rituals.
Personal symbols: A check written to yourself, a small photo of your dream home, or an affirmation card.
💡 Tip from me: when I add items, I pause and breathe my intention into each one. This isn’t about cluttering a bowl—it’s about aligning it with your vision.
✨ Step 3: Place It with Purpose
Placement is everything in Feng Shui.
Best place: The wealth corner of your home (southeast), according to the Bagua map.
Other options: On your desk, in your home office, or near your front entry table.
Avoid: Bathrooms, kitchens, or anywhere cluttered—these spaces drain prosperity energy.
💡 In my home, I keep one on my desk where I work each day—it’s a daily reminder that abundance flows with my creativity and focus.
✨ Step 4: Activate & Refresh the Energy
A money bowl is alive with energy—don’t let it go stagnant.
Activate it: Hold your hands above the bowl and set your intention. Say something like: “This bowl attracts wealth, prosperity, and endless opportunities into my life.”
Refresh it: Once a month (I like doing this on the new moon), clean the bowl, dust off the contents, and add a fresh coin, crystal, or intention note.
Connect daily: Even something simple like dropping in spare change with gratitude keeps energy flowing.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a chipped, cracked, or plastic bowl – these carry low-quality energy and weaken your intentions.
Placing it in draining spaces like bathrooms or kitchens, where prosperity chi naturally flows away.
Letting it collect dust or sit stagnant without refreshing—the energy becomes stale and ineffective.
Overstuffing the bowl with too many random items, which scatters focus instead of channeling abundance clearly.
Forgetting your intention—without your personal energy, affirmations, or vision, the bowl is just a pretty container, not a magnet for wealth.
🙋♀️ FAQs About Feng Shui Money Bowls
Q: Do I need Chinese coins, or can I use regular money?
A: You can use either! What matters is that it symbolizes prosperity to you.
Q: How many money bowls should I have?
A: One is enough, but you can create a second for your desk or altar. Keep them intentional.
Q: How often should I refresh it?
A: Monthly is ideal—try aligning it with the new moon for extra manifesting power.
Q: Does it really work, or is it just symbolic?
A: Both. Feng Shui works by aligning your environment with your intentions. The act of creating and maintaining your bowl strengthens your abundance mindset—and that’s where real magic happens.
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