What is the correct way of placing Fu Lu Shou figurines / LUK FUK and SAU

[sun888_99]

Dear cecil,
What is the correct way of placing LUK FUK and SAU.
I read that the SAU is always placed at the left of the FUK but I saw in the restaurant the SAU was placed on the right side of the FUK and the explanation was that the first is health then wealth and in the end prosperity.
So the statues were placed with SAU then FUK and then LUK. So can you tell us which placement is correct. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,

1.1. The deities are known as Fu, Lu, and Shou in Chinese/Mandarin, representing the Three Stars.

1.2. Each deity symbolizes a specific attribute:
Fu = Prosperity
Lu = Status
Shou = Longevity.

1.3. The concept of Fu Lu Shou originated in the Ming Dynasty, embodying the ideals of Prosperity, Status, and Longevity.

1.4. In the Hokkien dialect group, they are referred to as Hock, Lock, and Siew.

1.5. In Cantonese style, it is said as LUK FUK and SAU.

2. Another important point to consider is that traditional Chinese (Mandarin) books are written from right to left. Based on this information, the correct order to position the 3 statues is from Right to left (facing you).

3. Therefore, Fu should be placed on the far right, Lu in the middle, and Shou on your left.

I hope this explanation is helpful.

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 11/26/99 3:42:53 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
What is the correct way of
placing LUK FUK and SAU.
I read that the SAU is always
placed at the left of the FUK
but I saw in the restaurant
the SAU was placed on the
right side of the FUK and the
explanation was that the first
is health then wealth and in
the end prosperity.
So the statues were placed
with SAU then FUK and then
LUK. So can you tell us which
placement is correct. Thanks.
 

 

[Cecil Lee]

1. This is the conventional arrangement. As previously mentioned, the Chinese writing system (books) is consistently from Right to Left.

1.2. Therefore, Right represents Fu and the center represents Lu.

1.2. Longevity or Shou should be positioned at the far left of the photo, holding an Apricot in his right hand as a symbol of longevity.

1.3. To clarify, Longevity or Shou is meant to be on the extreme left of the photo, with an Apricot held in his right hand to symbolize longevity.

1. If an individual is able to tune in to the Celestial Channel (featuring Hong Kong productions) on Cable TV, they will come across numerous Kung Fu movies showcasing a figurine positioned behind a table with two chairs in the living room.

[Cecil Lee]

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[Cecil Lee]

The three deities are not objects of worship.

This is not a placement that adheres to political correctness.

[Cecil Lee]

Let us arrange them in the proper sequence at this location.

 

What are the consequences if they are positioned incorrectly?

Rest assured, it is possible to feign ignorance.

In any case, the majority of individuals view them solely as decorative pieces.