Money Tree

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Features: The "money tree" in the home is the earnest expectation of the Chinese people. The "money tree" in the home symbolizes wealth and prosperity, signifying richness, nobility, and harmony. If every household had a money tree, it would be a profound blessing for the Chinese people as they entered the 21st century. The money tree—the magical tree in legend. It is formed by the essence of the universe and heaven and earth. Its branches can produce infinite magical coins, which can regenerate after being picked, endless in supply and inexhaustible in use. It is China's "divine tree." The Chinese divine tree—the money tree has a long history. The origin of the money tree can be traced back to the worship of sacred trees in primitive society. The most famous sacred tree in ancient China was the Earth Goddess's sacred tree. The Book of Changes, Zhaogong 29th year: "Gonggong had a son named Gulong, who became the successor of Houtu." "Houtu was the Earth Goddess." The most distinct symbol of the Earth Goddess (tree) was a large tree; it was the resting place of deities and the protector of the people. The worship of the Earth Goddess (tree) later evolved into the basic social organization of China. The Rites of Zhou clearly records: "Twenty-five households form a shè, each planting trees suitable for their local soil." The agricultural shè was the "Ji." The earth and five grains—"shè" and "Ji"—became symbols of the nation. The legend of "Youwo" further illustrates the Chinese ancestors' respect and attachment to trees. The Zuangzi, The Thieves states: "In ancient times, there were many beasts and few people, so the people lived in nests to avoid them. During the day, they gathered acorns and nuts, and at night, they nested in trees, hence they were named the people of Youwo." The Han Feizi, The Five Vermin says: "In ancient times, there were few people and many beasts, and the people could not withstand beasts and insects. A sage arose, built nests in trees to avoid harm, and the people were delighted, making him king and calling him Youwo." Therefore, trees, especially those associated with deities, were symbols of the divine. Trees were not only steps to the heavens, but also ladders and tools for communication between humans and deities. The four corners of the Qin state silk manuscripts from the Warring States period in Changsha are painted with four heavenly trees. The divine tree unearthed from the Sanxingdui Shu culture site in Guanghan, Sichuan dates back to the Shang Dynasty. This wonderful tree is several meters tall, with its leaves divided into three layers, and nearly ten Phoenix birds are cast on its branches, screaming towards the sky. It is ancient and unique. Its discovery shocked the world. According to existing historical records, the concept of the "money tree" arose in the Western Han Dynasty late. It was discovered multiple times in archaeological excavations. At that time, the idea of the "money tree" was extremely popular. After the Han Dynasty, the "money tree" became a common saying, deeply ingrained in the thoughts and lives of the Chinese people.