The Feng Shui Money Frog, known as Chan Chu, is one of the most recognizable and potent symbols for prosperity activation. Its origins are steeped in ancient Chinese folklore, most famously the legend of the Immortal Liu Hai, who captured a mischievous, wealth-hoarding spirit that had taken the form of a three-legged toad. To atone for its past greed, the toad was compelled to use its supernatural abilities to help people by spitting out gold and silver coins wherever it went. This legend forms the basis of its function in modern Feng Shui: it is a reformed spirit compelled to act as an energetic servant, dedicated to delivering wealth to its owner.
The primary function of the Money Frog is wealth retrieval. It is not designed for slow savings or long-term investment growth (that is the function of the Money Bag or Wealth Vase). The Frog is for immediate, active income—sales commissions, business deals, unexpected bonuses, and lottery wins. Its energetic profile is dynamic and aggressive. It is intended to be placed in active areas, such as near cash registers, on desks where deals are made, or most commonly, inside the front door. Its job is to intercept the energy flowing into your home or business and transmute it into financial gain.
A critical aspect of its function lies in its standard iconography: it is almost always depicted sitting on a pile of gold ingots and coins, often with a string of coins on its back and, most importantly, a coin in its mouth. This is not just decoration; it is a representation of the Frog in the act of delivery. The coin in its mouth signifies that it has already successfully retrieved wealth and is offering it to you. Some practitioners even recommend taking the coin out during the day (sending the frog to "work") and placing it back in its mouth at night (when it returns with the "loot").
When incorporating a Money Frog from this collection into your space, treat it with the respect due to a powerful tool.
It is not a cute knick-knack; it is a functional energy machine. Ensure it is placed respectfully—never on the floor, in a bathroom, or kitchen—and positioned correctly to face into your space. When used with clear intention, the Money Frog serves as a tireless worker, constantly bringing the energy of abundance across your threshold.
