✵ Money
Star anise ritual to bring order to your money
With its eight points, star anise is traditionally linked to good fortune. This ritual pairs it with a very practical gesture: emptying and tidying your wallet. A clear wallet helps you see where your money goes and treat it with more respect.
In short: With its eight points, star anise is traditionally linked to good fortune. You need 4 simple items and 5 steps. When: On the first day of the month, on payday or at the new moon, the symbolic moment for fresh starts.
When to do it
On the first day of the month, on payday or at the new moon, the symbolic moment for fresh starts.
What you need
- Your wallet or purse
- One whole star anise
- A tissue or a small piece of cloth
- Paper and a pen
Step by step
- Empty your wallet onto the table: notes, coins, cards, receipts and papers.
- Throw away old receipts and anything you no longer need. Before you do, note any expense you had not tracked.
- Put the notes back in order, all facing the same way, and keep only the cards you really use.
- Write one concrete savings goal for this month and one expense you will cut (for example: a subscription you never use).
- Wrap the star anise in the tissue, hold it for a moment and say: "I look after my money and make room for abundance." Tuck it into a wallet pocket with the folded paper.
Safety first
These rituals are symbolic. Do not ingest herbs or oils, ventilate the room when burning incense or herbs, and never perform a ritual to harm or control anyone.
To finish
Each time you open your wallet, the star will remind you of your goal. Check your progress at the end of the month and swap in a fresh star anise when the next one begins.