The Chinese Gods of Wealth

The most popular are the three star gods, collectively referred to as Fuk, Luk, and Sau, which literally translated means wealth, affluence, and longevity. They are present in almost all Chinese homes and are believed to bring great good luck to households, especially wealth luck. Fuk, Luk and Sau always stand alongside one another. Luk, the god of high rank and affluence, holds the scepter of power and authority. He stands on the right. Fuk symbolizes happiness and wealth, stands a head taller, and is placed in the center. Sau, with his domed head and carrying a peach in one hand and a walking stick in the other, is often accompanied by a deer and stands on the left.