BORROWING MONEY FROM KUAN YIN (JIE FU)

Today is the 26th day of the first lunar month.  The Taoists believe that on this day the Depository Vault of the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin is opened.  In many countries where there are Chinese of Taoist faith, (especially Hong Kong) there will surely be those who wish to borrow 'Money' from the Goddess.

Actually, this symbolic ritual involves no real money. Instead, worshippers receive a packet of "lucky money" containing a red slip of paper on which an amount is written. This amount is symbolically "borrowed" from the goddess in the hope that real money will follow.

For the year of the Rabbit, the Goddess' "coffers" will disburse the funds on Monday.  I heard that for this year, the depository will also be open on Tuesday as well. 

REPAYING THE 'MONEY' BORROWED
For those who had borrowed the wealth the previous year, they have to repay it if they gain wealth within that year.  One has to settle the loan first at the end of the year before being able to borrow again the next year.  The ritual to repay the wealth borrowed can be carried out at the temple under the guidance of the caretaker or any of the knowledgeable volunteers there.