“Get rid of bad luck before ushering in Li Chun,” advises Sifu Sabrina. “The simplest way is to bath in seven kinds of flowers and pomelo leaves or rinds. Allow the water to flow from your head to your feet.” The lady in red rests both hands on her knees. “The second way is to brush Luck-Awakening joss paper over your body and limbs in downward sweeping motions. Perform this ritual at the altar and beseech whatever deity is installed—after praying to him or her—to banish the bad luck. Ong can only come after sooi is discarded. This joss-paper ritual can also be done before attending a business meeting, an interview, going to the casino or horse-race track or after visiting someone in a hospital.” A smile etches two dimples in her cheeks. “Da Ji Da Li!”
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