WISH PODS

Wish pods are specially gathered water caltrops, often called water chestnuts. In order to be wish pods, they must be found floating in the water, not washed ashore. Also when gathering wish pods, one pod must be returned to a body of fresh water different from the one the pods were gathered from, with the blessing "Good Journey."

Once properly gathered, wish pods are generally painted. Although this is not necessary for wishes, painting helps harmonize the luck of the pod. Wish pods always bring good luck, but bring the best luck if received as a gift.

To use the wish pod, place it in the room you spend the most time in. When you place your wish pod in the room, state your wish under your breath three times. No one else should hear your wish.

Placement in the room is important. Place the wish pod in the area of the room that most corresponds to your wish:

North - if you wish for money or material items.
East - if you wish to better understand something or someone, or are
wishing for knowledge or enlightenment.
South - if you wish for change.
West - if you wish for love or a closer relationship with loved ones.
Center - if you wish for balance, harmony or peace.