Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) is a festive season when many Filipinos celebrate fresh beginnings, stronger bonds, and hopeful intentions for the year ahead. For 2026, we welcome the Year of the Horse, which is a symbol of strength, freedom, and forward movement. People often use lucky charms to invite prosperity, positive energy, and protection as they start the new lunar cycle.
One modern way to embrace this tradition is by placing auspicious charms in your car — a practical belief for safe travels and good fortune during the year. Here’s a guide to meaningful charms and where to pick them up here in the Philippines:
Lucky Charms You Can Hang in Your Car
Five Emperor Coins Car Charm
The Five Emperor Coins are among the most trusted feng shui charms for protection, wealth, and safe journeys. Traditionally tied together with a red string, they are believed to ward off negative energy and attract prosperity. Hanging this in your car symbolizes protection on the road and smooth financial flow throughout the Year of the Horse.
Where to buy:
Shopee Philippines
https://shopee.ph/search?keyword=five%20emperor%20coins%20feng%20shui
Year of the Horse Zodiac Charm
In Chinese belief, carrying your zodiac sign strengthens personal luck for the year. The Horse represents speed, freedom, resilience, and success through action. A Horse charm in your car aligns your energy with momentum and forward progress, perfect for daily drives and new beginnings.
Where to buy:
Shopee Philippines
https://shopee.ph/search?keyword=year%20of%20the%20horse%20feng%20shui%20charm
Lazada Philippines
https://www.lazada.com.ph/catalog/?q=horse+feng+shui+charm
Pixiu Piyao Wealth Charm
Pixiu is a mythical creature believed to attract wealth while guarding it fiercely. In feng shui, it is commonly used for financial protection and good fortune. Hanging a Pixiu charm in your car is said to help protect income, business opportunities, and financial stability while traveling.
Where to buy:
Shopee Philippines
https://shopee.ph/search?keyword=pixiu%20car%20charm
Lazada Philippines
https://www.lazada.com.ph/catalog/?q=pixiu+feng+shui+charm
Red Knot with Coin or Bell
Red knots symbolize good luck, protection, and harmony. Often paired with coins or small bells, this charm is meant to keep away bad energy and promote peace and safety. Red is especially powerful during Lunar New Year, making this an easy but meaningful addition to your car.
Where to buy:
Shopee Philippines
https://shopee.ph/search?keyword=red%20knot%20feng%20shui%20car
TikTok Shop Philippines
https://shop-ph.tiktok.com/search?q=feng%20shui%20red%20knot
Maneki Neko Hanging Charm
While Japanese in origin, the Maneki Neko is widely embraced in Chinese communities as a symbol of luck, wealth, and positive energy. A hanging version for your car adds a playful touch while symbolically welcoming good fortune on every drive.
Where to buy:
Shopee Philippines
https://shopee.ph/search?keyword=maneki%20neko%20car%20charm
Lazada Philippines
https://www.lazada.com.ph/catalog/?q=maneki+neko+car+charm
God of Wealth Car Pendant
The God of Wealth is believed to bring abundance, success, and financial luck. Hanging this charm in your car is especially popular among business owners and professionals who want protection and prosperity while on the move during the Lunar New Year.
Where to buy:
Shopee Philippines
https://shopee.ph/search?keyword=god%20of%20wealth%20feng%20shui%20car
TikTok Shop Philippines
https://shop-ph.tiktok.com/search?q=god%20of%20wealth%20feng%20shui
Binondo & Physical Shops
If you’d rather see charms in person and soak up the Lunar New Year vibe, head to Binondo, Manila, where many shops sell traditional red ornaments, coins, Buddhist and lucky symbols just before the New Year — a classic local experience Filipinos enjoy every year.
You can also find feng shui items in malls or specialty stores, and sometimes seasonal stalls pop up in major malls around Metro Manila closer to the Chinese New Year.
How to Use These Charms in Your Car
- Hang from the rearview mirror: A classic placement to symbolically invite good luck and protection on the road.
- Attach to your keychain: Keeps intentions close to you and your vehicle every time you drive.
- Place near the dashboard or glovebox: A subtle spot that’s still energetically meaningful for safety and calm.
Most believers follow these placements with positive intention — not just decoration — to create mindful energy for safe travels and good fortune throughout the Year of the Horse.
Setting Intentions for a Fortunate Road Ahead
As you celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026, adding lucky charms to your car can be a meaningful and symbolic way to welcome safety, prosperity, and positive energy into your life and journeys in 2026.
With every charm you place, you’re not just decorating your vehicle — you’re inviting intention, optimism, and good energy into your journeys for the months ahead.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Lunar New Year, and safe travels in the Year of the Horse!