What is money rice, and why is rice used for luck and prosperity? Money rice is a folk-magic prosperity preparation using uncooked rice as a symbol of abundance, provision, multiplication, and financial opportunity. Often called prosperity rice, it may be used in money bowls, altars, business spaces, charm work, or money-drawing rituals. This Dark Archive entry explores the meaning behind rice and money, how money rice rituals are used, common ingredients found in money rice recipes, and why this humble grain became such a lasting symbol of luck, prosperity, and having enough.