OX – Good Fortune but Beware Jealousies
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The Ox continues to enjoy good fortune this month as the Star of Current Prosperity moves into its sector, bringing opportunities for windfalls and career growth. The combined power of the Heaven Star and Prosperity Star amplifies this luck, though the conflicting elements may stir up jealousy from others. To activate these auspicious stars, carry the Lucky 9 Charm amulet and place the “Lucky 9” Activator in the Northeast. To combat energies of jealousy, carry the Hamsa Hand Life-Force Amulet or 28 Hums Lotus Mandala Amulet.

TIGER – A Prosperous Month!
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The Tiger is set for a prosperous month with the Current Prosperity Star bringing recognition and exciting career advancements. Opportunities for windfalls are abundant – activate by carrying the “Winning Cards” Windfall Amulet and keep the Double 9 Plaque on your work desk. However, be mindful not to overextend yourself amidst the whirlwind of opportunities. And note that success can also attract jealous eyes – carry the Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman to ensure you have loyal allies on your side. Embrace this month’s energies, but remember to pace yourself to avoid burnout.

RABBIT – Romance, but sometimes too much!
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

The Rabbit has the romance and literary star enters its sector, enhancing social and intellectual pursuits. It can expect new connections, intriguing ideas and a vibrant social life. Romance luck is strong with many potential admirers, but married Rabbits should be careful as the intense romance energies could lead to unintended misunderstandings. Student Rabbits do well in exams. Activate the month’s luck by carrying the Rabbit & Dog Secret Friend Amulet. Students should carry the Eagle Scholastic Amulet. Married Rabbits benefit from the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies to help keep their marriage safe.

DRAGON – Misfortune Star Causes Mishaps
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

The Dragon’s luck take a dip with the misfortune star arriving in its sector. Illness, obstacles, money loss and relationship problems can all become issues. Dragons must not take excessive risks in business or sports, as chances of things going wrong are high. To suppress the misfortune energies, carry the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda Amulet. The misfortune star also enhances the illness energies of the year, lowering energy levels and causing illnesses. Place a pair of Wu Lou in the SE to remedy, and carry the Abundance Wu Lou Amulet.

SNAKE – Don’t Do Too Much
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

A month for the Snake to lie low. Relationship issues, obstacles and illness are likely due to the challenging star combination in your sector. Instead of pushing forward, it’s best to take a step back and rest – extra effort now could lead to complications rather than success. Carry the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda Amulet and place a White Umbrella Goddess in the Southeast of your home. To combat illness energies, place a pair of Wu Lou in the SE and display Medicine Buddha’s Plaque or Gau in the Southeast.

HORSE – Victory Luck, But Guard Against Betrayal
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The Victory Star joins the Horse’s sector this month, boosting success luck. In work and personal pursuits, competition will be fierce, but Horses should embrace it as motivation to do their best. Even if you don’t always win, the experience will be invaluable. Activate your success luck with the Period 9 Windhorse Amulet. Beware of betrayal energies, though – keep the Elephant & Rhinoceros with Ksitigarbha’s Staff nearby to safeguard against deceit. Money luck is also strong, and you can enhance this by placing the Money Frog on a Lilypad on your desk.

SHEEP – Quarrelsome
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The Sheep encounters quarrelsome energies this month, making tempers flare and misunderstandings all too common. Even minor disagreements could spiral into major arguments, or worse, lead to legal troubles. Stay calm and avoid unnecessary confrontations. Carry the 3 Harmony Animals Amulet to neutralize these fiery vibes. To attract good fortune and smooth the path ahead, place the Double 9 Plaque in the Southwest and keep the Lucky 9 Charm Amulet close, turning frustration into opportunity and paving the way for a more harmonious month.

MONKEY – Good Fortune, But Watch Your Temper
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

This month, the Monkey faces quarrelsome energies that could stir tempers and disrupt harmony. You may find yourself easily irritated, risking conflicts with those around you, sometimes even with key people you shouldn’t offend. It’s important to stay composed and think before you react. Carry the 3 Harmony Animals Amulet to keep peace on your side. Place the 9 Dragons Carpet in the Southwest to further calm these energies. On the bright side, there is good fortune to harness. Boost wealth with the Great Increasing Wealth Bowl in the Southwest. A month when good gains can be made.

ROOSTER – Prosperity Shines, But Watch Your Health
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The Prosperity blesses the Rooster’s sector, ushering in wealth, happiness and good fortune. However, illness energies linger, requiring careful attention. To combat these health threats, place a Pair of Cranes with Peaches and Bamboo in the West sector. Keep an Abundance Wu Lou by your bedside to enhance recovery and maintain good health. To fully harness the good fortune this month, activate the Prosperity Star by carrying the “Tai Kat Tai Lei” Windfall Amulet and place the “Tai Kat Tai Lei” Big Auspicious Enhancer in the West. As prosperity and illness energies co-exist this month, the balance lies in protecting your health while reaching for success.

DOG – A Challenging Month
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

This month brings challenges for the Dog, with the incoming star bringing risk of accidents, betrayals and unexpected expenses. Take extra care with physical activities. Avoid extreme sports and sharp metal objects, as likelihood of injury is high. To ward off the negative energy of the 7-Star, carry the Elephant & Rhinoceros with Ksitigarbha’s Staff Amulet. While romance luck is strong, single Dogs should be cautious of deceit, and if married, guard against infidelity. Protect your relationships from third-party interference with the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies or Padlock of Love.

BOAR – Guard Your Finances, And Your Heart
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

This month, the Boar faces challenges as the Loss Star moves into its sector, increasing risk of being scammed. Be extra cautious with finances. If uncertain about a transaction, take your time. To counter this negative energy, place the Elephant & Rhinoceros in the Northwest and carry the amulet version. Unfortunately, this star also dulls the positive energy of the annual 4, so it is a good idea for Boars to activate love luck with Mandarin Ducks or the Padlock of Love. Single Boars should tread carefully when it comes to new romances, as heartbreak is possible.

TARA DAY – Chanting Tara Mantras and praises on these days multiplies success and removes obstacles. Join Lillian Too and her Dharma friends online in performing Tara Puja on the 8th day of the Spiritual Calendar. Write to tarapuja@wofs.com for details on how to participate.

White Tara Day – Chanting the mantra of White Tara, Buddha of Long life, and making offerings to her on this days purifies negative karma that brings obstacles to long life. Excellent for those who are ill or elderly.

Medicine Buddha Day – Chanting the 7 Medicine Buddha names and mantras on this day purifies 30 eons of negative karma and brings swift healing to those who are ill. It also brings BIG success for all activities.

Thousand Buddhas Day – Reciting the names of the Thousand Buddhas of our fortunate eon on this day purifies 200 eons of negative karma and prevents rebirth into the animal, ghost and hell realms. You remove obstacles to wish-fulfillment.

Amitabha Day – Chanting his mantra purifies 200 eons of negative karma and leads you to Amitabha’s heaven land. You develop strong powers of speech.

Avalokiteshvara Day – Chanting his mantra purifies 90 eons of negative karma and brings blessings of happiness, peace and goodwill. You become lucky in meeting people who will constantly help you.

Amitayus Day – Chanting his mantra increases longevity and healing for those suffering from terminal illness like cancer and AIDS. You remove the karma of premature death.

Shakyamuni Day – Chanting Shakyamuni mantra and praises purifies 1000 eons of negative karma and invite rains of blessings! You reverse the karma of spiraling into darkness and will be led irreversibly towards happiness and enjoyments in this life and future lives.

Guru Rinpoche Day – Making lavish offerings to Guru Rinpoche and chanting his mantra on this day invites the Protection of Guru Rinpoche. You will be led irreversibly to happiness, comfort and a life filled with powerful spirituality. Read the Tsog prayer.

Dakini Day – Making incense and food offerings to all the female deities and dakinis brings good fortune and merit. Read the Tsog prayer.

Remember to take note of all the activities to be avoided (e.g. no funerals, medical, parties, weddings, prayer flags, etc) indicated on these calendar days. Be mindful to avoid negative speech, thoughts and actions on this day.

Incense Puja – Good days for offering incense to Buddhas, protectors and local deities.

Protector Puja – Offering Black Tea to King Gesar and all protectors on these days brings powerful protection against obstacles and black magic.

Long Life Sisters Puja – Offering Black Tea and Milk to the Five Long Life sisters on these days brings protection against disasters of the five elements.

Tsog Offering – Reading the Food Offering Prayer before all meals multiples your good karma millions of times.

Court Days – Harmonious days for resolving disputes and attending court hearings, mediations and trials.

Long-Life Rituals – Powerful days for reciting mantras of the Long Life Buddhas – Amitayus, White Tara and Namgyalma. Also excellent for animal liberation rituals.

Wealth Rituals – Powerful days to offer water to White Dzambhala Wealth deity and chant his mantras. Also very auspicious for making and consecrating wealth vases and chanting mantras & sutras for attracting prosperity luck. Chant the Sutra of Norbu Sangpo.

Parties & Weddings – Parties and Celebrations performed on these days multiplies and increases happiness luck.

Success Rituals – Powerful days for chanting Noble Stack of Auspiciousness, Hooking Abundance and making prayers for success.

Prayer Flags – Raising Wind Horse & mantra flags on these days bring good fortune and blessings.

House Blessings – Excellent days to conduct space cleansing rituals and to invite a holy man to bless your home.

No Court – Bad days for dispute resolution, divorce, court trials, hearings & mediation. Disagreements & disharmony prevails.

No Funeral – Bad days to perform funerals, burials, cremations and conduct wakes.

No Medical – Bad days for major surgical/medical procedures. Medical treatment will have obstacles.

No Starting Business – Starting or officiating businesses on these days bring un-ending obstacles to the business.

No Wealth Rituals – Bad day to making Wealth Vase

No Prayer Flags – Hanging Wind Horse or mantra flags on these days bring constant obstacles that will plague success.

No Weddings/Parties – Holding gatherings, parties or getting married on such days bring discord and disharmony. Friends will turn into enemies.

OCTOBER 2024 FLYING STAR

In each of the 9 grids, you will find 2 numbers. The big number indicates the annual star and the small number indicates the monthly star. Use a reliable compass to determine your directions or locations.

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SOUTHEAST – Misfortune & Tiredness
The Misfortune Star moves into the Southeast this month, intensifying the illness energies already present. Occupants of this sector may feel constantly tired and overwhelmed, with a sense of time slipping away as tasks pile up. Stress levels could run high, making it a challenging month. To counter these negative energies, place the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda here and carry the Amulet to Boost Reducing Energy.

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SOUTH – Victory & Success
Career and prosperity luck shines on the South sector as the Star of Future Prosperity arrives. If you’re aiming for a promotion or competing for a tender, your chances of success are strong. Activate this luck by placing the Period 9 Windhorse in the South, and for added competitive edge, also have the Rooster with Dragon Tortoise here. But continue to be cautious of the annual Loss Star 7 here. Residents should carry the 28 Hum Lotus Mandala Amulet or the Elephant & Rhino Ksitigarbha Staff Amulet for protection.

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SOUTHWEST – Quarrels & Conflict
The quarrelsome star lands in the Southwest, stirring potential conflicts, particularly over money, for those residing here. As the SW is the sector of the mother, it may especially affect her. While it fuels the annual Prosperity Star, disputes over finances could arise. To maintain harmony, place the 3 Harmony Animals here and carry the amulet version to avoid conflict. To protect against money losses, place the Wealth Lock Coin here. Matriarchs need to work at being less quarrelsome this month.

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EAST – Beneficial for Young People
The Romance and Literary Star energizes the East, bringing love, romance and social luck, especially for students and the younger generation. To boost academic success, place the Scholar with Eagle Mini Plaque here. If looking for love, activate with Bejewelled Mandarin Ducks or the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies. But if married, be cautious, as these stars can stir up temptations, bringing risk of infidelity; place the Padlock of Love here to safeguard your marriage.

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CENTER – Windfall Luck
The Heaven Star 6 flies into the center, bringing windfalls and attracting helpful people. Recognition luck is strong, signalling opportunities for career advancement and business growth. Activate with the image of Namgyalma and the Heaven Seal in the center of your home. The presence of the Heaven Star also boosts money luck, which can be activated by carrying the “Winning Cards” Windfall Amulet. But note that the clash of elements brings risk of conflict and lawsuits – place the 3 Harmony Animals here to remedy.

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WEST – Wealth, but beware burnout
The Prosperity Star flies into the West sector, boosting both money and relationship luck. However, energy levels remain low, suggesting risk of minor illness. Those residing in the West should avoid risky activities that could lead to injury. To harness good fortune, place the Water Wave with Purple Pearl here. Guard against unexpected financial loss with the Cash Flow Camel. As the annual 5 Yellow remains strong in this sector, be sure to keep the large White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda in place for protection.

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NORTHEAST – Luckiest Sector This Month!
This month, the Star of Current Prosperity lands in the Northeast, bringing a wave of good fortune. Whether you live in this sector or not, activating the Northeast of your home can benefit everyone. You can benefit from windfalls, recognition and promotion luck, especially if you ensure the energy here is properly activated. Place an image of Namgyalma to clear obstacles and to create the perfect conditions for wealth creation. Or place the 9 Level Wealth Stupa here. Make sure the Northeast is well-energized this month to tap into its powerful benefits!

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NORTH – Sum-of-Ten brings Completion Luck
This month, illness energies take hold in the North, draining energy levels and potentially causing health issues for those living here. While the Earth element stars in this sector boost wealth and happiness, they also intensify the risk of illness. To counteract these negative influences, place the Pair of Cranes with Peaches & Bamboo and carry the Abundance Wu Lou Amulet for protection. For money luck, display the Bucket of Gold and Good Fortune. To unlock the full potential of the Sum-of-Ten combination here, keep the Sum-of-Ten Amulet close.

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NORTHWEST – Leaders luck affected
The Northwest is afflicted by the Loss Star 7 bringing risks of financial loss and accidents, particularly for those in leadership roles. This star also increases the chance of the father being deceived by someone of the opposite sex. To counteract these harmful energies, place the Elephant & Rhinoceros with Ksitigarbha’s Staff here. If your matrimonial bedroom is located here, place the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies to safeguard your marriage. Or carry the Padlock of Love to ensure faithfulness in your relationship.