OX – Take care of your health
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Cosmic winds bring illness chi, putting you at risk of falling sick. Chances of injury also increase, so those who play rough sports should take note. You could get tired more easily and be more susceptible to spiritual disturbances. Take care of your health; don’t overwork and make sure you get enough rest. A good time to take a short vacation if you can. Improve health luck by displaying the Medicine Buddha Plaque in the NE. You can also carry the Abundance Wu Lou Amulet or wear a Wu Lou Pendant. Investment luck however is promising; tap this promising aspect of your luck with the Mantra Ring of Wealth.

TIGER – Don’t Take Health For Granted
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The 2 star brings illness, accidents and spirit harm. This can negatively impact on your mental state, so don’t take this for granted. Don’t overexert, avoid individuals who upset you, and refrain from dangerous sports and activities that carry risks. Boost health luck with the Pair of Cranes with Peaches and Bamboo in the NE of your home and wear the Lapis Lazuli Wu Lou Bracelet. Wealth luck however is promising, as is love luck. Activate for wealth with the Water Wave Amulet, and for love with the Sky Rabbit Charm Bracelet.

RABBIT – Enjoying heavenly support
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

This month brings many happy indications for the Rabbit! The Heaven Star gives all aspects of your luck a big boost. Good results are easy to achieve, and you may find yourself winning awards and accolades. Activate with the Heaven Seal and Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman. Windfall luck is indicated, which can come in the form of a lottery win, bonus, promotion or inheritance; carry the “Tai Kat Tai Ley” Windfall Amulet. The Ho Tu combination meanwhile brings intellectual luck, enabling the Rabbit to make excellent strategic decisions. This also benefits students and those engaged in research. Carry the Ho Tu Enhancing Amulet and place Manjushri’s Wisdom Stupa in the East.

DRAGON – Big Wealth
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

The Dragon enjoys the Big Wealth Ho Tu, which enhances income luck, attracts windfalls and brings new opportunities in business. Unfortunately, the visiting 7 star increases the risk of getting betrayed or cheated by someone you trust. Watch you don’t get conned. Carry the Elephant & Rhinoceros with Ksitigarbha Staff Amulet and wear the “OM” Hoop Earrings to shield against people with bad intentions. Display the Door Guardians with Ksitigarbha Staff Plaque in the SE, and activate the positive aspects of your luck with the Ho Tu Enhancing Amulet. Married Dragons should place the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies in the SW to prevent outsiders from causing marital trouble.

SNAKE – Plenty of Wealth Vibes
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The Snake enjoys the Ho Tu that brings money luck, but there is also risk of loss. Steer clear of deals that sound too good to be true. Pay attention to personal safety. Don’t stay out too late at night or loiter in unsavoury places. The monthly energies direct unscrupulous people into your orbit. Place the Elephant & Rhinoceros with Ksitigarbha Staff in the SE and carry the 9 Dragon Kuan Kung Talisman to protect against rivals. Get the Padlock of Wealth to safeguard your wealth. To activate your auspicious Ho Tu, place the Ho Tu Enhancing Mirror on your desk.

HORSE – On a roll!
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The Horse can cross important finishing lines, thanks to the Sum-of-Ten formed by the 3 meeting the 7 in your sector. You find obstacles few and far between, and goals easier to achieve. Set the bar high! Place the Completion Horse in the South and carry the Sum-of-Ten Enhancer to turn opportunities into success. The incoming 3 can cause an uptick in conflicts though, and also lawsuits. You do NOT have the luck to win any mind games this month, so work on being more tactful with others. Avoid blowing minor issues out of proportion. Bring the hostile energies under control by carrying the 3 Harmony Animals Amulet.

SHEEP – A time to take stock
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The monthly Five Yellow warns of accidents, injuries, illness and loss. Best take a break when you need to, and when something is too difficult to push through, take it as a sign to back off. Hold off important events till next month. Remedy the misfortune energies with the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda in the SW and carry the amulet version. If you need to travel, wear the Travel Protection Silk Tie Scarf. There are indications of plans not unfolding as expected. Expenses could increase as well. Avoid taking any kind of risk. Carry the Horse & Sheep Secret Friend Amulet to ensure you have support when needed.

MONKEY – Don’t leave things till last minute
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The visiting Misfortune Star brings obstacles, conflicts, illness and accidents. At work, distractions could lead to delays in your timeline. Don’t leave things till last minute to avoid the pressure getting to you. Suppress afflictive energies with the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda in the SW. Carry the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda Amulet and wear the Dragon with Hum Pendant to stay protected. Strengthen your inner chi with a Wu Lou by your bedside and wear the Sky Unicorn Charm Bracelet.

ROOSTER – Making long-term plans
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The Rooster comes under the blessings of the Victory Star. This brings winning energies, and because it is the new Star of Future Prosperity, it boosts long-term plans as well. Your strength returns and you are sharper than ever. A great time to start new things and for honing your skills. You enjoy a competitive advantage over any situation. Activate good fortune luck with a Rooster with Dragon Tortoise in the West and carry the Period 9 Windhorse Amulet. Those embarking on something new will benefit from having the Sky Salamander on their desk.

DOG – New opportunities to make money
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

An auspicious time with new opportunities to grow your wealth. Also a great time career-wise. Productivity increases and much of what you’ve been working on begin to show results. There are also indications of a windfall. Harness the lucky energies with the Great Increasing Wealth Bowl in the NW, and carry the Lucky 9 Charm Amulet. For those in business, the Commercial Ho Tu in your sector suggests that anything started this month will do well. Spend it signing new deals and rolling out big projects. Display the Ho Tu Enhancing Mirror in the NW of your office.

BOAR – Feeling revitalised!
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The Current Prosperity Star 9 brings wealth, completion, happiness and success. It imbues you with renewed vigour and vitality and takes your relationships to new heights. A wonderful time for nurturing personal relationships and for expanding your professional network. The Ho Tu formed with the 4 Star meanwhile brings new opportunities in business. Direct your energy into the things that matter and spectacular results await! Further augment your luck by displaying the Lucky 9 Enhancer on your desk. You can also carry the Ho Tu Enhancer Amulet and wear the “Power 9” Jade Hoop Earrings.

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.

AUGUST 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 – New opportunities to make money
The monthly 7 merging with the annual 2 forms the Ho Tu of Great Wealth. This eases cash flow problems and improves prospects of making money. It also improves investment luck. Display the Ho Tu Enhancer Mirror here to activate. But because 7 can also bring loss, you should remedy by placing the Door Guardians with Ksitigarbha Staff Plaque and Wealth Lock Coin here. If your bedroom or main door is located SE, take extra precautions against petty crimes, betrayal and office politics; carry the Rooster Coin Purse. Married couples with SE sector bedrooms are in danger of third parties interfering; remedy with the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies.

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SOUTH – Completion luck and very happy endings
The South enjoys completion luck from the Sum-of-Ten created by the 3 meeting the 7. This allows you to finish what you start and predicts auspicious outcomes for things you are working on. Activate the energies with the Teapot with Completion Horse. Those who live in the South or have your main door facing South should carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet. The energies however contain conflict chi, which can cause relationship problems. Suppress this affliction with the 3 Harmony Animals and a red carpet. Wear the Charm Bracelet for Peace & Harmony and make an extra effort to stay on good terms with everyone.

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SOUTHWEST – A dangerous sector this month
The SW turns dangerous with the Five Yellow bringing misfortune, illness, money loss, conflicts and obstacles. Avoid using this part of the home and office. Suppress misfortune chi by placing the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda here. If you are the matriarch of your family, live in a SW-facing home, or sleep in a SW sector bedroom, carry the amulet version or wear the Red Protection Paisley Shawl often. Protect against conflict chi with the Prayer Wheel Harmony Bracelet. Those at high risk for health afflictions should place a Wu Lou by your bedside.

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EAST – Intelligence gets enhanced here
The visiting Heaven Star brings new opportunities, benefactors, mentors and windfalls. It also combines with the Victory Star to form the Ho Tu that enhances intelligence. Those residing in the East should go all out to make things happen! Carry the Heaven Seal Talisman and wear the Infinite Blessings Ring to access your good fortune. Anyone wishing to take advantage of these lucky vibes should spend more time in the East this month. Place Namgyalma, the “Tai Kat Tai Ley” Big Auspicious Enhancer and the Golden Chi Lin here. For new wealth and windfalls, display the Windfall Luck Activator.

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CENTER – Brings strong leadership luck
The center houses stars that form the Leadership Ho Tu, directly benefiting those in positions of power, but anyone can enjoy this auspicious indication by carrying the Ho Tu Enhancer. But while the incoming Wealth Star 8 boosts income and investment prospects, it can also cause health issues. To ensure only positive energies reach you, surround yourself wealth and health enhancers. Carry the Cash Flow Camel and “Lucky Mahjong Tiles” Amulets for wealth and windfalls. Wear the Brown Agate Slice Necklace for career and business success. Shield against illness chi by keeping the Abundance Wu Lou Amulet close.

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WEST – Victory Luck
The West has the Victory Star bringing success luck. It benefits students taking exams and brings winning luck to those meeting with any form of competition. Career prospects are promising for those who reside in this sector. Harness the energies here with the Period 9 Windhorse and Lunar Mansions Harmonizing Plaque. Occupants of the West-facing homes and West sector bedrooms should place the Key For Success & Victory on their desks. Students can boost study luck with the 9 Level Pagoda, while entrepreneurs benefit from having the Luo Han with Crab here.

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NORTHEAST – Illness, But Also Wealth
The 2 Star flying into the NE increases risk of illness and spiritual disturbances for residents, but also enhances wealth luck. Make the energies here work in your favour by displaying the Great Magic Tortoise here. If your main door or bedroom is located NE, you are directly affected and need to be extra careful. Get enough rest, scale back on social outings, and wear the Medicine Buddha Medallion. Keep the God of Wealth keychain close to bolster financial stability. Elderly folk and those battling ill health should avoid sleeping in this part of the home.

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NORTH – Romance & Networking Luck
The North is super lucky this month. The Peach Blossom Star boosts romance and networking luck, while enhancing talent and creativity. Singles looking for love can find it by displaying a pair of Bejewelled Mandarin Ducks here. Those in a relationship can strengthen their love bonds with the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies. The energies here benefit students, scholars in research and those working in any kind of research and development; activate with the Scholar with Eagle Mini Plaque. To enhance your relationships at work, place the Cardinal Connectivity Activator in the North of your office.

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NORTHWEST – Prosperity Luck & Commercial Ho Tu
The Commercial Ho Tu formed by the 4 and 9 combination brings many benefits this month, especially when it comes to money. As this is the sector representing the head, the father or the leader, this bodes well, and not just for the leader but for anyone under his or her charge. Activate with the 9 Dragon Plaque. Those in business should place the Ho Tu Enhancing Mirror in the NW of your office to make the most of the opportunities that come your way. If your main door or bedroom is located NW, wear the Lucky 9 Fire Element Bracelets. This sector also activates windfall luck, bringing chance of really big bonanza inflows; activate with the “Tai Kat Tai Ley” Enhancer here.