OX – Conflict Chi; Stay Cool!
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The Quarrelsome Star 3 brings quarrels and misunderstandings, making you irritable and prone to conflicts over minor issues. Control your emotions to avoid damaging relationships and triggering lawsuits. Carry the 3 Harmony Animals Amulet and place the 3 Harmony Animals in the Northeast to maintain harmony. A red carpet in the Northeast will further neutralize the 3 star’s energy. Married individuals may experience increased tension with their spouses – invite Kurukulle into your home to enhance loving vibes.

TIGER – Beware lawsuits
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The Tiger faces danger of lawsuits, mainly due to an inability to control your temper. Don’t try to win any fights this month. You have many things going for you with the annual Heaven Star in your sector, but focusing on getting even with others will only set you back. When disagreements arise, learn to give in graciously and you will be much happier. Suppress chaotic energies by carrying the Padlock of Harmony and by wearing the Mantra Ring of Influence. Place red peace apples in the NE of your home and office. If married, do practice patience with your spouse. Having the Bejewelled Mandarin Ducks in the SW of your bedroom will help!

RABBIT – Navigating Betrayal Energies
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Not the best time to start anything new, as there are strong betrayal energies at play. Despite thorough preparation, you may still encounter setbacks. Double-check your actions and be cautious about relying on others. To protect yourself, carry the Elephant & Rhinoceros with Ksitigarbha Staff Amulet and wear the Anti Evil Eye Bracelet to protect against the ill intentions of others. Place the Door Guardians with Ksitigarbha Staff Plaque in the East as there is also danger of home break-ins. Married Rabbits must beware of third-party interferences; keep your love bonds strong with the Double Happiness Vase with Lillies in the SW of your bedroom.

DRAGON – Things Fall Nicely Into Place
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

This month, achieving your goals will seem effortless. The 8 star aligns with the 2 star in your sector, forming the Sum-of-Ten bringing you completion luck. Success comes easily and your efforts are richly rewarded, inspiring you to aim higher. However, be mindful of your health avoid overworking or pushing yourself to the limits. Maximize good fortune by carrying the Water Wave and Sum-of-Ten Amulets. Place the Wealth Bowl in the Southeast to enhance financial luck. To boost profits in business, wear the “Big Wealth” Dzi Bracelet. This is also a good month to meet new people and find love. You can activate marriage luck with the Rooster Peach Blossom Amulet.

SNAKE – Career & Business Luck Get A Boost
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

A fantastic month awaits the Snake as you enjoy auspicious energies that bring wealth, completion and happiness. Those climbing the career ladder will catch the eye of their superiors. If in business, you will discover new ways to expand and innovate. Direct your good fortune towards these areas of your life by wearing the Ru Yi Charm with Amazonite and Quartz. Activate wealth luck with the Magic Macaw on your work desk. For continuous growth of your wealth, place the Dragon in Forest of Wealth in the SE of your home. However, be mindful of enhanced illness chi this month – ensure you get enough rest and wear the Longevity Dzi with Aventurine & Jade to protect your health.

HORSE – What A Charmer!
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The monthly energies make this a happy and sociable time for the Horse. You have the Peach Blossom Star giving your charisma a boost and bringing out your warm, witty and charming side; use this to build your tribe this month. Carry the Horse & Sheep Secret Friend Amulet, then spend more time expanding your contacts at work and social events, while also nurturing personal and professional relationships that matter to you. Love luck is promising. Single Horses can activate for love with the Strawberry Quartz 9 Tailed Fox Pendant. If married, place the Marriage Lock in the South to prevent any outsiders from disturbing the marriage.

SHEEP – Recognition Luck
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The Sheep enjoys heaven luck which brings much good fortune. There is indication of a windfall. Those who are young benefit from mentor luck. Recognition luck is also good, indicating the Sheep can look forward to a reward or acknowledgement for work done, which can lead to meaningful career advancement or business expansion. Capture your good fortune with the Infinite Blessings Ring and Jade Emperor Heaven Amulet. Better still, invite Namgyalma into the SW part of your home. For wealth and windfalls, get the Yellow Dzambala’s Wealth Ring. To attract good mentors, keep the Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman close.

MONKEY – Blessings From Heaven
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The Monkey’s aura shines extremely bright. You make excellent progress at work, easily winning the favour of those who can help you leapfrog to the top. Someone you meet this month could make a big difference in your career, so put your best foot forward. Those in business can look forward to new opportunities and trust their instincts to make the right moves and decisions. Activate the good fortune energies with the Jade Emperor Windchime on your desk. Keep the Heaven Seal Amulet close and wear the Trinity of Luck Ring. Hang a Golden Mountain with Birds behind you at your work desk to gain the support of colleagues and superiors.

ROOSTER – Wealth & Ally Luck Improve
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The monthly 2 Star taking its turn in your sector indicates the possibility of illness and accidents. Slow down the pace and lower your expectations. Avoid socialising too much or taking on more than you can chew. This is not a good time to push yourself past your limits. Neutralise illness chi by placing the Abundance Wu Lou by your bedside and carrying the Health Talisman Holder when you go out. Good news is that relationships improve, as does your wealth potential. Manifest an easy-going month for yourself by carrying the Rooster & Dragon Secret Friend Amulet for ally and networking luck, and the Mongoose Wealth Amulet to amplify money luck.

DOG – Improved Energy Levels
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

Your energy levels improve with the appearance of the Victory Star, allowing you to take on more. Those working hard towards career advancement or business growth can look forward to new opportunities, while young Dogs excel in their studies. Take advantage of the auspicious energies by placing the Rooster with Dragon Tortoise in the NW and wearing the Wealth & Success Shawl. Entrepreneurs can activate business luck with the White Tiger Lunar Mansions Harmonizing Amulet. Relationships with friends, acquaintances and family go well, with single Dogs finding it a good time to start a new relationship; wear the Morganite with Love Charm Bracelet to boost your luck in love.

BOAR – New Adventures
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The Victory Star pays a visit, making it a better month than the one before. You will be feeling more driven and energetic; channel this into your work. This is a time when your enthusiasm could lead to some exciting new prospects. If you know what you want to achieve, give it your all. Young Boars have much to look forward to as well. This is an auspicious time to try new things, so be brave! Activate your good fortune with the Period 9 Windhorse on your work desk. Carry the Prosperity Flag with Dragon Amulet to improve your chances of winning big. There is excellent wealth luck to be tapped; keep the “Winning Cards” Windfall Amulet close.

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.

JULY 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 – Wealth & Completion Luck
The 8 Star lights up the Southeast with wealth luck and forms the Sum-of-Ten with the annual 2 Star, helping to remove obstacles and to ensure smooth execution of your plans. Activate these positive energies with the Azure Dragon with Waves or Completion Horse. However, be mindful of increased illness chi, as both the 2 and 8 stars can manifest health problems in Period 9. To counteract this, display the Medicine Buddha’s Plaque in the Southeast. Residents of Southeast-facing homes and those with Southeast bedrooms should carry the Abundance Wu Lou and Sum-of-Ten Amulets to maximize benefits while protecting their health.

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SOUTH – Love & Knowledge
The Peach Blossom Star brings a boost to romance and networking luck for those living in the South sector. This area is also excellent for students and young professionals starting their careers. Enhance study luck with the Scholar with Eagle Mini Plaque, and boost career luck with the Wisdom Kwan Kung Mini Plaque and Sky Dog. For luck in love, display the Bejewelled Mandarin Ducks. Residents of South-facing homes and those with bedrooms in the South sector benefit from strong ally luck; keep your Secret Friend Amulet close to attract supportive and influential people into your life.

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SOUTHWEST – Heaven Luck
The visiting Heaven Star makes this sector extremely auspicious, dissolving obstacles and inviting new opportunities. Spend more time in this part of your home to fully benefit from its positive energies. Place Namgyalma here to enhance its auspicious influence. Windfalls are indicated; display the “Tai Kat Tai Ley” Big Auspicious Enhancer to attract this kind of luck. For long-lasting wealth, add the Money Frog on Lilypad. Matriarchs can aim to achieve ambitious goals this month; to ensure smooth progress in all your plans, carry the Heaven Seal Talisman and wear the Infinite Blessings Ring.

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EAST – Betrayal & Loss
The East becomes a dangerous sector this month, bringing the risk of betrayals and losses. It can also trigger gossip and office politics. If your main door is located here, or if you frequently use this part of the home, be cautious with your finances and personal safety. Keep a low profile and avoid trusting others too easily. To ward off unwanted attention, use the Rooster Coin Purse. Place the Door Guardians with Ksitigarbha Staff Plaque in the East to prevent unnecessary financial outflows. Married couples living in the East sector should install the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies to strengthen their love bonds and protect their marriage from outside interference.

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CENTER – Income Luck
The center sector receives the auspicious 9 star, bringing wealth luck that everyone can tap. Cashflow improves and business owners find it easier to boost sales and profits. To maximise these benefits, carry the Lucky 9 Charm Amulet or wear the Lucky 9 Fire Element Bracelets. Investment luck is also promising. Place the Great Increasing Wealth Bowl in the center and keep the “Tai Kat Tai Ley” Windfall Amulet close to multiply your assets. This is an excellent month for weddings, milestone birthdays and happiness occasions of all kinds. Married couples trying to conceive should place the Pomegranate here to enhance their chances.

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WEST – Illness & Accidents
The West plays host to unfriendly stars that can bring illness and accidents, as well as mental and emotional turmoil. Energy levels run low and stress levels can creep up. Lock up the afflicted chi with the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda. If your main door or bedroom is located in the West, do take extra care. Get enough rest, and don’t take on too much work. Wear the 9 Eyed Dzi with “Om Mani Padme Hum” Charm Bracelet or Red Protection Paisley Shawl to reinforce protection. The elderly should avoid sleeping in this part of the home this month.

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NORTHEAST – Quarrels
The Quarrelsome Star brings turmoil to the Northeast leading to communication breakdowns. It disrupts the harmony at home, creates challenges at work, and may even attract legal issues. Keep this sector as quiet as possible. Remove plants, water features and windchimes, and avoid renovations of any kind here this month. Display the 3 Harmony Animals and decorate with red pillows. If you live in a NE-facing home or sleep in a NE sector bedroom, you need to make a bigger effort to stay on good terms with everyone. Keep the 3 Harmony Animals Amulet close.

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NORTH – Five Yellow
The North gets afflicted by the Five Yellow, so try to avoid using this sector too much. Place the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda here. If you have elderly people living in your home, install the Abundance Wu Lou to protect their health. The wu wang can also cause havoc in your relationships, leading to increased anger and negativity; place the Trinity of Apples in this area to counter. If you live in a North-facing home or sleep in a North sector bedroom, it is advisable to carry the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda Amulet whenever you go out.

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NORTHWEST – Victory Luck
Luck in the Northwest improves with the arrival of the Victory Star. Students excel in their studies, writers enjoy success in literary pursuits, and businesses see growth and potential promotions at work. Take advantage of this positive energy to advance your goals. Activate this luck with the Period 9 Windhorse and invite in the Lunar Mansions Harmonizing Plaque to ensure perfect timing with your moves and decisions. Those taking exams will benefit from having the Brush with View of 3 Mountain Peaks here. Occupants also enjoy enhanced romance luck this month. If you’re looking to connect with someone special, make the extra effort! Energize this romantic luck by wearing the Sky Rabbit charm bracelet.