OX – Take A Break
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

A good time to take a break from the hard work you’ve been putting in. Money loss, accidents and illness are indicated with the incoming Five Yellow, so don’t bite off more than you can chew. When faced with a dilemma, the best solutions come when you are calm. Focus on keeping your cool and you will be less likely to make wrong moves. Shield against the negative influence of the #5 by carrying the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda Amulet. Place the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda in the NE sector. Wear the Infinite Blessings Ring to attract protection from the heavens.

TIGER – Stay Cool Amidst New Obstacles
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

Not the easiest of months. The monthly Five Yellow brings obstacles and aggravations which can set off a chain reaction where one mishap leads to another… and another. Keep your head down and don’t try anything out of the ordinary. Get the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda for your desk, and one for the NE of your home. Carry the amulet version with you. Best to also have a Pair of Garuda Wu Lou by your bedside to negate illness chi brought by the misfortune star. There are helpful people in your midst so there is no need to deal with setbacks alone; carry the Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman to boost benefactor luck.

RABBIT – Wealth & Completion Luck
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Plans move along smoothly and everyone welcomes you with open arms. Wealth, success and happiness vibes are off the charts, and there is powerful completion luck helping you get things done. Go all out to make things happen! The energies dictate that the busier you keep yourself, the happier you will be, so keep your eyes peeled for new opportunities that may suddenly pop up because you can take on and achieve more than you think. To ensure positive outcomes in everything you do this month, place the 9 Dragon Plaque and “Tai Kat Tai Ley” Big Auspicious Enhancer in the East, carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet and wear the “Power 9” Jade Hoop Earrings.

DRAGON – Winning Luck
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

The Dragon’s luck gets enhanced with the Victory Star swaying outcomes in your favour and bringing you strong support. Your energy levels return and you can think clearly again. Put this month to good use by setting yourself some daring goals. A good time to roll out new plans, make lifestyle changes and for those in business, to expand and diversify. There is promotion luck helping you get noticed at work; no better time than now to step up your game. Manifest the results you want with the Rooster with Dragon Tortoise on your work desk, and carry the Prosperity Flag with Dragon Amulet. Amplify your good fortune with the Mantra Rings of Power, Influence & Wealth.

SNAKE – Ahead Of The Competition
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The Victory Star puts you ahead of the competition at every turn. Career luck improves with some of you headed for a promotion; activate with the Period 9 Windhorse Amulet. You can also display the Bejewelled Flying Windhorse in the SE of your home. Your energy levels get replenished and those with new ideas can start getting them off the ground. Wear the Sky Leopard Charm Bracelet to get your timing right, and to manifest success luck. Young Snakes can boost study luck with the Scholar with Eagle Mini Plaque on their desks. Your star combination also enhances luck in love and romance! Get yourself the Kurukulle Mini Plaque to attract new love into your life.

HORSE – Wealth & Benefactor Luck
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The Heaven Star makes an appearance, ushering in success and benefactor luck. There will be fewer obstacles hindering you and more opportunities to get ahead. Don’t let past failures stop you from trying new things! If there is something you really want, take the initiative to go after it. Capture the auspicious energies with the Jade Emperor Windchime in the South, and carry the Heaven Seal Amulet. Get the “Winning Cards” Windfall Amulet or Yellow Dzambala’s Wealth Ring to activate for wealth and windfalls. Student Horses and those new to the working world benefit from keeping the Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman close. For those wanting to get married, carry the Peach Blossom Rabbit Amulet.

SHEEP – Good Things Continue To Arrive
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Wealth and windfall luck get enhanced by the incoming 8 Star. You could see improvements in income or even hit the jackpot! Those climbing the career ladder have a good chance of catching the eye of your superiors while business owners will be able to make lucrative new deals. Activate with the Dragon in Forest of Wealth in the SW, and carry the “Winning Cards” Windfall Amulet. For business growth and success, get the Cash Flow Camel Amulet. Your relationships continue to enjoy good vibes. If married, this is an auspicious time to conceive a baby; place the Lucky Golden Elephant or Bejewelled Fertility Tara in your bedroom to improve your chances.

MONKEY – Excellent Money Luck
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The 8 Star merging with the 9 Star turbocharges all your good fortune energies! Money luck is promising, your relationships bring you joy, and your plans proceed without a hitch. Activate with the Young Green Dragon or Buckets of Gold & Good Fortune in the SW, and carry the “Tai Kat Tai Ley” Windfall Amulet. Monkeys in business should place the “Coins & Ingots” Ruyi in the SW of your office and actively seek out new avenues to make money, because the month has exciting things in store. Also a lucky time for singles wishing to start a new relationship; wear the Rose Quartz Drop Earrings with HUM syllable to enhance luck in love.

ROOSTER – Romance & Relationships
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The Peach Blossom Star brings romance luck to those born in Rooster years. You get along better with everyone and can easily garner support for your ideas. Should you be in need of a helping hand, all you need to do is ask. A good time to mix, mingle and network, as the people you know can open big doors for you. Activate the lucky vibes with the Rooster & Dragon Secret Friend Amulet. Singles looking for love can improve your chances of meeting the “right one” with the Horse Peach Blossom Amulet. Student Roosters can tap into powerful scholastic luck by keeping the Education & Scholastic Amulet or 9 Level Pagoda close.

DOG – Look On The Bright Side
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

The clashing energies bring conflict so there is a need to suppress quarrelsome tendencies. Don’t take things personally when things don’t turn out the way you expect. Give others the benefit of the doubt and look on the bright side of things instead. Try to solve all disagreements as amicably as you can and the month will be more pleasant. Carry the 3 Harmony Animals Amulet and place the Harmony Lock on your desk to suppress confrontational energies. Wear more of the colour red to bring the elements back into balance. Married Dogs must put effort into keeping the peace at home; strengthen love bonds with the Padlocks of Love & Harmony.

BOAR – Quarrelsome
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The Quarrelsome Star plays havoc with your emotions, making you more irritable and short-tempered. This could negatively impact the relationships in your life, your reputation and your luck moving forward. It may even trigger legal problems. Be more patient and understanding of others. There is no winning any battles this month, so even if you feel justified in your anger, best hold your tongue and let others have their way. Place the 3 Harmony Animals in the NW to diffuse conflict chi. Wear the Prayer Wheel Harmony Bracelet and carry your Secret Friend Amulet to improve relationship luck.

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.

MAY 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 – Victory Luck
The SE has the Victory Star 1 bringing good fortune to those working towards career advancement and business success. It boosts one’s energy levels, giving one a competitive edge and turbocharging success potential. Capture the winning energies with the Rooster on Dragon Tortoise. Residents of SE-facing homes and SE sector bedrooms benefit from the Prosperity Flag with Dragon Amulet and the Wealth & Success Shawl. For business success, place the Water Obsidian Pi Yao in the SE part of your office. This sector also enhances exam luck for students; place the Dragon Carp Stamp in this part of the home to benefit.

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SOUTH – Windfalls & Bonuses
The South enjoys the excellent energies of the Heaven Star 6, which brings windfalls, monetary gains and new opportunities. It attracts mentors and helps make one’s wishes come true. Spend more time in this sector, and place Namgyalma here to channel the lucky vibes. Boost wealth and windfall luck with the Windfall Luck Activator. For recognition at work, get the Lucky Pink Elephant. If South is the location of your bedroom or main door, carry the Jade Emperor Heaven Amulet and Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman. A loving month for couples who sleep in this part of the home.

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SOUTHWEST – Wealth Star Arrives
The SW enjoys investment, income and windfall luck. The visiting Wealth Star 8 helps financial plans go well and cash flow improve. Those in business will find it easier to churn good profits, and there are happiness vibes, making interactions with others very pleasant as well. Romantic relationships could also blossom. Activate the lucky energies with the Azure Dragon with Waves and Water Wave with Purple Pearl. Occupants of SW-facing homes and SW sector bedrooms should keep the Water Wave and “Winning Cards” Windfall Amulets close. Use the Red Phoenix Wealth Wallet to boost good fortune further.

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EAST – Completion Luck
The monthly and annual stars in the East combine to form the Sum-of-Ten, creating powerful completion luck, and bringing career advancement and monetary gains. Business luck is also excellent for those residing in this part of the home. Place the Great Increasing Wealth Bowl and Completion Horse here. If your bedroom or main door is in this sector, carry the Sum-of-Ten Enhancer and Lucky 9 Charms Amulet to benefit. An excellent time for residents of the East to take your relationship status to the next stage. If single and seeking love, get the Love Amulet with Moon Rabbit.

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CENTER – Hit With Illness Chi
The Illness Star 2 in the center of the chart suggests a more pleasant month than the one just past, although not necessarily easier. This star weakens everyone’s chi and increases the incidence of health problems and accidents. Lower your expectations and avoid jumping to conclusions when things fail to go as planned. You need to be in the right state of mind to make the right decisions, so don’t let your temper get to your head. Carry the Abundance Wu Lou Amulet or wear a Wu Lou Pendant to weather the month in stronger form. Place the Medicine Buddha Plaque by your bedside.

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WEST – Romance & Scholastic Luck
Luck in the West improves with the Peach Blossom Star 4 paying a visit. Singles wanting more excitement in their love lives can display the Bejewelled Mandarin Ducks in this part of the home. Married couples can tap into the loving vibes with the Double Happiness Vase with Lilies. The 4 Star also boosts mental clarity as well as creativity, helping students do well in school and career people make good progress at work. Activate study luck with the Scholar with Eagle Mini Plaque here. To direct the 4 Star’s mind-expanding energies towards elevating your career and business prospects, get the Manjushri Wisdom Stupa.

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NORTHEAST – Beware Misfortune Chi
The NE houses the monthly Five Yellow, which brings danger of misfortune, illness and money loss, particularly to male members of the family. Place the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda here to control the negative chi. Minimize activities in this part of the home, and avoid bright lights and loud music. If your main door or bedroom is located in this sector, you must take extra precautions by carrying the White Umbrella Goddess Pagoda Amulet and placing the Abundance Wu Lou by your bedside. As there is indication of money loss, avoid risky investments and curb your spending. Display the Wealth Lock Coin on your work desk to protect your wealth.

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NORTH – Betrayal & Loss
The 7 Star brings danger of betrayal, violence and money loss to the North. Place the Door Guardians with Ksitigarbha Staff Plaque and Magic Macaw here to remedy. Leave this sector alone this month. Avoid bright lights and loud sounds from your stereos and TVs in this part of the home. Residents of the North sector should lie low these few weeks. Keep the Elephant & Rhinoceros with Ksitigarbha Staff Amulet close and don’t trust others too easily. Couples sleeping in this part of the home must be wary of outsiders trying to come between the two of you. Place the Happy Marriage Comb in the SW of your bedroom to keep your love bonds strong.

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NORTHWEST – Quarrels & Misunderstandings
The Quarrelsome Star 3 dials up conflict chi in the NW. Those who get hit by its malevolent energies could face relationship woes that negatively affect their work and personal life, as well as legal problems. Counter the afflicted energies with the 3 Harmony Animals or 9 Dragon Cushion Covers. Patriarchs, leaders, as well as residents of NW-facing homes and NW sector bedrooms are most affected. It will also be a bumpy ride for those involved in business or high-profile politics. Carry the Apple Peace Amulet at all times and wear the Gold Kuan Kung Pendant to overcome whatever challenges the energies may throw your way.