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.

SEPTEMBER 2022 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 – SCANDALS
The monthly Quarrelsome Star creates tension and possibility of romantic scandals, causing heartache that affects especially females. The excessive Wood energy here brings emotional stress caused by aggression and relationship problems. Display a Magical Cosmic Apple and 5 Prosperity Bats Red Carpet to control the conflict energies. However, the positive energies from the annual Literary Star help bring success in academic and literary ventures. Students fare well from spending time in this sector. Display a Dragon Carp with 3 Legged Toad here to activate for exam luck.

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SOUTH – WEALTH STAR ARRIVES
The Prosperity Star flies into the South bringing auspicious tidings for those who reside here. Occupants can look forward to improvement in business luck, with many new opportunities showing up. Romantic relationships also do well, making it a good time to take things “to the next level”. To activate for improvement in money luck, place the Activating Prosperity Tree or Asset Wealth Bull in this sector. Watch out however, as the combination of stars here indicates possibility of arguments between different generations. Place the Gold Apple with Peace Symbol to minimise conflicts of this kind.

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SOUTHWEST – NEW OPPORTUNITIES
The good fortune of this sector continues with the Victory Star flying here this month. The #1 star brings career advancement and literary luck to those who reside here. Display the New Victory Banner or Sky Horse with Flag of Victory here to boost career luck. For students, place the Wisdom Kwan Kung Mini Plaque or Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad to activate excellent study luck. As health luck is weak, keep the Illness Star under control with a Wu Luo in this area. Those who spend a lot of time here… watch your diet and avoid unhealthy habits. Wear the Medicine Buddha Pendant to protect against ill health and accidents.

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EAST – QUARRELS & MISUNDERSTANDINGS
The Illness Star #2 joins the Quarrelsome Star #3 bringing misunderstandings and disagreements into your personal and business relationships. Remedy this affliction with the Magical Cosmic Apple placed in this sector, and carry the amulet version. Marriages and close relationships suffer from pressure caused by the clash of elements in this sector. Place the Marriage Lock here and wear Prayer Wheel Pendant for Love & Happiness to protect the marriage. It will also be a bumpy ride for those involved in high-profile politics. As health is a concern, occupants should place a Wu Lou by their bedside.

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CENTER – LOVE & CREATIVITY
The luck of the central sector improves in areas of love and examination luck. Enhance the auspicious energies here with the Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad or Manjushri Wisdom Pagoda. Writers and students will find this month better for productivity, creativity and opportunities to improve their skills. Similarly, money luck will improve. Enhance this area with the “Supremacy of Heaven Energy” Plate to bring wealth and business luck. Young couples will see romance blossom; place the Peach Blossom Music Tree here to activate for romance.

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WEST – WINDFALLS & BONUSES
The Heavenly Star 6 brings good fortune to everyone using this area. If in a competitive situation, make your moves quickly to beat the competition. There is no worry about moving too fast – go with your instincts and don’t overthink things. Trust the unseen hand guiding you to success. Display the Jade Emperor Windchime or Heavenly Star Windchime in this sector to activate this very special luck. Display your allies and secret friend to gain support from all quarters. But watch out for the excess of metal energies here, which can bring violence and conflict. Keep knives and sharp ornaments away from this area. Wear the Self Protection Medallion to safeguard against physical injury.

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NORTHEAST – BEWARE LOSSES
The Betrayal and Loss Star brings high possibility of betrayal and unexpected expenses to those residing in the NE. Be extra careful with household security if your front door is in this sector. Keep the violent chi under control by displaying the Armoured Elephant & Rhinoceros here. Control betrayal energies with the Kwan Kung Riding a Horse Mini Plaque. Young men must carry the Night Spot Protection Talisman for protection against harm. Keep money and jewellery in a safe place. You are likely to lose money in the next few weeks. Position a pair of Fu Dogs flanking your entrance. Enhance money luck with the Ox Finding Hidden Wealth.

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NORTH – COMPLETION LUCK
The month and annual stars in this sector combine to form a 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 house. Place the Heavenly Completion Horse here and carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet to access the good fortune energies present. Health-wise, you are advised to keep early nights and avoid eating supper. Partying too hard and too much good food will be damaging to your health. There is indication that illness will likely affect the stomach. Place a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes at the side of your bed to protect against falling sick.

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NORTHWEST – MISFORTUNE STAR HERE
The monthly 5 Yellow brings illness and misfortune, particularly to male members of the family. Place the Heart Sutra Pagoda here and carry the Amulet Version to control the negative chi. Occupants of this sector must take care of their lungs and nose, as illness indicated will affect these parts of their body. Place a Wu Lou by your bedside if your bedroom is located in this sector. When it comes to money, avoid risky investments – there is indication of money loss. Anxiety caused by money loss can lead to arguments resulting in mental stress or emotional trauma.

OX – BEWARE MONEY LOSS
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Your luck takes a dip with the Betrayal and Loss Star taking up residence in your sector. There may be unexpected expenses, and possibility of getting cheated. Avoid making any risky investments for now. The Ox must carry an Anti-Burglary Amulet to protect against unexpected expenses and use the 9 Dragon Kwan Kung Talisman to control hidden enemies. To safeguard the Ox’s wealth luck, place the Wealth Lock Mini Amulet on the work desk. Single ones should avoid starting a relationship, while those in a relationship must be weary of infidelity. Wear the Happy Relationships & Anti-Infidelity Medallion to protect your relationship.

TIGER – BETRAYAL ENERGIES
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

A stressful month for the Tiger as there are indications of unexpected expenses caused by minor mishaps. Tigers will also be at the centre of office politics. Unscrupulous people are competing against them for a share of the new project. They will use underhand tactics to win. Luck is on your side, and you will come out on top, but at a high cost. Tigers must place the Kwan Kung with Dragon Mini Plaque on their desk to control the competitive and betrayal energies. Personal injury is also a concern; Tigers should carry the Night Spot Protection Talisman. Those in relationships should be careful of infidelity; place a Relationship Lock in the bedroom to strengthen your connection.

RABBIT – QUARRELSOME
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

The Illness Star pays a visit, causing your energy levels to be weakened, and increasing the risk of illness. There is also a clash of elements in your sector, which causes disharmony in your relationships with others, and affecting your mental health. To suppress the illness energies this month, wear the Medicine Buddha Pendant and place a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes by your bedside. Suppress the conflict energies with the Magical Cosmic Apple in your living space and carry the “Enhancing Relationships” Amulet. Rabbits would do best to maintain a low profile this month. Having less interaction with important people may be better for your luck in the long run.

DRAGON – MISUNDERSTANDINGS
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Many people around you seem to have become less cooperative this month as the
Quarrelsome Star enters your sector. Dragons will find it problematic to get colleagues to help them in their work, but this is not a good time for you to throw a temper tantrum – this will only cause animosity to ferment. Place the Harmony Lock on your work desk and carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet. The Dragon’s time is best used to work on projects on your own. You’re in an argumentative mood and working too closely with others now could lead to misunderstandings. The annual creative energies are strong. Activate with the Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad or Manjushri Wisdom Stupa.

SNAKE – CONFLICT ENERGIES – STAY CALM!
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The Snake’s luck takes a dip this month and afflicts your relationships with the people around you. There are many things to do and not enough time. Snakes will need the support of their colleagues, but they are less cooperative this month. If things do not go your way, do not get angry. Suppress the chaotic energies of the month with Peace and Harmony Apples on your work desk and wear the Charm Bracelet for Peace and Harmony. The good news – your creative energies are extremely strong this year. Activate this kind of luck with the Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad or Manjushri Wisdom Stupa.

HORSE – WEALTH & WINDFALLS
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The Horse can look forward to a fantastic time as the auspicious energies in your sector get multiplied. For those climbing the career ladder, you will catch the eye of your superiors. Activate for career advancement with the Red Ru Yi with Bats on your work desk. Horses in business can find new ways to expand and to innovate. Display the Dragon Tortoise in the South to enhance business luck. Money luck is also strong; activate with the Activating Prosperity Tree and carry the Mighty Phoenix New Luck Amulet. Relationships do well this month. For married ones, it is an auspicious time to conceive a baby. Place the Bejewelled Fertility Tara or the Pomegranate in their bedroom to improve the chances of conceiving a baby.

SHEEP – IMPROVED ENERGY LEVELS
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The energy levels of the Sheep improve this month with the Victory Star flying into your sector. You can handle more work, with new opportunities for career advancement or business growth. Young Sheep excel in their studies. Take advantage of the auspicious energies this month by placing the Sky Horse with Flag of Victory on your desk and wear the Sky Unicorn Charm Bracelet. Illness is still on the cards however, and Sheep must take care of their health. Place a Wu Lou by your bedside and carry the Health Talisman Holder.

MONKEY – NEW ADVENTURES
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The Victory Star pays a visit making it a better month than the previous one. Monkeys will be more energetic, but this could cause some restlessness. If you can channel this excess energy into your work, productivity increases and could lead to some exciting new prospects. Young Monkeys have some exciting adventures before them – an auspicious time to try new things, so be brave! Activate success luck by displaying the New Victory Banner on your work desk. Carry the “Winning Hand” Wealth Talisman to improve chances of winning big. Health luck however is still of concern. Keep a Wu Lou by your bedside. You can also wear the Prayer Wheel Pendant for Health.

ROOSTER – HEAVEN LUCK
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The Rooster is blessed with Heaven Luck which brings much good fortune. There is
indication of a windfall. Recognition luck is also excellent, for the good work you are doing, and for work done in the past. If there are problems to solve, there will be someone with he answers who turns up. Capture this month’s luck by placing the Jade Emperor Windchime or Heaven Star Windchime in the West. Hang a Golden Mountain with Birds painting behind you at your work desk to gain the support of colleagues and superiors. But beware, there is also risk of physical injury this month; carry the 28 Hums Protection Lotus Amulet.

DOG – MISFORTUNE
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

Dog needs to take extra care of their health, money and relationships this month. The misfortune star threatens to disrupt various areas of life. Place the Heart Sutra Pagoda in the Northwest of your living space and carry the Heart Sutra Pagoda Amulet for protection. Avoid gambling and risky investments. Place a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes by your bedside and carry the Health Talisman Holder for protection against illness. The Dog should lie low this month. Wait till the month passes before embarking on any big decisions or significant changes in direction, as your luck improves significantly next month.

BOAR – LOOK AFTER YOUR HEALTH
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The Misfortune Star brings possibility of illness, money loss and relationship problems to the Boar this month. To suppress the misfortune energies, Boars should carry the Heart Sutra Pagoda Amulet and place the Heart Sutra Pagoda on their work desk. Relationship luck takes a beating, causing havoc in both personal and professional relationships. Carry the Four Friends Talisman to gain the support of their colleagues. There are also health concerns; carry the Good Health Amulet Card in your purse or wallet, and wear the Prayer Wheel Pendant for Health.