JULY 2023 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 – Hit By The Illness Star
The SE gets afflicted by the Illness Star so those with SE-facing homes and those residing in SE sector bedrooms are advised to take better care of their health. The energies here weaken your inner chi, causing you to fall sick, succumb to mental stress or get affected by wandering spirits. Accidents and injuries are also more prevalent when the #2 is present. Those who are elderly or unwell should avoid spending time in this sector. Remedy by displaying a Wu Lou here. Carry the Healing Herbs & Longevity Amulet to strengthen your inner chi. Wear the Blue Hues Sacred Protection Shawl to ward off harmful spirits.

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SOUTH – The Loss Star Visits
The #7 Star brings fierce energies of loss and betrayal to the South. If your home faces South or if your bedroom is located in this sector, there are threats of getting cheated, robbed or backstabbed by someone you trust. Be wary of who you put your faith in this month. Lie low. Take a break from socialising and don’t draw too much attention to yourself. Display the Anti-Robbery Plaque or Royal Elephant and Cosmic Rhinoceros here to control the burglary energy. Wear the Gold Rooster with Fan or Gold Kuan Kung Pendant to ward off those who wish you and your reputation harm. Carry the Wealth Lock Amulet to prevent loss of wealth.

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SOUTHWEST – Sum Of Ten Brings Completion
Good fortune flourishes in the Southwest with the Magnification Star strengthening the resident Victory Star and forming the powerful Sum-of-Ten combination together with it. These fabulous energies elevate one’s career and business prospects by bringing new opportunities and swift completion to plans. They enhance wealth, reputation and help one secure a more stable future. A very lucky sector to activate. Also a lucky month for those living in SW-facing homes, residing in SW bedrooms, as well as matriarchs. Activate the good fortune energies here with the Nine Rank Badge Plaque or Red Arowana. Harness completion luck by carrying the Sum-of-Ten Amulet. Those pursuing career success can display the Dragon Tortoise Ru Yi in this part of your office.

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EAST – Positive Transformations
The East enjoys an abundance of success and recognition luck, making it an excellent sector to activate for those pursuing academic endeavours and career advancement. The #1 Star enhances courage, and sharpens one’s intuition and leadership abilities. It attracts new opportunities and positive transformations into your life so you can get ahead of the competition and achieve whatever you set your sights on. Harness this luck by displaying the Joyous Windhorse here and carrying the Windhorse Success Amulet. Students should spend more time in this sector to benefit from creative energy, but ensure this area does not get too noisy, or the annual #2 Star could get activated. Display the Great Magic Tortoise to subdue illness chi.

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CENTER – Conflict Energies Prevail
The Quarrelsome Star taking centre stage spreads conflict chi over everybody’s relationships. Heated arguments and legal problems can be rife; quarrels between spouses and family members become more prevalent. At work, the #3 Star triggers disputes that make progress difficult and hurts everyone’s prospects. Decisions made out of anger lead to lost opportunities and bring problems with the authorities. Don’t let your temper get the better of you! Suppress the conflict chi here with the Trinity of Apples and a red carpet. Protect your friendships and working relationships by wearing the Sky Dog Charm Bracelet. Married couples should keep their love bonds safe by displaying the Marriage Lock on their bedside table.

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WEST – Keep This Sector Quiet
The West is a dangerous sector as it plays host to the monthly Five Yellow. Best not to disturb this sector for the next few weeks. You don’t want to inadvertently awaken the negative vibrations here, so avoid loud music, knocking, hacking or renovations of any kind. If your front door or bedroom is in the West, cosmic winds send obstacles, illness and misfortune chi your way. Relationships suffer because of increased conflict chi; money loss is possible. Display the Emerald Pagoda and carry the Pagoda Amulet to neutralise the #5. Display the Wealth Lock Mini Plaque to safeguard your wealth. Wear the Hayagriva Prayer Wheel Pendant to dispel dangers that cause physical and emotional harm.

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NORTHEAST – Mentor And Windfall Luck
Luck in the NE takes a turn for the better with the Heaven Star flying in. Residents of the NE may enjoy an unexpected windfall. Obstacles that seemed insurmountable before dissolve on their own accord. There is also mentor luck to help you advance in your career and personal goals. Success will be easier to achieve so make sure you activate the energies here with the Jade Emperor Windchime. Boost windfall luck with the Dog & Rabbit Windfall Activator and attract powerful support with the Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman. Use this sector often to benefit, but also have the Anti Robbery Plaque here and wear the Rhino & Elephant Bracelet to keep the annual #7 under control.

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NORTH – Wealth And Business Luck
The North stores exceptional wealth and prosperity luck, making it a really auspicious sector to activate for anyone wanting to improve their finances, generate more income or accumulate assets with the best growth potential. Those in business can reap great returns as well. Fill the North with wealth enhancers like the 3 Sheep on a Mountain, Pak Choy and Ngan Chee Happy Buddha. Residents can wear the Yellow Dzambala Wealth Ring or Gold Money Bag Pendant to attract the month’s wealth luck. If your work desk is located here, face your best direction and display the Cosmic Raven to increase income and see your investments grow.

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NORTHWEST – Scholastic Luck, And Romance
Residents of the Northwest enjoy a boost in creative energies and academic success. The #4 Star inspires some brilliant new ideas. Display the Manjushri Wisdom Stupa to activate. Students should display the Brush with View of 3 Peaks here and carry the Wisdom Pagoda with Scholastic Talisman for enhanced concentration, understanding and retentive powers. This sector also brings love and romance luck. If looking for a life partner, display the Kurukulle Mini Plaque here and carry the Love Vibrations Mirror.

OX – Making The Right Moves
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The Ox is blessed with the Heaven Star, making it a smoother time than the month just past. Success becomes easier to achieve as unseen hands help you to avoid the pitfalls of your annual #7 Star while also bringing you whatever you need. The heavens shine a spotlight on your skills, allowing you to attract influential people who can open big doors for you. Make full use of these auspicious energies to get ahead! Activate your good fortune by placing the Jade Emperor Windchime in the NE and carrying the Dragon Heaven Seal Amulet. Get the Nobleman Star Talisman to boost benefactor and mentor luck. There is a chance of a windfall. Attract big bonanzas by carrying the Lucky Mahjong Tiles Amulet.

TIGER – Support From The Heavens
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

Things are looking much brighter for the Tiger. The Heaven Star taking up residence in your sector indicates a month with fewer obstacles, and help coming from people who genuinely care. If you have big goals, this is the month to make things happen! For those in pursuit of career advancement, there are opportunities to shine with recognition luck leading to new jobs or a promotion. Display the 5 Tara Goddesses in the NE to activate these heavenly energies. Also a good time to focus on growing asset wealth. Activate for money and success by carrying the Pak Choy Amulet. Those in business should display the Sky Porcupine to maximize profits. For windfall luck, carry the Windfall Luck Activator.

RABBIT – Productivity Improves
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

The Rabbit will be feeling more energetic with the Victory Star flying into your sector. You can handle more work and will be more resilient to mental stress. The #1 Star attracts new opportunities and positive transformations into your life, making it an auspicious time to try new things. It brings winning energies that allow you to get ahead of the competition and achieve whatever you set your sights on. Activate for success by displaying the New Victory Banner on your desk and carrying the Windhorse Success Amulet. Stay vigilant when it comes to health matters though as you are still at risk of sickness and burning out. Wear the Good Health & Wellbeing Medallion to overcome illness chi.

DRAGON – Know Your Limits
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

The Illness Star pays the Dragon’s sector a visit, causing your energy levels to weaken and increasing the risk of illness and injuries. There is also a clash of elements in your charts this month causing disharmony in your relationships to persist, and affecting your mental health. Suppress the illness energies by displaying the Medicine Buddha Plaque by your bedside and wearing the Gold Wu Lou Pendant. To safeguard your relationships, diffuse conflict chi by carrying the Trinity of Apples Amulet, and bring the elements around you back into balance with the 5 Element Balancing Amulet. Best to maintain a low profile this month. Having less interaction with important people may be better for you in the long run.

SNAKE – Look After Your Health
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The Snake’s energy levels dip with the Illness Star moving into your sector. This drains you of Yang energy and makes you more susceptible to falling sick. External forces also affect your mental state more. Be careful not to spread yourself too thin. Get enough sleep and don’t let negative people get you down. Remedy illness chi by displaying the Great Magic Tortoise in the SE and carrying the Healing Herbs & Longevity Amulet. You can also wear the Blue Agate Lotus Mantra Charm Bracelet to swiftly overcome health obstacles. Conflict chi continues to be a thorn in your side and you really do not need new enemies. Carry the Enhancing Relationships Amulet to keep your relationships safe.

HORSE – Guard Against Money Loss
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The Loss Star makes its way to the South, casting loss and betrayal energies the Horse’s way. There may be unexpected expenses and there is a possibility of getting cheated. Avoid making any risky investments for now. You will also be at the centre of office politics with unscrupulous people using underhanded tactics to win. Carry the Anti Burglary Amulet to prevent unexpected losses and the 9 Dragon Kuan Kung Talisman to control hidden enemies. To safeguard your wealth, display the Wealth Lock Mini Plaque on your work desk. Single Horses should avoid starting a relationship this month, while those of you attached must be wary of infidelity. Wear the Prayer Wheel Pendant For Love & Happiness to protect your relationship.

SHEEP – A Busy But Satisfying Month
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Good fortune continues to roll in for the Sheep. Victory luck holds strong, and the Future Prosperity Star ushers in auspicious vibrations that bring continuously growing wealth, success and a rising reputation. The Sum-of-Ten in your chart indicates you will have an easy time getting things done. Activate for good luck by placing the Nine Rank Badge Plaque or Red Arowana in the SW, and carrying the Sum-of-Ten Amulet. Opportunities at work and in business open up and you are at the top of your game. Make use of these lucky energies to widen prospects in your career or plan brilliant new strategies for the expansion of your business. Display the Lunar Mansions Harmonizing Plaque in the SW to get your timing right.

MONKEY – Sum-of-Ten Strengthens Success
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The Monkey’s career and money luck is supercharged this month. There will be opportunities to showcase your skills, with the pace picking up at work. The stars in your sector combine to generate auspicious Sum-of-Ten energies, bringing plenty of success vibes as well. Display the Red Arowana in the SW and carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet for good opportunities and positive outcomes in whatever you choose to pursue. Display the Dragon Tortoise Ru Yi on your desk to boost promotion luck and the Wealth Bowl to attract asset wealth luck. The #9 does however magnify your afflictions from the 24 Mountains. Stay safe by wearing the 6 Eye Dzi with “Om Mani Padme Hum” Mantra Charm Bracelet.

ROOSTER – Warning of Misfortune; Carry Amulets!
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

This is a stressful time for the Rooster as you have the Five Yellow disrupting many areas of your life. The monthly energies send an influx of obstacles that set your plans back, cause you physical harm and money loss. Don’t act recklessly. Take extra care of your health, money and relationships. While new opportunities may continue to come by, stick to the status quo until these unlucky energies pass. Place the Emerald Pagoda in the West and carry the Pagoda Amulet for protection. Place the Healing Herbs & Longevity Wu Lou by your bedside and keep the Health Talisman Holder close to swiftly overcome health obstacles. Ensure your relationships stay intact with the Harmony Lock.

DOG – Romance & Networking Luck
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

The Dog’s luck improves with everyone wanting to be your friend. Any animosity from acquaintances happily evaporates. A time when adversaries become allies and broken relationships get mended. Make an effort to connect with people and expand your network, as many good things come to you this way this month. Activate networking luck with the Cardinal Connectivity Activator Charms, and display the Sky Dog in your living space. Romance luck is enhanced so those of you who are single could well find that soulmate that you have been looking for. Place the Rabbit Peach Blossom Treasure Box in the East to attract a good match. Also an excellent time to pick up a new skill or further hone existing ones.

BOAR – Creativity On Free Flow
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The #4 Star brings some wonderful energy to the Boar. Work life is productive, with new strategies and ideas flowing freely. Tap the auspicious energies by calling on the power of Manjushri, the Wisdom Buddha, with his Stupa. This month also brings fabulous luck in research and academics. Young Boars should place the Brush With View of 3 Peaks in the NW and carry the Wisdom Pagoda with Scholastic Talisman to activate. For those seeking new love, there are exciting opportunities ahead but for those who are married, there is risk of being carried away by all the attention you may be receiving from outside parties. Display the Happy Marriage Comb on your bedside table to keep your love bonds strong.

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.