OX – GOOD PROGRESS BEING MADE
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The Quarrelsome Star makes you irritable, but the combination with the annual Prosperity Star brings Ho Tu luck that boosts your ability to lead and to inspire others. Your words hold more weight. Even if you sometimes rub people up the wrong way, things generally fall into place for you. Make full use of your skills and experience to move things along. A time when good progress can be made. Quell the conflict energies that threaten to spoil things for you by carrying the Trinity of Apples Amulet and place the Red Prosperity Elephant on your desk. Activate this month’s lucky stars by placing the Sky Dog in the NE; and carry the Ho Tu Enhancer Amulet.

TIGER – PRODUCTIVE BUT QUARRELSOME
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

There are hostile energies to contend with this month. Luckily, the stars in your sector combine to form the auspicious Ho Tu, bringing influence, growth and expansion. The Tiger can look forward to a productive month ahead. Activate the auspicious energies by placing the Ho Tu Enhancer Mirror on your work desk. The quarrelsome energies may cause you to be more short-tempered and can make you act impulsively. Place the Trinity of Apples in the NE and carry the amulet version. Work on self-restraint and improve your luck of timing with the Lunar Mansions Harmonizing Plaque.

RABBIT – IMPRESSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

This month brings betrayals and money loss to Rabbits. Unexpected expenses come in the form of things breaking down or minor accidents that can also lead to injury. Suppress the bad stars with the Royal Elephant and Cosmic Rhinoceros pair in the East of your home. Carry the Anti-Burglary Amulet or Travel Protection Amulet with 28 Hums when out and about. You do however benefit from the Sum-of-Ten, which brings some impressive accomplishments. But be careful of unscrupulous people who could take advantage of your good nature. Place the Sky Porcupine on your desk for protection against such types.

DRAGON – PROSPERITY LUCK
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

The Prosperity Star lands in your sector, making this a good time for signing deals, pitching for new jobs, and making money. Business and investment luck get a boost. Activate your good fortune luck by placing “Choy San” God of Wealth in the SE and clip the Big Money Bull Amulet onto your bag. In love, this is a good time for Dragons in relationships to propose, get married, or move their relationship to the next level. Single Dragons looking for love should place the Romance Comb in the SW. If married, place the Happy Marriage Comb here.

SNAKE – AN AUSPICIOUS TIME
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The Snake is blessed with the Prosperity Star and can look forward to a lucky time ahead. You are feeling inspired, and work progresses smoothly. Money starts to flow in, motivating your further. Activate for wealth with the 100 Blessings Energetic Deer in the SE and wear the Sky Unicorn Bracelet. An exciting month for romance! If love is what you are looking for, place the Peach Blossom Horse in the South and carry the Peach Blossom Horse Amulet. Single Snakes find companionship easily, and those already in a relationship can strengthen their relationship further.

HORSE – HO TU & RELATIONSHIP LUCK
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

Your luck improves with the arrival of the #4 Star. This combines with the #9 in your sector to bring enhanced business and commercial luck. A good time to complete an existing project or to start a new one! For completion luck, place the Completion Horse on your desk; to start on something new, get yourself the Sky Salamander. Carry the Ho Tu Enhancer Amulet and display the Dragon Horse in the South. Romance luck is strong; get yourself the Sky Rabbit to revitalize a relationship, or to find a new partner. Overall indications are very positive. Enjoy the month!

SHEEP – THINGS FALLING INTO PLACE
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The auspicious Heaven Star takes up residence in your sector making it a much better month for you. While the Sheep experienced some less fortunate luck in the previous month, your luck does an about turn for the better. People around you become more cooperative and helpful, and there is indication of a windfall. To activate for this kind of luck, carry the Windfall Luck Amulet and place the Windfall Luck Activator in the SW. You also enjoy recognition luck which brings more responsibilities and higher rank in your work. Place the Jade Emperor Windchime or Jade Emperor with Qui Ren Talisman on your desk for promotion luck.

MONKEY – FEELING ENERGIZED
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The Monkey’s luck improves this month with the appearance of the Heaven Star. Energy levels improve, giving you plenty of juice in the tank with whatever you may be pursuing. When you encounter obstacles, ask for help and you will find it forthcoming. To activate for the luck of helpful people, place the Jade Emperor Windchime or Rising Golden Dragon in the SW. The heaven star also brings windfall luck; activate with the Windfall Luck Amulet. Monkeys can also improve overall good fortune this month by placing the Sky Dragon on their work desk.

ROOSTER – WEALTH LUCK, BUT FEELING WEAK
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

Your energy levels take a dip as the Illness Star takes up residence in your sector. Fortunately, the stars also combine to form the Ho Tu that brings big wealth. Activate with the Ho Tu Enhancer Amulet and Big Money Bull or get yourself the Sky Porcupine to tap into the good fortune of the month. Protect your health and energy levels by carrying the Health Talisman and place a Healing Herbs Wu Lou by your bedside. As long as you look after your health, the month holds out a lot of promise.

DOG – NEW CREATIVITY TAKES HOLD
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

The Dogs are riding high with the Victory Star #1 joining the Heaven Star #6 in your sector. These stars combine to increase creativity, intellect and wisdom. Those competing for a promotion face better odds. To improve chances of success, carry the Windhorse Amulet and place the Joyous Windhorse on your work desk. If you are in business, you should invest in a Dragon Tortoise or the Mega Ru Yi. Activate your very auspicious Ho Tu luck with the Ho Tu Enhancer Amulet. A month when being courageous and willing to try new things bring wonderful surprises.

BOAR – STARTING SOMETHING NEW
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The Boar enjoys the Victory Star #1. Work and career matters progress smoothly, and some will have good prospects of a promotion. Activate for promotion luck with the Orange Wishfulfilling Sceptre of Power. Clip the Cardinal Connectivity Activator Charms onto your bag for networking luck. For success, carry the Windhorse Amulet and place the figurine version on your work desk. Your Ho Tu this month gives creativity and resourcefulness a big boost; enhance with the Ho Tu Enhancer Amulet and place the Ho Tu Mirror in the NW. A month when one success leads to another!

JANUARY 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 – Wealth & Prosperity, and Happiness!
The Southeast is the luckiest sector this month, with the Prosperity Star attracting financial success and wealth! Display the Pak Choy here for money luck and for income from multiple sources. Spend more time in the SE this month if you can! Lights, noise and music will bring the energies of this sector to life! Those in academic fields will have a smooth and prolific time; display Manjushri’s Buddha Plaque here to capture this luck! Romance and relationship luck is also excellent! Display the Romance Comb for romance luck, and the Sky Rabbit for your relationships to be fruitful, and for your friendships to bring joy.

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SOUTH – Business & Commercial Luck
The stars here combine to bring business and commercial luck to this sector. Buildings and homes that face South benefit from greater sales and profitability; new deals can be reached and marketing efforts bear fruit. To enhance business luck, place the Dragon Pi Xie here. On a more personal level, the stars here also bring favourable indications for those who are single, attracting romance luck, and making those residing in this part of the home very attractive to the opposite sex! Display the Romance Comb to give love luck a big boost! For students, an excellent time to start learning a new skill. Display the Dragon Carp or a Brush with View of 3 Mountain Peaks for exam and scholastic luck. Those in creative fields find new inspiration. There will be increased productivity and plenty of opportunities to excel.

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SOUTHWEST – Windfalls & New Opportunities
Unexpected windfalls grace the residents of the Southwest, and bring good news, particularly for the Matriarchs of the home. Career luck for women gets enhanced as heaven luck shines down on them; enhance by placing the Rising Golden Dragon here. Display the Windfall Activator to activate for bonuses and bonanzas. An excellent time to invite in a Kuan Yin plaque to be placed in the SW. For those who play the stock market, display the Big Money Bull here.

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EAST – Sum-of-Ten Completion Luck; but Beware Loss
If your main door is located here, you must be extremely careful. There is danger of robbery. Violence and physical injury are also risks. Keep this part of the home quiet. Do not play the radio or turn on the TV here. Place the Royal Elephant & Cosmic Rhino here to calm the clash of elements in the sector. If your room or entrance is here, carry the Anti-Burglary Amulet or wear the Blue Hues Sacred Protection Scarf, especially when out of the house. Place “Ngan Chee” Happy Buddha here to transform the bad energy into good energy. But there is also auspicious completion luck; carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet to actualise.

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CENTER – Misfortune Star magnified, but #9 gets luckier
The center sector has the resident Five Yellow magnified by the incoming number 9 star, which magnifies its danger levels, suggesting you need to have your Five Element Pagoda, or Emerald Pagoda, in place here. Because the dominant stars of the chart affects everyone, everyone should also carry the portable version of this remedy at all times. The Wood element energy of the green colour of this new year’s pagoda is especially potent at suppressing the 5 Yellow, as Wood extinguishes the Earth of the Five Yellow misfortune star, while fuelling Fire, the element of the auspicious number 9.

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WEST – Illness, but indication of Big Wealth
The West gets a visit from the monthly illness star, bringing problems associated with the lungs; this afflicts young children and the elderly, while sapping the energies of those who are working “too hard”. There is Big Wealth indicated, bringing all manner of opportunities, but while chasing those openings, keep your good health in mind. Don’t take unnecessary physical risks and beware exhaustion and burn-out. Display the Healing Herbs Wu Lou or Great Magic Tortoise here. Pregnant women must not stay in the West as there is danger of miscarriage. For money luck, place the Ho Tu Mirror here.

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NORTHEAST – Leadership luck, but Quarrelsome
The Monthly 3/8 Ho Tu brings excellent leadership and new business opportunities, but there are obstacles to wealth with the clash of elements in the sector. This clash can spark disagreements with vendors and business partners. Be careful what you say and take care not to offend others! Display a Red Prosperity Elephant here. Use a red & gold colour scheme to exhaust the troublesome Wood energies that bring disharmony. Supress conflict vibes with the Trinity of Apples and display a Big Money Bull to enhance the annual prosperity star.

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NORTH – Misfortune indications; beware
The monthly Five Yellow brings health problems related to the kidneys, as well as general misfortune. Elderly people prone to illness should avoid staying in the North this month. Place the Emerald Pagoda to suppress the #5 in this sector. Display the Healing Herbs Wu Lou and Bejewelled White Tara to safeguard health luck. There could be setbacks at work if your office or desk is located here; don’t be discouraged if your objectives seem difficult to meet. Hang in there till the unfortunate energies of the month pass.

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NORTHWEST – Knowledge & Wisdom
An excellent month for the residents of the Northwest. Financial success and victory are indicated. Recognition for work done can lead to spectacular promotion. For those in business, good decisions get made and new milestones get reached. Enhance this excellent luck by displaying “Choy San” God of Wealth or the Windfall Activator. If your office is in this sector, place the Magnificent Kwan Kung with 5 Flags here to enhance success and to meet all your targets. Use a Prosperity Gold Bar on your desk as a paperweight to attract money 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.