JULY 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 – FIVE YELLOW AFFLICTION
The monthly 5 Yellow afflicts the SE this month, bringing misfortune, sickness and accidents. This unlucky star particularly affects the young females of the house. Place a Heart Sutra Pagoda here to remedy. Daughters and young ladies would benefit from carrying the Heart Sutra Pagoda Amulet to stay protected at all times. Residents of the SE could face obstacles at work, with the related stress hampering creativity. Display a Crystal Point by your bedside or where you sit to bring ideas and creativity to the fore. Keep a low profile for now, as the energies are not in your favour.

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SOUTH – SUM-OF-TEN, BUT PACE YOURSELF
This powerful combination of stars brings support on all fronts. The stars here create the kind of chi that attracts good fortune of the kind that aids career progress and growth in business. Activate with the Crystal Point or Sky Horse with Flag of Success. These enhancers will attract the best of success luck into your life. Those pursuing new directions in work or in life will benefit greatly from a Sky Beaver or Sky Dragon placed here. Residents of the South sector should avoid overworking or working too late into the night – doing so could cause burnout. Also brings the danger of heart disease. Wear Medicine Buddha’s Mantra Ring to safeguard your health.

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SOUTHWEST – QUARRELSOME
The #3 star, coupled with the clash of elements here results in much conflict and discord for the occupants of this sector. Also affects Sheep and Monkey born, and women. These energies bring gossip, arguments and conflict that could lead in the worst case to serious legal entanglements. Remedy with the Magical Cosmic Apple or 5 Prosperity Bats Red Carpet here. Do not generate too much noise or have excessive activity here. Switch off TVs and stereos. Marriages and close relationships could suffer from tension and stress. Women are encouraged to carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet this month to protect relationship luck.

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EAST – GOOD STUDY LUCK, BUT BEWARE ROMANTIC ENTANGLEMENTS
The arrival of the #4 Romance and Literary Star here makes this sector beneficial for those with academic and literary pursuits, and those in the field of communication. Display a or Manjushri Wisdom Stupa here to improve concentration and motivation. Children benefit from the energies here. Display a Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad Plaque to improve study luck. But the excessive Wood element chi here could bring romantic scandals caused by the presence of a third party. Place a Marriage Lock in the East. Wearing the Happy Relationship & Anti-Infidelity Medallion works to protect the marriage. There is also a tendency towards emotional stress due to relationship problems.

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CENTER – WINDFALLS, NEW OPPORTUNITIES
The heavenly star here brings unexpected windfalls and benefactors to all this month. This also holds out more promise when it comes to speculative luck. Instincts hold more sway, and those who “activate”, backed of course with good background research, can enjoy meaningful returns. Activate by placing the Jade Emperor Windchime in the centre sector. Wear the Powerful 9-Eyed Dzi & Tortoise Dzi Necklace for wealth, health and prosperity. The overriding annual chi of the 5 Yellow however obstructs good luck and is particularly unlucky for men. Make sure you have the Supremacy of Heaven Plate here. If health is of concern, place a Mega Golden Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes or Heart Sutra Pagoda here.

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WEST – FINANCIAL GAINS, BUT BEWARE ANNUAL LOSS STAR
The monthly prosperity star brings money luck to homes with main doors facing this direction. Activate this area with the Trio of Wealth Gods or Energetic Deer to bring monetary gain and to boost asset wealth. The month star here brings financial gains, but there is the constant shadow of the annual Loss Star 7, which requires remedying. (Make sure you have the Armoured Elephant and Rhinoceros here, and for those with monetary investments, also the Lock Coin. Strong competition is indicated – make sure you maintain a competitive edge by placing the New Victory Banner here. Carry the Sky Horse Amulet to improve success luck.

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NORTHEAST – INCREDIBLY LUCKY!
The flying stars in the NE this month bring a lot of good fortune luck to this sector! The combination indicates monetary gains for those in business, and career promotion luck for those in employment. Display the 9 Rainbow Horses or a Completion Horse to activate the auspicious energies here. If you live in a NE facing home, take advantage of the opportunities coming your way by organizing a party in your home. Invite friends over to help bring in precious Yang energy. However, there could be misunderstandings between the younger and older generations; displaying a Harmony Lock here should help this. Keep the NE part of the home active this month.

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NORTH – HEALTH RISKS
The #2 star here brings health risks, with particular risks to the kidneys. Suppress this malevolent energy by displaying a set of the Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes here. If your bedroom is located here, place the Wu Lou by your bedside. Elderly people should avoid this sector altogether. Car accidents are possible, so those residing here should be careful when on the move. Carry the 28 Hums Protection Lotus Amulet for protection. There is indication of spousal conflict which could lead to separation; suppress this affliction by wearing the Happy Relationship & Anti-Infidelity Medallion. Those residing in this sector should also wear the Good Health and Well-Being Medallion.

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NORTHWEST – BEWARE LOSS STAR
The #7 being supported by the annual star causes an excess of metal energies. As this incoming star becomes strong, it brings unexpected expenses and threat of physical injury. Patriarchs and leaders especially need to take care, as the NW is the sector of the Patriarch. Display the Armoured Elephant and Rhino or Kuan Kung on Horseback in this area to suppress the unfortunate 7 star. Violent fighting could lead to injury and bleeding, so keep sharp metallic instruments away from here. Try not to cause aggravation by quarrelling unnecessarily. If your bedroom is in this sector, take extra care. Remedy with the Anti-Robbery Protection Tablet to curb conflict chi. Keep this area well-lit at all times.

OX – A very positive month!
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The pace picks up this month. Your energy levels get a turbo charge, helping you complete tasks efficiently and ahead of schedule. This gives you more time to spend developing new strategies or for pursuing personal interests. Activate your good fortune with the Teapot with Completion Horse on your desk or in your home sector of NE. Carry the Sky Horse Amulet for success and victory luck. Relationships (of all kinds) go better this month. For those wanting to get married, carry the Peach Blossom Horse Amulet.

TIGER – Feeling energetic
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The Tiger’s energies are running at a high, making this a time filled with activities that keep you very active. Those of you not doing enough could start feeling restless. Make use of the energies to make plenty of new connections. Display the Heavenly Completion Horse on your desk or in the NE. Those in business benefit from the 100 Blessings Energetic Deer in your living space for improved profits. Carry the Sky Horse Amulet for success and recognition in your work life. There is however indication of conflict between older and younger people. Carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet to suppress conflict energies.

RABBIT – Relationships improve
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Relationships with peers and family improve. A less stressful time compared with last month, with many around you more open to your ideas. It is also easy to find a way a positive outcome to any problem, whatever the circumstance; make use of your natural charm, and trust your instincts. Activate for personal charisma and likeability with Kurukulle’s Plaque on your work desk. Young Rabbits benefit better study luck and will find it much easier to focus. Activate for exam luck with the Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad placed in the East.

DRAGON – Double check everything
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Your luck takes a dip with the Misfortune Star paying a visit. There are unfortunately problems that need solving, and also a tendency for mistakes to be made. Double check facts before taking a strong stand on anything. Careless mistakes could lead to real monetary losses. Illness and accidents are also indicated. Suppress the negative energies by placing the Heart Sutra Pagoda in the SE and carry the amulet version with you. As illness is a concern, best also to place a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes by your bedside.

SNAKE – Lie low
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

Although there are many opportunities to seize, Snakes should lie low for now. The arrival of the misfortune star brings obstacles at work, unexpected expenses and relationship problems. Remedy with a Heart Sutra Pagoda in the SE and by carrying the Heart Sutra Pagoda Amulet or Supremacy of Heaven Charms. Although romance luck is strong this year, single Snakes should avoid starting new relationships this month – there is high chance it could cause more problems than you need.

HORSE – Productive
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The Horse’s energy levels recover, giving a boost to career luck, with possibility of advancement. You could find yourself with more responsibilities and new projects to oversee. Activate the lucky energies by placing the Sky Horse with Flag of Success or Ru Yi on your work desk. You enjoy completion luck, which indicates you can finish what you start, and on your own terms. Use this auspicious time to keep yourself busy and productive. A month when a lot can be accomplished. Carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet.

SHEEP – Quarrelsome
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The Quarrelsome Star makes you more irritable and emotional. This could negatively impact on the relationships in your life. Don’t let your temper wreck the connections you’ve spent time and effort building. Be more understanding of others. If you find yourself disagreeing on something, best hold your tongue and find out more before going on the offensive. For the Sheep, allowing your argumentative side to surface now will harm only you. Carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet to temper the quarrelsome energies.

MONKEY – Confrontational
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The energies this month bring conflict, so there is a need to suppress quarrelsome tendencies. Don’t take things personally or overthink anything. If a disagreement arises, make an effort to control your temper. Be more patient with others, agree to disagree… that kind of thing. Carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet and place the Harmony Lock on your desk to protect your relationships with your peers. Wearing the color red is a good way to suppress the confrontational energies of the month.

ROOSTER – New opportunities
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

Your luck continues to be good. There are suggestions of an improvement in your situation. New opportunities come your way and it is easy to seize them. Activate the good fortune of the month with the Trio of Wealth Gods or Activating Prosperity Tree on your work desk. But note there are risks of physical injuries this month; carry the 28 Hums Protection Amulet to safeguard against harm. Relationships of all kinds do well. For those looking for a life partner, this is a good month to start a relationship.

DOG – Cures needed against Loss Star
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

The Loss Star 7 brings unexpected expenses, and possibility of betrayal by close friends or family. The annual star however helps you alleviate some of this unfortunate luck. To reduce incidences of leakages to your cash flow, place the Armoured Elephant and Rhino in the NW and carry the Anti-Robbery Amulet. An excess of Metal element energy brings risk of injury caused by sharp metal objects; be careful when handling kitchen knives, etc. Carry the 28 Hums Protection Amulet to avoid physical injuries this month.

BOAR – Safety first
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

You need to take extra care with safety this month, as the Red Star 7 afflicts your home sector. This brings risk of money loss, accidents and betrayals. Mitigate these risks by carrying the Anti Robbery Amulet and the 9 Dragon Kuan Kung Talisman to protect against betrayals. Be careful when driving, and don’t get yourself entangled in road rage conflicts; could turn out dangerous! Stick the Anti-Burglary & Violence Window Sticker on your car windows. You can also place Peacock Feathers to protect against accidents while on the road.

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.