OX – WINDFALLS & OPPORTUNITIES
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

The luck of the Ox improves with the Heaven Star flying into their sector. The obstacles you have recently encountered will dissolve, clearing the path for new opportunities to arise. The Ox’s skills are in high demand and the Heaven Star improves their reputation, leading to new jobs or a promotion at work. Ox can take advantage of the luck of the heaven star by carrying the Jade Emperor Keychain and displaying the Heaven Star Windchime or the Jade Emperor Windchime on your work desk. For Ox in business, they can place the Sky Dragon in the Northeast to activate the luck for business expansion and improved profits.

TIGER – SUPPORT LUCK & GOOD INTUITION
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The Heaven Star shows up in the Tiger’s sector, allowing their wishes to manifest. For Tigers looking for a promotion or change in their career, this is a good time for them to put their plans into action. Their skill sets are in high demand, allowing them room to negotiate for better remuneration packages. Activate the Heaven Star by displaying the “Supremacy Of Heaven Energy” Plate and Jade Emperor Windchime on your desk. However, as the Tai Sui is in the Tiger’s direction this year, you need to carry the Tai Sui Amulet 2022 to ensure that whatever change you encounter is a positive one.

RABBIT – CAREER ADVANCEMENT
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

The energies of the month bring improvement to the luck of Rabbits in pursuit of academic success and career advancement. Career luck gets a boost. For those in business, you can easily defeat the competition, should you find yourself in that kind of situation. Activate the positive energies this month by displaying the New Victory Banner or Sky Horse on your work desk. Wear the 6 Eye & Tortoise Dzi With Lapiz Beads to ensure success in all their endeavours. The annual quarrelsome energies are still strong in your sector so it is a good idea to carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet to reduce the possibility of disagreements.

DRAGON – BEWARE ILLNESS
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Energy levels take a dip with the illness star taking up residence in your sector. Dragons are advised to take things easy this month. Try not to do too much, because overworking will weaken your constitution, making you more susceptible to falling ill. Protect your health by wearing the Medicine Buddha Pendant or Medicine Buddha & Vairocana Mantra Ring. Place the Healing Herb & Longevity Wu Lou by your bedside to ensure a good night’s rest. If you feel your health is weak, attend to it immediately. Waiting will cause the illness to progress further.

SNAKE – TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The Snake experiences a better time, as people around you are much more agreeable and accommodating to your needs. The only thing you need to worry about is your health, which is afflicted this month. Carry the Healing Herbs & Longevity Amulet or Good Health Talisman Card to protect against falling ill. Make sure you get sufficient rest and eat regular meals. Avoid foods that can cause problems for the liver. Married Snakes need to be careful of predatory males; they can cause problems in your marriage. Place the Marriage Lock in your bedroom to protect your marriage.

HORSE – LOSS & BETRAYAL
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The luck of the Horse takes a dip this month. The Betrayal and Loss Star causes problems with cash flow, betrayals and accidents. Horses must take steps to protect their luck. Carry the 28 Hums Protection Lotus Amulet or Armoured Rhino & Elephant Amulet to safeguard against physical injury and unexpected expenses. There is also risk of betrayal from a friend or lover. Carry the 9 Dragon Kuan Kung Amulet to protect against betrayals from colleagues and friends. Wear the Happy Relationship & Anti-Infidelity Medallion to safeguard relationships.

SHEEP – ILLNESS STAR EXARCERBATED
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

The Sheep’s good luck continues with the Star of Future Prosperity flying into their sector. This brings success to whatever you wish to pursue. You can make use of this auspicious star to plan brilliant new strategies for the expansion of your business, or the advancement of your career. Activate with the Completion Horse or 9 Phoenix Plaque. While success luck is strong, the chi of the annual illness star gets amplified. If you feel your health is weak, attend to it immediately. The combination of stars indicates the possibility of contracting a serious illness. Place the Healing Herbs & Longevity Wu Lou by your bedside and carry the Healing Herb & Longevity Amulet to ward off illness.

MONKEY – ERRATIC ENERGY LEVELS
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The annual illness star gets strengthened by the monthly 9. Monkeys could find their energy levels becoming erratic this month. At some point, they may feel restless, then when they are out and about, they feel tired. This is caused by the combination of stars in your sector this month. Monkeys must take extra care of their health and wear the “Good Health & Well-being” Medallion or carry the Healing Herbs & Longevity Amulet. Place a pair of Wu Lous by your bedside. Overall luck however is strong this month and can be enhanced with the Teapot with Completion Horse placed on your desk.

ROOSTER – 5 YELLOW NEEDS REMEDYING
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The Rooster comes under the influence of the #5 misfortune star. This indicates possibility of money loss, problems with relationships and risk of accidents. Stay protected by placing the Heart Sutra Pagoda in the West and carry the Heart Sutra Pagoda Amulet. Use the 28 Hum Protection Lotus to guard against accidents. Health luck is of concern for elderly Roosters; place the Healing Herb & Longevity Wu Lou by their bedside or in the West and wear the Prayer Wheel Pendant for Health to improve overall health luck. Any health concerns should be taken seriously this month.

DOG – COMPLETION LUCK
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

Dog’s relationship and creativity luck improves, making it a much better time. Social occasions go well and may bring an important new connection. Dogs should take advantage of the positive energies of the month to build new friendships, and to strengthen existing ones. Those wanting love can activate for this with the Rabbit Peach Blossom Amulet. To strengthen friendship luck, or to make new friends, carry the Four Friends Talisman. The month also brings completion luck, indicating projects can reach successful conclusions. Carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet to bring this combo to life.

BOAR – ROMANCE & CREATIVITY
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The Romance and Literary Star fills the lives of the Boar with romantic and creative energies, making it a happy time. You can make use of these energies to pick up a new skill to advance in your career. Activate creative energies with the Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad or Manjushri Wisdom Pagoda. For those taking professional courses, use the Wisdom Kwan Kung to help absorb knowledge like a sponge. As career luck is good, Boars can take some time for romantic endeavours. Single Boars can use the Rat Peach Blossom Amulet to attract a new love interest. Those already in a relationship can benefit from
the Relationship Lock or Marriage Lock to strengthen bonds with their partner.

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.

OCTOBER 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 – ILLNESS
The SE gets afflicted by the monthly illness star #2. If your main door is located here, you could suffer from illnesses that affect the liver region. Remedy with a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes and the God of Longevity. Avoid excessive lighting in this area, as this would strengthen the illness star. Married women should be alert as predatory males could enter their life. Avoid risk of infidelity and betrayals with a Relationship Lock or Marriage Lock placed here. Elderly folk or those who are ill should avoid sleeping in the SE part of the home this month.

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SOUTH – MONEY LOSS
The violent star is strong this month as it joins the annual enhancing star in this South. An unlucky time for those with South-facing houses, with risk of burglary and loss. Place an Armoured Elephant & Rhinoceros or Anti Burglary Plaque in the South to protect against robbery, break-ins and losing money. The 9 and 7 are furthermore clashing elements, which worsens the effect of the #3 star. Pregnant women should avoid spending too much time here. To remedy the discordant energies, place the Healing Herbs & Longevity Wu Lou here.

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SOUTHWEST – ILLNESS ENERGIES EXARCERBATED
The Enhancing Star strengthens the annual illness star here, making this sector dangerous for those already experiencing health difficulties. When the energy is afflicted in this sector, it affects the stomach and mouth. The star combination here also impacts marriages negatively. Remedy with a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes and display the Marriage Lock to strengthen marriage luck. Elderly folk should avoid this sector if possible. If your bedroom is in this sector, try to move to another bedroom. Display a Wu Lou by your bedside to protect against serious illness.

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EAST – CREATIVE ENERGIES
The Victory Star here brings auspicious indications for those pursuing academic endeavours and those in high-profile careers. Activate the Victory Star here with the New Victory Banner or Sky Horse. Students should spend more time in this sector to benefit from creative energy. But you must ensure that this area does not get excessively noisy, or the annual #3 star here could get activated. Place the Magical Cosmic Apple here to suppress the annual #3 quarrelsome star. The lucky energies here benefit the eldest son.

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CENTER – CONFLICT ENERGY
A noisy month with the Argument Star adding fuel to the annual 5 Yellow. There are money troubles and disputes indicated, that can be bad for business and ruinous for relationships. Make sure you have a Heart Sutra Pagoda here to mitigate its ill effects. Money losses can lead to severe cash flow problems. Avoid gambling or speculating on the stockmarket. Avoid taking big financial risks this month. Relationships between family members could go through a rocky patch – so try to be more understanding of each other. Try to keep this area as quiet as possible. Place the Magical Cosmic Apple here to control the quarrelsome vibes.

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WEST – ROBBERY & LOSS
The West area gets seriously afflicted as the monthly 5 Yellow moves into this sector, joining the already dangerous #7. It brings health problems, money loss and obstacles to the occupants of this sector. Display a Heart Sutra Pagoda here and keep a Wu Lou by the bed if your bedroom is in this sector. If you live in a West-facing house, delay business negotiations, or you could get cheated. Place the Kwan Kung with Dragon here to protect against underhanded tactics being used against you. Be careful with personal safety and home security. Use the Anti Burglary Plaque to control this star combination.

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NORTHEAST – HEAVENLY ENERGIES BRING WINDFALL LUCK
The NE is blessed by the Heavenly Star 6. Combining with the annual Prosperity Star, this sector becomes very lucky indeed this month! Occupants of the NE may enjoy unexpected financial windfalls. Obstacles that seems insurmountable before can simply evaporate. Enhance the fabulous energies here with a Jade Emperor Windchime or Heaven Star Windchime. This sector also brings new opportunities to advance in one’s career. Display a Sky Salamander or Bejewelled Blue Dragon here to boost income and progress in your career. The stars here this month also benefit the youngest son. Keep this sector active this month!

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NORTH – GREAT WEALTH LUCK!
Great prosperity and money luck materializes for occupants of the North, and those living in North facing houses. The stars here enhance business and growth luck and bring good prospects for career advancement. Enhance the very lucky energies here with the Great Magic Tortoise. Those living in North bedrooms should wear the Sky Pheasant to activate for improvement in wealth potential. The clashing elements however could give rise to some conflict or misunderstandings between loved ones, siblings and colleagues; display the Magical Cosmic Apple to stave off conflict energies.

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NORTHWEST – COMPLETION LUCK
Fortunes change for the better in the NW with the #4 bringing scholastic, creative and relationships luck. When the #4 pairs up with the heaven star, it brings unexpected windfalls, particularly for men. It also brings powerful completion luck. Display the Trio of Wealth Gods here. Water features however should be removed from here, as it could affect married women adversely. If you cannot remove a water feature that’s already present in your NW this month, display the Happy Marriage Comb or Marriage Lock. Boost study luck for students with the Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad.