OX – BEWARE JEALOUSIES
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Not at all a smooth-sailing month as the Five Yellow pays you a visit. The presence of the misfortune star brings obstacles at work, money loss, illness and arguments… and will need subduing. Carry the Heart Sutra Pagoda Amulet and place the Mini Heart Sutra Pagoda on your work desk. When the Five Yellow hits, it is best to maintain a low profile, retreat into the background and let others take the limelight. Continue to be mindful of your performance at work but beware the evil eye of others. Doing too well will trigger jealousies that can be extremely harmful. Wear or carry the Anti-Evil Eye Amulet.

TIGER – PUTTING IN MORE
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

This could be an aggravating time for the Tiger, with the misfortune star taking up residence in your sector. Work delays, people not cooperating with you, team members not pulling their weight… and there is precious little you can do about it except grit your teeth and just work harder. You may have to “carry” some others this month, and not even get credit for the work done. Don’t feel badly, think of it as a good deed. With the right attitude, others feel indebted to you and will want to repay the favour when they can! Place the Heart Sutra Pagoda on your desk and wear the White Umbrella Goddess Scarf. If experiencing a lack of energy, carry the Health Talisman with Tortoise & Snake.

RABBIT – CONFLICT ENERGIES
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

The incoming star enhances the quarrelsome energies affecting the Rabbit, making it a difficult time. The next four weeks could see all kinds of conflict arise. Carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet to reduce incidences of people wanting to fight with you. Those encountering politics at the workplace need the 9 Dragon Kuan Kung Talisman or wear the Evil-Eye bracelet with blue sandstone. Wealth luck however looks promising; activate with the Cosmic Raven or Big Money Bull.

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

The Victory Star brings you winning luck, putting you ahead of the competition at every turn. Career luck improves, with some of you headed for a promotion; activate with the Dragon Horse. Your energy levels get replenished, and those with new ideas can start getting them off the ground. Get yourself the Sky Dragon of the Lunar Constellations to get your timing just right, and to manifest success luck. Your star combination also enhances luck in love and romance! Get yourself the Romance Comb to attract new love into your life. If already married and wanting to rekindle the passion in your marriage, get the Marriage Comb. This will also protect you against risk of infidelities.

SNAKE – FEELING INSPIRED
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The Snake-born sees their energy levels recover, making them more productive. Putting in long hours becomes easy, but because you are feeling energetic and inspired, your long hours get cut down just because you work faster. There will be many to learn new skills this month, and also to enhance your existing skill set. Take up these opportunities – they will turn out more useful than you know! Activate the energies of the month with the New Victory Banner on your work desk. Get the Sky Dog to attract useful allies onto your side. With romantic relationships, there is risk you may get carried away while flirting with the opposite sex. Place the Relationship Lock in your bedroom to prevent scandalous events to manifest.

HORSE – WINDFALL LUCK!
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

The hostile energies of the previous month are replaced by positive ones that bring many helpful people into your life. You can count on good support for everything you want to do. Activate the beneficial energies with the Jade Emperor Windchime or the Golden Earth Dragon placed in the South. For wealth and windfall luck, carry the “Winning Hand” Wealth Talisman and place the Sky Dragon on your desk. Younger Horses could experience some conflict or disagreements with elders; try to be more respectful. There is no need for you to prove anything, so do more listening than answering back in such conversations or exchanges.

SHEEP – GOOD THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO!
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Your luck takes a turn for the better with the arrival of the Prosperity Star. Career and relationship luck improve. There are fewer obstacles at work. New opportunities to make money present themselves. For improved money luck, display the Activating Prosperity Tree on your desk. Your star also brings the luck of completion. Activate by carrying the Sum-of-Ten Amulet. In love, if single, this is a good time to formalise a new relationship. All the stars are in your favour. Winning hearts is the Sheep’s specialty, especially this month! Activate for love by carrying the Rat Peach Blossom Amulet and place Peach Blossom Rat in the North of your bedroom or living space.

MONKEY – SUM-OF-TEN
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The Monkey is in for a good time with the blessings of the Prosperity Star. A smooth-sailing month, especially with projects nearing completion. Things move along smoothly with little resistance and no mishaps. Take advantage of the auspicious wealth energies by displaying the Sacred Resource Cow on your desk and carrying Big Auspicious Amulet. The #8 also combines with the #2 to form the very auspicious Sum-of-Ten which actualises completion luck for you. Things you start get finished with wonderful outcomes, and success becomes much easier to achieve. Carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet to activate this very lucky indication.

ROOSTER – FEELING CREATIVE
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The Rooster enjoys a wonderful month ahead when your creativity gets a boost. Ideas flow easily, and passion returns with a vengeance to whatever you choose to put your focus on. People around you become more accommodating, and your natural charm comes to the fore. You friendships and interactions with others bring a lot of joy this month. It is also a good time to mix, mingle and network. The people you know can open big doors for you. Clip the Cardinal Connectivity Activator Charms onto your bag to actualise powerful networking luck and display the Nobleman Gui Ren Talisman in the West for mentor luck. Your love life gets a big boost – activate with the Kurukulle Goddess Love Mini Plaque.

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

Quarrelsome energies afflict the Dog this month. This makes you less cooperative and more argumentative. But you must not allow your temper to boil over. The overall indication is that there will be slow progress at work. Delays are created by disagreements, often over minor issues. If you can learn to compromise, there will be more progress at work. To suppress these conflict energies, the Dog should carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet. Place the Harmony Lock on your desk and the Magical Cosmic Apple in the NW at home. Having these remedies in place will prevent simple misunderstandings from getting out of hand.

BOAR – CONFLICT ENERGIES
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

Lots of conflict energies affect the Boar this month. Do try to be more tactful when communicating with others. Losing your temper can create plenty of problems for you. Remedy by carrying the Apple Peace Amulet or wear the Prayer Wheel Harmony Bracelet. The Boar should lie low this month. Being too assertive will only upset the people around you. The best course of action for you to take is to try and solve things as amicably as possible. Improve your relationships, both work and personal ones, with the Sky Dog. Place in the NW. Better not to share too many of your opinions with others; they may be taken the wrong way.

NOVEMBER 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 – SCHOLASTIC LUCK
Students and scholars excel at studies, while writers benefit from success in literary ventures. Promotions at work are possible this month. Take advantage of the good energy here to advance your career. Enhance with the Dragon Carp with 3-Legged Toad and display a Chinese Calligraphy Set here. Those taking exams benefit from the auspicious chi of this sector. Place a Manjushri Wisdom Pagoda to enhance. Occupants of this sector also enjoy good romance luck. Activate for love with a pair of Mandarin Ducks. Avoid water in this sector.

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SOUTH – HEAVENLY LUCK
The heaven star flies in, bringing windfalls and helpful people. Display the Golden Earth Dragon or Jade Emperor Windchime here to energize for wealth luck. However, the clash of elements in this sector suggests there could be misunderstandings between generations, leading to arguments between young and old. Eye-related disorders are likely to bother occupants and aggravate tempers as well. Use the Magical Cosmic Apple or Harmony Lock to reconcile the elements here and to restore harmony. If your bedroom is in this sector, place a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes beside your bed to protect against illness.

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SOUTHWEST – SUM-OF-TEN
The Prosperity Star flies into the SW, bringing wealth luck to occupants of this sector. Activate the good fortune here with the Trio of Wealth Gods and Activating Prosperity Tree. Those living in SW-facing houses will have good investment luck this month. This visiting star number also benefits women this month. This sector also enjoys the auspicious sum-of-ten combination formed by the combination of the month and year stars. This brings excellent completion luck, making this a good time to bring projects to a close, and putting ideas into action. Don’t forget to keep the #2 annual star here subdued with a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes.

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EAST – QUARRELSOME
If your front door is in this sector, you must keep it brightly lit, because the stars present in this sector indicate the likelihood of big quarrels within the household. To quell these quarrelsome energies, display the Five Prosperity Bats Red Carpet and Magical Cosmic Apple here. The energies of conflict get enhanced by the incoming monthly star, making it extremely strong. Therefore, occupants may be troubled by quarrels that can lead to lawsuits and other legal problems. Display the Harmony Lock here to further stabilise the energies in this sector.

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CENTER – ILLNESS & ACCIDENTS
Stars in the centre bring illness and misfortune to the whole family. Problems arise from trouble at work, financial disputes, illness and loss. To overcome the unlucky stars here, display the Mega Wu Lou and carry the Golden Mantra Pagoda Keychain to keep bad chi at bay. Obstacles and illness energies prevail for the next few weeks. Do not have open fires or candles here, because the fire energy here could reach a critical point. Avoid using this sector if you can and display the Heart Sutra Pagoda or Five Element Pagoda here to keep the afflicted chi under control.

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WEST – LOVE & KNOWLEDGE
The combination here makes it an unfavourable time for the residents of this sector. Occupants of the West must be thorough with their work, as errors could end up costing a lot. This combination also brings danger of being cheated or betrayed. Remedy this affliction by placing Kwan Kung Plaques in this sector. The clash of elements here also points to frequent arguments. Pregnant women should avoid this sector as extremely unfavourable for them. Remedy this affliction with the Armoured Elephant and Rhinoceros.

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NORTHEAST – MISFORTUNE
The misfortune star brings severe monetary problems and bad luck to occupants of the Northeast. Display a Heart Sutra Pagoda here to protect against money loss. The annual Prosperity Star continues to bring wealth luck; activate with the Trio of Wealth Gods in this sector. Unfortunately, the energy here is unfavourable for children, so avoid letting young children sleep here this month. Occupants of this sector: wear the Life Force Medallion close to the body for protection. Avoid rough sports, as it could lead to limb injuries or breaks caused by falls. Illness chi could also cause health problems related to the stomach, muscles and mouth.

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NORTH – ROBBERY & BETRAYALS
The monthly betrayal and robbery star fly in, bringing accidents and money loss to occupants of this sector. Place the Armoured Elephant and Rhinoceros Plaque here to suppress the bad energies and to protect against break-ins. Those residing here may encounter serious competition in their careers. Display the Wisdom Kwan Kung Mini Plaque and the Kwan Kung with Dragon Plaque to activate for wealth luck. Place the Sky Horse with Victory Flag to ensure you are triumphant over your competitors. Occupants of this sector benefit from wearing the Bhrum Pendant for overall protection against physical or spiritual harm.

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NORTHWEST – CONFLICT ENERGIES
Residents of this sector will be troubled by disagreements and arguments, which could lead to legal implications. To prevent the quarrelsome energy from taking hold, place a Magical Cosmic Apple and the Five Prosperity Bats Red Carpet in this sector. The good news is that the occupants enjoy good speculative luck and unexpected windfalls. Health-wise, it is highly unfavourable for men. Lung problems are indicated. Display the God of Longevity here and place the Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes to maintain good health. Keep this sector quiet this month.

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.