AUGUST 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 – STUDY LUCK & ROMANCE TOO!
The Romance and Literary Star #4 doubles in the Southeast to bring academic success, improved creativity and romance luck to the occupants. For those in pursuit of academic success, activate by displaying the Dragon Carp with a 3-Legged Toad here. Those who want to awaken their creativity should have the Manjushri Wisdom Stupa. This is also a star that brings plenty of love and romance, and those looking for new love can place their Peach Blossom Animal here to find love; married couples meanwhile can rekindle their romance with the Marriage Lock.

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SOUTH – ENERGETIC
The number 9 is a energetic number that brings luck of prosperity to come. Intrinsically this is a very auspicious number, and when it doubles as it does this month, this luck also gets doubled. Energizing this sector with movement and activity brings success and helps lay a solid foundation for future success. Those residing in the South benefit from the energy the sector brings; you can expect to have more vigour, more motivation to get moving on your goals. Take advantage of this by keeping active this month. Actviate for new opportunities with the 9 Rainbow Horses or the Rising Phoenix in this sector. For those in business, enhance business luck with the Sky Dragon. Take advantage of the auspicious chi permeating this sector by organizing social events and spending time here.

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SOUTHWEST – ILLNESS STAR DOUBLES
The Illness star here doubles this month, magnifying illness energies in this sector. Women and mothers become more vulnerable to illnesses this month. Display a set of Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes here to protect against developing a serious condition. Occupants of this sector are likely to feel tired and weak. Beware ailments affecting the stomach and abdominal region. Serious injuries caused by accidents are also possible. Display the White Umbrella Goddess Plaque here to invoke her protection. Sector occupants can ward off illness energies by wearing the Golden Wu Lou Pendant or Medicine Buddha Pendant. Elderly or ill persons should move out of this sector for this month.

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EAST – BEWARE FIERCE CONFLICT ENERGIES
For those residing in East-facing homes, this month could become stressful, filled with conflict and discord between family members. Minor disagreements can escalate into serious arguments. At its worst, it can even lead to legal problems. Homes facing East definitely need fortified cures this month. Avoid noisy activities in the East. Place the Magical Cosmic Apple and Five Prosperity Bats Red Carpet here to control the hostile energies. The double stars of conflict also indicate possibility of violent fights. Married couples whose bedrooms are in this sector must place the Marriage Lock to keep their union strong, and the Harmony Lock to reduce incidences of fighting.

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CENTER – MISFORTUNE DOUBLED, BUT SUM-OF-TEN BRINGS COMPLETION LUCK
The monthly 5 Yellow joins the annual 5 Yellow in the centre sector, doubling misfortune and loss of money. Being in the center, all are affected. Best for everyone to carry the Heart Sutra Pagoda Amulet and place the Heart Sutra Pagoda in this sector. The energies here bring danger of illness and serious accidents. Those with health problems should place the Mega Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes here to exhaust the illness energies of the sector. To transform the energies here into positive ones, displaying the Supremacy of Heaven Energy Plate here is best. Everyone benefits from clipping the amulet version to their bags. There is however Completion Luck indicated form the Sum-of-Ten that gets formed; take advantage of this by placing the Fu Dog Treasure Chests here, and carry the Sum-of-Ten amulet.

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WEST – BETRAYAL & LOSS MAGNIFIED
The #7 Betrayal Stars appear as a pair here this month, bringing double this kind of misfortune to the occupants of the West sector. Risk of burglary and injury increases. Those who reside in the West sector or live in homes facing West should carry the 28 Hums Protection Amulet or Anti Burglary Amulet. Place the Magnificent Kwan Kung with 9 Flags here to suppress betrayal energies that may be present. The excess of Metal element energy brings danger of physical injury caused by sharp metal objects. Keep this area welllit, and make sure you have the Armoured Elephant & Rhino here.

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NORTHEAST – WEALTH LUCK DOUBLED!
The Northeast is the sector to activate for wealth, as the Prosperity Star #8 here gets doubled. These energies bring plenty of wealth creation energy influencing the luck of those who reside here, bringing improved money luck. It is also especially beneficial for accumulating property. Everyone can enhance the luck of this sector by displaying the Trio of Wealth Gods or 100 Blessings Energetic Deer here. Once activated, spend more time in this sector. If your work desk is located here, face your best direction and place the Activating Prosperity Tree to increase sales and to see your investments grow.

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NORTH – VERY AUSPICIOUS. OPPORTUNITIES!
The North sector becomes auspicious this month as the Victory Star #1 doubles up here. Occupants will have many opportunities to gain recognition for their abilities. They will also place well in any competition. Activate the lucky stars here by displaying the Sky Horse with the Flag of Success. There are many money-making opportunities showing up this month. For those in business, place the Lunar Mansion Harmonizing Plaque to ensure you are at the right place at the right time, and you don’t miss good opportunities. There is also increased likelihood of meeting people who can help you advance in your ambitions this month. Display a Ru Yi in the North to enhance this kind of luck.

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NORTHWEST – WINDFALL LUCK
Excellent luck from heaven brings windfalls and monetary gain to those who reside here. This indication also brings luck to people in senior positions and to Patriarchs and fathers. Spend more time in this area of the home to activate! The combination of stars here brings promising business success. Display the Jade Emperor Windchime to attract new opportunities, and to bring helpful people into your life. For those looking to climb the career ladder, activate for promotion luck by displaying the Dragon Horse in this sector. There is however possibility of accidents caused by metal objects; mitigate this risk by carrying the 28 Hums Protection Lotus Amulet.

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.

OX – WEALTH LUCK DOUBLES!
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Prosperity Luck doubles up for the Ox bringing a double burst of good fortune. Money luck is strong, making it lucky for the Ox to accumulate assets this month. A good month to close new deals, as new ventures commencing this month have a promising future. Activate your good fortune luck by displaying the Sacred Resource Cow on your desk and carrying the Big Auspicious Amulet. Relationship luck for the Ox also improves. The Ox can activate for marriage luck using the Horse Peach Blossom Amulet. But there could be minor health ailments to be endured. Carry a Health Talisman Holder to keep illness energies at bay, and to reduce their severity when encountered.

TIGER – MONEY LUCK
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The Tiger enjoys double prosperity with the double Prosperity Star showing up in its sector. Tigers can therefore look forward to a boost of good fortune. Investments may bear fruit, and projects progress smoothly. Activate wealth luck by displaying the Trio of Wealth Gods and the Activating Prosperity Tree in the Northeast of your home. For career improvement, place the 100 Blessing Energetic Deer on your work desk. However, note that the Tiger has the annual Tai Sui in its sector, which can spoil things if you do not have him on your side. Carry the Tai Sui Amulet to retain his strong support.

RABBIT – QUARRELSOME
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

The Rabbit will be irritable this month with the Quarrelsome Star doubling in its sector. This brings turbulent times to relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. You could feel uncharacteristically dissatisfied with yourself, people may find fault with you easily, shaking your self-confidence. When you encounter misunderstandings, avoid jumping to conclusions and losing your temper. Carry the Magical Cosmic Apple Amulet to avoid small misunderstandings developing into serious bones of contention. Place the Magical Cosmic Apple and Harmony Lock in the East sector of your living space. A month to lie low. Be more forgiving of others and give them the benefit of the doubt when differences arise.

DRAGON – WHAT A CHARMER
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

The Dragon’s natural charms take centre stage, as you are enjoying the double Romance Star. Already a naturally charismatic creature, this only gets enhanced this month, gaining you many new admirers. At work, productivity increases with all the adulation you’re getting. The Dragon definitely performs better with praise, and this month you will get a lot of this. A time to advance in your career, something you will find easy if you put your mind to it. Make use of your good networking luck and put effort into making new contacts for the future. Activate for business growth with the Wishfulfilling Scepters Of Power. For career advancement, place the Sky Salamander on your work desk and carry the Four Friends Talisman. Singles looking for love can activate a new romance with the Rooster Peach Blossom Amulet. Married Dragons however should place the Marriage Lock in the SE to keep their marriage strong.

SNAKE – CHARISMATIC & CREATIVE
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

The month’s energy makes it a happy and sociable time for the Snake. The positive effect of the Peach Blossom Star gets multiplied, giving a boost to your charisma and creativity. Projects progress smoothly, allowing more time for social occasions. When attending work or social events, your natural charming will attract many new admirers that will be good for future work or personal relationships. Activate for love with the Prayer Wheel Pendant for Love & Happiness. Single Snakes can activate for love with the Horse Peach Blossom Amulet. If married, place the Marriage Lock in the SE to prevent any third party from disturbing the marriage.

HORSE – ENERGETIC BUT DON’T BURN OUT
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

A hectic time for the Horse with the Expansion Star #9 multiplied. Your good fortune luck gets enhanced, making it a happy and prosperous time. But as there is an excess of Fire energy, it indicates some possibility of things getting out of hand. The Horse may feel like you want the break into a gallop, however, you must control your instincts to run, as you risk getting burnt out. Activate the good fortune of the month by placing the Sky Dragon or Heavenly Completion Horse on your desk. The excess of Fire energy poses some danger; wear the “Self-Protection” Medallion or carry the 28 Hums Protection Lotus Amulet to ward off misfortune energies brought by the flying stars.

SHEEP – ENERGY LEVELS NOSEDIVE
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Sheep’s energy levels take a dip this month. You become more susceptible to illness, as the Illness Star #2 energy is extremely strong. So do take extra care of your health. Get sufficient rest and have regular healthy meals. Don’t schedule too many appointments, as it will tire you out completely, and reduce your effectivity in strategy and discussion. Wear the Medicine Buddha Pendant or Golden Wu Lou Pendant and place the Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes by your bedside. Apart from having to look after your health, your luck is otherwise stable.

MONKEY – BEWARE DOUBLE ILLNESS
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

The luck of the Monkey looks stable in August, but the double illness star #2 in your sector threatens to delay your plans. Take steps to stay healthy; don’t overpack your schedule and take heed when feeling under the weather. Avoid over-exerting. Monkeys can safeguard health luck by carrying the Health Talisman Holder and placing a Wu Lou with Joyous Cranes by their bedside. Money luck is promising; enhance this with the Sacred Resource Cow on your work desk. But because the Monkey confronts the Tai Sui this year, do carry the Annual Tai Sui Amulet to stabilize your luck.

ROOSTER – DOUBLE LOSS STAR
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

The double loss star brings misfortune energies, indicating there will be unexpected expenses and betrayal luck. As the stars double up in the Rooster’s sector, best to install the Magnificent Kwan Kung with 9 Flags or the Armoured Elephant & Rhino in the West to suppress these misfortune energies. Carry the Anti-Bad Intentions Amulet to protect against hostile energies. The excess Metal energy also indicates the possibility of injury caused by sharp metal objects. Carry the 28 Hums Lotus Protection Amulet to safeguard against physical harm. Best to lie low this month. Wear Manjushri’s Charm bracelet to safeguard against making bad decisions.

DOG – BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

The Heavenly Star #6 doubles up in the Dogs sector bringing plenty of positive energies. A month when heaven luck is strong, indicating the Dog will gain recognition for work done, which can well lead to meaningful career advancement or business expansion. Activate the good fortune with the Jade Emperor Windchime and Yellow Ru-Yi in the NW of your home or office. Carry the Jade Emperor Amulet to capture the auspicious energies of the month. There may however be too much Metal energy in your home sector, which can lead to accidents; carry the 28 Hums Lotus Protection Amulet to protect against physical harm.

BOAR – RECOGNITION LUCK
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

Your luck is strong with the Heavenly Star #6 doubling up in your sector. Boars can look forward to doubled recognition and money luck. It indicates there are helpful people ready to lend a hand whenever you need them. Boost your good fortune luck with the Heaven Star Windchime and Wishfulfilling Scepters Of Power in close vicinity to your personal workspace. Carry the Jade Emperor Amulet. Windfall luck is also indicated; activate by carrying the “Winning Hand” Wealth Talisman. But watch out for the 3 Killings, which threatens with money loss, accidents and misunderstandings; carry the 3 Celestial Protection Shield Amulet to suppress these energies.