Prayer to Dispel the Thái Âm Star (Moon)
Star-dispelling rite for the Thái Âm (Moon) Star
Meaning
The Thái Âm Star rules family, health, and children. In a year ruled by Thái Âm, the family is harmonious and the children obedient.
Offering preparation
Prepare offerings: incense, candles, fruit, votive paper, and the star-name tablet written on white paper.
Content
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
- I bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of all Buddhas, the Buddhas of the ten directions.
- Namo Hiệu Thiên Chí Tôn Kim Quyết Ngọc Hoàng Thượng Đế.
- I respectfully bow to the Middle-Heaven Star Lord, Northern Pole Tử Vi Tràng Sinh Great Emperor.
- I respectfully bow to the Left Nam Tào Six Bureaus Longevity Star Deity.
- I respectfully bow to the Right Bắc Đẩu Nine-Cup Calamity-Solving Star Deity.
- I respectfully bow to the Moon Palace Empress Thái Âm Star Deity.
- I respectfully bow to the Upper Pure Original Spirit True Lord.
The faithful (we) are: ..............................................
Today is the ...... day of the ......... month, year ....., the faithful sincerely prepares offerings: incense, flowers, tea, fruit; lights incense of devotion; sets up an altar at (address) ......................................................... to perform the star-dispelling rite for the Thái Âm Star ruling our destiny.
We humbly ask the venerable ones to accept this modest offering, shelter and support us, dispel ill fortune; bestow blessing, fortune, and longevity on us — that we may meet good in all things, avoid all ill, that the family enjoys peace and ease, prosperity and health.
We offer modest gifts with sincere hearts; before the altar we humbly bow and ask to be sheltered and supported.
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Mộc Đức Star
Preparation
The Mộc Đức star-dispelling rite is performed on the 25th of each month, with 20 candles arranged in rows. Mộc Đức is auspicious but not for those with strong fire energy.
Offerings include:
- Incense, flowers, oản cakes;
- Gold paper money;
- Green star tablet;
- Green hat;
- 36 paper coins.
Face due east to perform the rite.