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The Power of Rituals: Harnessing Celestial Energy for a Prosperous 2024.

Are you looking to ward off bad luck and improve your fortunes in 2024? Join us as we explore the traditional practice of "cung sao" and learn how to perform the necessary rituals to appease the stars of Ketu, Tai Bach, and La Hau. Discover the secrets to a prosperous and harmonious year ahead!

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20 July, 2024

Vietnamese astrology holds that nine stars influence one’s fate annually, comprising three good stars (Thai Duong, Thai Am, and Moc Duc), three bad stars (La Hau, Ke Do, and Thai Bach), and three neutral stars (Van Hon, Tho Tu, and Thuy Dieu). It is believed that those under the influence of the bad stars will encounter negative effects and bad luck. This article aims to guide you through rituals to ward off the ill effects of these three malevolent stars for the year 2024.

1 Age Groups Prone to Bad Stars’ Influence in 2024

The table below reveals the age groups susceptible to the negative influence of La Hau, Ke Do, and Thai Bach in 2024. Those in bold are at higher risk and require extra spiritual attention.

Stars Affecting Males in 2024

Stars Affecting Females in 2024

2 Ritual to Ward Off Thai Bach’s Negative Influence in 2024

Setting Up the Offering for Thai Bach

Thai Bach is linked to the metal element, which harmonizes with the earth element, remains neutral with its fellow metal element, clashes with the wood element, and harmonizes and is productive with the water element. According to the five elements theory, one should refrain from wearing yellow, brown (earth element), and white (metal element). Instead, opt for green (wood element), red, pink, and purple (fire element), or black and blue (water element) items.

Pay close attention to your health and finances during the 2nd, 5th, and 8th months of the year. Perform charitable acts to dispel negative energy and foster good karma.

The ideal time to perform this ritual is from 6 pm to 8 pm on the 15th day of each lunar month, preferably during the full moon of the first lunar month. Face your offerings west.

Offerings for Thai Bach

Eight lamps or candles
A white tablet inscribed with: “Tây phuong Canh Tân Kim d?c Thái B?ch Tinh quân”
White hat
Gold coins
Betel and areca nuts
Bottle of alcohol
Flowers, and votive tablets

Note: Ensure all offerings for Thai Bach are white. If an item is of a different color, wrap it in white paper.

3 Ritual to Ward Off La Hau’s Negative Influence in 2024

Arranging the Offering to Ward Off La Hau

La Hau is associated with the metal element, which, as mentioned, harmonizes with earth, clashes with fire, and is productive with water. Avoid white, yellow, and brown; instead, opt for red, purple, orange, pink, blue, and black. Be mindful of your speech to prevent gossip, and pay extra attention to your health and finances. La Hau is particularly inauspicious during the 1st and 9th lunar months, so take extra precautions, especially if you are male.

The ideal time to perform this ritual is from 9 pm to 11 pm on the 8th day of each lunar month, preferably on the 8th day of the first lunar month.

Offerings for La Hau

Nine lamps or candles
A yellow tablet inscribed with: “Thiên Cung Th?n Th? La H?u Tinh Quân V? Ti?n”
Yellow hat
Betel and areca nuts, incense, flowers, fruits, votive tablets, and sticky rice
Paper votives
Water, salt, and rice
Face the offerings north

4 Ritual to Ward Off Ke Do’s Negative Influence in 2024

Arranging the Offering to Ward Off Ke Do

Ke Do is a malicious star linked to the earth element, which harmonizes with fire, is productive with metal, and clashes with water and wood. Avoid yellow, brown, and red; instead, opt for white, blue, and black. Those under Ke Do’s influence should refrain from traveling, making significant business decisions, indulging in alcohol and sensual pleasures, and engaging in overly competitive activities during the 3rd and 9th lunar months.

The ideal time to perform this ritual is at the beginning of the afternoon on the 18th day of each lunar month. Face your offerings west and set up 21 lamps or candles according to the star’s positions.

Diagram for Candle Placement to Ward Off Ke Do

Offerings for Ke Do

21 lamps or candles
A dark yellow tablet inscribed with: “Ð?c Ð?a cung th?n V? K? Ðô Tinh Quân”
Gold coins
Rice and salt
Betel and areca nuts
Incense, flowers, fruits, and votive tablets
Bottle of water

5 Prayer for Protection Against Bad Stars in 2024

Maintain Calm While Reciting the Prayer

Below is a sample prayer to invoke protection against the bad stars in 2024:

“Hoàng thiên h?u th? ch?ng giám
Chu v? th?n linh tiên ph?t xét soi.
Nam mô a di dà ph?t!
Nam mô a di dà ph?t!
Nam mô a di dà ph?t!
I pay respect to Hi?u thiên Kim Quy?t Ng?c Hoàng Thu?ng Ð?.
I pay respect to Ð?c Trung Thiên Tinh Chúa B?c C?c T? Vi Tru?ng Sinh Ð?i Ð?.
I pay respect to T? Nam Tào L?c Ty Duyên Th? tinh quân.
I pay respect to H?u B?c Ð?u C?u Hàm Gi?i Ách tinh quân.
I pay respect to (Tây Phuong Canh Tân Kim Ð?c Thái B?ch tinh quân/ Ð?c Ð?a cung th?n V? K? Ðô Tinh Quân/ Thiên Cung Th?n Th? La H?u Tinh Quân V? Ti?n)
I pay respect to Ð?c Thu?ng Thanh B?n M?nh Nguyên Th?n chân quân.”

“Today is the ……… day (mention the lunar day first, then the solar day). My name is… , and I reside in… …… (if applicable, state the region’s name). I have prepared a humble offering with a sincere heart, seeking blessings and protection from the deities, along with good fortune and health for myself and my family.”

“As I am under the influence of the (Thai Bach/ Ke Do/ La Hau) star this year, I feel like a small boat lost in a vast ocean, vulnerable to impending calamity. Thus, I present this offering and pray earnestly for the deities’ blessings and protection. I vow to uphold my morals, cultivate virtues, perform good deeds, and donate to those in need.”

“Nam mô a di dà ph?t!
Nam mô a di dà ph?t!
Nam mô a di dà ph?t!
If I have overlooked anything, I humbly ask for forgiveness, and I hope you will graciously accept my offerings.”

After reciting the prayer, burn the tablet for the respective star in your kitchen, and scatter the rice and salt in the four directions and eight cardinal directions.

We hope this guide empowers you to perform rituals to ward off the bad stars’ influence in 2024. Refer to these instructions and adapt them to your spiritual practices.

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Frequently asked questions

Vietnamese astrology holds that nine stars influence a person’s fate annually. These stars are categorized into three groups: three good stars (Thai Duong, Thai Am, and Moc Duc), three bad stars (La Hau, Ke Do, and Thai Bach), and three neutral stars (Van Hon, Tho Tu, and Thuy Dieu). It is believed that those under the influence of the bad stars will experience negative effects and bad luck.

There are specific rituals and offerings outlined for each of the three bad stars: Thai Bach, La Hau, and Ke Do. These rituals involve setting up offerings, paying attention to health and finances, performing charitable acts, and reciting prayers. The ideal times and directions for performing these rituals are provided, along with the specific items required for each offering.

The article mentions that certain age groups are more susceptible to the negative influence of the bad stars in 2024. However, specific age groups are not explicitly stated. It provides a table indicating that both males and females of certain ages are at higher risk and require extra spiritual attention.

To ward off Thai Bach’s negative influence, set up offerings that harmonize with the metal and water elements. Refrain from wearing yellow, brown, and white, and opt for green, red, pink, purple, black, or blue items instead. Pay attention to your health and finances during the 2nd, 5th, and 8th months. Perform the ritual between 6 pm and 8 pm on the 15th day of each lunar month, preferably during the full moon. Face your offerings west.

The offerings for Thai Bach include eight lamps or candles, a white tablet with a specific inscription, a white hat, gold coins, betel and areca nuts, a bottle of alcohol, flowers, and votive tablets. Ensure that all items are white, and if not, wrap them in white paper.

To counter La Hau’s influence, arrange offerings that harmonize with the metal and water elements and clash with the fire element. Avoid white, yellow, and brown, and choose red, purple, orange, pink, blue, or black items. Be mindful of your speech to prevent gossip. La Hau is particularly inauspicious during the 1st and 9th lunar months. Perform the ritual from 9 pm to 11 pm on the 8th day of each lunar month, preferably on the 8th day of the first lunar month. Face your offerings north.

The offerings for La Hau include nine lamps or candles, a yellow tablet inscribed with a specific dedication, a yellow hat, betel and areca nuts, incense, flowers, fruits, votive tablets, sticky rice, paper votives, water, salt, and rice.

Ke Do is associated with the earth element, so avoid colors that harmonize with it, such as yellow, brown, and red. Instead, opt for white, blue, and black. Refrain from traveling, making significant business decisions, indulging in alcohol and sensual pleasures, and engaging in overly competitive activities during the 3rd and 9th lunar months. Perform the ritual at the beginning of the afternoon on the 18th day of each lunar month. Face your offerings west and set up 21 lamps or candles according to the star’s positions.

The offerings for Ke Do include 21 lamps or candles, a dark yellow tablet with a specific inscription, gold coins, rice, salt, betel and areca nuts, incense, flowers, fruits, votive tablets, and a bottle of water.

Yes, a sample prayer is provided to invoke protection and blessings from the deities. Recite the prayer calmly, and after that, burn the respective star’s tablet in your kitchen, then scatter rice and salt in the four directions and eight cardinal directions.