Zhuge Liang 諸葛亮 Zhuge Liang was a chancellor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era.
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Prolonging Life With The North Dipper Stars
ate into the night a lone figure sighed to himself, “My life may end at any moment and yet I have so many things undone.” With a very tired and haggard look, the man who was 54 years old, then told his subordinate and friend, “I saw in the Big Dipper constellation, that the guest is doubly bright, while the host star is dimmed. The surrounding supporting stars are obscure too. With such a heavenly aspect, I know my fate is going to end soon.” Startled, Jiang Wei said, “If the aspect looks so bad, sir, why not pray in order to avert it?” “Ahh… Yes. Yes. I do know a way to pray for
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it,” he replied. The man further says to Jiang Wei, “But what is the Heaven’s will? Anyhow, help me prepare forty armored men to guard my tent. Let them be dressed in black and hold a black flag. Within my tent, I will pray to the North Dipper. If the seven lamps stay lit for seven days, then I know my life will be pro-longed by another 12 years. If the light goes out, I will certainly meet my end. Keep all idlers out of my tent for seven days, and only let two boys do my errands and bring me what is necessary.” Jiang Wei made preparations as directed. In the autumn of the month of August, when
North Dippers Longevity Lamp The seven oil lamps are arranged according to the Deities position above, following the position of the North Dipper Stars. The lamps are lit for seven days as a prayer for longevity and good health. These prayers are performed by a Taoist priest. This practice is still popular with the Chinese people. the stars were bright like jade and diamonds up in the Milky Way, forty strong men stood guard around the tent. Seven big lamps were arranged on the floor in the mirror image of the North Dipper. Forty nine smaller ones were placed outside the tent.
stopped him saying, “This is my fate as decreed by the Heavens. It is not his fault.”
In the year 234 AD, Zhuge Liang passed away on the Wu Zhang Plains because of illness and fatigue at the age of 54. On his death bed, he banned all forms of mournThus, Zhuge Liang knelt and prayed, “I, Li- ing to deceive the enemy. If the enemy were ang, born in this troubled age, whose em- to invade, he ordered that a wooden statue peror sought my services and advice to care dressed as him be put in a chariot within for his son, I do not dare to fail in my effort easy sight of the enemy. Sima Yi fled the war to terminate those traitors to the empire. when he saw the wooden figure thinking Contrary to my expectations, my star is de- that it was Zhuge Liang. The famous quote, clining and my end is near. Humbly I appeal “A dead Zhuge Liang can outwit a live Sima and pray to Heaven, please listen gracious- Yi,” came about from this incident. When ly to my prayer and extend my lifespan so Sima Yi observed the Shu camp later, he that I can repay my lord, bring peace to the remarked that Zhuge Liang was indeed the people and restore the empire to the rule of most intelligent man under heaven. Han.” It is believed that Zhuge Liang used Taoist One night before the seven days were over, rituals together with Fa Qi Men, a branch Wei Yan rushed into the tent in his urgency from Qi Men Dun Jia, to prolong his lifesto warn Zhuge Liang that the enemy's army pan. The Taoist seven oil lamps ritual to is advancing. He accidently kicked one of pray for good health and longevity is still fathe lamps spilling the oil as the light went mously practiced in Chinese temples today. out and the saucer flew into a corner. Seeing There was no record of which Qi Men Chart this, angry Jiang Wei pulled out his sword, Zhuge Liang had selected for his prayer. The intending to slay Wei Yan. Zhuge Liang combination that best matches the follow-
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ing features should be selected in the Palace of the Qi Men Chart: 1. Jia Day: Select an auspicious 甲 Jia Day. Wood represents growth and continuity. Jia Pillar is also the beginning of all Pillars especially 甲子 Jia Zi. 2. Life Door: 子門 Life Door represents life itself. 3. Chief Deity: 符 Chief Deity grants all wishes. Under the Qi Men practices, when in an emergency or in a life and death matter, always follow the Chief Deity 4. Good Stems: The Stem in Qi Men Dun Jia represents the final outcome. Only positive Stems should be selected such as 甲 Jia, 乙 Yi, 丙 Bing and 丁 Ding. 5. Good Structures: Good Structure such as Jade Maiden, Dragon Return and Bird Falling, is an added bonus. It ensures further good outcome. When can you find such a date? I have specially selected 15 October 2015 as an auspicious day. Pray facing the West or make a wish with your back to the West direction. Qi Men Dun Jia Chart: 15 October 2015 3:00 a.m - 4:59 a.m.
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