2025 Hoshi Matsuri Omamori Information

About Hoshi Matsuri (Star Festival)
Since ancient times, people have looked to the heavens to divine fortunes and to orient ourselves to the future.  We are said to be born under certain stars, which influence our personalities and destinies.
The scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back to Japan identified nine stars that govern our lives.  As the stars move across the sky, their luck may change.  Each year some stars are considered “black” with bad luck, while others will be considered “white.”
At Koboji, we conduct an annual Hoshi Matsuri service based on the astrology of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.   During this service, we make a goma fire on the temple altar in order to make offerings to the stars that govern the fortunes of the upcoming year.  

Applying for Hoshi Matsuri Omamori
Those who apply for prayers will be given an omamori with their name, star, and age written on it.  Each omamori is carefully handwritten and blessed in the goma fire conducted in February. 
If you would like to apply for Hoshi Matsuri Omamori, please download the form and submit it to the office by Friday, January 19. If you request omamori for your younger family members, please encourage them to learn more about the traditions and meaning behind this important annual service.

Deadline – January 19
Please submit your form to the office by Friday, January 19.  ​

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