Today, let’s talk about a topic that is both ancient and closely related to the future – the Three Cycles and Nine Periods (San Yuan Jiu Yun 三元九运) of Chinese Astrology. In metaphysics, San Yuan Jiu Yun is a time division system that divides 180 years into nine periods, each lasting 20 years and dominated by a different trigram. And we are about to enter the ninth period, which is the “Ninth Luck Li Fire Period (离火九运)”.

The Ninth Luck Li Fire Period

Starting from the Beginning of Spring in 2024, people in certain regions have officially entered the Ninth Luck Li Fire Period (2024-2043). “Li 离” in the Eight Trigrams 离卦 represents fire, and also symbolizes light, beauty, enthusiasm, and civilization. The Ninth Luck Li Fire Period, as the name suggests, is the twenty years dominated by the “Li” trigram.

The Yi - Shuo Gua 易-说卦 states: “Li is beauty, pheasant, fire, eyes, south, sun, civilization, thought, electricity, middle-aged woman, armor, and weapons. In humans, it is the big belly, the Qian trigram 乾卦. It is the turtle, crab, snail, clam, and tortoise. In wood, it is the withered upper part.” This ancient text reveals the rich symbolic meaning of the “Li” trigram and provides key clues for us to understand the characteristics of the Ninth Luck Li Fire Period. Detailed explanation below:

• Li as the Middle-Aged Woman 中女:

The Ninth Luck Li Fire Period will be an era of rising female power. The gradual trend of Yin flourishing and Yang declining, with women in positions of power, will become more common. This period will be a highlight moment for knowledgeable and well-established middle-aged women. Many intelligent middle-aged women will stand out, even becoming famous overnight. Outstanding middle-aged women will emerge in various fields of society, and a large number of female strong women and leaders will appear.

• Li as Beauty 丽:

“Li” represents beauty and magnificence. During the Ninth Luck, industries related to “beauty” will flourish, such as beauty treatments, plastic surgery, cosmetics, and fashion design. People’s pursuit of beauty will be stronger, and aesthetic standards will also change. Mature, charming women will be more popular, while the “pretty boy” aesthetic may gradually decline.

• Li as the Heart 心:

“Heart” represents the mind and spirit. During the Ninth Luck, people will pay more attention to spiritual growth and inner improvement, and the pursuit of material things will gradually give way to the exploration of the spiritual world. Fields such as spirituality, I Ching studies, and psychology will receive more attention, and more and more people will seek inner peace and wisdom.

• Li as Brightness 明:

“Ming” represents light and transparency. During the Ninth Luck, information dissemination will be faster and more transparent. In the era of the Internet and big data, privacy will become increasingly scarce, and everything will be exposed to the sun.

• Li as Hollow Inside 中空:

“Hollow inside” means gorgeous on the outside, but empty on the inside. During the Ninth Luck, there may also be some people who pursue superficial efforts, lack practical action, aim too high, and are not pragmatic.

• Li as Propriety 礼: “Li” represents manners and civilization, but it can also become superficial. During the Ninth Luck, there may be more focus on decorum and etiquette, but there will be a need to be alert for “smiles hiding daggers” and hypocrisy.

The Scope of Influence (Geopolitical Landscape)

Based on the image, we can see more specifically the potential impact of the Ninth Luck Li Fire Period on the global geopolitical landscape. The image centers on China and divides the world into nine regions, corresponding to the Nine Periods. Among them, the areas mainly affected by the Ninth Luck (Li Fire Period) include:

• Southern China: This aligns with the direction of the “Li” trigram (South). Southern China, including Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and other places, may usher in new opportunities in technological innovation, cultural industries, and economic development.

• Other Affected regions: The regions where “Ninth Luck” is written on, except Southern China, include India, and Southeast Asia. These regions are expected to undergo a rapid growth according to Li Fire Period properties.

The impact of the Ninth Luck Li Fire Period is all-encompassing, almost affecting all aspects of our lives:

• Industries: Technology, culture, education, media, beauty, health, energy, etc.

• Individuals: Career development, study direction, lifestyle, investment and financial management, physical and mental health, etc.

• Society: Values, cultural trends, social atmosphere, international relations, etc.

• Geopolitics and Economics: The impact of the Ninth Luck Li Fire Period on these regions may lead to changes in international relations, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, etc., which are worthy of our close attention.

The Significance and Impact

The arrival of the Ninth Luck Li Fire Period brings about a series of profound changes and opportunities:

• Prosperity of Culture and Spirit: “Li” is fire, and fire governs propriety, representing culture and civilization. During the Ninth Luck, people’s pursuit of the spiritual level will reach new heights, and the cultural industry, traditional culture, philosophy, religion and other fields will flourish.

• Leap in Technology: “Li” also represents light and wisdom. High-tech fields such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, biotechnology, and aerospace technology will achieve breakthroughs, and technology will change our lives more deeply.

• Rise of Beauty and Fashion: “Li” is beauty, related to beauty and fashion. Industries such as beauty, cosmetics, clothing, and design will usher in new development opportunities, and people’s pursuit of beauty will become more diversified.

• Changes in Education and Communication: “Li” is fire, and fire governs communication. The education model and communication methods will undergo profound changes, and online education, new media, short videos, etc. will continue to flourish.

• Focus on Mind and Health: “Li” also represents the eyes, heart, and blood. People will pay more attention to their own mental health, and industries such as psychological counseling and health preservation will receive more attention.

Trends and Challenges

The Ninth Luck Li Fire Period has both opportunities and challenges:

• Trends: The integration of virtual and reality, the combination of technology and humanities, the awakening of individual consciousness, and the revival of Eastern culture.

• Challenges: Increased competition, information overload, mental stress, ethical issues, energy crisis, etc.