You work really hard, yet you always seem to miss the best opportunities? Why do some people have smooth sailing after changing jobs, while yours just gets worse with each new one? Actually, the problem might not be your abilities—it could be that you haven’t figured out the rhythm of your own “major fortune.” Many people think that bad luck means they’re destined to fail, but those who truly turn their luck around know how to do the right thing at the right time.
This article is here to help you resolve one of the most common everyday dilemmas: “Am I currently experiencing good luck or bad luck? How can I seize opportunities?” Many people have read countless articles on fortune-telling but still can’t tell the difference between a “major cycle” and a “current year,” and some even mistakenly believe that being in a “major cycle” means making money without lifting a finger—only to end up missing out on valuable opportunities as a result.
Today, I’ll use the simplest terms possible to help you understand the core concepts of the “Ten-Year Major Cycle” and explain how to adjust your mindset and actions during different phases so you can truly harness your fortune to your advantage.
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The Great Cycle, inEight CharactersIn the system of fortune-telling, this refers to the "major cycle" of fortune that changes once every ten years. You can think of life as a long train ride, and the major cycle is the gradient and direction of each section of track.
Some ten-year cycles are like an uphill climb (with many opportunities and supportive people), some are like a tunnel (requiring reflection and learning), and others are like a steady, straight line (ideal for building up resources).
But the key factor that truly determines whether you can make the most of your major life cycle isn’t actually how accurate your birth chart is—it’s a detail that the vast majority of people overlook. I’ll tell you what it is in the next paragraph.
I once met an engineer working in Taipei whose BaZi chart clearly indicated he was in the midst of a “major career cycle,” yet for two consecutive years he had no hope of a promotion, and his team was disbanded.
Later, upon further investigation, I discovered that he had unknowingly placed his home study in a “harmful location,” which prevented benefactors from entering and made it impossible to ward off malevolent influences. After I made some adjustments,Feng ShuiShortly thereafter, within six months, he was headhunted by a competitor, and his salary jumped by 40%. This example shows us that a major life cycle is an opportunity, but the environment and one’s actions are the key factors in determining whether that opportunity can be realized.
Understand Once and for All How the “Ten-Year Major Cycle” Is Calculated
In traditional Taiwanese metaphysics, the major cycle is typically calculated starting from the “starting year of the cycle” and changes every ten years. The so-called “starting year of the cycle” is not calculated from the day of birth, but rather based on the Ba Zi (orZiwei Dou Shu) Based on the chart-reading rules, you can calculate at what age you enter your first major life cycle. For some people, it begins at age three; for others, at age nine—the differences are significant.
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– The younger you are when your fortune begins, the more major fortune cycles you will experience in your lifetime.
– If you live to be 80, you will experience approximately 6 to 8 full major cycles.
– Those whose major cycles begin later (for example, at age 10) may experience only 5 to 7 major cycles.
> Many people reading this will ask, “So which major cycle am I currently in?” Don’t worry—in the next section, I’ll show you three ways to figure this out on your own without needing to draw up a chart.
Three Self-Assessment Indicators to Determine Which Major Life Cycle You're Currently in
In practice, I don’t encourage readers to calculate their BaZi charts on their own, because even a one-shi difference in the birth time can make a significant difference. If you really want to know what major cycle you’re currently in and whether it’s auspicious or inauspicious, I recommend consulting a professional BaZi master. However, you can observe the following three indicators in your daily life to roughly determine the nature of your current major cycle:
Do you know why, even when people are both experiencing financial good fortune, some manage to earn enough to buy a house while others only get a 3,000 raise? The answer lies in the following indicators.
1. Opportunity Indicators:
If you’ve recently noticed a sudden surge in collaboration offers, interview opportunities, and introductions from influential people—and if things are moving more smoothly than before—it likely means you’re currently experiencing a “period of great opportunity.” At this point, rather than waiting, you should take the initiative to narrow down your options and focus your energy on the one or two most valuable opportunities.
2. Learning Objectives:
If you often feel exhausted, find it particularly difficult to learn new things, and have your plans frequently interrupted—but at the same time feel that you’ve made significant progress in terms of your abilities or mindset—this is typically a “major learning phase.” Many people mistakenly believe this is a period of bad luck and give up their efforts as a result, unaware that this is actually a golden opportunity to build up their capabilities.
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3. Adjust the metrics:
When health issues, interpersonal conflicts, contractual disputes, moving, and other such situations repeatedly arise in your life, it indicates that you may be going through a “major adjustment period.” At this time, it’s best to avoid forcing your way through these challenges. Instead, you should first examine your living and work environments for any obvious feng shui issues and focus on simplifying your life and mending relationships.
I had a client in Zhubei who just wouldn’t listen to reason. He insisted on starting a business during an economic downturn and ended up burning through two million in just six months. It wasn’t until later that he realized it wasn’t a lack of ability—it was simply that the timing was all wrong.
Four Common Mistakes: Why You Always Feel Like “Luck-Boosting Methods Don’t Work”
Below is a summary of the five most common misconceptions regarding the application of the Five Arts that I’ve encountered during my more than twenty years of consulting in Taiwan. If you make even one of these mistakes, it could render all your efforts futile—or even make matters worse.
Mistake 1: Mistaking the Annual Cycle for the Major Cycle
When many people read an annual horoscope that says, “Your financial fortune will be good this year,” they assume they’ll be wealthy all year long—only to realize they’ve been deceived when their investments go south. In fact, the “major cycle” sets the overall tone for a decade, while the “annual cycle” is merely a variation on that theme each year. If the major cycle is unfavorable, even a favorable annual cycle is unlikely to turn things around; conversely, if the major cycle is favorable, a poor annual cycle is merely a temporary fluctuation.
Solution:First, confirm the direction of your current major fortune cycle, then make detailed adjustments based on your annual fortune; don’t make impulsive decisions based solely on your annual fortune forecast.
Mistake #2: Waiting for luck to come your way as soon as your major cycle begins
This is the most common misconception. I once met a sales manager who, despite being in the midst of a major career upswing, sat at home every day waiting for clients to come to him—and three months later, his sales figures were zero. A major career upswing merely provides an “opportunity amplification effect”; it’s not like you’ll win the lottery just by sitting around. Without action, even the best career upswing is just empty talk.
Mistake 3: Ignoring the Impact of Home Feng Shui on One’s Major Life Cycle
Many people are willing to spend a lot of money on fortune-telling and lucky charms, yet are unwilling to make even the simplest adjustments to the layout and furnishings in their homes. During a period of good fortune, a favorable feng shui layout can amplify opportunities; a poor layout, on the other hand, may block the influence of benefactors and attract ill-wishers. The most common mistakes include placing a shoe cabinet in the wealth corner and positioning a desk with its back to the door,BedsideThere is a load-bearing beam.
If you overlook this detail, your exercise routine might actually invite bad luck. In the next section, I’ll tell you specifically which three areas of your home you must check during your major fortune period.
Mistake 4: Focusing Only on the Results, Not the Process
Many people who come for a consultation often ask, “Will I make money during this major cycle?” but they never ask, “What should I do to prepare?” A major cycle is not a prophecy; it’s a map. It tells you which stretches of the journey offer scenic views and which are prone to falling rocks, but the decision of whether to set out or take a detour is entirely up to you.
Practical Application: Plan Your Career and Life Based on the Nature of the Great Cycle
The tip in the following section is a shortcut I’ve developed through years of hands-on experience—be sure to read all the way to the end.
Major Life Cycle of Opportunity: Expand Your Actions, Refine Your Goals
– Career:Actively Submit Your Resume
– Financial Fortune:You can try lower-risk investments or start a side business.
– Interpersonal:Participate in more events and actively connect with influential people
– Feng Shui Tips for the Home:Clear the path from the front door to the living room to keep the space bright and well-ventilated, and avoid letting clutter pile up.
Major Life Cycle During the Learning Phase: Deepen Your Expertise and Build Up Resources
– Career:Continuing Education, Earning Certifications, and Developing a Second Specialty
– Financial Fortune:A conservative approach to financial management is not suitable for large investments.
– Interpersonal:Focus on depth rather than breadth in relationships
– Feng Shui Tips for the Home:Place your study or desk against a solid wall—avoid having a door or window behind it—to improve concentration.
Major Life Cycle During the Adjustment Period: Simplify Your Life, Correct Your Mistakes
– Career:Changing jobs or starting a business is not recommended; prioritize keeping your current job.
– Financial Fortune:Keep only essential expenses and postpone investment plans
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– Interpersonal:Repair important relationships and take a break from complicated social situations
– Feng Shui Tips for the Home:Check to see if the bed in the bedroom is positioned directly beneath a beam or if the bathroom door faces the bed, as these factors can amplify the negative effects of a period of adjustment.
How many major periods of good fortune does a person have in their lifetime? Give the answer directly.
Returning to the original question: According to the astrological calculations commonly used in Taiwan, starting from the year a person’s fortune begins, each cycle lasts ten years. If a person lives to be 80, they will experience an average of 6 to 8 major fortune cycles. People whose major cycles begin early (e.g., at age 3) and who live long lives (90 years or older) may experience 9 to 10 major cycles. Those whose major cycles begin late (e.g., at age 10) and have shorter lifespans may experience only 5 to 6 major cycles.
But to be honest, the key has never been “how many times,” but whether you did the right thing at the right time.
Many people believe that the more major strokes of luck you have, the better, but the truth is—some people experience only one major stroke of luck in their entire lives, yet amass enough wealth to last eight lifetimes; others experience ten major strokes of luck, yet miss out every single time. The difference comes down to one word: “preparation.”
Please feel free to describe your situation in the comments section at the end of this post. I’ll select the most common questions and address them in future articles.
How to Interpret the Ten-Year Major Cycle? Common Misconceptions (Key Points Summary)
1. Mistakenly believing that a "major cycle" equals good fortune → A major cycle can be either good or bad; the key is to identify its nature
2. Ignoring the importance of the starting age → Depending on when you start, the pace of your life will be completely different
3. Viewing feng shui and astrology as separate → The two must be combined for the effects to become apparent
4. Focus only on the major cycle, not the current year → The major cycle determines the direction,The Passing YearsDeciding When to Act
5. Unwilling to adjust your environment but only seeking to change your fortune → If you don’t change your environment, positive energy can’t flow in
Da Yun Applications: Practical Q&A
Turning Astrology into a Tool for Daily Life: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
🔍 How many major periods of good fortune does a person experience in their lifetime? Can you estimate this based on age?
Based on the common calculation method of the “ten-year cycle” in the BaZi system, there are on average about 6 to 8 major cycles from the start of the first cycle until the age of 80. Those whose major cycles begin early (ages 3–5) and who live long lives may experience 9–10 cycles; those whose major cycles begin late (after age 10) will experience approximately 5–7 cycles. The key is not the number of cycles, but rather identifying the nature of each major cycle (opportunity, learning, or adjustment).
🔍 How can you tell if you're on a "streak of good luck"? What are the signs?
It’s not recommended to interpret your own horoscope, but you can look for “signs of opportunity”: an increase in external invitations, smooth progress in your endeavors, and the spontaneous appearance of helpful people. If several of these signs are present, you’re typically in a major cycle of opportunity. You can also use the following as additional indicators: whether your career, financial fortune, and interpersonal relationships are going more smoothly than they have in the past three years.
🔍 Does a bad major cycle mean there’s absolutely nothing you can do? Or can you use feng shui to make adjustments?
Yes, and it’s very effective. The Major Cycle provides the overall trend, while the feng shui of your home or office affects how efficiently you receive this energy. For example, during a Major Cycle focused on adjustment, prioritize fixing issues such as beams pressing down on the bed in the bedroom or a bathroom door facing the bed; during a Major Cycle focused on learning, ensure your study is positioned against a wall and well-lit. A 1-point improvement in your environment can result in a 3–5-point difference in your efficiency.
🔍 What does “the age when one’s fortune begins” mean? Why do people of the same age have different years when their fortune begins?
The age at which a major cycle begins is the year when the “first major cycle” starts in a BaZi chart; it is determined by the time of birth and the solar terms. For people of the same age, depending on their birth hour and lunar month, the start of this cycle can range from age 3 to age 10. The timing of the start of a major cycle affects the rhythm of one’s life: those whose major cycles begin early enter the world of social experience sooner, while those whose major cycles begin later enjoy a more stable childhood.
🔍 How often should you rearrange your home during a Da Yun cycle? Are there any simple guidelines?
It is recommended to conduct a comprehensive review during major astrological transitions (approximately every ten years). However, since each year brings different influences, you can supplement this with “minor adjustments at the start of the year”—for example, keeping the wealth corner bright and tidy, not piling shoes by the front door, and not hanging heavy objects above the bed. Daily maintenance is more important than a single major overhaul; simply spend five minutes each month cleaning the wealth corner.
🔍 As a complete beginner with no knowledge of BaZi, can I just use the self-assessment in this article?
Sure, that assessment was designed for the general public. You don’t need to understand any astrological terminology; you can make a general assessment simply by observing changes in your life over the past 6 to 12 months (such as the number of opportunities, academic stress, and how often you’ve hit roadblocks). If you want a more accurate reading, you can have an experienced practitioner verify it once, and after that, you’ll be able to track your progress on your own.
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How to Interpret the Ten-Year Major Cycle? Conclusion + Action Steps
A person’s life consists of approximately 6 to 8 ten-year major cycles, each of which offers an opportunity to start anew. Those who truly know how to improve their fortune aren’t necessarily blessed with exceptional luck; rather, they know how to prepare before a major cycle begins and how to adjust their environment and actions as the cycle unfolds.
Three things you can start doing today:
1. Looking back over the past decade, which period do you feel offered the most opportunities, and which was the most challenging? This can help you make an initial assessment of the rhythm of your current major cycle.
2. Check three areas in your home: the front door,The Wealth Corner in the Living Room(Diagonally across from the entrance), at the head of your bed—make sure there are no cluttered items piled up or weighing down the beam.
3. Bookmark this article or share it with friends who might need it, so more people can avoid common pitfalls when it comes to improving their luck.
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