Feng Shui Timing Cycles

Feng Shui Timing Cycles

By Kartar Diamond

Traditional Feng Shui incorporates space-time theory from a metaphysical perspective. From its inception, observations and revelations in astronomy and geography have been at its foundation. One of the largest time cycles noted in Chinese cosmology is the Great Year in Astronomy, a cycle which lasts about 25,920 years (also noted as being between 25,800- 26,000 earth years). This important and immense time cycle is even encoded in the Feng Shui calculations of the “He Tu” and it represents the time it takes for one complete cycle of the precession of the equinoxes. This was understood by Feng Shui masters from more than 2,000 years ago. Other timing cycles are codified and pay homage to the constellation of the Big Dipper (aka the Northern Ladle.)

On a much more tangible level, we have a 180 year cycle that all man-made structures can theoretically pass through. And this 180 year cycle can be broken down in three 60 Year Eras, called “Yuns.” Within the 180 year cycle we also have nine 20-Year Periods. For example, we are now in Period 8, the 20 year Period from 2004-2023. The next 20 year Period will be from 2024-2043.

In Feng Shui we use a solar calendar which begins on February 4th or 5th in any given year and this represents the mid-way point between the December Solstice and the March equinox, for both Northern and Southern Hemispheres. By the time February rolls around, our planet has emerged from its most yin state in relation to the Sun and has begun an orbit of increasing yang influences until July of each year.

Many traditional practitioners track the annual cycles of a structure, after having evaluated the long term energies based on when the structure was built. We can say that we have semi-permanent energies, often called “flying stars” which are captured in the interiors of a space as it is being constructed. Annual stars are like guests coming to the home or business and they can be evaluated and managed just like the semi-permanent energies.