Great News for Women! – Feng Shui Period 9

I wrote about this last year and it’s worth repeating. Have heard from so many of you about frustrations with today’s political climate including diversity challenges. Well, it’s time for breakdown to breakthrough so here’s some news you can use. Take this time of uncertainty to put your thinking caps on. Take stock of where you are and where you want to be: 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, and beyond. Create the roadmap then lean into it because women … the time for women is NOW! You name it … female empowerment, choice about our bodies, women’s rights, leadership, having a business, equal pay – now is the time to act! Let’s shatter the glass ceiling.

We entered period 9 on February 4, 2024, which lasts for 20 years ending in February 2044. Period nine represents the middle daughter and is impactful for women (especially influential on women in the middle of their life). Entering period nine affects how we respond to change, our well-being, reward (prosperity), and relationships; basically, all aspects of life. Transformation is upon us and we need to be and seek out thoughtful, moral, and skilled women and female communities.

Just as a frame of reference (you know I love research and facts), the last female cycle was in period 7 (1984 to February 2004). Women leaders flourished as did women born in period seven (type in the year in the search field). Take a look at Time magazine’s women of the year. Here are pioneers at the National Organization for Women. Find a women’s group that speaks to you. Seek out supportive women and like-minded groups.

Since period 9 is a fire element, it can provide warmth or blaze out of control. Global warming comes to mind (here’s a trusted source). Do your part whether it’s as simple as recycling (select this link to learn more) or reducing your carbon footprint (select this link to learn more).

I mentioned equal pay. When I worked in the corporate world, I managed staff in multiple cities. Still, most of the men in my division made more than I did while I held most of the responsibility. During crises (I was in disaster recovery and business continuity), my immediate management was nowhere to be found yet showed up to hobnob and receive awards that I and my staff worked hard for. Any of this resonate with you?

Well, now is the time. Get inspired and more importantly – act! Whether you’ve thought about sharing your knowledge (writing a book, speaking), starting a business, stepping into a leadership role, helping your community, or (heck, set the bar high) becoming the first woman president – the time for women is NOW! Be the best version of you!

This energy helped Kamala Harris in that she was charged to run for U.S. President and make exceptional progress in short order. However, she was caught between Period 8 (male energy) and starting Period 9 (female energy). Plus, she’s a Chinese astrology Dragon and 2024’s election was in a Dragon year. People are led to believe that when it’s your Chinese astrology year (i.e., 2025 is a snake year), it’s going to be a great year for you. Actually, it’s a year of change and challenges…a time to reflect, strategize, learn, and grow. It’s rarely a year of smooth sailing.

Here are some ways to empower yourself during period 9:

• Take care of your mental well-being as 9 fire indicates emotions and self-esteem can be affected. Tempers will easily flare.
• Pay attention to and be proactive with your heart, blood, eyes and sinuses.
• Since South is the power direction, this area of your home or office is influential. Spend time here (caveat – confirm the South has positive energy via a consult).
• Nurture the South of your property (clean up and groom it).
• If you’re a fire (Ming Gua 9), water (Ming Gua 1), or wood person (Ming Gua 3 or 4), face North with your back to the South. Don’t know? Go here to find out. Not fire, water or wood? Schedule a 2025 personal strategy session.
• Thinking of a business or career change? Electronics, communication, marketing, technology, politics, theater, media, and medicine are options. Fire supports earth so banking, medicine, government, education, horticulture, social work, research, accounting, trading, law, food science, transportation and real estate are good.
• If you have the fire element in any of your Chinese Astrology pillars (month, day, year or time), you’re luckier than most. Don’t know? Follow this link.
• Image and fame will be obsessions in period 9. Weigh risks versus reward and choose quality over quantity. Keep in mind what goes on social media is a permanent record and accessible anywhere. Does it represent the image you want to follow you? Also, the fashion industry is a big polluter. Do you really need more stuff? My friend Ronda has a rule that I’ve learned from. For every new outfit, in its place something is repurposed. This really has one think with purpose.
• Relationships – period 9 can invoke high rates of separation and divorce as well as friendships ending. Maybe it’s time to let that relationship run its course and end? Are relationships healthy or nurturing in a reciprocating way. Is the effort/love you give flowing back to you?
• Support women whenever and however you can: Politics, military, economy, academia, science…in all ways, always. Be the mentor you wish you had.
• Vote for people and issues that support women and our rights.
• Conspiracy theories abound in period nine so don’t take things at face value. Do your own research especially now with A/I (artificial intelligence). Don’t be duped by misinformation. Seek the truth.
• My Facebook group called The Time for Women is Now will be activated soon. This will include discussions and live events so stay tuned.
• My best advice? Grace – be it, show it! If you find yourself in a quandary, give yourself permission to step away and breathe. Take time to reflect before reacting or making an important decision. I’m a big fan of making a list of pro’s and con’s, then reflecting for a while before acting.

I’ve started a Facebook group “The Time for Women is Now” and invite you to participate for free. This is an educational and discussion forum and each month we’ll feature a new topic. If you have a topic you’d like to suggest, please post to the group or email me at fengshui@intuitiveconcepts.com. Include in the subject line The Time for Women is Now. Look forward to exchanging thoughts with you!

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