Are you feeling a shift in the world's pace? From the explosive rise of AI to a newfound focus on spiritual wellness and female empowerment—this is no coincidence. According to ancient Feng Shui wisdom, we have officially entered Period 9 (九紫离火运), a powerful 20-year cycle that will define our luck, industry trends, and energy until 2043.
As we move through 2026, the "Fire" energy of this period is intensifying. If you want to harness this luck, understanding how to pair your crystals is the first step. In this guide, we dive deep into the science of the Three Cycles and Nine Periods and the best crystals to boost your fortune.
What is the "Three Cycles and Nine Periods" System?
To understand Period 9, we must look at the ancient Chinese astronomical calendar. Ancient scholars observed that every 180 years, the nine planets of our solar system align on the same side of the sun—a phenomenon known as the "Nine Stars Alignment."
This 180-year "Great Cycle" is divided into three 60-year cycles (Upper, Middle, and Lower), which are further broken down into nine 20-year periods. Each period is governed by a specific star with its own unique element, color, and influence.
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三元 Cycle |
九運 Period |
星星 Star |
颜色 Color |
吉凶 Nature |
對應年份 Years |
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上元 Upper Cycle |
一運 Period 1 |
白貪狼 Greedy Wolf Star |
白 White |
吉 Auspicious |
1864-1883 |
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二運 Period 2 |
黑巨門 Monarch of Cultivation Star |
黑 Black |
凶 Sickness |
1884-1903 |
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三運 Period 3 |
碧祿存 Argumentative Star |
青 Green |
凶 Conflict |
1904-1923 |
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中元 Middle Cycle |
四運 Period 4 |
綠文曲 Academic Star |
绿 Green |
吉 Auspicious |
1924-1943 |
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五運 Period 5 |
黃廉真 Five Yellow/Misfortune Star |
黄 Yellow |
凶 Most Inauspicious |
1944-1963 |
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六運 Period 6 |
白武曲 Military Sta |
白 White |
吉 Auspicious |
1964-1983 |
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下元 Lower Cycle |
七運 Period 7 |
赤破軍 Broken Soldier Star |
赤 Red |
凶 Destructive |
1984-2003 |
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八運 Period 8 |
白左輔 Left Assistant Star |
白 White |
吉 Most Auspicious |
2004-2023 |
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九運 Period 9 |
紫右弼 Right Assistant Star |
紫 Purple |
吉 Future Prosperity |
2024-2043 |
As we bid farewell to the Earth-driven Period 8 (which saw the boom of real estate), we are now firmly in the Fire-driven Period 9.
What is "Period 9 Purple Fire" (九紫離火)?
We have now transitioned from Period 8 (Earth element, focused on real estate) into Period 9, represented by the Li (离) Hexagram.
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Color: Purple (The "Ninth Purple" star).
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Element: Fire.
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Symbolism: Light, beauty, the heart, and the eyes.
Key Trends & Industries in Period 9
Because Period 9 belongs to the Fire element, several sectors are predicted to flourish:
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The Rise of Women: The Li Hexagram represents the "Middle Daughter" (women aged 30–55). This is a golden age for women to step into leadership and leverage their expertise.
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Beauty & Aesthetics: Fire represents "Li" (beauty). Expect a boom in fashion, cosmetics, and plastic surgery.
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High-Tech & AI: Fire is fast and energetic. High-tech industries like AI, VR, energy, and the internet will experience rapid growth.
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Spirituality & Mental Wellness: Fire corresponds to the "Heart." People will seek deeper spiritual meaning, making the soul-growth and wellness industry more prominent than ever.
Top Crystal Recommendations for Period 9
In Feng Shui, we use the Five Elements to balance our personal energy. During Period 9, crystals with Fire energy (Purple, Red, Pink) are the most effective for attracting wealth and protection.
✧ The Purple Series (The Color of Wealth)
Super Seven (超七)
A high-frequency, all-in-one energy crystal
Super Seven is a powerful and versatile crystal formed by the natural coexistence of seven minerals. It is known for its wide range of benefits, including attracting wealth, shifting luck, enhancing relationships, boosting confidence, bringing good fortune, improving work and study efficiency, emotional healing, and overall energy balance.
The Period 9 emphasizes the rise of feminine energy. With its gentle beauty and noble presence, Super Seven resonates beautifully with modern women—supporting health, luck, and inner strength.
All-in-One Natural Super Seven Bracelet with Kunzite
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Calm yet mysterious, elegant with depth—
each bead is a one-of-a-kind landscape created by nature.
Kunzite (紫鋰輝)
Kunzite supports spiritual growth and emotional awareness, enhancing intuition and insight. It is also regarded as a stone of creativity and inspiration, helping to spark ideas and imagination—especially suitable for those in artistic and creative fields.
Natural Kunzite & Moonstone Healing Bracelet
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Pure, luminous crystals in soft pink and lavender tones—
gentle, graceful, and quietly elegant.
Amethyst (紫水晶)
Amethyst is known for protection and spiritual guarding, helping to ward off negative influences and serving as a travel talisman for safety. It also stimulates mental clarity, enhances focus, and lifts the spirit—earning its name as the “Stone of Awakening.”
Natural Amethyst Wealth & Luck Bracelet
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Rich, deep tones with a bold and powerful presence.
The Red Series (Vitality and Success)
Garnet (石榴石)
The Nine Cycle belongs to the Fire element, and Garnet—deep red to wine-red—naturally resonates with Fire energy. Wearing Garnet helps strengthen one’s energy field, align with the current cycle, and enhance confidence and courage, supporting breakthroughs in this new era.
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Boosting blood circulation and vitality
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Enhancing personal charm and career confidence
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Protection and dispelling negative energy
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Strengthening action power and love energy
Natural Garnet Bracelet with Five Elements Balance
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Deep, blood-red hues full of life and vitality.
Red Hematoid Quartz (紅膠花)
Red Hematoid Quartz is known for attracting wealth, good luck, and benefactor support, expanding social connections, and aiding career growth. It also helps build self-worth, reduces self-doubt, and strengthens confidence.
Natural Red Hematoid Quartz Bracelet
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Delicate, petal-like formations layered within the crystal—
unique, intricate, and beautifully expressive.
Red Agate (紅瑪瑙)
Red Agate enhances confidence, motivation, and career luck, bringing passion and courage. It is also valued for protection, health support, and improved sleep, helping awaken inner strength and drive—especially beneficial for achieving goals during the Nine Cycle.
Natural Red Agate Bracelet
(Zodiac Sanhe & Liuhe + Guardian Buddha)
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A beautiful, true red tone—
combined with zodiac harmony to amplify overall luck.
The Grace of Pink (Emotional Magnetism)
Rose Quartz (粉晶)
Rose Quartz carries a soft and gentle energy field. It helps balance emotions, ease anxiety, tension, stress, and fear, and is widely known as the stone of love. It supports attracting romantic opportunities and strengthening interpersonal relationships.
Natural High-Grade Rose Quartz (8mm / 10mm)
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A tender, healing pink crystal with clear, luminous clarity.
Rhodonite (薔薇輝)
Rhodonite helps heal emotional wounds from past relationships, restoring the courage to open the heart to new love. It supports emotional calmness, clears doubt and insecurity, and gently nurtures the growth of healthy relationships.
Natural Rhodonite Wealth Bracelet
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Blooming with vitality like cherry blossoms—
as if an entire spring has been lovingly preserved.
Strawberry Quartz (草莓晶)
Strawberry Quartz brings warmth and flexibility to the energy field, helping create a positive first impression, enhance personal charm, and attract better romantic connections. It also opens the heart chakra, strengthening compassion and empathy.
“One-of-a-Kind Rose” Strawberry Quartz & Citrine Bracelet
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A classic favorite—soft pink hues accented with delicate red inclusions, charming and full of life.
Balancing the "Heat": Soothing Crystal Pairings
While Fire brings growth, too much of it can lead to anxiety and impulsiveness. To stay grounded in 2026, consider these "cooling" pairings:
Aquamarine (海蓝宝)
Supports emotional stability and mental clarity. As a Water-element crystal, Aquamarine helps soothe anxiety and restlessness that may arise from fast-paced pursuits. Its gentle energy balances excessive Fire energy, allowing calm and clear thinking during times of change.
Natural Aquamarine & Blue Apatite Gradient Bracelet
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Labradorite (拉长石)
Labradorite absorbs negative energy while cleansing and protecting the aura. It shields the wearer from external interference and helps release excess energy, promoting calmness and clear thinking. It also enhances intuition and creativity, balances the energy field, relieves stress and fatigue, clears negativity, and supports career growth and decisive action.
Natural Dreamy Labradorite Bracelet
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Smoky Quartz (茶晶)
Smoky Quartz absorbs negative energy, relieves mental stress, improves sleep, and strengthens action and execution. Known for its strong grounding energy, it transforms heavy or stagnant emotions into calmness and stability. It also offers supportive benefits for women’s vitality and men’s reproductive health.
Natural Smoky Quartz Bracelet
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Crystal Care: How to Maintain Your Energy
To keep your crystals working at their peak during Period 9, follow these professional maintenance tips:
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Avoid Collisions: Remove your bracelets during housework or heavy exercise.
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Chemical Safety: Keep your crystals away from perfumes, soaps, and detergents.
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Avoid High Heat: Since Fire is the dominant element of the era, be careful not to leave crystals in direct, scorching sunlight for too long, as some may fade.
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Regular Cleansing: Use Selenite, a singing bowl, or moonlight to purify and recharge the energy of your stones.
Conclusion: Embrace Your Glow Up in 2026
Period 9 is more than just a calendar change; it is an invitation to shine, innovate, and grow. By aligning your personal energy with the right crystals, you can ride the wave of the "Purple Fire" toward prosperity.