In the study of Chinese astrology, the "Ji Shen" (忌神) refers to the elements of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) that are unfavorable to the "Ri Zhu" (日主), which is the heavenly stem of the day of birth. If a certain year is your Ji Shen year, it may bring some challenges and misfortunes.

How to Deal with Ji Shen Years

Five Element Balance
Balancing the Five Elements: Use various methods to balance the Five Elements in the entire eight characters, achieving a good state.
Enhance Beneficial Elements: Appropriately increase the strength of the elements that are beneficial to the Ri Zhu, thus weakening the influence of the Ji Shen. For example, if the Ji Shen is Metal, you can increase the power of Water to nourish Wood, thereby indirectly weakening the power of Metal.

Exercise Caution
Avoid Risks: Try to avoid high-risk investments or decisions during Ji Shen years, maintaining stability.
Pay Attention to Safety: Be especially cautious about personal safety, avoiding unnecessary risks and conflicts.
Plan Thoroughly: Carefully consider and make detailed plans before making any decision.

Alleviate Negative Influences
Wear Talismans: Wear traditional talismans such as peace amulets to seek protection.
Ceremonies for Alleviation: Perform traditional ceremonies such as "An Tai Sui" or "Hua Tai Sui" to alleviate negative influences.

Mental Adjustment
Positive Mindset: Maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, believing that solutions can be found even in difficult times.
Relax: Relax by engaging in leisure activities, travel, etc., to reduce stress.
Emotional Management: Learn to manage and regulate your emotions, avoiding excessive anxiety caused by external pressures.

Health Care
Regular Health Check-ups: Have regular physical exams to detect and address health issues promptly.
Exercise: Maintain moderate physical exercise to strengthen your body.
Healthy Sleep: Maintain good sleep habits, ensure adequate rest, and avoid over-fatigue.

Interpersonal Relationships
Harmonious Relationships: Maintain good relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, avoiding unnecessary arguments and conflicts.
Seek Support: Share your worries with trusted people and seek their support and advice.

Is a 40-Year Ji Shen Major Period a Hard Life?

In the study of Chinese astrology, the "Major Period" (大运) refers to a ten-year phase of fortune that a person experiences. If a person's major period includes a Ji Shen, and this adverse influence lasts for 40 years, it may indeed lead to many challenges and difficulties. However, this does not necessarily mean that the person is destined to have a "hard life."

Comprehensive Analysis: Simply looking at the Ji Shen in the major period is not enough; it is also necessary to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the entire eight characters. The strength of the Ri Zhu, the power of other elements, and the interaction between auspicious and inauspicious factors all affect the overall fortune.
Xi Yong Shen: Identify the Xi Yong Shen (喜用神) in the eight characters and understand how to enhance it to improve one's fortune.

Annual Differences: Although there is a Ji Shen in the major period, each year's "Flow Year" (流年) brings different influences. Some years may be favorable, thus alleviating or offsetting the impact of the Ji Shen.
Seize Opportunities: Even during a Ji Shen major period, there may be favorable flow years. At such times, one can seize opportunities and strive to change the situation.

Positive Attitude: Facing an adverse major period, the individual's efforts and mindset are very important. A positive attitude and persistent effort can help overcome many difficulties.
Self-Improvement: Use this time to learn new skills and improve one's abilities, preparing for future good fortune.

Interpersonal Relationships: Maintain good interpersonal relationships and seek support from family and friends, whose help can provide important support at critical moments.
Social Resources: Utilize social resources such as education and training, career development, etc., to enhance one's competitiveness.

Feng Shui Adjustments: Improve your fortune by adjusting the feng shui of your living and working environment.
Wear Accessories: Wear accessories corresponding to the Xi Yong Shen, such as green jade or jadeite if the Xi Yong Shen is Wood.
Blessing Ceremonies: Participate in traditional blessing ceremonies, such as "Bai Tai Sui" or "An Tai Sui," to seek peace and smoothness.