Death Major Period is a time of "energy being completely retracted and entering a dormant phase," similar to "the hibernation of animals in winter." Its impact is reflected in reduced initiative and fewer opportunities, but not necessarily disaster; the solution requires following the "retraction" nature, through adjustments in mindset, maintaining stability with fewer changes, and environmental support, like "providing warmth to hibernating animals to help them survive the winter."
Effects of the Death Major Period on People
In the Twelve Phases of Longevity, the "Death Major Period" belongs to the "phase of energy being hidden," similar to "seeds buried deep in the soil" and "lake water freezing and storing energy." The core is that external vitality drops to its lowest point, while internal energy enters a state of accumulation. Its influence tends more toward "stagnation and sedimentation," rather than "destruction and decline."1. Energy State: Retracted and Closed, Lack of Motivation
The "death" in the death period does not mean "extinction," but rather "concealment," like "a phone entering deep standby mode." At this time, people tend to show a lack of initiative, losing interest in things they used to be passionate about, like "seeds in dormancy before spring sprouts";
Thinking also becomes conservative and closed, making it difficult to come up with new ideas or plans, like "a frozen lake surface hard to create ripples." This state is not negative, but rather a natural contraction of life energy, like "trees shedding leaves in winter to store energy," preparing for subsequent revival.
2. Performance in Various Aspects of Life: Stagnation and Simplification
In career, new opportunities significantly decrease, and existing projects are prone to bottlenecks, like "farmland resting in winter without harvest," forcing expansion will only waste energy without gain; in health, beware of "chronic consumption," easily showing weakness due to weakened immunity, like "greenhouse flowers encountering a cold snap," requiring extra attention to health care;
In interpersonal relationships, the social circle naturally shrinks, and unnecessary interactions almost cease, like "a tree with only the main trunk remaining," leaving mostly core family and friends. However, the death period also holds a "purification opportunity," allowing people to eliminate superficial relationships and clarify inner needs, like "clearing storage to keep only essential items."
3. Essential Differences from Other Major Periods: Dormancy, Not Destruction
The death period differs from the decline period's "energy reduction," but rather "energy containment," like "automatic shutdown protection before battery power runs out"; it is also different from the extinction period's "complete break," but rather "hidden waiting to emerge," like "the closed period before a caterpillar turns into a butterfly."
It is more like a "mandatory rest signal" in life. Externally, it seems stagnant, but internally, it is brewing a turning point. The key is whether one can follow its "retraction" nature.
Ways to Alleviate the Death Major Period
The core of alleviating the death major period is "following its nature without forcing action," like "winter plowing is not as good as winter storing." By aligning with the behavior and environmental adjustments of the "dormant period," reducing consumption and aiding energy accumulation, one can wait for the recovery of fortune.1. Mindset Adjustment: Accept Stagnation, Let Go of Attachments
The most dangerous thing in the death period is "resisting against the trend," like "forcing planting in winter." One must accept the reality that "now is a time for stillness, not movement," shifting goals from "seeking external gains" to "internal accumulation," such as reading and charging, cultivating light hobbies (like calligraphy, meditation), like "hibernating animals closing their eyes to rest";
At the same time, let go of the attachment to "must succeed" or "must be busy," understanding that "stagnation is a normal rhythm," like "a stopped clock needs winding, not smashing," a calm mindset can reduce internal waste.
2. Action Strategy: Maintain Stability, Reduce Changes, Simplify Affairs
In career, the principle should be "maintain the existing, do not add new," like "storing food in winter without wasting," avoiding major changes like job-hopping or starting a business; if there are unfinished projects, just maintain basic progress, not pursuing breakthroughs, like "winter irrigation only maintains moisture, not expecting growth."
In life, reduce unnecessary travel and hustle, focusing energy on core matters like health and family, like "heating only the central fireplace in cold weather," using energy where it matters most.
3. Environmental Support: Use Warm Elements, Activate Stored Energy
Environmentally, increase "warm elements" to assist energy flow, like "adding insulation to a hibernation cave." Use more warm-colored items (red, yellow, etc., which belong to fire and earth, helping energy) and less black and white cold colors; place plants with strong vitality (such as succulents, snake plant), like "potted plants on a window sill adding vitality in winter";
Frequently visit sunny and warm places (such as south-facing rooms, afternoon parks), using natural energy to dispel stagnation, like "frozen soil gradually loosening under warm sunlight."
4. Rely on Support: Depend on Family and Friends, Reduce Isolation
During the death period, working alone easily leads to fatigue, so it is necessary to rely on others' strength to share the burden, like "cold birds gathering for warmth." Communicate more with family and friends to get emotional support; in career, rely on team collaboration, not bearing everything alone;
If facing difficulties, actively seek help from trusted people, like "a lost person in snow seeking a guide," external support can effectively relieve the sense of isolation during the death period, avoiding falling into a lonely situation.
Q: Does going through a death period mean experiencing major disasters?
A: No. The death period is a "phase of energy dormancy," not "disasters occurring." Like "winter does not kill trees, but makes them shed leaves to store energy," at this time, there are more fewer opportunities and lower vitality, not sudden disasters. As long as one follows the principle of maintaining stability and reduces unnecessary actions, most people can pass through smoothly, even experiencing energy revival later.
Q: Are there differences in the focus of alleviation between young people and the elderly when going through a death period?
A: Yes. For young people, the focus should be "using the dormancy to accumulate energy," investing more in learning and skill development, like "young people training in winter for future power." For the elderly, the focus should be "protecting the dormancy and preserving health," emphasizing health care and reducing worries, like "the elderly supplementing in winter to enjoy their later years." The core is still following the "retraction" nature, but young people can moderately lay the groundwork for the future, while the elderly should prioritize stability.
