Abstract
It is easier to cope with the "ill great fortune" period between the ages of 35-45, as people are more mentally mature and can actively adjust at this stage. The middle-aged fortune usually begins around the age of 40, corresponding to a phase of increased life responsibilities and steady development of fortune.

What age is best for the "ill great fortune"

The "ill great fortune" is not "disaster," but rather a "period of adjustment and buffer" in life, like the maintenance required for a machine after prolonged operation. At this time, the energy of fortune tends to be more restrained, making it suitable to stop and fix problems.

From the perspective of coping ability, experiencing the "ill great fortune" between the ages of 35-45 is relatively more appropriate. People at this stage have accumulated some social experience and mental maturity, and when facing career bottlenecks or health warnings, they can rationally analyze problems — for example, when work efficiency decreases, they will actively reduce overtime and adjust their pace, rather than harden as young people might;

When dealing with interpersonal conflicts, they also know how to retreat and be tolerant, avoiding the escalation of conflicts.

If young people (ages 20-30) encounter the "ill great fortune," they may easily fall into anxiety due to lack of experience, such as doubting themselves when job hunting repeatedly fails, which only amplifies negative emotions;

For the elderly (over 60), encountering the "ill great fortune" may lead to weaker recovery abilities due to declining physical functions, requiring more careful regulation.

However, the age of 35-45 is like a "half-time break" in life, with the ability to bear the cost of adjustment and use this opportunity to sort out the past, building up energy for future fortunes, just like farmers repairing dikes during the rainy season, which seems like a停工 (work stoppage), but actually lays the foundation for a bountiful harvest.

The key is not the age number, but whether one can take advantage of the "ill great fortune" to "identify and improve shortcomings." No matter when it occurs, maintaining a mindset of "less trouble and more repair" can reduce negative impacts.

At what age does middle-aged fortune begin?

In traditional qigong, the middle-aged fortune typically starts at the age of 40 and lasts until around 60 years old. This division aligns with real-life experiences: before the age of 40, people are mostly in the "accumulation phase," where they are exploring and establishing their education, career, and family;

After the age of 40, people enter the "stable development phase," where the direction of their career is basically determined, and family responsibilities (such as children's education and supporting parents) become more concentrated, and the fluctuations in fortune directly affect the stability of life.

From the characteristics of fortune, the middle-aged fortune is like the "period of fruit maturation," where the efforts of the past start to show results, but also face the challenges of "storms and pests" — for example, in their careers, they may encounter bottlenecks, and in their families, they need to balance various relationships.

Just like professionals who reach 40, if their previous accumulation is solid, they are likely to face promotion opportunities; if there were hidden problems in the past (such as outdated skills), they may face the risk of being replaced. This state of "coexistence of achievements and challenges" is the core characteristic of middle-aged fortune.

In real life, the starting point of middle-aged fortune varies from person to person, but overall it revolves around the life stage of "increased responsibilities and a more stable mindset."

Some people already bear heavy family responsibilities at the age of 38, showing features of middle-aged fortune; others may still be exploring new directions at the age of 45, so the middle-aged fortune appears a bit later. It all depends on the match between personal life rhythm and fortune energy.
Related Q&A
Q: During the "ill great fortune" period, I always feel exhausted. Is it due to the fortune?
A: This is a signal that the body is adapting to the fortune. You can improve it through "minor adjustments" — for example, reducing work by one hour each day and using that time for walking or meditation; increasing intake of whole grains and vegetables while reducing high-oil and high-sugar foods, allowing your body to synchronize with the fortune rhythm.

Q: After the age of 40, my fortune is calm. Is it because of the middle-aged fortune?
A: Middle-aged fortune emphasizes "stability" rather than "prosperity," and the calmness contains the wisdom of "preventing fluctuations." At this stage, the focus is not on seeking breakthroughs, but on consolidating existing achievements, such as optimizing work processes and maintaining core networks. Although progress may seem slow, it actually lays the foundation for long-term stability.