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Unlocking Life’s Hidden Rhythms: The Ongoing Quest of the Foundation for the Study of Cycles
For centuries, humans have sensed that life doesn’t move randomly — it pulses. From the steady heartbeat and the daily sunrise and sunset, to the rollercoaster pattern of markets, rhythms seem to govern everything. What if these weren’t just coincidences, but the very cyclic DNA of life?
Nearly 100 years ago, economist Edward R. Dewey began a lifelong quest to understand these patterns. His work laid the foundation for what would become the Foundation for the Study of Cycles (FSC) — a global effort to uncover the deeper forces that shape our world.
From Solar Activity to Human Behaviour: A Legacy of Insight
Dewey wasn’t alone in this exploration. He built on the work of early visionaries like William Herschel, Raymond Wheeler, and Alexander Chizhevsky — who discovered striking connections between solar activity, climate, and economic cycles. Their insights suggested that planetary and solar dynamics might subtly shape human activity.
At FSC Live 25, members of the FSC Science team made key contributions: Iain Mackay revisited John Nelson’s work on planetary alignments and communication technology, while Ray Tomes’ harmonics theory demonstrated how complex cycles often emerge from overlapping, simple rhythms — much like chords in a symphony.
Introducing the MMM Framework: Macro, Mood, and Markets
One of the educational highlights at FSC Live 25 was in sharing the Macro, Mood, and Markets (MMM) framework by FSC Development Director Ron William, based on a scientific feedback model developed by Dr. Campion, Associate Professor in Cosmology & Culture at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
The MMM model connects three essential layers:
Macro cycles: Solar and geomagnetic influences, such as sunspot activity and magnetic storms (as re-explored by FSC Director Lars von Thienen)
Mood cycles: Biological and psychological rhythms studied in heliobiology, a field pioneered by Alexander Chizhevsky
Market cycles: Patterns in financial behaviour shaped by collective human emotion and sentiment
By linking these layers, the MMM framework offers a practical tool to explore how natural forces resonate through human psychology and ultimately, market dynamics.
For example, periods of intense solar activity have been correlated with spikes in market volatility and shifts in investor sentiment. Market professionals using the MMM framework can anticipate broad mood changes during these times — adding depth to both economic forecasting and psychological understanding.
A Rediscovered Letter and a Renewed Mission
In a fascinating historical twist, a 1973 letter from Dewey to harmonic theorist John Addey was recently uncovered. In it, Dewey expresses his openness to integrating harmonic and cosmological models with empirical cycle data — well ahead of his time. This letter serves as a symbolic bridge between eras — a reminder that the exploration of cycles is both ancient and evolving.
This letter was shared by Dr. Campion, Professor of Cosmology in Culture at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, during my recent visit for a summer study programme. We are pictured together (below) during the visit, where we discussed the FSC’s legacy and its connections to planetary and harmonic studies.
The Map Is Not the Territory
As the saying goes, models don’t define reality — they help us navigate it. The MMM framework acts as such a map, offering a structured way to explore the connections between nature, psychology, and market dynamics.
FSC Chairman Richard Smith reflected on Dewey’s final hope: that if he couldn’t solve the great cycle mystery, someone else — another Kepler — would carry it forward. Today, the FSC community embraces that vision with growing momentum.
Perhaps It Will Be Us
At the Foundation for the Study of Cycles, we believe the quest to decode life’s deeper patterns is more relevant than ever. Scientists, analysts, and curious minds from around the world are joining forces to reveal what lies beneath the surface of change.
Thank you to all FSC Members for all your kind feedback and insightful questions on our FSC blog series. I welcome more interaction at ron.william@cycles.org
Ron William, CFTe, MSTA, is a market strategist and educator/mentor with more than 20 years of experience working for leading macro research and institutional firms, producing tactical research and trading strategies. He specializes in global, multi-asset, top-down framework, grounded in behavioural technical analysis, driven by cycles based on the "Roadmap" signature model of veteran market technician Robin Griffiths, published in his book “Mapping the Markets.”
Ron also applies a "market & mind" approach at IntensiChi, using the latest techniques in behavioral-risk models and neuroscience sourced from expert groups. He further supplements with mentoring/coaching, trained by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and teaches a regulatory approved masterclass in Applied Behavioral Science, with investment, private banks and CFA Societies.
Ron's primary work, as part of his current institutional market advisory firm (RWA), acquired global industry recognition as winner of “Best FX Research” in 2020. Financial media programs and industry publications regularly feature his market insights, including “Is the big cycle about to turn?”, predicting the 2020 crash and alerting the “Minsky paradigm” of 2020 H2-2022.
Driven by high-integrity education, Ron serves as part of the education committee of the International Federation of Technical Analysts(IFTA), Development Director at the Foundation of the Study of Cycles (FSC), Head of SAMT’s Geneva Chapter, and an honorary member of ESTA. He is also a visiting lecturer at universities, active guest speaker for the CFA, CAIA and CISI, and senior teacher at colleges offering an accredited diploma in trading and investing.
NOTE: This article is intended exclusively to provide information and education to help individuals better understand cycles and the markets. However, this information is not to be construed as professional advice as to the buying and selling of securities or other investment instruments. In no event does the host express any opinion with respect to, or make recommendations regarding, the purchase or sale of any particular security or other investment instrument. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities, and buying or selling decisions are solely within the personal discretion of each individual.
