How Long Will the Indonesian Economy Remain Volatile? A Feng Shui Forecast

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Feng shui practitioner and Bazi reader, Gaby Adriany Ongso, predicts that the period from June to September 2026 will be a crucial and challenging phase for the economic and social conditions of the community. Gaby stated that this condition is related to the energy of the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology, an event that occurs only once every 60 years. This year is assessed to bring very strong fire energy, which is identical to movement, change, and major transformation.

“When a large fire element arrives in the annual energy, there are usually many movements, changes, and transformations occurring in that year,” Gaby said in a statement to CNBC Indonesia on Friday (5/6/2026). Entering June 2026, Chinese astrology notes the period of the Wood Horse Month. In the concept of the five elements, wood gives birth to fire, meaning the fire energy is said to become even stronger.

Gaby explained that these conditions have the potential to trigger social unrest and health issues experienced by many. She also linked this situation to global economic uncertainty influenced by ongoing geopolitical conflicts and wars in various parts of the world. “Of course, this is not without reason. The occurrence of war causes the global economic situation to become uncertain and ultimately has a direct impact on people in various countries,” she said.

Therefore, she advised the public to remain calm and not to rush into making decisions, especially those related to finance and investment. Economic challenges are said to continue into July 2026. Gaby predicts that conditions tending towards stagnation could trigger public disappointment regarding various promises made by leaders, both in government and the business world. “The stagnant state makes more people feel restless and start to become fed up with what leaders have promised,” she remarked.

Entering August, Chinese astrology enters the autumn season, symbolised by the metal element. In feng shui, metal is often associated with the financial and economic sectors. During this period, Gaby assesses that economic issues remain a primary challenge. She also predicts that the level of public fatigue regarding the ongoing conditions could trigger various forms of public movement or aspirations. “At this time, the people will be very tired of supporting the government, and this is likely to cause public movements,” she said.

Meanwhile, in September, she observes the absence of the earth element, which in Chinese astrology symbolises the foundation and stability of finance. This condition is said to have the potential to increase emotions, anger, and aggressive attitudes within society. Nevertheless, Gaby believes that such situations can be managed by maintaining composure and avoiding impulsive actions. “The key to navigating this period is to keep moving, but not impulsively, and to learn to be calmer when facing various situations,” she concluded.