What are biorhythms?

Biorhythms are method of predicting the cycles of an individual based on their birth date. There are three rhythms that are well documented: emotional, physical, and intellectual. According to the science of Biorhythms, each of these rhythms goes through three different phases; high, low and critical.

What do the different phases represent?

Different things to different people. If the physical rhythm is in a high phase, for instance, you might experience more physical ability then if that rhythm was in a low phase. An emotionally low rhythm might be categorized as a sleepy or even irritable emotional state, likewise, in an emotional high there could be an improved sense of well-being. Intellectually, a high might explain the ability have more focus or mental clarity. In an intellectual low there could be more mental fuzz.

What is the critical phase?

The critical phase is the short period (usually one-two days depending on the rhythm) when a rhythm is crossing over to a different phase. During this short time, there is a greater risk of error or accident. In fact, studies have show then there is a 30-60% greater risk of an accident during those few critical days that a person experiences every month. It can pay to be more cautious on these days.

Are their additional biorhythms that can be plotted?

Yes. In fact, many people have "found" additional rhythms and have included them in programs and charts.

If there are so many additional biorhythms which ones are valid?

Realize that these additional biorhythms are not necessarily invalid, but they have no scientific evidence to back them up like the three original biorhythms (emotional, intellectual, and physical) have.

What are the aesthetic, compassion, awareness and spiritual biorhythms based on?

The I-Ching or Book of Changes talks about the cycles of change including these four biorhythms. The I-Ching is an ancient book (over 4000 years old). These four rhythms are very valid.

What are the origins of biorhythms?

Biorhythms were discovered by two different scientists (not working together) at the same time about a hundred years ago. For more information, visit our History of Biorhythms page.

I've heard about biorhythm compatibility, what is it?

Because biorhythms are based on cycles that begin at birth, two individuals biorhythms' can be tested for compatibility. Biorhythm compatibility is different then plotting an individual's biorhythm because the compatibility between two people remains consistent throughout their lives.

I find it hard to believe, are biorhythms for real?

That is for the you to decide. But, if you take nature as an example, there are four cycles: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Then the process begins again. Life is filled with cycles and patterns, why not personal cycles and patterns?