Time Principles Theory is the application of the Law of Vibration, a central concept in W.D. Gann’s work. To understand this theory, one must first be familiar with the Law of Vibration—an immutable natural principle observable throughout the universe. Everything in the universe vibrates at a specific frequency. These vibrations are fundamental, constantly in motion, and expressed in all aspects of existence, including objects, thoughts, emotions, actions, people, businesses, music, and even planets. Everything has a vibration, emitting and receiving energy at a specific vibrational frequency.

W.D. Gann perceived the Law of Vibration as follows: everything in the universe, including financial markets, moves according to natural laws and specific, measurable vibrations or frequencies. Gann believed that every stock, commodity, or financial instrument has its own unique “vibrational signature”—a natural rhythm or cycle it follows. Stock prices fluctuate in waves or cycles and are not random; rather, they are governed by mathematical and geometric principles. Vibrations are energy patterns created over time. When something vibrates quickly, it has a higher vibration, higher energy, or a higher frequency, which can be observed when the stock market becomes highly volatile and experiences large trading volumes that drive prices up or down. Conversely, when something oscillates slowly, it has a lower vibration, lower energy, or a lower frequency—this can be seen during periods of market inactivity or low volatility.

Time Principles Theory can be utilized to predict certain movements in stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, currencies, and other markets to capitalize on potential profits. However, the theory was not originally developed for this purpose; it emerged from the deeper process of studying Gann’s work, connecting various discoveries, and recognizing the laws of physics at play in market behavior. The realization of natural law operating within financial markets has been an ongoing revelation, highlighting that the stock market is part of our universe in a mathematical sense. Viewing financial markets through the lens of mathematics, geometry, and cycles—rather than solely through the economic fundamentals of companies—without intellectual constraints, is key to understanding the Time Principles Theory.

The theory indicates when markets are likely to reverse direction—either upward or downward—once a specific time cycle has completed. It is a form of technical analysis involving mathematical calculations and a natural sequence—an ordered series of numbers that emerge logically within a given time frame, often revealed as recognizable patterns on price charts.