Saju FAQ

🔮 General Questions

What is Saju (사주)?

Saju (사주, 四柱) literally means "Four Pillars" in Korean. It's a traditional Korean fortune-telling system based on your birth date and time. The four pillars represent your birth year, month, day, and hour, each consisting of a Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch. Together, these eight characters (사주팔자) reveal insights about your personality, destiny, and life path.

How is Korean Saju different from Chinese astrology?

While Korean Saju shares roots with Chinese Bazi (八字), it has developed unique interpretations and methods over centuries of Korean cultural influence. Korean Saju practitioners often emphasize:

• Specific interpretations of the Day Master (일간)
• Korean cultural context in career and relationship advice
• Integration with Korean shamanic traditions
• Unique naming conventions and terminology

Is Saju scientifically proven?

Saju is a traditional cultural practice, not a scientific discipline. There is no scientific evidence supporting astrological predictions. However, many people find value in Saju as:

• A tool for self-reflection and introspection
• A cultural tradition connecting to Korean heritage
• An entertaining way to explore personality insights
• A framework for thinking about life decisions

We recommend treating our readings as entertainment and not as definitive predictions.

Is K-Fortunes free to use?

Yes! K-Fortunes is completely free. We support our service through non-intrusive advertisements. You can get unlimited Saju readings and compatibility tests without any payment or registration.

📊 About Your Reading

Why do you need my birth time?

Your birth hour determines the fourth pillar (시주, Hour Pillar) of your Saju chart. This pillar represents:

• Your later years and achievements
• Your relationship with children
• Hidden aspects of your personality
• Career fulfillment and legacy

If you don't know your exact birth time, don't worry! You can still get a reading based on your year, month, and day. The reading will be slightly less detailed but still valuable.

What is the "Day Master" (일간)?

The Day Master is the Heavenly Stem of your Day Pillar. It's considered the most important element in your Saju chart because it represents your true self - your core personality, how you interact with the world, and your fundamental nature.

There are 10 possible Day Masters, each associated with one of the Five Elements in either Yin or Yang form:

• 甲 (Gap) / 乙 (Eul) - Yang/Yin Wood
• 丙 (Byeong) / 丁 (Jeong) - Yang/Yin Fire
• 戊 (Mu) / 己 (Gi) - Yang/Yin Earth
• 庚 (Gyeong) / 辛 (Sin) - Yang/Yin Metal
• 壬 (Im) / 癸 (Gye) - Yang/Yin Water

What are the Five Elements (오행)?

The Five Elements (오행, 五行) are fundamental forces in Korean and East Asian philosophy:

• Wood (목, 木) - Growth, creativity, flexibility, kindness
• Fire (화, 火) - Passion, energy, transformation, joy
• Earth (토, 土) - Stability, nurturing, practicality, trust
• Metal (금, 金) - Precision, justice, strength, clarity
• Water (수, 水) - Wisdom, adaptability, depth, intuition

The balance of these elements in your chart influences your personality, strengths, and challenges.

What do the element generation and control cycles mean?

Generation Cycle (상생, 相生): Elements that nurture and support each other:

Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood

Control Cycle (상극, 相剋): Elements that challenge and balance each other:

Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → Wood

Understanding these cycles helps interpret how different aspects of your life interact and influence each other.

💕 Compatibility Questions

How is compatibility calculated?

Our compatibility calculation considers multiple factors:

• Element Harmony: How the Day Masters interact (generation vs. control)
• Yin-Yang Balance: Complementary energies between partners
• Zodiac Compatibility: Traditional animal sign relationships
• Elemental Balance: How your combined charts create balance

Should I make relationship decisions based on compatibility scores?

No. Compatibility scores are for entertainment only. Real relationships depend on many factors that astrology cannot measure:

• Communication and mutual respect
• Shared values and goals
• Effort and commitment from both partners
• Life circumstances and timing
• Personal growth and maturity

Use our compatibility test as a fun conversation starter, not as relationship advice!

What if my compatibility score is low?

A low compatibility score doesn't mean a relationship is doomed! Many successful couples have "incompatible" charts. Differences can actually strengthen relationships by bringing diverse perspectives and complementary skills.

Remember: Love, respect, and effort matter far more than astrological alignment.

🔧 Technical Questions

Is my personal information safe?

Yes! Your privacy is important to us:

• All Saju calculations happen in your browser - we don't store your birth information
• We don't require registration or personal accounts
• We use HTTPS encryption for secure browsing
• Read our full Privacy Policy for details

Why isn't my result showing?

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• Disable browser extensions that might block scripts
• Check your internet connection

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Can I share my reading results?

Yes! Click the "Share Result" button on your reading page to share your results. You can copy the link and send it to friends, or share directly to social media.

Do you have a mobile app?

Currently, K-Fortunes is a web-based service optimized for both desktop and mobile browsers. You can add our website to your phone's home screen for quick access - it works like an app!

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