Basic terms to help you understand your Saju reading results
guide.../common.backToHomeThe Four Pillars (Year, Month, Day, Hour) represent the cosmic energies at the time of your birth. Each pillar consists of a Heavenly Stem (sky) and an Earthly Branch (earth), totaling 8 characters.
Ten stems: Gab, Eul, Byeong, Jeong, Mu, Gi, Gyeong, Shin, Im, Gye. They represent heavenly energies, alternating between Yang and Yin.
Twelve branches: Ja, Chuk, In, Myo, Jin, Sa, O, Mi, Shin, Yu, Sul, Hae. They represent earthly energies and the 12 zodiac animals.
Shows the meaning of other stems relative to the Day Master. Includes: Comparison & Rob Wealth (siblings), Output & Hurt Officer (expression), Wealth (money), Power & Officer (career), Resource & Seal (knowledge).
Analyzes the balance of five energies: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. The elements have relationships of generation and control, and balance is important.
Growth, expansion, creativity, benevolence. Energy of Spring
Passion, activity, honor, courtesy. Energy of Summer
Mediation, trust, stability, tolerance. Energy of Season transitions
Righteousness, determination, justice, integrity. Energy of Autumn
Wisdom, flexibility, strategy, calmness. Energy of Winter
Wood→Fire→Earth→Metal→Water→Wood in order, helping each other. (Wood feeds Fire, Fire creates ash for Earth...)
Determines whether the Day Master's influence is strong or weak. Strong if many supporting energies (Comparison, Resource) exist in the chart, weak if few.
Many supporting energies (Comparison, Resource) make the Day Master strong.
Beneficial elements: Wealth (money), Power (career/honor), Output (expression/talent)
Few supporting energies make the Day Master weak.
Beneficial elements: Resource (knowledge/elders), Comparison (siblings/peers)
Shows what life cycle stage the Day Master is in for each pillar (Year, Month, Day, Hour). Like dividing human life into 12 stages.
Birth - Beginning of new life
Bathing - Growth and change
Crown - Adulthood, vigor
Prosperity - Active period
Emperor - Peak, zenith
Decline - Beginning of decline
Illness - Weakening
Death - Disappearance
Tomb - Burial, dormancy
Termination - Ending
Fetus - Embryo, preparation
Nurture - Nourishment, preparing for growth
The flow of major fortunes that change every 10 years. Calculated forward or backward from the Month pillar at birth.
Yang-year males and Yin-year females progress forward from the Month pillar to the next stems/branches.
Yang-year females and Yin-year males progress backward from the Month pillar to previous stems/branches.
Different stems and branches influence each Great Fortune period, allowing prediction of life's turning points. Good fortunes bring opportunities, while difficult fortunes require caution.
Lucky and unlucky stars that give special meaning to the Saju chart. They are not absolute and should be used as reference.
Star of noble help. High chance of receiving help in difficulties or meeting benefactors.
Star of movement and change. Frequent travel, moving, job changes may occur.
Star of romance and popularity. Good social skills and charm, but may need caution in romantic matters.
Star of academics and arts. Talent in studies or literature and arts.
Analyzes harmonies and conflicts between stems or branches. Combinations mean harmony, while clashes mean change or conflict.
Gab+Gi, Eul+Gyeong, Byeong+Shin, Jeong+Im, Mu+Gye combinations. They harmonize to transform into new elements.
Example: Gab-Gi combine to transform into Earth
Ja+Chuk, In+Hae, Myo+Sul, Jin+Yu, Sa+Shin, O+Mi combinations. Called Six Combinations, they support each other.
Three branches combine to form one element. Very strong harmony.
Example: In+O+Sul=Fire, Hae+Myo+Mi=Wood, Sa+Yu+Chuk=Metal, Shin+Ja+Jin=Water
Ja↔O, Chuk↔Mi, In↔Shin, Myo↔Yu, Jin↔Sul, Sa↔Hae combinations. Head-on conflicts representing change or discord.
Clashes are not always negative; they can also become opportunities for change and development.
This explanation is a brief summary of basic concepts in traditional Chinese astrology.
For more accurate and in-depth interpretation, please consult with a professional.
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