Question 1

What principles is Saju analysis based on?

Accepted Answer

Saju (Four Pillars) is an analytical system rooted in Yin-Yang and Five Elements (陰陽五行), a longstanding natural philosophy from East Asia. It reads your temperament and the flow of timing through the four pillars (四柱) and eight characters (八字) of your birth year, month, day, and hour.

In Korea, alongside the Royal Observatory (觀象監) and its astronomical and calendrical systems during the Joseon dynasty, a distinctive interpretive tradition developed over 600 years. Saju continues to inform important life decisions — from marriage and business to moving and career changes.

1Fate makes this tradition more accessible through AI technology.

Question 2

What can I actually do with Saju analysis results?

Accepted Answer

Many users consult Saju for career direction, timing for starting a business, romantic and marriage compatibility, and decisions about relocation or job changes. Reports don't give you 'the answer' — they provide a framework for understanding your tendencies and the flow of timing before making decisions.

Question 3

How is 1Fate's AI different from general AI?

Accepted Answer

Professional Saju analysis involves three stages.

First is chart calculation. General AI isn't specialized in Gregorian-to-lunar conversion or precise corrections like true solar time and daylight saving adjustments. 1Fate aligns all calculations with the Jeonghae Manseryeok standard.

Next is chart analysis. General AI training data skews toward public internet content, which can be biased toward certain schools of thought. 1Fate provides comprehensive analysis based on five classical texts: Jeokcheonsu, Japyeongjinjeon, Sammyeongtonghoe, Gungtongbogam, and Yeonhaejapyeong.

Finally, interpretation. General AI tends to tell users what they want to hear. 1Fate is designed to deliver honest interpretations grounded in factual analysis.

Question 4

Why is birth time important?

Accepted Answer

The clock time we use groups wide regions into a single time zone. But the sun's actual position differs from city to city.

For example, 5:00 PM in Seoul is actually around 4:28 PM by solar position. In Saju, when the hour pillar changes, the entire direction of the analysis can shift — so this correction matters. This is called 'True Solar Time.'

1Fate automatically calculates this for over 163,400 cities worldwide.

Question 5

How does the AI analyze Saju?

Accepted Answer

The foundational calculations of Saju — stem and branch placement, five-element distribution, and more — follow precise rules that AI performs thoroughly.

Interpretations are grounded in principles from five classical texts including Jeokcheonsu, Japyeongjinjeon, and Gungtongbogam. AI doesn't invent new theories; it provides interpretations within the traditional framework in modern language.

The ability to get instant results 24/7 and receive consistent analysis every time are unique advantages only AI can offer.

Question 6

What can I ask in the AI consultation?

Accepted Answer

You can freely ask any question based on Saju. Ask about career, relationships, wealth, this year's fortune, and more. The AI provides personalized answers based on your Saju profile. Note that it does not replace professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

Question 7

Is Saju a science or a philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Saju is best understood as a structured system of natural observation accumulated over centuries in East Asia. It analyzes the time data of your birth through the principles of Yin-Yang and Five Elements to read your temperament and the flow of timing.

It is grounded in five canonical texts refined from the Song through the Qing dynasties — Jeokcheonsu, Japyeongjinjeon, Gungtongbogam, Sammyeongtonghoi, and Yeonhaejabyeong. With over 518,400 theoretical combinations and interpretive rules refined over centuries, it is a structured analytical system. While its methodology differs from modern experimental science, it holds its own rigorous internal logic.

1Fate restores these classical principles with AI technology, making precise analysis accessible to everyone.

Question 8

Can Saju results be good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Saju charts do have favorable structures and ones that call for caution. In Myeongrihak, this is called gilhyung (吉凶), and accurately identifying it is the starting point of any analysis.

However, one of Myeongrihak's core principles is jehwa (制化) — the idea that unfavorable energies can be tempered and harmonized through other energies. If a cautious period lies ahead, you can prepare for it. If a favorable current is flowing, you can ride it fully.

Saju is a tool for understanding and preparation, not resignation. Every choice remains entirely yours, and 1Fate provides analysis to inform those choices.

Question 9

Does Saju determine my destiny?

Accepted Answer

No. Saju is a framework for understanding your innate tendencies and the flow of timing — it does not predict or determine your future.

In Myeongrihak (the study of life patterns), 'Myeong (命)' refers to your natural disposition and potential, while 'Un (運)' describes how circumstances shift over time. Just as the same seed grows differently depending on where it's planted and how it's nurtured, Saju doesn't tell you what will happen — it helps you understand the conditions in which you can thrive.

Every choice remains entirely yours. 1Fate provides insights to inform those choices.

Question 10

How does it differ from consulting a Saju expert?

Accepted Answer

Professional Saju analysis requires deep expertise, and accessibility in terms of cost and time can be limited. 1Fate doesn't aim to 'replace' experts — it's a complementary service that makes quality Saju analysis accessible to more people through AI.

AI also offers unique advantages:
• Immediacy: 24/7 instant response
• Breadth of knowledge: Drawing on vast classical texts beyond any single person's memory
• Privacy: No risk of personal information leaks, no pressure
• Record keeping: Review your insights anytime

Question 11

Is my personal information safe?

Accepted Answer

Your birth date, time, and location data are managed on secure infrastructure and used solely for Saju analysis. We never sell your data, and any data sent to AI analysis is de-identified. When you delete your account, personal identifiers are anonymized; some records such as payment history are retained for the legally required period before being permanently deleted. For details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Question 12

How long can I access purchased reports?

Accepted Answer

Purchased reports can be viewed in your archive as long as you maintain your account. You can download a PDF copy to keep permanently. (PDF download is available for 6 months from the date of purchase)

Question 13

How do I receive my report?

Accepted Answer

Reports are generated immediately after payment and saved to your Fate Archive. You can view or download them from your archive anytime.

Question 14

What happens if I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

At the end of your billing period, you'll switch to the free plan. Reports you've purchased remain accessible as long as you maintain your account.

Question 15

How do I request a refund?

Accepted Answer

We operate a refund policy considering the nature of digital content.

[One-Time Purchase]
• Refunds available within 7 days if content has not been viewed
• Refunds available if service outage prevents content access
• Refunds available for duplicate payments
• No refunds after content has been viewed

[Subscription Service]
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• Cancel at least 7 days before renewal to prevent the next charge

Refund requests are processed within 3-5 business days. Contact us at 1fate@whynot.so.

Question 16

How many profiles can I create?

Accepted Answer

The number of profiles depends on your plan. [Base Profile Limits]
• Free Plan: 2 profiles
• Monthly Subscription: 3 profiles
• Annual Subscription: 5 profiles [Profiles with Paid Reports]
Profiles with paid reports (LifeBook, YearBook, Fortune Calendar, etc.) are excluded from the profile limit and always preserved. Note: Multiple reports for the same profile only excludes it once. Example: Free plan (base 2) + YearBook for you and spouse → 2 protected + 2 additional = 4 total

Question 17

What makes Korean Saju unique?

Accepted Answer

Saju analysis originates from the shared East Asian principles of Yin-Yang and Five Elements. Korea, China, and Japan all share this tradition, but each has developed it in different directions.

Korean Saju developed independently alongside the Joseon dynasty's Royal Observatory (觀象監) and its astronomical and calendrical systems. Korea established its own interpretive standards in areas such as Sinsal (神煞) systems, Gyeokguk (格局) classification, and Yongsin (用神) derivation, with a systematic methodology grounded in five classical texts.

Just as different martial arts traditions — Judo, Karate, Taekwondo — share common roots yet each developed unique depth and philosophy, Korean Saju has built distinctive precision on top of a shared East Asian tradition. 1Fate carries this tradition forward with modern technology.

Question 18

What criteria is the yearly fortune analysis based on?

Accepted Answer

1Fate's YearBook is grounded in classical Myeongli (Saju Studies).

It follows the interpretive principles of five foundational texts: Japyeongjinjeon (子平眞詮), Jeokcheonsu (滴天髓), Sammyeongtonghoе (三命通會), Gungtongbogam (窮通寶鑑), and Yeonhaejapyeong (淵海子平). The analysis examines how the energies of the current year (세운) interact with your natal chart within the broader flow of major life cycles (대운).

Question 19

Can I view other people's Saju or compatibility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. By adding additional profiles, you can analyze the Saju of family members, friends, or partners. Compatibility analysis between two people is also available. Birth date and time information is needed for accurate analysis.

Question 20

Can non-Koreans use Saju?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Saju is a system that analyzes astronomical data based on birth time and location, so it applies to everyone regardless of nationality or cultural background. While it uses interpretive traditions developed in Korea, the underlying Yin-Yang and Five Elements principles are a shared natural philosophy across East Asia. 1Fate supports Korean, English, and Japanese.

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