Korean Saju (사주)
Korean Saju (사주, 四柱) is the Korean practice of the Four Pillars of Destiny — the very same eight-character system known in Chinese as BaZi (八字). “Saju” literally means “four pillars.”
Saju and BaZi: same system, local flavor
- The chart construction is identical: four pillars from your year, month, day and hour, each a stem and a branch.
- Korean Saju tradition emphasizes the Day Master, Ten Gods (십성) and useful god (용신), and is widely used for compatibility (궁합), career and yearly fortune.
Why Saju is so popular in Korea
- Saju is part of everyday culture — consulted for relationships, marriage timing, naming and big decisions.
- Modern services compute the chart instantly from the lunisolar calendar, then interpret it; the math is the same worldwide, only the language of the reading changes.
FAQ
Is Korean Saju the same as Chinese BaZi?
Yes, the underlying system is the same Four Pillars / eight characters. Schools and emphasis differ slightly, but the chart is built the same way.
Can I get a Saju reading in English?
The chart is language-independent, so it can be computed from your birth data and then explained in English.
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