If you’ve ever watched a Korean drama, you might have noticed characters obsessing over age differences. A 20-year-old calling someone who’s just months older “oppa” or “unnie” – it seems pretty intense, right? Well, there’s actually a fascinating reason behind this cultural quirk, and it all comes down to how Koreans traditionally counted age. But...
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The Gapjin Day Pillar (甲辰) – Earth-Rooted Yang Wood in Korean Saju Reading: Ambition Meets Stability
Hello everyone! Today I want to dive deep into one of the most fascinating day pillars in Korean astrology – Gapjin Ilju (甲辰日柱). If you’re new to saju reading or the Four Pillars of Destiny, you might want to check out my previous post about [What is the Day Pillar in Korean Saju?] first. What...
“It Must Have Been Aekddaem!” – What Koreans Really Mean When They Say This
Today, instead of talking about Saju, let’s explore a common Korean expression people often say when something bad happens: “It must have been Aekddaem!” or “Let’s just call it Aekddaem.” Okay, so picture this: You’re having the worst day ever. Your phone dies right before an important call, you spill coffee all over your favorite...
The Gapin Day Pillar (甲寅) – Double Wood Energy in Korean Saju Reading: Independence Meets Intensity
What Is Gapin Day Pillar in Korean Saju Reading? Day two of our 60-day adventure through Korean astrology, and I’m already feeling the momentum building! It’s amazing to see this little corner of the internet becoming a gathering place for people curious about Korean Saju reading. Thank you for sticking with me on this journey....
Saju Reading of World Celebrities: Day Pillars by Birthday in Traditional Korean Astrology
Just like when I previously created a list of daily pillars (ilju) for Korean celebrities in Four Pillars of Destiny astrology, this time I’ve compiled a list of the daily pillars that serve as the foundation when analyzing the Four Pillars charts of globally famous people from a Korean perspective. The daily pillars were calculated...
The Gapja Day Pillar (甲子) – First of the 60 in Saju Reading: Leadership, Vitality, and Hidden Depths
What Is Gapja Day Pillar in Korean Saju Reading? Hey there, Saju enthusiasts! It’s finally happening – today marks the beginning of our epic 60-day journey through every single Day Pillar in Korean astrology. I’ve been looking forward to this moment for weeks, and honestly, my hands are a bit shaky as I type this....
Saju Reading of Korean Celebrities: Day Pillars by Birthday in Traditional Korean Astrology
What Is a Day Pillar in Saju Reading? If you’ve ever wondered why certain K-pop idols seem to have such distinct personalities or natural chemistry with each other, Korean traditional astrology might offer some fascinating insights. In Korean culture, Saju (사주, literally “four pillars”) is an ancient system that analyzes personality and destiny based on...
What is the Day Pillar in Korean Saju? Your Complete Guide to Understanding Korean Fortune Telling
What exactly is a Day Pillar in Korean Fortune Telling Saju? Hello everyone! I’ve been steadily building the foundation of this blog by sharing stories about Korean saju and Four Pillars astrology as they appear in our daily lives. We’ve covered the ten heavenly stems (천간), and I’m currently working through the twelve earthly branches...
Why a 4-Year Age Gap in Korean Saju Doesn’t Need a Compatibility Check
Hey everyone! Have you ever heard that old Korean saying about how couples with a 4-year age gap are so perfectly matched that they don’t even need Korean saju reading to check their compatibility? It’s one of those pieces of wisdom that gets passed down through generations, and honestly, it’s everywhere in Korean culture. Your...
How to Find Your Birth Time for Korean Saju Reading When You Don’t Know It
Ever wanted to get a proper Korean saju reading but realized you don’t know your exact birth time? Trust me, you’re not alone in this struggle. I’ve met countless people who are dying to explore Korean astrology and understand their Four Pillars of Destiny, but they hit this same roadblock. Here’s the thing – while...