Learn Korean Saju

Saju (사주, “four pillars”) is the Korean way of reading a birth date. These guides explain the ideas in plain English, with no prior knowledge needed.

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• What is Saju? A beginner's guide
• The five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water

The ten Day Masters

Your Day Master is the Heavenly Stem of your birth day. It is the center of your chart.

• Gap (甲): Yang Wood, a tall tree
• Eul (乙): Yin Wood, a vine or flower
• Byeong (丙): Yang Fire, the sun
• Jeong (丁): Yin Fire, a candle flame
• Mu (戊): Yang Earth, a mountain
• Gi (己): Yin Earth, a garden field
• Gyeong (庚): Yang Metal, a sword or raw ore
• Sin (辛): Yin Metal, a polished jewel
• Im (壬): Yang Water, a river or ocean
• Gye (癸): Yin Water, rain or morning dew

The elements

• Wood (木): Growth, beginnings, vision, and flexibility.
• Fire (火): Warmth, expression, passion, and visibility.
• Earth (土): Stability, trust, nurturing, and patience.
• Metal (金): Precision, justice, discipline, and clarity.
• Water (水): Wisdom, intuition, adaptability, and depth.

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