Divination guide

Saju, tarot, astrology, I Ching, Ziwei Dousu — and our own agreement score. Plain-language explainers of what each tradition is and how it is read.

East · Myeongri
What Is Saju (사주 / 四柱)? Korea’s Four Pillars Tradition

Saju (사주 / 四柱), Korea’s Four Pillars of Destiny, reads a person from their year, month, day, and hour of birth using Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the five elements. A calm, accurate guide.

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West · Arcana
How Tarot Works — 78 Cards and the Language of Symbols

A clear guide to how tarot works: 78 cards, the Major and Minor Arcana, four suits, upright and reversed meanings, and how a spread is read. Plus how CrossFates makes tarot deterministic.

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West · Astrology
What Your Zodiac Sign Means — A Guide to Western Astrology

Sun sign versus full natal chart, the twelve signs, planets, houses, and transits explained clearly. Plus how CrossFates uses real astronomical calculation for your daily reading.

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East · Classic
What Is the I Ching (주역 / 周易)? The Book of Changes

The I Ching (주역 / 周易), the Book of Changes, reads the patterns of change through yin-yang lines, the eight trigrams, and 64 hexagrams. A clear guide to the oldest Chinese classic.

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East · Ziwei
What Is Ziwei Dousu (자미두수 / 紫微斗數)? Purple Star Astrology

Ziwei Dousu (자미두수 / 紫微斗數), Purple Star Astrology, places stars across twelve palaces to read a life. Learn its emperor star, major and minor stars, and how it differs from saju.

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Cross-compare
What Is the Agreement Score? When Five Traditions Read the Same Person

The agreement score is the heart of CrossFates: five Eastern and Western divination traditions read the same person and day independently, and we measure, as a percentage, how much they agree.

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Korea · Almanac
What Is Tojeong Bigyeol (토정비결)? Korea’s New Year Fortune Classic

Tojeong Bigyeol (토정비결), Korea’s New Year fortune classic consulted by millions each lunar new year. Learn its 144 verses, lunar-calendar basis, and its history tied to Yi Ji-ham.

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