How a saju chart is read

A saju reading is not a list of characters but a layered interpretation centered on the day stem.

Five layers of reading

Five-step orthodox flow: locate il-gan strength → see five-element balance → map ten gods → fix yongshin → trace major and yearly cycles.

Strong vs weak day master

Whether the day master draws strength from the month branch or supporting characters defines strong vs weak — different operating modes, not better or worse.

Digital saju reading

Calculation is deterministic and computable; interpretation needs context. The reliable path is exact computation plus a robust classical interpretation framework.