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Day Master (Ilgan) Guide

In Korean Saju, your Day Master (Ilgan) — the Heavenly Stem of the day you were born — is the single most important character in your chart. It represents you. Here is what each of the 10 Day Masters means.

How to find your Day Master

Your Day Master is the upper character of your Day Pillar. Enter your birth date in the free calculator and it shows your Day Master instantly.

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甲 · Yang Wood

The tall tree

Upright, ambitious and principled, a natural pioneer who grows straight toward the light. Watch a tendency to be stubborn and slow to bend.

乙 · Yin Wood

The vine and grass

Adaptable, resilient and tactful, you thrive by bending without breaking and connecting people. Guard against indecision and leaning too much on others.

丙 · Yang Fire

The sun

Bright, warm and passionate, you light up any room and give generously. Watch impatience and a need for the spotlight.

丁 · Yin Fire

The candle

A gentle, focused warmth — attentive, intuitive and devoted to those you love. Guard against moodiness and over-sensitivity.

戊 · Yang Earth

The mountain

Steady, dependable and broad-minded, you are the rock others lean on. Watch stubbornness and resistance to change.

己 · Yin Earth

The fertile field

Nurturing, practical and patient, you quietly help things grow. Guard against over-worrying and keeping too much inside.

庚 · Yang Metal

The steel blade

Decisive, just and bold, you cut through problems and stay loyal. Watch bluntness and rigidity.

辛 · Yin Metal

The jewel

Refined, sharp and elegant, with a keen eye for quality and detail. Guard against pride and being easily hurt by criticism.

壬 · Yang Water

The ocean

Wise, open and resourceful, you flow around obstacles and see the big picture. Watch restlessness and being hard to pin down.

癸 · Yin Water

The rain and dew

Gentle, intuitive and perceptive, you nourish quietly and read people well. Guard against overthinking and shifting moods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saju (Four Pillars)?

Saju is East Asian astrology that reads your birth year, month, day, and hour as eight characters (Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches), revealing personality, fortune, wealth, and relationships through the flow of the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water).

Is CatchSay’s Saju reading free?

Yes. Enter your birth date and time to see your Eight Characters and a core reading for free. Deeper interpretation is available after signing up.

How accurate is the AI Saju reading?

The Four Pillars calculation (pillars, Five Elements, Ten Gods, special stars) is deterministic and exact from a perpetual calendar. The AI only turns that accurate data into a natural reading — it never fabricates the chart.

Should I enter a solar or lunar birth date?

Both work. If you enter a lunar date, the server converts it to solar for an accurate chart. Knowing your birth time adds the Hour Pillar for greater precision.

How is this different from Western horoscopes or zodiac signs?

A horoscope uses only your birth month and the zodiac only your birth year. Saju reads all four pillars — year, month, day, and hour — so two people of the same sign can get completely different results.

Can I check love compatibility?

Yes. Compatibility is read from the relationship between two people’s Day Masters and elements (generating, controlling, stem combinations, clashes). Just enter both birth dates.