What Is Dangsaju? A Practical Introduction to the 12-Star System
A concise introduction to Dangsaju fundamentals, how it differs from Four Pillars, and what beginners should verify first.
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Dangsaju (Tang Saju) is a traditional oriental astrology that predicts lifelong fortune based on the time of birth.
Start InputDefinition & History of Dangsaju
Fortune & Misfortune told by 12 Heavenly Stars
Dangsaju is a folk divination method that predicts life's fortune using birth data (Year, Month, Day, Hour) and the movement of 12 Stars (Twelve Stars). Unlike general Saju (Four Pillars) which relies on the Five Elements, Dangsaju judges fortune solely by the encounter with these 12 stars.
History starting from Li Hezhong of Tang Dynasty
Originated by Li Hezhong during the Tang Dynasty, it maps 12 stars to human birth measures. Later separated from Saju by Xu Ziping in Song Dynasty, it developed into an intuitive folk belief in Korea, often illustrated for commoners.
Folk Ritual
A pro-commoner divination passed down from the Joseon Dynasty, accessible even through pictures.
Uniqueness
Focuses on 12 Planet/Stars instead of complex elements for quick and clear predictions.
Comprehensive
Covers early, middle, late years, and lifetime fortune, including family, career, and health.
How to Read Dangsaju
1
Year determines Early Age Fortune
2
Count from Year to Month for Middle Age Fortune
3
Count from Month to Day for Late Age Fortune
4
Count from Day to Time for Lifetime Fortune
By sequentially mapping the 12 stars using the 'One Palm' technique, one judges fortune based on whether the encountered star is auspicious or inauspicious.
The 12 Stars of Dangsaju
7 Auspicious Stars and 5 Inauspicious Stars governing human life
Auspicious Stars
Cheon-gwiseong
Symbolizes wealth and honor, intelligence, and extraordinary destiny.
Auspicious Stars
Cheon-bokseong
A star of abundant natural blessings, wealth, and glory.
Auspicious Stars
Cheon-gwonseong
The energy of commanding authority and gaining status.
Auspicious Stars
Cheon-ganseong
A star of wisdom, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
Auspicious Stars
Cheon-munseong
Excellence in academics and writing, indicating high scholarship.
Auspicious Stars
Cheon-yeseong
Success through dexterity and artistic talents.
Auspicious Stars
Cheon-suseong
Symbolizes long life, health, and a peaceful existence.
Inauspicious Stars
Cheon-aekseong
Signifies disease and misfortune, indicating hardships.
Inauspicious Stars
Cheon-paseong
Implies scattering and failure; one must be careful of financial loss.
Inauspicious Stars
Cheon-yeokseong
Symbolizes the fatigue of wandering from place to place.
Inauspicious Stars
Cheon-goseong
Symbolizes loneliness and the severance of human relationships.
Inauspicious Stars
Cheon-inseong
Signifies sharpness like a blade, wounds, or physical scars.
New Long-Form Guides
Beginner, practical, and lifestyle-focused Dangsaju guides updated regularly.
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Learn to interpret the 12 stars as a system instead of memorizing isolated definitions.
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A phase-by-phase guide to connect life-stage interpretation with practical questions and decisions.
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