Question 1

What is BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny)?

Accepted Answer

BaZi (Four Pillars / 八字) maps elemental patterns from birth date and time across year, month, day, and hour pillars. Use it as a lens for reflection — for entertainment and self-exploration, not a fixed verdict. Accuracy depends on birth-time quality and is interpretive guidance, not prediction.

Question 2

How does the EasternFate BaZi calculator work?

Accepted Answer

Enter birth date (and time if known). We convert to True Solar Time when possible and show a free chart preview: four pillars if the hour is known, three pillars if not, plus a Five Elements overview. Ten Gods detail, 10-year luck pillars (大运), Daily Insights, and Deep thematic reading are not part of the free preview.

Question 3

Is EasternFate free to use?

Accepted Answer

Free means a BaZi chart preview with no account required — not a subscription trial. Daily Insights, Deep thematic reading, and advanced compatibility use credits (Buy 10 Credits) or Monthly (Start Monthly; no free trial). Accuracy depends on birth-time quality and is interpretive guidance, not prediction.

Question 4

What is the Daily Forecast feature?

Accepted Answer

Daily Forecast shows today's day pillar and how it may interact with your chart — for self-exploration. It is subscription / after registration, not part of the free chart preview.

Question 5

Can BaZi help with love compatibility?

Accepted Answer

EasternFate compares two charts for compatibility themes and patterns (Day Master / Five Elements interaction) as a lens for reflection — not a prediction. Deeper pairing analysis, if offered, uses credits or subscription; it is not the free chart preview.

Question 6

Is BaZi the same as Chinese astrology or the Chinese zodiac?

Accepted Answer

BaZi is more detailed than the year-only Chinese zodiac (生肖). It uses full birth datetime across four pillars for more personalised patterns. Both sit in Chinese metaphysics; BaZi is a deeper charting system, not a fixed life verdict.

Question 7

What are the Five Elements in BaZi?

Accepted Answer

The Five Elements (五行) are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. In BaZi they describe energies and tendencies in a chart. Element balance is a lens for reflection on strengths, weaker areas, and period themes — interpretive guidance, not prediction.

Question 8

How accurate is the analysis?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy depends on birth-time quality and is interpretive guidance, not prediction. Celebrity pieces use public dates without hour. Hour unknown means three pillars only; readings may change with birth time.

Question 9

Do I need to know my exact birth time?

Accepted Answer

Birth hour improves the chart. When the hour is unknown, we show three pillars only. A free chart preview is not a full Deep Reading and does not include Daily Insights.

Question 10

Can I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. Access remains until the end of your billing period.

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