Is the New Year Fortune reading free?

Yes. The full New Year report — covering your four life-area flow and month-by-month fortune — is free to view, no sign-up required. Only the PDF keepsake version is a separate paid product.

Does the new year's fortune start on January 1?

In Four Pillars astrology, the year's annual luck isn't read as starting on January 1 — it begins from Ipchun (the Start of Spring, around February 4), based on solar terms published by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI). Before that date, the previous year's flow is considered to carry over.

If I'm in my Samjae year, does that mean it's a bad year?

Not necessarily. Samjae doesn't mean a bad fate is set in stone — it's more commonly read as a signal for a cycle of change and recalibration, a good time to build a solid foundation rather than expand aggressively.

What's the difference between Tojeong Bi-gyeol and a Saju New Year reading?

Tojeong Bi-gyeol is a tradition that converts your birth date into hexagram numbers to sketch the broad shape of a year, while a Saju New Year reading looks at the relationship between your four pillars (year, month, day, and hour) and that year's annual luck. Neither is a fixed destiny — both are reference points for taking stock of the year ahead.

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NEW YEAR · 2026

See your 2026 flow

The year's Ganji — 丙午 — meets your own Day Master.

Shown using a sample saju (1990-05-17 12:00) — See it with my own birth date

2026 丙午 · Year of the Horse

2026 is Byeong-o Year (丙午年) — a year where 丙 Fire, blazing like intense sunlight, meets 午 Fire, the untamed energy of the galloping horse, filling both heaven and earth with fire. It reads as a hot, dynamic year. With change and momentum standing out, channeling that fire with clear direction can make it a good time to finally spark a challenge you've long put off.

This Year's Big Picture

In 丙午's annual luck, This year tends to bring friction alongside growth. Rather than pushing to expand, it helps to pause for a beat and build a solid foundation.

My Samjae

The zodiac signs in Samjae for 2026 are Pig·Rabbit·Goat. Your sign (Horse) isn't among them, so you can take in the year's flow without that extra weight.

This Year's 4 Areas

Work

A time when friction crops up often — avoid pushing to expand.

Money

Worth reviewing your spending. Approach big transactions with care.

Relationships

A time when misunderstandings crop up easily — take a beat before reacting.

Growth

A year that calls for sorting out your thoughts first.

Month-by-Month Flow

2026.01
Stable · An intense month — avoid rushed decisions
2026.02
Settling · A month with a smooth flow
2026.03
Settling · A month with a smooth flow
2026.04
Deep · Familiar energy — a good month for tidying up
2026.05
Deep · Familiar energy — a good month for tidying up
2026.06
Gentle · A month with a smooth flow
2026.07
Gentle · A month with a smooth flow
2026.08
Lively · An intense month — avoid rushed decisions
2026.09
Lively · An intense month — avoid rushed decisions
2026.10
Stable · An intense month — avoid rushed decisions
2026.11
Stable · An intense month — avoid rushed decisions
2026.12
Settling · A month with a smooth flow

Tojeong Bi-gyeol Mood

Tojeong Bi-gyeol (土亭秘訣) is a New Year fortune-telling text traditionally attributed to Yi Ji-ham, a scholar of the mid-Joseon era. It reads a year's flow by combining a person's birth date with that year's number, and it's Korea's best-known New Year fortune-telling tradition. Looking at your four life areas through your own saju follows that same spirit — one more perspective for taking a light look at the year ahead.

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FAQ

Is the New Year Fortune reading free?: Yes. The full New Year report — covering your four life-area flow and month-by-month fortune — is free to view, no sign-up required. Only the PDF keepsake version is a separate paid product.
Does the new year's fortune start on January 1?: In Four Pillars astrology, the year's annual luck isn't read as starting on January 1 — it begins from Ipchun (the Start of Spring, around February 4), based on solar terms published by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI). Before that date, the previous year's flow is considered to carry over.
If I'm in my Samjae year, does that mean it's a bad year?: Not necessarily. Samjae doesn't mean a bad fate is set in stone — it's more commonly read as a signal for a cycle of change and recalibration, a good time to build a solid foundation rather than expand aggressively.
What's the difference between Tojeong Bi-gyeol and a Saju New Year reading?: Tojeong Bi-gyeol is a tradition that converts your birth date into hexagram numbers to sketch the broad shape of a year, while a Saju New Year reading looks at the relationship between your four pillars (year, month, day, and hour) and that year's annual luck. Neither is a fixed destiny — both are reference points for taking stock of the year ahead.

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