Methodology

How Hidden Stems Builds a Bazi Reading

Hidden Stems separates the deterministic Four Pillars chart from the interpretive report. The chart is calculated first; the AI report explains that chart in careful, culturally grounded English.

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1. Birth Record

The user enters birth date, birth time, gender, and birthplace. The current public calculator supports Gregorian birth data.

A precise birth time matters because the hour pillar can change when the time is uncertain.

2. Deterministic Chart

The calculator derives the Year, Month, Day, and Hour pillars, then identifies the Day Master, Five Elements balance, and luck cycles.

These chart results are saved as structured data before any paid AI interpretation is generated.

3. AI-Assisted Interpretation

After payment, the AI receives the deterministic chart structure and writes an English report across chart overview, personality, career and wealth, relationships, social style, health tendencies, luck cycles, yearly prompts, and action advice.

Chinese Ganzhi terms remain visible because they are part of the original Bazi system, while the explanation is written for English-speaking users.

4. Responsible Use

The report is a cultural and reflective reading, not a prediction guarantee. It avoids absolute promises and includes a clear disclaimer.

Hidden Stems is not medical, legal, financial, investment, psychological, or relationship decision advice.