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- How Long Should an AI Bazi Report Be?A sceptic's guideThis page discusses how to determine an appropriate length for an AI-generated Bazi report.
- What AI Cannot Calculate: Three Blind Spots in Fate AnalysisA sceptic's guideThis page explains three types of limitations of AI in fate analysis: information missing from the input, content not covered by the theoretical framework, and situations requiring on-site judgment by a human practitioner. These three types differ in nature and should not be lumped together. Understanding these blind spots helps users employ AI fortune-telling tools more reasonably.
- Should You Provide Birth Date for AI Fortune Telling?A sceptic's guideThis page explains why AI fortune telling services request birth date information, focusing on the role of birth date in identity verification and privacy protection. We make no predictive claims; the sensitivity of this field stems from its use in other contexts rather than the fortune telling itself. It helps users understand data collection boundaries and make informed choices.
- Paste AI Answers Back: Verify Against ChartsA sceptic's guideThis page explains how to break down AI-generated astrology text into checkable elements and verify them one by one against the natal chart.
- Why AI Bazi Answers Differ: Causes and How to TellA sceptic's guideWhen the same Bazi chart yields different answers on repeated queries, three common causes exist: inconsistent input, model randomness, or differing interpretive focus. This article explains how to identify each cause, helping users understand the source of discrepancies and view AI Bazi analysis results more reasonably, without claiming predictive accuracy.
- What Information Is Needed for AI BaZi CalculationA sceptic's guideThis page explains the information required to use the AI BaZi calculation service.
- Provide AI with a Glossary: Standardizing Terminology in ConversationA sceptic's guideThis page explains the role of providing a glossary to AI at the start of a conversation.
- How to Make AI Explain Without ConcludingA sceptic's guideThis page explains how to turn the instruction 'explain but do not conclude' into rules the model can actually follow, instead of leaving it as an intention.
- Overview: How to Ask AI About BaZiA sceptic's guideThis page outlines the information needed before asking AI about BaZi: birth date, birth time, birth place, and gender.
- How to Ask AI Bazi: A Four-Step Questioning MethodA sceptic's guideThis page explains how to split a Bazi consultation into four separate rounds, each focusing on one matter so that each answer can be verified independently.
- Marking AI Uncertainty: Distinguishing Fact from InferenceA sceptic's guideLanguage models do not distinguish confidence levels by default; conclusions from fixed rules and inferences from intuition are phrased identically.
- How Many Questions Can You Ask in One AI Bazi Reading?A sceptic's guideThis page explains how the AI Bazi system handles three questions in a single prompt.
- AI BaZi: Chinese vs English for Fate Reading TermsA sceptic's guideThis page explains that when using AI for BaZi analysis, traditional Chinese terms such as Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, Ten Gods, and symbolic stars should be kept in their original Chinese form. In Chinese contexts, these terms are inherently Chinese and do not require translation, as translation may lead to inaccuracies. The page offers guidance on terminology usage for more reliable readings.
- Probing AI Bazi: Breaking Down and Verifying Specific ClaimsA sceptic's guideThis page explains how to probe AI-generated Bazi analyses by breaking them down into individually verifiable claims.
- AI Bazi: Testing Consistency Through RepetitionA sceptic's guideThis page introduces a low-cost method for testing the consistency of AI Bazi outputs.
- Manually Plot Your BaZi Once: A Reference for VerificationA sceptic's guideThis page guides you through manually plotting a complete BaZi chart, covering the steps for deriving the year, month, day, and hour pillars.
- AI Face Reading and BaZi AnalysisA sceptic's guideThis page introduces the AI face reading service, covering both physiognomy/palm reading and BaZi analysis.
- AI Liu Yao: Dynamic Hexagram Analysis Based on CastingA sceptic's guideThis page introduces the basic principles of AI Liu Yao. Liu Yao requires a live hexagram casting action, obtaining the hexagram through coin tossing or number selection, then analyzing it with time and line positions. Unlike BaZi, which is derived directly from birth data, Liu Yao emphasizes the state at the moment of casting, so the same question cast at different times may yield different hexagrams.
- AI in Chinese Metaphysics: Digitizing Traditional SystemsA sceptic's guideThis page explains how AI is used to digitize and organize the rule systems of traditional Chinese metaphysical arts such as Bazi, Zi Wei Dou Shu, Liu Yao, Qi Men Dun Jia, and date selection. It focuses on technical implementation and knowledge structuring, including chart generation, rule retrieval, and case analysis, without making any predictions or promises about personal destiny.
- Hidden Stems Mislabeling: Fixed Correspondence of Earthly BranchesA sceptic's guideThis page explains the fixed correspondence between earthly branches and hidden stems, and points out common mislabeling scenarios.
- Common AI Paipan Errors: Lichun and Year Pillar BoundaryA sceptic's guideThis page summarizes common errors in AI-generated BaZi charts, focusing on mishandling of the Lichun boundary and year pillar transition rules.
- AI BaZi Solar Term Errors: Month Pillar Changes at JieA sceptic's guideThis page explains common AI BaZi charting errors regarding solar terms. , Yushui, Chunfen).
- AI Bazi Charts: Li Chun Boundary ErrorsA sceptic's guideThis page explains common AI bazi chart errors in year pillar calculation: the year pillar changes at Li Chun (Start of Spring), not on January 1 or Lunar New Year. Those born before Li Chun belong to the previous year's pillar. Understanding this helps spot potential inaccuracies in chart output, without implying any guarantee of predictive accuracy.
- Mixing Lunar and Solar Dates in Chart CalculationA sceptic's guideThis page explains the common error of entering a lunar calendar date as a solar date when generating a chart.
- Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time: Confirming Birth TimeA sceptic's guideThis page explains how the clock time on a birth certificate corresponds to time zone and daylight saving time rules, and why confirming this information is necessary for chart construction. The birth certificate records the local clock time at the moment of birth, but the time zone and whether daylight saving time was in effect must be confirmed separately. This page provides confirmation methods and common considerations, without making any predictions or promises.
- AI Chart Calculation: Rule-Based Conversion to Four PillarsA sceptic's guideThis page explains the fundamental mechanism of AI chart calculation: converting Gregorian date and time into four pairs of sexagenary cycle pillars for year, month, day, and hour according to established calendrical rules. The process is deterministic, with each step defined by clear rules; identical inputs always produce identical outputs. The content is intended for users seeking to understand the calculation logic, without any predictive claims.
- True Solar Time: Correction by Longitude and Equation of TimeA sceptic's guideThis page explains the concept of true solar time and its correction procedure. It covers how to convert standard clock time to local solar time based on the longitude of the birthplace, and explains the role of the equation of time. This conversion allows for more accurate determination of the birth hour, which is used for time calibration in Chinese astrology charts.
- Vague AI Fortune-Telling: No Chart Elements ReferencedA sceptic's guideThis page examines a key trait of vague AI fortune-telling: descriptions that never reference any BaZi chart elements such as Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, or Ten Gods. It shows how such generic statements lack specificity and differ from chart-based readings. The goal is to help readers recognize vague language, without making any claims about predictive accuracy.
- AI Fortune Telling Accuracy: How LLMs Generate BaZi ReadingsA sceptic's guideThis page examines how large language models like Grok are used in BaZi (Chinese astrology) readings, covering the generation of Four Pillars charts and interpretive text. It focuses on the underlying mechanics, typical output patterns, and factors affecting consistency. Readers can gain a clear understanding of the current capabilities and limitations of AI-based fortune telling.
- AI Fortune-Telling and Fabricated CitationsA sceptic's guideThis page explains how AI fortune-telling produces fabricated citations. Language models generate text sequences based on linguistic patterns, so book titles, volumes, and clauses fall within the model's probable outputs, appearing plausible but not sourced from reliable documents. Understanding this helps identify pseudo-citations in AI-generated content.