Can Saju Tell If I Have Depression?

No — Saju cannot tell you about depression, and it cannot diagnose it, so there's no need to be frightened by a reading that claims otherwise. A heavy heart isn't the fault of your palja. What Saju does is offer a reference for self-understanding — mirroring innate temperament and tendencies — and we hold that boundary especially firmly here, more than a fixed fate, just a reference.

Why can't Saju tell?

Because Saju is only a coordinate for reading temperament and tendency from the eight characters of the moment you were born — it isn't a tool for assessing the state of your body or mind. Even myeongli-psychology, which reads Saju through a psychological lens, is a framework for self-exploration, not a diagnosis. A flat claim like "your chart shows depression" carries the same grain as a fear-based reading, and it's worth being wary of it.

What should I do if my heart feels heavy?

Professional help comes first. In Korea, the Mental Health Crisis Counseling line, 1577-0199, is open 24 hours — if you're elsewhere, please reach a crisis line near you. Seeking counseling or treatment isn't making a fuss — it's taking care of your mind. Keep Saju alongside that, at most, as a reference for understanding yourself. If you've run into a fear-based reading, read the "your Saju is bad" note as well.