The Psychology of Saju Ten Gods: 10 Faces of Human Desire

1. Introduction: A 'Map of the Mind', Not Destiny

Many people think of Saju (Four Pillars) as a 'prophetic tool to guess the future'. They ask, "Will I make money next year?", "When will I get married?" But the true value of Saju Myungri (Saju Studies) lies in showing a 'Map of my mind that even I didn't know'.

The tool that explains the human mind and social relationships in Saju is the Ten Gods (Sibseong). This classifies the relationships other characters form based on the Day Master (Me) into 10 types. If modern psychology divides humans into 5 (Big 5) or 16 (MBTI) types, Saju, which is thousands of years old, explains this as a more dynamic 'interaction of desires'.

2. Expansion of Ego: Friend (Bigen) and Robber (Geobjae)

The Companion Star (Bigeop), which is the same element as me, symbolizes 'Ego and Subjectivity'.

• Friend (Bigen): "I am me." Healthy self-esteem, independence, and equal relationships like friends. People with strong Bigen dislike interference from others and have clear convictions.
• Robber (Geobjae): "I will win." Competitiveness, fighting spirit, and consciousness of others. Geobjae is an intense desire where my things could be stolen, or I could steal from others. It is often found in competitive CEOs or athletes.

3. Expression and Creation: Eating God (Siksin) and Hurting Official (Sanggwan)

The Output Star (Siksang), which is the element I produce (give birth to), symbolizes 'Output and Expression'.

• Eating God (Siksin): "I enjoy." Pure curiosity, cooking, research, and sexual pleasure. This is optimistic energy that enjoys the process itself rather than the result. The saying that one will never starve if they have Siksin comes from here.
• Hurting Official (Sanggwan): "I change." Rebellion against existing order (Official), revolution, genius eloquence, and showmanship. Sanggwan is a sharp critic and a revolutionary who overturns the world. It is an essential star for entertainers or social activists.

4. Possession and Results: Indirect Wealth (Pyeonjae) and Direct Wealth (Jeongjae)

The Wealth Star (Jaeseong), which is the element I control, symbolizes 'Sense of Reality and Desire for Possession'.

• Indirect Wealth (Pyeonjae): "I dominate." Big money, business acumen, wide territory, and entertainment. Pyeonjae is not steady money like a salary, but the temperament of a businessman who plays a big game. It pursues efficiency by skipping processes to get results.
• Direct Wealth (Jeongjae): "I manage." Salary, savings, meticulousness, and my woman (in traditional context). Jeongjae is the meticulousness of calculating even a single penny accurately. It pursues a conservative and stable life and prefers predictable results.

5. Control and Honor: Indirect Officer (Pyeongwan) and Direct Officer (Jeongwan)

The Officer Star (Gwanseong), which is the element that controls me, symbolizes 'Social Mask and Responsibility'.

• Indirect Officer (Pyeongwan/Seven Killings): "I sacrifice." Power, charisma, loyalty, and hardship. Pyeongwan is like a tiger that treats me roughly. Those who overcome this gain powerful leadership, but if not, they suffer from stress and illness.
• Direct Officer (Jeongwan): "I protect." Law, morality, honor, and model student. Jeongwan is an upright mind that observes social rules. It is often seen in stable workplaces or civil servants, and regards face and credit as life itself.

6. Conclusion: There is No Good or Evil in Desire

There is no need to be sad if you have many 'Hurting Officials' in your Saju, nor to be discouraged if you lack 'Direct Officers'. There is no good or bad in the Ten Gods. It is just that 'the flow of energy is different'.

• A person with many Hurting Officials can become an innovator who breaks rules.
• A person with many Robbers can become a gambler who enjoys competition.

Understanding your Ten Gods is acknowledging that the desires wriggling inside me are not 'wrong', but unique 'weapons' I was born with. How to use those weapons depends entirely on your choice.