Find your lucky wedding date based on Saju (Four Pillars) tradition
길일 (Gilil) means "auspicious day" in Korean. Traditional Korean weddings follow Saju (사주, Four Pillars of Destiny) compatibility between bride and groom, plus the day's heavenly stem and earthly branch.
Avoided dates: 흑일 (black days), 손 없는 날 conflicts, ancestor death anniversaries, certain lunar phases.
Preferred dates: when bride/groom Saju elements harmonize with the day's Five Elements (Wood/Fire/Earth/Metal/Water).
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Bride-Groom Saju compatibility | 30% |
| Day's Five Elements harmony | 25% |
| Lunar phase (full moon ideal) | 15% |
| Avoiding 손 없는 날 conflict | 15% |
| Season (spring/fall preferred) | 15% |
This free tool scores your candidate months. The Auspicious Date Report ($24.99) goes further: top 5 exact dates via the classical Tong Shu almanac, with days clashing with either partner's chart removed automatically, plus dates to avoid. Free preview shows your real #1 date.
Get my Auspicious Date Report → $24.99| Month | Auspicious Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 5/5 | Spring, Wood element peak |
| May 2026 | 4/5 | Late spring, harmony |
| October 2026 | 5/5 | Autumn, Metal element |
| November 2026 | 4/5 | Late autumn, settling |
How is a lucky Korean wedding date chosen?
길일 (gilil) means an auspicious day. Traditional Korean weddings follow Saju four-pillars compatibility between bride and groom plus the day’s heavenly stem and earthly branch, favouring days when the couple’s elements harmonize with the day’s Five Elements.
What makes a wedding date lucky in saju?
The score weighs bride-groom Saju compatibility at 30%, the day’s Five Elements harmony at 25%, lunar phase (full moon ideal) at 15%, avoiding 손 없는 날 conflict at 15%, and season, with spring and fall preferred, at 15%.
Which dates are avoided for a Korean wedding?
흑일 (black days), 손 없는 날 conflicts, ancestor death anniversaries, and certain lunar phases are avoided.
Is the wedding date tool free?
Yes. The free tool scores your candidate months and shows your real number-one date. The full Auspicious Date Report gives the top five exact dates via the classical Tong Shu almanac, with days clashing with either partner’s chart removed automatically.