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Charting and chart anomalies

Start by separating "a different input", "different calculation rules", "a tool that did not finish", and "wrong interpretation text". Chart data and model interpretation are two stages, and changing the input means the related chart must be recomputed.

When comparing against another chart​

  1. Person: is the correct profile card referenced this time?
  2. Date: profile card dates are Gregorian; when the original record is lunar, verify the conversion and any leap month first.
  3. Time: is it the time recorded at the birthplace, and is the precision genuine? Do not convert time zones yourself and then let the tool convert again.
  4. Place: is the right country, city, or same-named administrative area selected, and do the coordinates and time zone match the birthplace?
  5. Rules: is the software you are comparing against using the same time, calendar, and system rules? Differences are only comparable once input and rules align.
  6. Version and output: record the app version, the tool output, and the comparison source, rather than comparing interpretive conclusions alone.

BaZi and Zi Wei Dou Shu​

True solar time, day boundaries, double-hours, the direction of luck cycles, and the rules in use can all produce different results. Check which conditions this chart actually applied; near a double-hour or a day boundary, in particular, do not dismiss "a few minutes apart" as irrelevant.

The sex recorded in the profile card and the charting parameter traditional algorithms expect may differ, so check which value is actually used. Stating a school preference in the conversation does not mean the underlying calculation rule changed. If you cannot see the setting or an explicit result, do not assume a particular rule was applied.

Western astrology​

Check the birth moment, latitude and longitude, time zone, and the zodiac and house rules actually used in the output. When comparing with another program, compare the same subject under the same calculation conditions. If the birth time is unknown, keep the uncertainty attached to anything time-sensitive, such as houses or the ascendant.

Tarot and six lines​

First separate the Agent's explanation of spreads, card meanings, or casting methods from the interaction results of this reading. Describing a card does not mean a draw was performed.

For this reading, check whether the interaction completed, whether the result panel shows the actual card positions, upright or reversed orientation, or line order, and whether the following interpretation cites the same result. If the interpretation disagrees with the panel, keep the panel and the matching text and ask for a re-explanation based on the interaction result; if it still disagrees, report it to support.

Unknown birth time​

Do not fill the record with a random time. State the known range and ask the Agent to distinguish known inputs from candidate assumptions. Inquiries can only help organize conditions; matching a life event is not proof of the real hour, see Chart confirmation and inquiries.

What to include in a report​

Provide redacted input fields, the app version, chart screenshots, the location of the difference, and the comparison rules. You can use an anonymized reproduction record instead of a real full name. Do not provide API keys, full activation keys, or unrelated life history. See Contact support.