Frequently Asked Questions
What are Wong Tai Sin fortune sticks?
Wong Tai Sin fortune sticks (kau cim) are a traditional stick-drawing practice from the Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong. There are 100 sticks, each tied to a classical Chinese poem. You shake a bamboo cylinder until one stick falls out, read the poem by its number, and an interpreter explains the meaning. The practice has been part of Hong Kong culture for over a century.
How many sticks are there, and how are they graded?
There are 100 sticks across five grades: 3 The Best (上上), 10 Very Good (上吉), 29 Moderately Good (中吉), 40 Average (中平), and 18 Poor (下下). The Best is the most auspicious and Poor is the least, but even a Poor stick is not a dead end. Every stick carries a warning and a way forward.
Is kaucim.ai affiliated with the Wong Tai Sin Temple?
No. kaucim.ai is an independent digital experience built around a traditional cultural practice. It has no official partnership with or affiliation to Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple or any religious institution. The stick poems are publicly circulated traditional text, and the interpretations are written independently by this platform.
What does it mean to read the stick as a mirror?
We treat a stick as a mirror for your own thinking rather than a tool that predicts the future. Your first reaction after reading the interpretation, whether relief, anxiety, agreement, or resistance, already reflects how you really feel about the question. The stick helps you see yourself. It does not tell you your fate.
What is the difference between the free and paid reading?
The free reading includes the original poem, a plain-language translation, and a basic analysis. Pre-written content covers all 100 sticks across 6 question topics, and you can read it without signing up. The paid deep reading (USD 2.99 per reading) is generated by AI from the specific situation you describe, such as an interview next month or a cold spell with your partner, and gives focused guidance on when to act, how to act, and what to watch for. Payment is handled through Stripe.
What question topics can I ask about?
Six topics: career (work, promotion, starting a business), love (relationships, marriage, people), health (body and mind), study (exams and learning), family (moving, home, relatives), and the whole situation (choose this when one situation is too tangled to classify).
How accurate is the AI reading, and how should I use it?
The reading is for cultural experience and personal reflection only. It is not professional advice. For important decisions about health, legal, or financial matters, please consult a qualified professional. The value of a fortune stick is to prompt your own thinking, not to decide for you.
Can I get a refund after paying?
The paid reading is a one-time digital content service that unlocks immediately after payment. If a technical problem stops you from viewing the content, you can contact support within 7 days to request a refund. See the refund policy page for details.