We asked an AI BaZi app everything from career advice to World Cup predictions

If you've ever dipped your toes into the world of Chinese metaphysics, chances are you've heard of Master Sean Chan. With more than 15 years of experience, over 8,500 clients and expertise spanning BaZi, Zi Wei Dou Shu, Qi Men Dun Jia and Feng Shui, he's become one of Asia's best known names in the space.

Now, he's bringing that expertise into the AI era with Tian Qi, an app that lets users ask personalised questions based on their birth details. Still a work in progress, the app is designed to make traditional Chinese metaphysics more accessible through a familiar chat style interface, with improvements continuing to roll out.

Naturally, we had to put it to the test. Five Her World editors asked Tian Qi everything from career and relationship questions to wealth opportunities and yes, even whether Brazil could win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what happened.

Here’s what happened.

First impressions: More chatbot than fortune teller

Getting started was surprisingly straightforward. After entering our birth details, we were taken to a clean, intuitive interface where we could type questions much like we would in ChatGPT. Each answer was generated in under five minutes and came with suggested follow up prompts, making it easy to dive deeper if you wanted more context.

Her World’s beauty editor Letty Seah also appreciated how private the experience felt.

“The interface is intuitive and easy to set up. I also appreciate the level of privacy the platform offers, making it feel comfortable to ask personal questions.”

She adds that the answers were broken into easy to understand sections without feeling overly dramatic or fear inducing.

Her only gripe? Some traditional Chinese metaphysical terms don’t always translate seamlessly into English, so there were moments that required a little more interpretation.

It can answer more than just life questions

Naturally, we couldn’t resist testing Tian Qi with something completely unexpected.

Senior lifestyle editor, Shazrina decided to ask about her wealth opportunities before following it up with an entirely unrelated question: Will Brazil win the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Surprisingly, the app handled both.

For her finances, it identified strengths, potential challenges and even suggested strategies for managing money more effectively. Rather than simply saying Brazil would or wouldn’t win, it explained that its prediction was based on a Qi Men Dun Jia reading cast at that moment, complete with caveats that a definitive answer would require analysing each individual match. In short, the app didn’t just give an answer. It explained how it arrived there.

It doesn’t shy away from the bigger picture

Her World’s Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth wanted a broader look at what the rest of 2026 could have in store for her career.

Rather than offering a blanket prediction, Tian Qi broke the reading down into opportunities and potential challenges. It highlighted greater confidence, creativity and visibility at work, while also flagging possible friction with senior figures and within her career foundation. Instead of presenting everything as smooth sailing, it concluded that the year was likely to be a net positive overall, acknowledging there may be a few bumps along the way.

It was a reminder that the app wasn’t just focused on making optimistic predictions. It also explained where challenges might arise, making the reading feel more balanced.

But what about real life scenarios?

Digital editor Cheryl decided to put the app to a different test by asking something much more specific: whether an upcoming project would go smoothly.

This was where Tian Qi really impressed us. Instead of simply answering “yes”, it explained why the timing appeared favourable based on her BaZi chart, while acknowledging there could still be pressure and challenges throughout the project. It also suggested the opportunity could lead to greater career visibility and growth.

What stood out most was that the conversation didn’t end there. Tian Qi recommended follow up questions on specific milestones, such as the contract signing or launch date, making it feel like an ongoing conversation with an actual person.

So... when will I find love?

Of course, I had to ask the question I was secretly most curious about, as most women would be.

Instead of giving me a simple yes or no, Tian Qi spent several paragraphs analysing my relationship structure before getting to the answer. According to the app, 2026 could bring romantic encounters, but they may be intense rather than lasting. It suggested that 2027 would be a stronger year for meeting someone with real long term potential, while 2028 could be my best window for a relationship that truly sticks.

Whether or not the prediction comes true remains to be seen. What impressed me wasn’t so much the answer itself, but how detailed the explanation was. Rather than making sweeping statements, the app broke down the reasoning behind its reading before translating the traditional BaZi concepts into more digestible language.

That said, I quickly realised that the quality of the answers depended heavily on the questions I asked. Broad prompts or questions looking for a straightforward yes or no didn’t produce particularly satisfying results. The more specific I became, the more useful and nuanced the responses were. I also liked that if the timing wasn’t ideal, the app didn’t simply tell me “no”. Instead, it often suggested a more favourable period and explained why.

Is it worth trying?

After putting Tian Qi through its paces, one thing became clear: this isn’t the AI equivalent of a fortune cookie you get at restaurants.

If you're after a quick yes or no answer, you might be left wanting more. But if you're willing to get specific, that's when Tian Qi really shines, offering thoughtful, personalised responses that explain the reasoning behind each prediction.

It's also worth remembering that Tian Qi is still evolving, with Master Sean Chan and his team continuing to refine the experience. Even so, whether you're BaZi curious or simply looking for a different perspective on work, love or life, the app already offers an accessible way to explore Chinese metaphysics through a chat style interface. Just don't expect it to sum up your future in a single sentence.