Fortune Tellers - Superstitions Ep.1

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Have you ever felt trapped by life’s uncertainties, longing for answers you can’t find? In Taiwan, a vibrant world of fortune-telling offers hope to those seeking clarity. From glowing signs to mystical tools, fortune tellers promise a glimpse of what lies ahead—but what happens when the seeker becomes the guide? By day, Yu-fan is a fitness coach; by night, he transforms into a fortune teller teaching Purple Star Astrology (紫微斗數). After a life shaped by hardship, fortune-telling gave him a way to reclaim his path. Now, he visits the bustling fortune-telling street, delving into the crafts of fortune tellers who practice Rice Divination (米卦), Wenwanggua (文王卦) and the Four Pillars of Destiny (八字). As he explores their methods and searches for his own answers, Yu-fan wrestles with the ultimate question: Can a fortune teller truly predict and change their own fate?

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Superstitions

In a modern world full of uncertainties, three stories reveal how Taiwan’s ancient superstitions offer hope, guidance, and meaning. From fortune tellers and the god of love to spirit mediums, this series uncovers the lives and questions behind these sacred practices.