Frequently Asked Questions

No. Vestara is a cultural research platform that maps cosmological patterns from the Zhou Yi (I-Ching) tradition onto financial market data. Our analyses are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Vestara generates a 0–100 compatibility score by combining three analytical layers: your Natal Blueprint (BaZi birth chart mapped to Five Elements), the Dynamic Octant (current market timing via Plum Blossom numerology), and real-time financial data (price, volume, fundamentals). The AI synthesizes these inputs into a cultural resonance assessment — not a price prediction.

We use Finnhub for US stock market data (quotes, company profiles, financials, news) and EastMoney APIs for Chinese A-share market data. Cosmological calculations are based on the traditional Zhou Yi system including the 64 hexagrams, Five Elements (Wu Xing), Ten Gods, and 24 Solar Terms.

Yes. Your birth date is stored in our Supabase database with Row-Level Security (RLS) enabled, meaning only you can access your own data. We use it solely to compute your BaZi natal chart for analyses. We never share personal data with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Each stock compatibility analysis costs 1 credit. Credits are purchased in bundles ($3 for 1 credit, $13.50 for 5, or $24 for 10) via secure Stripe checkout. Credits never expire and are tied to your account.

Yes. Unused credits are eligible for a full refund within 14 days of purchase. Credits that have already been used for analyses are non-refundable. To request a refund, contact us at support@vestara.cc with your account email and purchase details.

The Zhou Yi (周易), commonly known as the I-Ching or Book of Changes, is one of the oldest Chinese classical texts, dating back over 3,000 years. It describes a system of 64 hexagrams representing fundamental patterns of change in the universe. Vestara applies this cosmological framework to modern financial markets as a cultural research lens.

Vestara currently supports US equities (NYSE, NASDAQ) via Finnhub and Chinese A-shares (Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges) via EastMoney. Enter any valid ticker symbol to run an analysis. We plan to expand to additional markets in the future.

Vestara does not claim predictive accuracy. Our analyses represent cultural pattern-matching between cosmological cycles and market data — they are not forecasts. Past case studies shown on our site are retrospective illustrations, not evidence of future performance. All market participation involves risk.

A typical Vestara analysis completes within 30-60 seconds. The process involves gathering real-time market data, computing your personal Zhou Yi compatibility profile based on your birth date and the current temporal coordinates, and synthesizing the results through our Three-Layer Framework. You'll see a live progress tracker as each stage completes.

Vestara currently supports stocks listed on major US exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ) and the Chinese A-share market (Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges). We use real-time data from Finnhub for US markets and EastMoney for Chinese markets. We plan to expand coverage to additional markets in future updates.

Yes. We take data security seriously. Your birth date and analysis history are stored securely in our database with Row-Level Security, meaning only you can access your own data. We do not sell or share personal information with third parties. All communications are encrypted via HTTPS, and we comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Yes! Vestara supports the top 50 cryptocurrencies by market cap, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and more. Crypto assets are mapped to the Five Elements (五行) framework based on their category — most align with Water (流动性) or Fire (技术创新). Simply enter the ticker symbol (e.g., BTC, ETH, SOL) to generate your resonance analysis. Crypto-specific metrics like 24h volume, market dominance, and ATH distance replace traditional stock fundamentals (PE, ROE, etc.) in the analysis.

Analysis credits are non-refundable once used, as each analysis consumes real-time data and computational resources. However, if an analysis fails to complete due to a technical error on our side, the credit is automatically returned to your account. For unused credits, please contact our support team within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. See our Refund Policy page for complete details.