
SPYLL
Self-discovery with BaZi, Zi Wei Dou Shu & psychology
Hey Indie Hackers,
I recently launched SPYLL (https://spyll.id).
The idea started after I looked at existing BaZi and Eastern metaphysics tools. Almost all of them look like they were built in 1998, packed with superstition, and terrible to use on mobile.
I wanted to see what happens when you treat the underlying calendar system with proper engineering:
- Real astronomical calculations using the VSOP87B ephemeris instead of static lookup tables.
- True Solar Time coordinate adjustments so birth charts do not break across time zones.
- Using LLMs to translate the calculated stems and stars into clear psychological archetypes instead of cryptic fortune-telling.
Stack: Next.js 16 (App Router), Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Supabase, Payload CMS, and Dodo Payments.
The quiz and teaser summary are completely free without signup. The full 11-chapter blueprint unlocks through a one-time purchase.
If you test it out, I would love feedback on the onboarding pacing and whether the transition to the paywall feels natural or too abrupt.
About
SPYLL is a modern self-discovery engine that translates traditional Chinese metaphysics (BaZi and Zi Wei Dou Shu) into structured, actionable psychological blueprints.

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