Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 16 August 2026
What do I actually get when I buy a Pattern Synthesis report?
A written reading of your chart, worked through the specific question you asked, as a PDF and as a web page you can read on your phone. Most run several pages.
How long does it take to receive my answer?
Within 3 business days, often sooner.
What if I don't know my birth time?
You can still order. Without a birth time I use noon as a placeholder, and the reading says so where it matters. The parts that depend on the exact hour, houses and the Moon's position among them, get left out rather than guessed. If you can find your birth certificate first, the reading will be more precise.
Is this AI?
Partly, and I would rather be straight about which parts. Your chart is calculated by astronomical software. A ranking step picks out what matters most for your question. A language model writes the first draft against that ranking. Then I read and edit every reading before it is sent. Nothing goes out unread. I spent two decades in tech, and I treat AI as one more tool for reaching information and insight, the same way I treat a birth chart or a deck of cards. What matters is the quality of what goes in and the judgment applied to what comes out.
Is this a prediction?
No. It describes patterns and tendencies, and what tends to follow from them. It does not tell you what will happen or what to do.
Can I ask about another person?
You can ask about a relationship or dynamic you are part of. I read your chart, not theirs, so the answer is about your side of it.
What is the difference between the report and the report with a session?
The $50 report is the written reading. The $200 option adds a 50-minute conversation. Your reading arrives before we meet, so the time goes on your questions rather than on me reading it to you.
What is the free mini-reading?
A short read on your core pattern, from your birth details, sent by email. No question, no payment. It is a sample of the approach.
What happens to my birth data?
It is used to compute your chart and write your reading. It is not sold, and you can ask me to delete it at any time. See the Privacy page for more detail.
Do you offer readings in Russian?
Yes. Switch the language at the top of the page.
Can I get a refund?
If you change your mind before I start work, yes, in full. See Terms for more details.
More questions? Email hello@thepatternsynthesis.com.