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Which stars make up the Thái Tuế ring, and in which direction is it placed?

The Thái Tuế ring consists of 12 stars in this order: Thái Tuế (Grand Duke), Thiếu Dương (Young Yang), Tang Môn (Mourning), Thiếu Âm (Young Yin), Quan Phù (Official Symbol), Tử Phù (Death Symbol), Tuế Phá (Year Breaker), Long Đức (Dragon Virtue), Bạch Hổ (White Tiger), Phúc Đức (Fortune/Virtue), Điếu Khách (Mourning Guest), Trực Phù (Direct Symbol). The star Thái Tuế is placed in the palace that coincides with the Earthly Branch of the birth year, and the remaining 11 stars are then placed clockwise, one star per palace, in exactly that order.

From the article “What Is the Thái Tuế Circle in Tử Vi and How Is It Placed? Twelve Stars, Three Tam Hợp, and How to Interpret It”

Knowledge › Eastern › Vietnamese astrology

What Is Thiếu Âm in Tử Vi and How Is It Placed?

Thiếu Âm is the fourth star of the Thái Tuế ring, placed by the birth year branch. Placement and meaning in four Vietnamese Tử Vi books.

Updated 12 Oct 2026Traditional systems
Knowledge › Vietnam › Ethnic minority customs

Wedding Customs of the Thai People (Son La)

The wedding customs of the Black Thai in Son La include free courtship, a trial groom service, and the Tằng cẩu hair-bunning rite.

Updated 13 Sept 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional festivals

Lung Tung Festival (Going to the Field) of the Thai People

Explore the Lung Tung Festival of the Thai people in the Northwest: origins, the Nang Han ritual, agricultural significance, and festive activities.

Updated 13 Sept 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Western › Astrology

Western Astrology: The 12 Basic Zodiac Signs

The 12 zodiac signs began with Babylonian sky watching and Ptolemy's system. Precession means they no longer match the constellations.

Updated 11 Jul 2026Traditional systems