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Historical figures

Nguyen Trai (1380-1442): World Cultural Celebrity and His Years at Con Son

Explore the life, career, and years spent at Con Son of Nguyen Trai, a world cultural celebrity, author of the Great Proclamation upon the Pacification of Ngo, and the soul of the resistance against the Ming.

Feng shui

Bing Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the meaning of the Bing mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions of feng shui: its position, five elements, trigram association, how to determine it, and its applications in choosing house orientation, placing altars, or aligning beds.

I Ching

Heavenly Stem Bing: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore Heavenly Stem Bing through the I Ching lens: Yang Fire, solar symbolism, journey from Hetu to practical application in fate analysis, personality traits, and Five Element interactions.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Heavenly Fire (Thien Thuong Hoa) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Explore Heavenly Fire (Thien Thuong Hoa) – one of 30 nay am in the Sexagenary Cycle, including its Five Elements characteristics, feng shui meanings, and practical applications.

Glossary

What is Can Chi?

Can Chi is the system that pairs the Ten Heavenly Stems (Giáp, Ất, Bính, Đinh, Mậu, Kỷ, Canh, Tân, Nhâm, Quý) with the Twelve Earthly Branches (Tý, Sửu, Dần, Mão, Thìn, Tỵ, Ngọ, Mùi, Thân, Dậu, Tuất, Hợi) to record years, months, days and hours in the traditional East Asian calendar.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Horse (Ngọ): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny

Explore the meaning of the Horse (Ngọ) in Vietnamese zodiac: personality traits, Fire element, the Dần-Ngọ-Tuất harmony trio, the Tý-Ngọ-Mão-Dậu clash group, and Horse birth years.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Worship Tray for Tet Doan Ngo (5th day of 5th lunar month)

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the worship tray for Tet Doan Ngo following Vietnamese customs, with step-by-step instructions and safety notes.

Festival customs

Tết Đoan Ngọ: The 5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month "Killing Summer Bugs" Festival

Discover the origins of Tết Đoan Ngọ on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the "killing summer bugs" custom, and the meaning of glutinous rice wine, ash-lye cakes and regional traditions.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare Offerings and Worship for Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month) – The Custom of 'Eliminating Pests' in Early Summer

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, arranging it, and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th day of the 5th lunar month) worship ritual according to tradition, including safety tips and regional variations.

Zodiac animals

The Meaning of the Four Clashing Signs Ty - Ngo - Mao - Dau in Eastern Folk Belief

Explore the deeper meaning of the Four Clashing Signs Ty, Ngo, Mao, Dau: why these four zodiac animals clash, how the five elements and yin-yang rules govern them, and traditional ways to resolve conflicts.

Historical figures

Ngo Quyen and the 938 Battle of Bach Dang: From Tu Luong Xam to the New Temple in Co Loa

Explore the life and career of Ngo Quyen, the 938 Battle of Bach Dang, and the journey from Tu Luong Xam to the new temple in Co Loa, reflecting the gratitude of later generations.

Traditional festivals

Ok Om Bok Festival: The Moon Worship and Ghe Ngo Race of the Khmer People in Southern Vietnam

Discover the Ok Om Bok festival (Moon worship) of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam: its origins, rituals at home and pagodas, and the unique Ghe Ngo boat race in Tra Vinh.

Historical figures

Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue and the Victory of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da

An in-depth look at Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue), a military genius whose lightning victory at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da in 1789 stands as a glorious milestone in Vietnam's history of resisting foreign invaders.

Zodiac animals

The Meaning of the Six Harmony of Horse - Goat in Eastern Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Horse - Goat Six Harmony pair in Eastern culture: the Fire - Earth mutual generation, the complementarity in love, career and feng shui.

Zodiac animals

Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Horse According to Folk Beliefs

Explore the detailed personality of Horse people: strong, free-spirited, intelligent, generous but impulsive, along with analyses of love, career, and specific birth years.

Tarot

The Star Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism and deep meaning of The Star Tarot card: origins, imagery, psychological messages, and practical applications.

Tet and seasonal rites

When Is Lunar New Year 2027, the Year of the Goat? Holiday Dates and What the Goat Year Means in the Stem-Branch Calendar

Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Public employees are expected to get 7 consecutive days off, from February 4 through February 10, 2027.

Glossary

What is Lục Thập Hoa Giáp?

The Sixty Jiazi is a cycle of 60 sexagenary combinations of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches used to number years, months, days and hours in traditional East Asian calendrics, each combination paired with a Na Yin Five Element.

Vietnamese astrology

BaZi (Four Pillars) , Reading Destiny through Birth Hour, Day, Month, Year

Explore the BaZi (Four Pillars) theory in detail: Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches structure, chart casting, Five Elements analysis, and applications in Eastern astrology.

Glossary

What is Nạp Âm?

Na Yin is a system that assigns names and Five Elements attributes to each pair of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches in the Sixty Jiazi cycle, used for interpreting destiny and fortune.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Tiger (Dần): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years

Explore the meaning of the Tiger (Dần) in the Vietnamese zodiac: bold, decisive personality traits, the Wood element, compatibility groups, and recent birth years.

Enneagram

The Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 9 - The Peacemaker in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (toward Type 3) and disintegration arrow (toward Type 6) of Enneagram Type 9, including their mechanics and significance for personal growth.

Feng shui

Xuyên Tâm Sát in residential Feng Shui - identification and remedies

Learn what Xuyên Tâm Sát is, how to identify common forms in homes, and effective, safe remedies based on traditional Feng Shui.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Rat (Tý): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years

Explore the meaning of the Rat (Tý) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality traits, Five Elements, compatibility groups, and recent birth years in folk tradition.

Glossary

What is Tam Tai?

Tam Tai is a three-year cycle in Vietnamese folk belief, determined by the trine of your birth-year animal, recurring once every twelve years.

Traditional festivals

Traditional Boat Racing Festivals in Vietnam: The Spirit of Rivers and Communal Strength

Explore the cultural significance, rituals, and uniqueness of traditional boat racing festivals across Vietnam, from Kien Giang river to other regions.

Glossary

What is 24 Sơn Hướng?

24 Mountain Directions is a system of 24 positions on the feng shui compass, each spanning 15 degrees, used to determine the orientation of houses and graves and to assess auspiciousness based on the five elements and eight trigrams.

Vietnamese astrology

Tam Tai and Thai Tue in the 2027 Dinh Mui Year: Which Zodiac Signs Are Affected, How the List Is Calculated, and Where Schools of Thought Disagree

In the 2027 Dinh Mui year, Tam Tai and Thai Tue are said to affect certain zodiac signs. This article explains the calculation, the list of signs, and where schools disagree.

Glossary

What is Địa Chi?

Earthly Branches is a system of 12 symbols (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig) used to mark time, direction, and interactive relationships in East Asian calendrics and the Stem-Branch cycle.

Zodiac animals

The Chinese Zodiac , Meanings of the 12 Animals in Eastern Culture

Explore the symbolic meanings, origins in the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, and characteristic personalities of the 12 zodiac animals in Eastern culture, from Rat to Pig.

Vu Lan festival

How to Prepare the Vu Lan Offering Tray on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month

Detailed guide on preparing the Vu Lan offering tray on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month: offerings for Buddha, ancestors, and wandering souls, step-by-step procedure, and important notes.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Dog (Tuất): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny

Discover the meaning of the Dog (Tuất) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality traits, Earth element, the Dần-Ngọ-Tuất harmony trio, the Thìn-Tuất-Sửu-Mùi clash group, and notable Dog birth years.

Life-cycle rites

The Betel and Areca Nut Custom - An Indispensable Offering in Vietnamese Weddings

Explore the cultural significance and role of betel and areca nut in Vietnamese wedding ceremonies, from legends to modern customs.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Family Day (June 28): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Family Day on June 28 was established by Decision 72/2001/QD-TTg to honor family values and promote warm, equal, and happy households.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Rooster (Dậu): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny

Explore the meaning of the Rooster (Dậu) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality traits, Metal element, the Tỵ-Dậu-Sửu harmony trio, the Tý-Ngọ-Mão-Dậu clash group, and notable Rooster birth years.

Ethnic minority customs

Traditional wedding customs of the Co Tu people

Discover the unique wedding rituals of the Co Tu people: from the Ganoo proposal ceremony, bride delivery customs, buffalo dowries, to lyrical debates and the Zum ceremony recognizing marriage.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare the New Year's Eve Offering Tray (Tet) According to Customs

A detailed guide on preparing offerings, arranging the outdoor and indoor New Year's Eve trays following Vietnamese customs, with safety notes and regional differences.