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In the early 20th century, on what occasions did Vietnamese people consult fortune tellers and choose auspicious days?

According to Phan Ke Binh in Vietnam phong tuc (1915), people chose auspicious days for marriage, ground-breaking, travel and starting a business; they read physiognomy to judge a person's character; and they called on spirits and practised spirit mediumship to ask about affairs, cure illness and find missing people. This is a description of practice, not a claim about whether it worked.

From the article “How early 20th century Vietnamese consulted fortune tellers, picked auspicious days, and practiced mediumship: rereading Phan Ke Binh, Diguet, and Nguyen Van Huyen”

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Updated 12 Oct 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Tet and seasonal rites

The Unique Early Tet Custom of the Si La People

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Updated 6 Jul 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Western › Tarot

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Updated 10 Sept 2026Modern system
Knowledge › Western › Tarot

The Sun Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

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Updated 10 Sept 2026Modern system
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The Fool Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

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Updated 23 Jul 2026Modern system
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The Lovers Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

The Lovers Tarot card: its 15th-century origins, Rider-Waite imagery of Adam and Eve, and upright and reversed meanings in love and career readings.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Modern system
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The Tower Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of The Tower card in Tarot: from the lightning-struck tower to the message of necessary collapse for rebuilding.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Modern system
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The Hierophant Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of The Hierophant Tarot card: its symbolism, upright and reversed meanings in love, career, and frequently asked questions.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Modern system
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The Chariot Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of The Chariot tarot card: upright and reversed meanings, hidden symbols, and practical applications in readings.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Modern system
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The Devil Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

The Devil card in Tarot is often misread as pure bad luck, yet it speaks of bondage, addiction and inner shadow. Its symbolism points toward self-liberation.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Modern system
Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional festivals

Vesak: Origins, Meaning, and the Buddha Bathing Ritual

Vesak marks the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, and its date differs between Theravada and Mahayana traditions. The bathing ritual symbolizes inner purification.

Updated 4 Sept 2026Culture and belief
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