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Vietnamese astrology

What is Duong Lieu Moc (Willow Wood) in the Sixty Jiazi and its Five Elements Meaning

Discover the meaning of Duong Lieu Moc (Willow Wood) in the Sixty Jiazi: Five Elements significance, personality traits, compatible colors, and feng shui applications.

Historical figures

The Death Anniversary of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh: The Pioneer of Southern Vietnam and the Journey from Folk Ritual to National Heritage

Discover the death anniversary ceremony of Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh, a ritual honoring the pioneer of Southern Vietnam, recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025.

Astrology

What is the Sextile Aspect in Astrology?

Explore the Sextile aspect in astrology: a harmonious 60-degree angle symbolizing opportunity, hidden talents, and cooperation. Learn its meaning, how to identify it, and its application in personal charts.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Lộ Bàng Thổ (Roadside Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Discover Lộ Bàng Thổ (Roadside Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle: characteristics, compatibility, colors, and feng shui meaning of the Earth element in Zi Wei Dou Shu.

Vietnamese astrology

Bad Luck in Vietnamese Astrology: Warning Sign or Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?

A Buddhist and psychological analysis of bad luck in Vietnamese astrology, helping you understand without fear and take proactive control of your life.

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.

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.

Feng shui

The Wu (Ngọ) Direction in the 24 Directions of Feng Shui , Meaning and Interpretation

Learn about the Wu direction in the 24-direction feng shui system: its geographic characteristics, five elements, trigram associations, auspicious and inauspicious meanings when combined with other directions, and detailed interpretations for houses and desk placements.

Zodiac animals

Dần - Ngọ - Tuất Triple Harmony (Fire Group): The Triple Harmony Groups in the 12 Zodiac Animals

An in-depth analysis of the Dần - Ngọ - Tuất triple harmony group (Fire group) in the 12 zodiac animals: origins in the Earthly Branches, the principle of triple harmony, personality traits, and applications in life.

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.

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.

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.

Regional comparison

Comparing Doan Ngo Festival customs across Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam

Explore the fascinating differences in how Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam celebrate the Doan Ngo Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month), from offerings, rituals to folk beliefs.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Wedding Rites: Dạm Ngõ, Ăn Hỏi, and Rước Dâu

An overview of the three core steps of a traditional Vietnamese wedding, dạm ngõ, ăn hỏi, and rước dâu, and the cultural meaning behind each ritual.

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

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

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.

Zodiac animals

Ox - Horse Harm: The Six Harm Pair in the Chinese Zodiac and a Detailed Perspective

Explore the meaning of the Ox - Horse Six Harm pair in the Chinese zodiac: origins, personality traits, impact on relationships, and resolution methods in Eastern philosophy.

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.

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.

MBTI

Extraverted Sensing (Se) Cognitive Function in MBTI: Meaning and Manifestations

An in-depth exploration of the Extraverted Sensing (Se) cognitive function in MBTI: definition, mechanics, manifestations across personality types, strengths, weaknesses, and development strategies.

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.

Glossary

What is Tam Hợp?

Tam Hợp (三合) is a group of three Earthly Branches spaced four positions apart, forming one of four elemental combinations: Shen-Zi-Chen (Water), Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood), Yin-Wu-Xu (Fire), Si-You-Chou (Metal).

Zodiac animals

What Are the 12 Zodiac Animals? Meaning and How to Calculate Age by Earthly Branches

An overview of the 12 Vietnamese zodiac animals: origins of the Earthly Branches, meaning of each animal, age calculation, and the relationships of tam hop, luc hop, tu hanh xung and luc hai in folk belief.

Historical figures

Lady Trieu - Trieu Thi Trinh (born 226): National heroine and her temple on Gai Mountain, Thanh Hoa

Discover the life and career of the heroine Trieu Thi Trinh (Lady Trieu) and the historical and cultural significance of her temple on Gai Mountain, Thanh Hoa, a place preserving the spiritual and heroic historical values of the nation.

Glossary

What is Tứ Hành Xung?

Four conflicting zodiac signs are four Earthly Branches forming two opposing pairs, including Rat-Horse-Rabbit-Rooster, Tiger-Monkey-Snake-Pig, and Dragon-Dog-Ox-Goat, traditionally believed to be prone to conflict in marriage or partnership.

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.

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.

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.

Glossary

What is Lục Hại?

Lục Hại (Six Harms) refers to six pairs of Earthly Branches that are in latent conflict within the 12 zodiac animals system, including Rat Goat, Ox Horse, Tiger Snake, Rabbit Dragon, Monkey Pig, Rooster Dog, often consulted for marriage and business relationships.

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.

Feng shui

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

Explore the Ty mountain in the 24 mountain directions: position, element, trigram, how to determine it, meanings, and good/bad combinations. Detailed interpretation guide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Cat (Mão): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years

Explore the meaning of the Cat (Mão) in the Vietnamese zodiac: gentle, tactful personality traits, the Wood element, compatibility groups, and recent birth years.