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Nguyễn Đình Chiểu

Poet, physician, teacher, author of the verse novel Luc Van Tien and the eulogy Van te nghia si Can Giuoc

Knowledge articles (39)

Unique Rain-Praying Ceremony (Tra Hat) of the Khmer Mu People

Explore the Tra Hat rain-praying festival of the Khmer Mu people in Dien Bien: origins, rituals, offerings, and profound agricultural cultural significance.

Tarot

The Fool Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of The Fool Tarot card: from number 0, the cliff, the white dog to messages of beginnings, faith, and freedom.

Folk taboos

Borrowing an Age to Build a House: the Custom, and Where It Must Stop

What age-borrowing means before building a house in Vietnam, how the stand-in is chosen, the five customary steps, and the point that matters most: the symbolic sale is ritual only and must never be carried out as a real transfer of title.

Folk taboos

The Custom of "Father Must Stay Home Until Baby Is Named" of the Pu Peo People

Discover the unique Pu Peo custom where a father must stay home until his child is named. Learn about the beliefs in souls, the Mother Goddess, and the three-tiered world behind this taboo.

Folk taboos

Choosing an Auspicious Year to Build a House: Kim Lau, Hoang Oc, Tam Tai, and the Vietnamese Custom of Borrowing Age

Explore the details of Kim Lau, Hoang Oc, and Tam Tai restrictions when choosing a year to build a house, their origins, calculation methods, and a scientific feng shui perspective on the Vietnamese custom of borrowing age for construction.

I Ching

Hexagram Mountain over Water (Meng) in the I Ching: The Origin and Meaning of Innocence

Explore Hexagram 4 (Mountain over Water) in the I Ching: its origin from the combination of Water (Kan) and Mountain (Gen), the meaning of innocence, the stage of enlightenment, and guidance on how to act when facing immaturity and ignorance.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 3 - The Achiever in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (toward Type 6) and disintegration arrow (toward Type 9) of Type 3 in the Enneagram, and how to apply this for personal growth.

Glossary

What is Hoang Ốc?

Hoang Ốc is a Vietnamese folk taboo checked before building a house, sorting lunar age into six positions, three of which are considered unfavourable.

Folk taboos

How to Calculate Hoang Ốc for House-Building: the Six Positions Explained

A step-by-step guide to the Hoang Ốc count used before building a house in Vietnam: the six positions, the traditional tens-then-units method, a full lookup table for ages 10 to 75, and why the digit-sum shortcut gives the same answer.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare and Perform the Kitchen Gods' Offering on the 23rd of the Twelfth Lunar Month According to Customs of Three Regions

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, the ritual sequence, and the ceremonies for the Kitchen Gods on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, following common customs in Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam.

Numerology

Thai Bach Star in Cuu Dieu: Meaning in Folk Belief

Discover Thai Bach, the most inauspicious star in Cuu Dieu, its effects on wealth, health, and traditional remedies.

Numerology

Sun Star (Thai Duong) in the Nine Luminaries: Folk Belief Significance

Explore the Sun Star (Thai Duong) in the Nine Luminaries: why it is considered auspicious, its impact on career and wealth, and the proper ritual to honor it.

Numerology

La Hau Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning and Folk Perspectives

Explore the La Hau star in the Nine Luminaries: characteristics, inauspicious meanings, ritual practices, and an objective view from folk beliefs.

Folk belief

What Does Vietnamese Folk Belief Encompass?

Vietnamese folk belief includes ancestor worship, deity worship, Mother Goddess religion, agricultural beliefs, and rituals of many ethnic groups. An overview of main branches.

Traditional dress

The Vibrant Brocade Costumes of the Lo Lo People in Ha Giang

Explore the sophisticated and exquisite beauty of the traditional costumes of the Lo Lo people in Ha Giang, from embroidery techniques to the cultural significance of each garment part.

Festival customs

Ông Công Ông Táo: The Kitchen Gods' Journey to Heaven on the 23rd of the 12th Lunar Month

Learn about the legend of the Kitchen Gods, the meaning of the ông Công ông Táo ceremony on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, the carp-releasing custom, and how to prepare the offering.

Folk belief

Ông Địa and Thần Tài: The Earth God and God of Wealth in Household Worship

Ông Địa (Earth God) and Thần Tài (God of Wealth) are the most commonly co-worshipped household deities in Vietnam. Learn their origins, meaning, altar arrangement, and why shopkeepers revere them.

Numerology

Thai Am Star in the Nine Luminaries: Meaning, Worship Rituals, and What to Know

Discover the deep meaning of the Thai Am star in the Nine Luminaries: why it is considered auspicious, its influence on career and love, and the correct worship ritual.

Numerology

Thuy Dieu Star in Nine Luminaries: Meaning in Folk Belief

Explore the meaning of Thuy Dieu star in Nine Luminaries: characteristics, fortune for men and women, ritual practices, and key notes in folk belief.

Vietnamese astrology

Thai Sao in the Trường Sinh Cycle: Meaning of Each Stage in the Horoscope

Explore the in-depth meaning of the Thai Sao (Trường Sinh Cycle) in all 12 palaces of the Tử Vi chart, from Đế Vượng to Mộ, to interpret fate and personality in detail.

Tarot

Six of Pentacles Tarot - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Six of Pentacles Tarot card: giving and receiving, generosity, material balance, and lessons on karma.

Folk belief

How Do Belief and Superstition Differ Under Vietnamese Law?

Vietnam's 2016 Law on Belief and Religion distinguishes protected belief from banned superstition. Learn the definitions, legal signs, fines, and criminal penalties.

Tarot

Knight of Pentacles Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Knight of Pentacles Tarot card: persistence, responsibility, practicality, and advice when this card appears.

Vietnamese astrology

Is Astrology Science or Superstition: The Wrong Question, and the Question Worth Asking Instead

Is astrology science or superstition? This analysis covers its origins, chart mechanics, limits, and how to use it sensibly without letting it drive major life decisions.

Vietnamese astrology

Quan Dai Star in the Trường Sinh Cycle: Meaning at Each Stage of the Destiny Chart

Explore the Quan Dai star in the Trường Sinh cycle: a symbol of maturity, fame, and authority. This article analyzes its detailed meaning when positioned in different palaces of a Tử Vi chart.

I Ching

What Is Liu Yao, and Why It Answers Questions That Mei Hua Divination Cannot

Liu Yao reads the six lines of a hexagram with Stem-Branch, Five Elements, Six Relatives and Six Spirits, so it answers who, what, when and how much.

I Ching

The Single Kan Trigram in Bagua , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Kan trigram (☵) in Bagua: its symbolism of water, danger, hidden wisdom and deep layers of meaning in the I Ching.

Psychology

The Placebo Effect: Why Feeling Lighter After a Ceremony Is Real, Even When the Ritual Changes Nothing About the Condition

The placebo effect explains why feeling lighter after a ritual can be real, though placebo only changes subjective experience and not the underlying disease itself.

Life-cycle rites

Coming-of-Age Ceremony at 18 and the Meaning of Filial Piety

Explore the profound meaning of the 18-year-old coming-of-age ceremony in modern life, especially the value of filial piety through the moving gratitude ritual.

Life-cycle rites

How to Perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Building a House Properly

A detailed guide from preparing offerings, arranging the tray, prayer text to steps for performing the groundbreaking ceremony, with safety notes and respect for local customs.

Tarot

Page of Wands Tarot: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of the Page of Wands in Tarot: its symbolism, the energy of the Fire element, its connection to self-discovery, and practical life advice.

Traditional crafts

The Century-Old Red-Fire Bronze Casting Village of Phuong Duc in Hue

Discover Phuong Duc bronze casting village in Hue, a 400-year-old craft with exquisite products, from worship items to large bells, and the meticulous crafting process of its artisans.

Tarot

The Two of Pentacles Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Two of Pentacles in Tarot: balance, adaptability, prioritization, and resource management.

Numerology

Challenge Number 8 in numerology , meaning and lessons to overcome

Discover the meaning of Challenge Number 8 in numerology: obstacles related to money, power, control, and lessons to overcome for lasting balance and success.

Tarot

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.

Numerology

Meaning of Number 8 in Eastern Numerology

Explore the profound meaning of number 8 in Eastern numerology: symbol of prosperity, yin-yang balance, power and wisdom. Analysis from cultural, philosophical and psychological perspectives.

Life-cycle rites

How to perform a proper opening ceremony offering for shops and companies

A practical step-by-step guide from preparing offerings, arranging the tray to the sequence of rituals for a shop or company opening ceremony, with safety notes.

Numerology

Meaning of Number 5 in Eastern Numerology

Discover the meaning of number 5 in Eastern Numerology through the lens of the Five Elements, I Ching, and Vietnamese culture. Number 5 is not just about life and flexibility but is also a symbol of balance and the center.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Ho Chi Minh's Birthday, May 19

Ho Chi Minh's birthday, May 19, 1890, and memorable celebrations over the years, from the first public announcement in 1946 to his Testament in 1965.