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Historical figures

Grand Commandant Ly Thuong Kiet: The Nhu Nguyet River Defense Line and the Temple in Bac Ninh

Explore the life and career of Grand Commandant Ly Thuong Kiet, the historic victory on the Nhu Nguyet River (Cau River) defense line in 1077, and the architecture and significance of his temple in Tam Giang commune, Yen Phong, Bac Ninh.

Historical figures

Do Temple Festival honoring 8 Ly Dynasty kings in Bac Ninh

Discover the Do Temple Festival, honoring 8 Ly Dynasty kings, with palanquin processions, the Edict on Moving the Capital, and unique cultural activities, held annually on the 15th day of the third lunar month in Bac Ninh.

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.

I Ching

The Eight Trigrams (Bát Quái): Meaning of Càn, Khảm, Cấn, Chấn, Tốn, Ly, Khôn, and Đoài

A clear reference guide to all eight trigrams of the I Ching: their meaning, element, family member, and direction according to the Later Heaven arrangement.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Bích Thượng Thổ (Earth on Wall) in the Sexagenary Cycle, and its Five Elements meaning

Discover Bích Thượng Thổ (Earth on Wall) – one of 30 nay am in the Sexagenary Cycle, belonging to the Earth element. Explore its characteristics, feng shui meaning, colors, and applications.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle, and its Five Elements Meaning

Explore in detail the Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle: its Five Elements meaning, personality traits, and feng shui directions for people with this destiny.

Traditional crafts

The Craft of Bronze Casting for Worship: A Century-Old Flame in Long Thuong, Y Yen, and Dai Bai

Explore the intricate craft of bronze casting for worship in Long Thuong (Hung Yen), Y Yen (Nam Dinh), and Dai Bai (Bac Ninh): history, production process, trade secrets, and modern challenges.

Philosophy of science

Critical Thinking Before a Claim: Five Questions to Ask and the Most Common Logical Fallacies

Critical thinking before a claim rests on five core questions about statements, reasons, evidence, and common fallacies such as sunk cost and confirmation bias.

Numerology

Personality Number 6 , Detailed Meaning

Explore the detailed meaning of Personality Number 6 in Numerology: a responsible, loving, nurturing personality and the lesson of balance, avoiding over-burdening and control.

Numerology

Life Path Number 33: The Master Healer and Unconditional Love

Discover Life Path Number 33, the rarest master number in numerology: profound compassion, a healing calling, ideal careers, and the challenges it brings.

Numerology

Life Path Number 6: Love, Responsibility, and the Heart of the Home

Explore the meaning of Life Path Number 6: a caring, responsible personality, ideal careers, and how to build a happy family life as a Number 6.

Feng shui

Long and Long Mach in Ngũ Quyết Phong Thủy Loan Đầu: From Legend to Geographic Principle

Explore the concept of Long and Long Mach in Loan Dau Feng Shui and Ngũ Quyết: origins, classifications, identification, and practical applications.

Feng shui

Li House (East Group) in Ba Zhai Feng Shui: Characteristics and Compatible Directions

Explore Li House of the East Group in Ba Zhai: five-element traits, trigram fate, compatible house directions, and remedies when facing incompatibility.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnamese War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27): Origin and Meaning

Learn about the origin and meaning of Vietnamese War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27), from the 1947 central conference to the tradition of gratitude and remembrance.

Regional comparison

Comparing everyday cuisine across Vietnam's three regions: North, Central, South

Explore the differences in everyday meals across Vietnam's three regions: flavors, ingredients, cooking methods, and the cultural and historical contexts shaping each culinary identity.

I Ching

Applying the I Ching in Business: From Philosophy to Strategic Action

Explore how to apply the I Ching to business: understanding the 64 hexagrams as 64 archetypal situations, the principle of change, the spirit of the Well hexagram, and reflective thinking in management.

I Ching

Applying the I Ching to Love and Relationships: Perspectives from the 64 Hexagrams and Yin-Yang Principles

Explore how the I Ching illuminates love and relationships through yin-yang, the 64 hexagrams, and synchronicity – offering profound self-awareness without superstition.

I Ching

The I Ching and the Eight Trigrams: A Beginner-Friendly Overview

An accessible introduction to the I Ching, the Eight Trigrams, Yin-Yang, and how the 64 hexagrams are formed.

Feng shui

What Is Feng Shui? Foundational Principles and How to Apply It

What is feng shui? An overview of foundational principles such as yin-yang, the five elements, bagua, landform and eight-mansion schools, and how they are applied in homes, offices and daily life.

Physiognomy

Upper Palace (Temporal Ridges) in the Six Palaces - Significance in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the location, features, and physiognomic significance of the Upper Palace (temporal region) in the Six Palaces system of Eastern physiognomy.

Physiognomy

The Shang (Metal) Voice in Chinese Physiognomy - What Your Voice Reveals

Explore the characteristics, personality, and destiny of those with the Shang (Metal) voice in the Five Tones of Chinese physiognomy, plus how to identify and apply this knowledge.

Astrology

What is the Rising Sign and how does it differ from the usual zodiac sign?

The Rising Sign is the zodiac sign ascending on the eastern horizon at your birth. This article explains how it differs from the Sun sign (the usual zodiac sign) and its role in the natal chart.

I Ching

What is the I Ching , origins and the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams

Explore the I Ching from the origins of yin and yang lines to the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams, deepening your understanding of this Eastern classic and its applications in life.

Astrology

What is a Moon Sign and How Does It Differ from the Usual Zodiac Sign?

Discover the Moon Sign in astrology: its definition, how to calculate it, and how it differs from the Sun sign (the usual zodiac sign). Gain a deeper understanding of your emotions and inner self.

BaZi

Hurting Officer in BaZi Ten Gods - Meaning and Application in Destiny Analysis

Explore the profound meaning of Hurting Officer - one of the most important Ten Gods in BaZi. This article analyzes in detail its characteristics, mechanisms, and applications in destiny analysis.

Tarot

The Justice Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Justice Tarot card: truth, karma, balance, and advice when this card appears in a reading.

Folk belief

Household Worship of Táo Quân: The Kitchen God's Everyday Role

Beyond the 23rd-of-Chạp send-off, Táo Quân watches over the hearth and household year-round. Explore the Kitchen God's everyday role and altar practice.

Feng shui

Water and Water Methods in the Five Essentials of Landform Feng Shui: Principles and Applications

Explore the role of Water and Water Methods in the Five Essentials of Landform Feng Shui: definitions, principles, classification of water forms, and practical applications in assessing dragon veins.

Traditional food

Five-Colored Sticky Rice and the Yin-Yang Five Elements Philosophy in Tay Culture

Explore the philosophical meaning of Yin-Yang and Five Elements hidden in each color of five-colored sticky rice, a unique culinary heritage of the Tay people in the northern mountains of Vietnam.

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.

Traditional food

Foods to Avoid at the Beginning of the New Year According to Folk Beliefs

Explore foods often avoided at the start of the new year according to Vietnamese folk beliefs, along with explanations of their origins and cultural perspectives.

Astrology

9th House , Philosophy & Travel in Astrology: Meaning and Influence

Explore the meaning of the 9th house in astrology: life philosophy, travel, higher education, belief, and expansion of vision. How planets and zodiac signs in the 9th house shape your destiny.

Folk divination

Seven Common Misconceptions When Reading Your Own Palm, and Where Folk Books Contradict Each Other

An analysis of seven common misconceptions when reading your own palm, the contradictions between folk schools, and an objective, scientific view of palmistry.

I Ching

The Hexagram Heaven and Lake Treading (䷉) in the 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching: Origins, Meaning, and Practical Applications

Explore the hexagram Heaven and Lake Treading (䷉), the 10th hexagram of the I Ching: its origins, structure, symbolic meaning of caution, propriety, and practical lessons for modern life.

Traditional festivals

How Traditional Festivals Are Managed: Decree 110 and the Responsibilities of Festival Attendees

Decree 110/2018/ND-CP sets the principles for organising festivals, registration procedures, suspension rights, and the responsibilities of attendees under civilised conduct rules.

Folk belief

Belief, Superstition, and Pseudoscience Are Three Different Things, but They Are Often Lumped Together

Distinguish folk belief, harmful superstition, and pseudoscience through definitions, boundaries, and concrete examples, so you can tell cultural faith from fraud.

Feng shui

House Direction and Orientation in Ngũ Quyết Loan Đầu Feng Shui: Principles, Classification, and Practical Applications

Explore the role of house direction in Ngũ Quyết Loan Đầu Feng Shui: definitions, principles of Dragon Vein, Sand, Water, Direction, and real-world applications.

Feng shui

Acupoints and Point Selection in Ngũ Quyết Loan Đầu Feng Shui: Principles, Methods, and Key Point Types

An in-depth look at the concept of acupoints and the art of point selection in Ngũ Quyết Loan Đầu feng shui: operating principles, important point configurations, and scientific identification methods.

Folk divination

Why young people seek fortune tellers: pressure, uncertainty and the psychology of the Barnum effect

An analysis of why young people turn to fortune telling, tarot and astrology: life pressure, a sense of uncertainty and psychological mechanisms such as the Barnum effect, along with the risks to note.

Folk taboos

Ghost Month, the 7th Lunar Month: Folk Taboos and Buddhist Perspectives

Explore the origins of the Ghost Month, common folk taboos, and the Buddhist view of Vu Lan, helping you understand correctly to live peacefully and avoid superstition.