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Ancestor worship

Ancestor Worship Ceremony with the Unique 'Ma Co' Dance of the Lo Lo People

Explore the unique ancestor worship ceremony of the Lo Lo people in Ha Giang, where 'Ma Co' (grass ghosts) in grass costumes act as a bridge between descendants and ancestors.

Folk belief

The Rain-Praying Ceremony of the E De People in Buon Ma Thuot

Explore the rain-praying ritual of the E De people in Buon Ma Thuot: its origins, procedures, the role of village elders, and its profound cultural and spiritual significance.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram Shan Feng Gu (Mountain over Wind) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, meaning, and lessons of hexagram Shan Feng Gu (18) in the I Ching - the hexagram of correction and renewal after decay, with applications for modern life.

Vietnamese astrology

Thien Ma (Heavenly Horse) Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu - Origins and Meanings

Explore the Thien Ma (Heavenly Horse) star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its origins in ancient astronomy, placement rules by birth year, and its meaning of movement, change, and opportunities in life.

Traditional festivals

Pặt Oong: The Field-Going Ceremony to Drive Away Evil Spirits of the Pu Péo People

Discover Pặt Oong, the field-going ceremony of the Pu Péo people: an ancient agricultural rite tied to farming beliefs, warding off evil spirits, and praying for bountiful harvests. The article analyzes its meaning, ritual sequence, and cultural value.

Lunar calendar

Converting Lunar Dates to Solar Dates: What the Calculation Is Based On, and Why It Is Not a Fixed Addition and Subtraction Table

Lunar to solar conversion uses no fixed addition table. It relies on the new moon point, major solar terms and legal time zones, so it differs year by year.

Folk taboos

Folk Beliefs About Taboos When a Household Has a Funeral

Explore folk beliefs about taboos during a household funeral, from avoiding cold air and the sick not attending funerals to traditional etiquette, with scientific and Eastern medicine perspectives for balanced understanding.

Zodiac animals

Tiger and Snake Harm: Decoding the Six Harms Pair in the Chinese Zodiac

Discover the meaning of the Tiger-Snake harm pair in the Chinese zodiac's Six Harms, its origins, personality traits, and its influence on relationships in Eastern philosophy.

Regional comparison

Comparison of traditional funeral rites across regions of Vietnam

Explore the differences in funeral customs among the three regions of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam: from coffin size, burial timing, to the habit of exhumation or reburial.

Astrology

Sagittarius and Jupiter: The Ruling Planet Connection in Astrology

Explore the special relationship between Sagittarius and Jupiter in astrology: its origins, characteristics, influences, and how to harness this energy.

Lunar calendar

Why two calendars give different lunar dates for the same solar day, and where time zones come in

The same solar day can carry two different lunar dates because calendars use different legal time zones. This article explains how lunar dates and Tet dates are calculated.

Physiognomy

Reading Cheekbones in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic meanings of high, low, full, or bony cheekbones in Eastern face reading, along with a critical perspective from modern science.

Western astrology

Sagittarius: Personality, Love and Career

Explore Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21): ruled by Jupiter, a Fire sign known for adventure and optimism. Discover its love life, career fit, and most/least compatible zodiac signs.

Western astrology

Capricorn: Personality, Love and Career

Explore Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19): ruled by Saturn, an Earth sign known for discipline and ambition. Discover its love life, career fit, and most/least compatible zodiac signs.

Feng shui stones

Capricorn Zodiac Healing Crystals: Meanings and How to Choose

Discover healing crystals suitable for Capricorn, detailed meanings of each stone, and principles for selecting stones based on the Five Elements to enhance positive energy, supporting career and life.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals for Sagittarius: Meaning and How to Choose

Discover feng shui crystals that suit Sagittarius, their spiritual meanings, and how to choose stones based on element and color to boost positive energy.

Physiognomy

Moles on the Cheekbone: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of cheekbone moles in folk physiognomy: location, color, shape, and their impact on personality, career, and love life for both men and women.

I Ching

Decoding the Qian Hexagram in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the Qian hexagram, one of the best hexagrams in the I Ching, through analysis of its structure, meaning of the lines, and practical lessons on humility.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Ze Lei Sui (Following) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure of the hexagram Ze Lei Sui (Following, #17) in the I Ching, along with profound lessons on following, leadership, and adaptation.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram Wind over Earth (Guan) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, line meanings, and practical lessons of Hexagram Guan (Wind over Earth / Contemplation) in the I Ching, from an Eastern philosophical perspective on observation and self-reflection.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram 16 Yu (Thunder over Earth) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore Hexagram 16 Yu (Thunder over Earth) in the I Ching: its structure, the meaning of each line, and profound lessons on preparation, humility, and leadership.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure of Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching: the meaning of its lines, the interaction between Earth and Lake, and practical lessons on leadership, nurturing, and sustainable growth.

Physiognomy

Trung Phu (Cheekbones) in the Six Palaces - Significance in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of Trung Phu (cheekbones) in physiognomy: position, good and bad features, and its connection to power and personality.

Life-cycle rites

Pơ Thi (Grave-Leaving Ceremony) and the Art of Tomb Houses of the Gia Rai People

Discover the profound humanistic meaning of the Pơ Thi grave-leaving ceremony, where the Gia Rai bid farewell to the deceased to the world of Yàng, and admire the unique tomb-house sculpture art rich in cultural value.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, philosophical meaning, and practical lessons from the hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You), one of the auspicious hexagrams in the I Ching, to understand prosperity and how to sustain success.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Heaven and Fire, Tong Ren (Union of Men) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure of the hexagram Heaven and Fire, Tong Ren (Union of Men) (Hexagram 13) in the I Ching, the meaning of harmony and cooperation, and practical lessons when applying this hexagram in life and work.

Tarot

The Lovers Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism of The Lovers Tarot card: historical origins, Rider-Waite imagery, upright and reversed meanings, and applications in love and career readings.

Festival customs

The Origin and Meaning Behind the Name "Tết Nguyên Đán"

Unpacking the etymology of "Tết" from "Tiết," the meaning of "Nguyên Đán," and the historical development of Vietnam's Lunar New Year, including scholarly perspectives on its origins.

Astrology

Capricorn and Saturn: The Ruling Planetary Link in Astrology

Explore the profound connection between Capricorn and its ruling planet Saturn in astrology, from symbolism and principles to its influence on personality and life lessons.

Physiognomy

Western Mountain (Right Cheekbone) in the Five Mountains - Position and Meaning on the Face

Discover the position, characteristics, and physiognomic significance of the Western Mountain (right cheekbone) in the Five Mountains system of Eastern physiognomy.

Physiognomy

Dong Nhac (Left Cheekbone) in the Five Peaks: Position and Meaning on the Face

Explore the position, characteristics, and physiognomic meaning of Dong Nhac (left cheekbone) in the Five Peaks system of Eastern physiognomy.

Life-cycle rites

The Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai People: A Ritual Farewell to the Deceased

Discover the Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai people: a vital ritual bidding farewell to the dead as they journey to the ancestral world, freeing the living from mourning ties. Explore its meaning, rites, and community value.

Physiognomy

Palmistry in Eastern Tradition: Decoding the Major Hand Lines

Explore the meanings of major palm lines such as life, head, heart, and fate lines in Eastern tradition along with a scientific perspective.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Detailed guide on how to arrange the offering tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month

A practical guide on preparing offerings and arranging the tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, with important notes on timing, customs, and safety.

Regional comparison

Comparing the Kitchen Gods worship customs across regions

Explore the fascinating differences in the Kitchen Gods worship customs on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month among the North, Central, and South regions of Vietnam, from timing and offerings to distinctive rituals.

Folk divination

Cold reading: The technique that makes a vague statement sound like it hits your private life

Cold reading is a psychological technique that exploits body language, double-edged statements, and the Barnum effect to turn vague statements into the feeling of being accurately read.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Choosing an opening day for the Đinh Mùi 2027 Lunar New Year: where the custom comes from and what people weigh up

Where the custom of choosing a Lunar New Year opening day comes from, and what Vietnamese people weigh up when picking a date, preparing offerings and starting business.

Traditional food

Banh Troi and Banh Chay: The Culinary Soul of Cold Foods Festival on the 3rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month

Explore the cultural significance and culinary soul of Banh Troi and Banh Chay on Vietnam's Cold Foods Festival (3rd day of 3rd lunar month), from origins and localization to cooking tips.