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Tarot

Tarot Five of Cups - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the Five of Cups Tarot card in detail: symbolism of three spilled cups, two standing cups, its meaning in love, career, and guidance to move beyond loss toward healing.

Lunar calendar

Why Vietnam's lunar calendar sometimes differs from China's by one day, and why the two countries celebrate Tet on different dates in some years

Vietnam's lunar calendar uses UTC+7 (105 degrees East), while China uses UTC+8 (120 degrees East), so Tet sometimes falls one day apart.

Lunar calendar

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Why the Solar Calendar Lives Inside the Lunar Almanac, and Why It Ties to Farming

The 24 solar terms are 24 seasonal markers created by Eastern observers. They belong to neither the lunar nor the solar calendar, yet they nearly match the solar calendar. This article explains the astronomy, their distribution across the year, and their link to farming.

Tarot

The Suit of Cups in Tarot: An Elemental Overview

Explore the Tarot suit of Cups through the lens of the Water element: symbols, the journey from Ace to Ten, and the meanings of the court cards.

Tarot

Tarot Nine of Cups - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Nine of Cups tarot card: joy, fulfillment, gratitude, and caveats for interpretation.

Tarot

Tarot Eight of Cups , Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Eight of Cups Tarot card: the journey of letting go, the quest for meaning, and inner transformation.

Tarot

Tarot 7 of Cups: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of the Seven of Cups: the symbolism of cups in the clouds, choices, illusions, and advice when this card appears in a spread.

Tarot

Tarot Six of Cups , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism, upright and reversed meanings, and practical applications of the Six of Cups card in Tarot spreads.

Tarot

Queen of Cups Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Queen of Cups Tarot card, from the imagery of the closed cup to the journey of mastering emotions.

Tarot

Tarot Ace of Cups - Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Ace of Cups in Tarot. From overflowing emotional waters, the Holy Graal to practical advice in love, career and life.

Tarot

Tarot Three of Cups , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism of the Three of Cups Tarot card, from the image of three dancing women to its meaning of friendship, community, and celebration.

Tarot

The Two of Cups Tarot Card , Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Two of Cups Tarot card, from Rider-Waite imagery to its application in love, relationship, and soul connection readings.

Tarot

Knight of Cups Tarot Card - Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Discover the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Knight of Cups tarot card: from imagery, personality, love, career to practical advice.

Tarot

King of Cups Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the King of Cups Tarot card: emotional maturity, compassion, and mastery over the inner self.

Tarot

Tarot 4 of Cups - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

An in-depth exploration of the 4 of Cups: Rider-Waite symbolism, upright and reversed meanings in love, career, and psychological advice to overcome apathy.

Tarot

Page of Cups Tarot Card - Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Page of Cups Tarot card, from its imagery and messages to advice in readings.

Tarot

The Tarot 10 of Cups , Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism and in-depth meaning of the 10 of Cups Tarot card, a symbol of fulfillment, family harmony, and emotional completion.

Lunar calendar

The Vietnamese Lunar Calendar Is Actually a Lunisolar Calendar: Why the Shortened Name 'Lunar Calendar' Causes Misunderstanding

The Vietnamese lunar calendar is actually a lunisolar calendar combining the moon's phases and Earth's orbit around the Sun. Calling it simply the lunar calendar easily misleads many people about its true nature.

Folk divination

The custom of asking for divination sticks, drawing fortune sticks at the temple at the beginning of the year: A guide to the ritual and its cultural significance

A detailed guide to the custom of asking for and drawing fortune sticks at the temple during the New Year: preparing offerings, the steps to follow, cultural significance, and important notes for a peaceful and meaningful experience.

Lunar calendar

The Lunar Leap Month: Why It Exists, How It Is Calculated, and Why One Lunar Day in a Leap Year Corresponds to Two Solar Days

How a lunar leap month is determined, why leap years exist, and why one lunar day in a leap year corresponds to two solar days. A clear explanation with the example of the 2025 Year of the Snake.

Tarot

Tarot Basics: The 78 Cards and the Major/Minor Arcana

An introduction to the 78-card Tarot deck: the 22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana across 4 suits, and basic reading approaches.

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.

Life-cycle rites

The Hmong 'Bride Pulling' Custom: Origins, Cultural Significance, and Adjustments to Preserve a Traditional Beauty

Explore the Hmong custom of 'kéo vợ' (bride pulling): its origins, humanistic meaning, differences from kidnapping and child marriage, and necessary adjustments to preserve cultural beauty in modern society.

Tarot

Tarot Temperance: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the Temperance card in Tarot: the angel, the flowing water, the path between two peaks, and its message of balance, patience, and transformation.

Glossary

What is Tiết khí?

Solar terms are 24 markers dividing the year by the Sun's position on the ecliptic, used in East Asian calendrics to determine seasons and festivals.

Tarot

How to Read a Basic 3-Card Tarot Spread: Past – Present – Future

An in-depth guide to reading the most common 3-card Tarot spread – Past, Present, Future. Learn the meaning of each position, how to synthesize the cards, and advanced variations.

Tarot

Three-Card Tarot Spread (Past - Present - Future): How to Do It and the Meaning of Each Position

Explore the most popular 3-card Tarot spread: how to shuffle, draw cards, the detailed meaning of each past, present, future position, and how to read them together.

Tarot

The History of Tarot: From 15th-Century Italian Playing Cards to an Occult Tool

Discover the real history of Tarot cards, from 15th-century Italian noble playing cards to their transformation into an occult divination tool in 18th-19th century France and England.

Tarot

How to Teach Yourself Tarot Reading: A Beginner's Guide

A step-by-step guide to teaching yourself Tarot from scratch: choosing a deck, learning the 78 cards, simple spreads, and building intuition as a beginner.

Vietnamese commemorative days

World Environment Day (June 5): origin and meaning

World Environment Day on June 5 was designated by the UN General Assembly in 1972 and is led by UNEP. Learn about its history, purpose and significance.

Tet and seasonal rites

Thanh Minh Festival: Why Vietnamese People Only Visit Ancestral Graves, Not Go on Spring Outings Like the Original Chinese Custom

Explore the origins of the Thanh Minh festival, the differences in how Vietnamese and Chinese people observe this occasion, and the spiritual and feng shui significance of grave-visiting customs.

Tet and seasonal rites

Thanh Minh Festival and the Distinctive Grave-Visiting Custom of the Vietnamese

Explore the Thanh Minh solar term, the origins and meaning of the Vietnamese grave-visiting custom, and its interesting differences from China's spring outings.

Vu Lan festival

How to Prepare the Vu Lan Offering Tray on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month

Detailed guide on preparing the Vu Lan offering tray on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month: offerings for Buddha, ancestors, and wandering souls, step-by-step procedure, and important notes.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare Offerings and Worship for Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month) – The Custom of 'Eliminating Pests' in Early Summer

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, arranging it, and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th day of the 5th lunar month) worship ritual according to tradition, including safety tips and regional variations.

Traditional food

The unique technique of making rượu cần (tube wine) of the S'tiêng people

Discover the unique technique of making rượu cần of the S'tiêng people in Binh Phuoc: from the secrets of selecting leaf and bark yeasts to the elaborate fermentation process, creating an unmistakable flavor.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for Retail Stores , Basic Principles

Discover basic feng shui principles for retail stores: location, orientation, furniture layout, lighting, colors, and remedies to attract wealth and positive energy.

I Ching

Hexagram 26: Shan Tian Da Xu (Great Accumulation) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Explore Hexagram 26 (Shan Tian Da Xu) in the I Ching: its symbolism, judgment, the meaning of inner accumulation, and practical applications in work and life.