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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.

Traditional festivals

Ooc Om Boc Festival and Ngo Boat Racing of the Khmer People in Southern Vietnam: Meanings and Rituals

Discover the Ooc Om Boc Festival and Ngo boat racing of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam, an occasion to thank the Moon deity, pray for a bountiful harvest, and showcase community cultural identity through vibrant Ngo boats.

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.

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.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Sun and Moon in Vietnamese Astrology: Thai Duong and Thai Am, How Temple and Fall Positions Decide Meaning and Why Position Matters More Than Star Name

Sun and Moon in Tu Vi are Thai Duong and Thai Am, two stars whose temple or fall position decides meaning. This analysis explains why position matters more than star name.

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.

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.

Feng shui

Tam Bich Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings and How to Resolve

Explore the Tam Bich star (Zhen Mu) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, five-element traits, auspicious and inauspicious meanings when flying, key combinations, and effective remedies.

Vietnamese astrology

The Palace of Travel (Thien Di) in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the profound meaning of the Palace of Travel (Thien Di) in Zi Wei Dou Shu: a symbol of social environment, external career, and relationships. This article analyzes how to interpret this palace through key main stars and auxiliary stars.

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.

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.

Ethnic minority belief

Beliefs and Festivals of the Khmer Krom People

Theravada Buddhism sits at the center of Khmer Krom spiritual life, with the village pagoda and major festivals such as Chol Chnam Thmay and Ok Om Bok.

Zodiac animals

The Chinese Zodiac , Meanings of the 12 Animals in Eastern Culture

Explore the symbolic meanings, origins in the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, and characteristic personalities of the 12 zodiac animals in Eastern culture, from Rat to Pig.

Vietnamese astrology

Linh Tinh Star in the Six Malefic Stars of Zi Wei Dou Shu - Meaning on the Chart

Discover Linh Tinh, one of the Six Malefic Stars in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its origin, characteristics, meaning in various palaces, interactions with other stars, and ways to mitigate its effects on the chart.

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.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 8 - The Challenger in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (toward Type 2) and disintegration arrow (toward Type 5) of Enneagram Type 8, including their mechanisms and significance in personal development.

Vietnamese astrology

Tai Sui in Tu Vi and Feng Shui: Meaning and Why "Offending Tai Sui" Matters Every Year

Explore what Tai Sui is, its origins from Jupiter and Chinese mythology, how to determine its position, and the meaning of offending Tai Sui each year in Tu Vi and Feng Shui.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Tử Vi (Emperor Star) in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Tử Vi is the Emperor Star, chief of the 14 main stars, governing authority and status. Explore its meaning, dignity, and interpretation across key palaces.

Enneagram

Enneagram Type 6 , The Loyalist , Traits, Strengths, and Growth Areas

Deep dive into Enneagram Type 6 (The Loyalist): core traits, core fear, strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth advice.

Ethnic minority customs

Cham Wedding Customs in Southern Vietnam: Rituals, Meanings, and Transformations

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Cham people in Southern Vietnam following Islam: from proposal, engagement to main ceremonies, along with transformations in modern life.

Vietnamese astrology

Kiep Sat Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu - Origins and Meanings

Explore the origins, characteristics, and meanings of the Kiep Sat star in Zi Wei Dou Shu, its interactions with other stars, and its impact on human destiny.

Astrology

The 7th House – Partnerships in Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the meaning of the 7th house in astrology: partners, marriage, business collaborations, and how it reflects your one-on-one connections.

Tet and seasonal rites

When Is Lunar New Year 2027, the Year of the Goat? Holiday Dates and What the Goat Year Means in the Stem-Branch Calendar

Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Public employees are expected to get 7 consecutive days off, from February 4 through February 10, 2027.

Zodiac animals

Meaning of the Four Clash Group Dragon - Dog - Ox - Goat in Eastern Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Four Clash group Dragon, Dog, Ox, Goat in Eastern culture: origins, personality traits, applications in astrology, and ways to harmonize conflicts.

Vietnamese astrology

Zi Wei Dou Shu , How to Cast a Chart and the Meaning of the 12 Palaces

Discover in detail how to cast a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart from birth time and year to star placement, along with the profound meaning of the 12 palaces.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Liêm Trinh in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Liêm Trinh is the 'prisoner star' with a dual nature - upright or extreme. Explore its meaning, dignity, and interpretation across key palaces in a chart.

BaZi

Seven Killings in BaZi Ten Gods - Meaning and Application in Destiny Analysis

Explore the deep meaning of Seven Killings in BaZi: a symbol of pressure, challenge, and hidden strength, along with its application in destiny analysis and luck improvement.

Feng shui

Chen Direction in the 24 Feng Shui Directions: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the detailed meaning of the Chen direction in the 24 feng shui directions: its five elements, corresponding trigram, good or bad for specific purposes, and how to interpret this direction.

Traditional festivals

Traditional Boat Racing Festivals in Vietnam: The Spirit of Rivers and Communal Strength

Explore the cultural significance, rituals, and uniqueness of traditional boat racing festivals across Vietnam, from Kien Giang river to other regions.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Thất Sát (Seven Killings Star) in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore Thất Sát in Purple Star Astrology: its general-of-war origin, bold decisive nature, dignity meanings, and readings for the Life and Career palaces.

BaZi

The Ten Gods in Bát Tự: Meaning of the Ten Deity Stars in Four Pillars Astrology

A guide to the Ten Gods (Thập Thần) in Bát Tự Four Pillars astrology, what each of the ten stars represents and how they shape personality, career, and relationships.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Thiên Phủ (Heavenly Treasury Star) in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore Thiên Phủ in Purple Star Astrology: its treasury-of-heaven origin, steady nature, dignity meanings, and readings for Life, Wealth, and Career palaces.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for Northwest-Facing House , Which Element Matches, What to Note

Discover the feng shui meaning of a northwest-facing house, compatible elements (Earth, Metal), remedies if mismatched, and interior layout tips to attract positive energy.

Feng shui

Tuất Direction in the 24 Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and In-Depth Interpretation

Explore comprehensively the Tuất direction in the 24 directions: geographical position, five elements, trine relationships, Three Sha, star chart placement, and practical considerations in feng shui applications.

Folk belief

Rain Prayer Ceremony and Village Cleansing Ritual in the Lo Lo Cultural Festival

Explore the meaning and reenactment of the Rain Prayer and Village Cleansing rituals of the Lo Lo people in Meo Vac, Ha Giang at the 2024 Lo Lo Cultural Festival.

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.

Tarot

The Death Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the Death card in Tarot: the symbolism of the white horse, rising sun, and its message of transformation, endings, and rebirth.

Feng shui

The Second Black Star in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: Auspicious and Inauspicious Meanings

Explore the Second Black Star (Ju Men) in Xuan Kong Flying Stars: its origins, five-element characteristics, auspicious and inauspicious meanings, remedies, and practical applications in daily life.