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Ancestor worship

Why Vietnamese worship on the first day of the lunar month: the meaning of the Sóc day in folk belief

Explore the origin, spiritual and cultural meaning of the Vietnamese custom of worshiping on the first day of the lunar month (Sóc day), along with common offerings and prayers.

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.

Glossary

What is Cung Mặt Trăng?

The Moon sign is the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at a person's birth, reflecting their inner world, emotions, and subconscious.

Historical figures

Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem (1491-1585): Cultural Celebrity and the Heritage of Vinh Bao Temple

Explore the life, career, and philosophy of Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem, along with the historical, cultural, and architectural values of the special national relic complex in Vinh Bao, Hai Phong.

Astrology

Cancer and the Moon: The Ruling Planet Connection in Astrology

Explore the deep connection between Cancer and its ruling planet, the Moon. This article analyzes the Moon's influence on Cancerian personality, emotions, and behavior.

Astrology

Waning Moon , Meaning in Astrology and Life

Explore the astrological meaning of the waning moon , a phase of reflection, release, and purification. This article analyzes its impact on emotions, energy, and offers practical suggestions.

Astrology

The Waning Crescent Moon , meaning in astrology and life

Explore the deep astrological meaning of the Waning Crescent Moon – the final phase of the lunar cycle, symbolizing release, rest, and preparation for a new beginning.

Astrology

First Quarter Moon , meaning in astrology and daily life

Explore the astrological meaning of the First Quarter Moon: a symbol of action, challenge, and decision. Learn how this energy impacts your emotions, work, and relationships.

Astrology

The Moon in Astrology , Meaning and Influence on the Birth Chart

Explore the role of the Moon in astrology: representing emotions, subconscious, and instincts. Learn how the Moon's position influences your birth chart and personality.

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.

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.

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.

Traditional festivals

Giong Festival (Hanoi) , UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Discover Giong Festival at Soc Temple and Phu Dong Temple, Hanoi: its origins, unique rituals, historical values, and the journey to become UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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.

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.

Tarot

Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Queen of Pentacles Tarot card: fertility, nurturing, and connection with the material world.

Numerology

Expression Number 6 , Detailed Meaning

Discover the detailed meaning of Expression Number 6 in Numerology: the mission of love, responsibility, art, and the lesson of balancing giving and self-care.

Western astrology

Cancer: Personality, Love, and Career

Explore Cancer (June 21 - July 22): a nurturing, deeply emotional yet sensitive personality, devoted love style, ideal careers, and compatible signs.

Numerology

Soul Urge Number 6 , Detailed Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of Soul Urge Number 6 in Numerology: Inner motivations, desire for love, family responsibility, and the journey toward harmony.

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.

Vietnamese commemorative days

International Day of Older Persons (Oct 1): origin and meaning

The International Day of Older Persons on October 1 was established in 1990 by UN Resolution 45/106. Learn its origin, meaning, and how Vietnam observes it.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Chol Chnam Thmay: Three Days of the Khmer Traditional New Year

Discover the meaning, origins, and unique rituals of the three-day Chol Chnam Thmay festival of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam, from the Maha Sangkran procession, rice offerings, and sand mountain building to bathing the Buddha.

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.

Feng shui

Fish Tank Feng Shui , Basic Principles

Discover feng shui principles for placing a fish tank at home: location, direction, number of fish, colors, and remedies to attract wealth without committing major taboos.

Traditional festivals

Bay Nui Buffalo Racing Festival: A Unique Agricultural Culture of the Khmer People in An Giang

Explore the Bay Nui Buffalo Racing Festival, a national intangible cultural heritage of the Khmer people in An Giang, with its rules, buffalo care techniques, and profound humanistic values.

I Ching

Applying the I Ching to Health: From the Well Hexagram to the Balance of Yin and Yang

Explore how the I Ching, through its 64 hexagrams and the principle of yin and yang, reflects on physical and mental health. This article analyzes the philosophy of the Well hexagram, synchronicity, and its application to a nourishing lifestyle.

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.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Thái Âm (Moon Star) in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Decode Thái Âm (Moon) star in Purple Star Astrology: its lunar origin, gentle inward nature, dignity meanings, and readings for Life, Wealth, and Marriage palaces.

Vietnamese astrology

The Illness Star in the Longevity Cycle: Meaning of Each Stage on the Chart

Explore the Illness Star in the Longevity Cycle of Zi Wei Dou Shu: its position, characteristics, meaning at each stage, and how to interpret it on the chart.

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.

Historical figures

Saint Giong - Phu Dong Thien Vuong: From the Legend of Defeating the An Invaders to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the detailed story of Saint Giong, from the myth of defeating the An invaders and his cultural symbolism among the Four Immortals to the value of the Giong Festival, honored by UNESCO.

Numerology

Personal Year Number 6 in Numerology: Energy Cycle and Meaning

Discover in detail about Personal Year Number 6 in numerology: the meaning of love, family, responsibility, and care. Learn about opportunities and challenges in this energy cycle.

MBTI

MBTI ISFJ Personality Type (The Nurturer) - Traits, Strengths, and Career Paths

Explore the ISFJ (Nurturer) personality type in MBTI: identifying traits, strengths, weaknesses, relationships, and suitable career directions for personal growth.

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.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Population Day (Dec 26): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Population Day (December 26) was established in 1997, tied to population work and sustainable development. Learn its origin, achievements, and population aging challenges.

Ancestor worship

Ancestor Worship of Vietnamese People: Origins, Norms, and What Has Changed

Ancestor worship is a long-standing Vietnamese custom, a moral standard, and a key part of spiritual life, with altars, death anniversaries, and Tet rituals.

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.

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.

MBTI

ESFJ MBTI Personality Type (The Consul) - Characteristics, Strengths, and Career Directions

Explore the ESFJ (The Consul) MBTI personality type: theoretical origins, characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, relationships, and suitable career directions.