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Folk belief

The Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu and the Hau Dong Ritual in Vietnamese Spiritual Life

Explore the origins, divine pantheon, humanistic values, and the distinctive Hau Dong ritual of the Mother Goddess Worship of Tam Phu, an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

Folk belief

What Is Hầu Đồng? The Central Ritual of Đạo Mẫu

Hầu đồng is the spirit mediumship ritual at the heart of Đạo Mẫu, believed to channel the deities of the Tứ Phủ. Learn its meaning, structure, chầu văn music, and artistic significance.

Glossary

What is Tam Đình?

Tam Dinh (三停) is a method in face reading that divides the face into three parts: the upper part from the top of the head to the hairline, the middle part from the hairline to the tip of the nose, and the lower part from the tip of the nose to the chin, used to assess destiny and personality.

Glossary

What is Hầu đồng?

Hầu đồng (also lên đồng, hầu bóng) is the central ritual of Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam, in which a medium incarnates the spirits of the Four Palaces through a series of 'giá đồng', with dances and offerings to seek health, fortune, and thanksgiving.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to properly perform Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors in the correct order with the right offerings

Detailed guide on performing Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors: offerings to prepare, order of execution, prayers, and important notes for a proper traditional ceremony.

Feng shui

San Yuan Compass: Directional Tool in Feng Shui

Explore the structure, operating principles, and usage of the San Yuan compass (luo pan) for accurately measuring house and door directions in Ba Zhai Feng Shui.

Historical figures

Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue and the Victory of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da

An in-depth look at Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue), a military genius whose lightning victory at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da in 1789 stands as a glorious milestone in Vietnam's history of resisting foreign invaders.

Traditional crafts

Tra Dong Ancient Bronze Casting Village - A Thousand-Year Vietnamese Soul

Explore Tra Dong bronze casting village (Thanh Hoa), over 1,000 years old, from clay mold making secrets and alloy blending to iconic works and the journey of preserving a national intangible cultural heritage.

Folk belief

Đạo Mẫu – Vietnamese Mother Goddess Worship (Tam Phủ / Tứ Phủ)

Đạo Mẫu is Vietnam's indigenous Mother Goddess religion, honoring female deities of Heaven, Earth, Water and Mountains, inscribed by UNESCO in 2016. Explore its origins, pantheon and rituals.

Feng shui

Xuyên Tâm Sát in residential Feng Shui - identification and remedies

Learn what Xuyên Tâm Sát is, how to identify common forms in homes, and effective, safe remedies based on traditional Feng Shui.

Traditional crafts

Doi Tam drum-making village: preserving a 1,000-year-old tradition

Explore Doi Tam drum-making village (Ha Nam), where the craft has thrived for over 1,000 years with secrets of selecting buffalo hide, jackfruit wood cores, and the art of drum skinning to produce resonant, deep, and crisp sounds.

Traditional dress

Khan Dong and Ao The: Traditional Vietnamese Men's Attire

Explore the details of Khan Dong and Ao The, traditional Vietnamese men's attire, from historical origins, materials, and how to wear them to cultural significance and revival in modern life.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Thiên Đồng in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Thiên Đồng is the Blessing Star, governing ease and gentleness. Explore its meaning, dignity, and the paradox of 'hardship turning to blessing' across key palaces.

Folk belief

No Scientific Basis Does Not Mean Worthless: Reading Folk Belief as Cultural Heritage Rather Than as a Truth Claim

Folk belief is not science, but that does not make it worthless. The right way to read it is as cultural heritage, a symbolic language of community.

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.

Traditional crafts

The thousand-year-old Đọi Tam drum village: Buffalo skin, jackfruit wood, and the sound of festival drums

Discover the secrets behind the resonant sound of Đọi Tam drums, from selecting buffalo skin and jackfruit wood to the art of drum skin stretching by Hà Nam artisans.

Traditional crafts

Dong Ho Folk Paintings: From Woodcut Blocks to an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Tet

Discover the craft of Dong Ho painting, from woodblock printing and natural color-making to its UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Folk taboos

Choosing an Auspicious Year to Build a House: Kim Lau, Hoang Oc, Tam Tai, and the Vietnamese Custom of Borrowing Age

Explore the details of Kim Lau, Hoang Oc, and Tam Tai restrictions when choosing a year to build a house, their origins, calculation methods, and a scientific feng shui perspective on the Vietnamese custom of borrowing age for construction.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare the New Year's Eve Offering Tray (Tet) According to Customs

A detailed guide on preparing offerings, arranging the outdoor and indoor New Year's Eve trays following Vietnamese customs, with safety notes and regional differences.

Historical figures

Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung: A Legend of Love and One of Vietnam's Four Immortal Saints

Explore the legend of Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung, a love story transcending class, their path to deification, and their place among the Four Immortals with notable festivals.

Human Design

The Nine Centers on a Human Design Chart: What Defined and Undefined Centers Mean

The nine Human Design centers include defined (colored) and undefined (white) centers. This article explains the mechanism, how to read a chart, and the system's limits.

Traditional food

The Culture of Ruou Can in the Festival Life of the Central Highlands People

Discover the sacred role of ruou can in the festival life of the E De and other Central Highlands ethnic groups: from offerings to deities, a medium to communicate with the supernatural, to a bond of community solidarity rich in identity.

Tarot

The Suit of Swords in Tarot: An Elemental Overview

Explore the Suit of Swords in Tarot through the lens of the Air element: intellect, thought, communication, and conflict. Learn detailed meanings from Ace to Ten and the court cards.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Teachers' Day 20/11: Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Teachers' Day on November 20 originates from the 1957 Charter of Teachers initiated by FISE and was officially recognized in Vietnam in 1982.

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.

Zodiac animals

Dần - Ngọ - Tuất Triple Harmony (Fire Group): The Triple Harmony Groups in the 12 Zodiac Animals

An in-depth analysis of the Dần - Ngọ - Tuất triple harmony group (Fire group) in the 12 zodiac animals: origins in the Earthly Branches, the principle of triple harmony, personality traits, and applications in life.

Vietnamese astrology

Tam Tai and Thai Tue in the 2027 Dinh Mui Year: Which Zodiac Signs Are Affected, How the List Is Calculated, and Where Schools of Thought Disagree

In the 2027 Dinh Mui year, Tam Tai and Thai Tue are said to affect certain zodiac signs. This article explains the calculation, the list of signs, and where schools disagree.

Zodiac animals

Harmony Triangle of Pig - Rabbit - Goat (Wood Element): Exploring the Zodiac Compatibility Group

An in-depth article about the Harmony Triangle of Pig, Rabbit, and Goat (Wood Element) in the Chinese zodiac: its origins, formation principles, personality traits, and the mutual support among these three signs.

Tarot

The Hierophant Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of The Hierophant Tarot card: its symbolism, upright and reversed meanings in love, career, and frequently asked questions.

Astrology

The 3rd House , Communication in Astrology: Meaning and Influence

Explore the meaning of the 3rd House in astrology: communication, learning, siblings, short trips. Discover how planets and zodiac signs influence your thinking and connection with the world.

Folk belief

Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son - Da Nang's largest Buddhist festival

Discover the Quan The Am Festival at Ngu Hanh Son: its origin from a natural stalactite statue, distinctive rituals, and value as national intangible cultural heritage.

Ethnic minority customs

The Rong House in the Cultural Life of the Central Highlands Ethnic Groups

Explore the central role of the Rong house in the spiritual life, community governance, and production of Central Highlands ethnic groups such as Gia Rai, Ba Na, and Xo Dang.

Vietnamese astrology

The House of Servants (Friendship) in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the profound meaning of the House of Servants in Zi Wei: not just friends and subordinates, but a mirror of how you interact with the world and navigate life's cycles through relationships.

Traditional festivals

Yen Tu Festival (Quang Ninh): A Journey to the Buddha's Land and the Meaning of Truc Lam Buddhism

Explore the Yen Tu Spring Festival, the heart of Truc Lam Buddhism founded by Emperor-Buddha Tran Nhan Tong, along with its unique rituals and profound spiritual-cultural values.

Glossary

What is Bát Quái?

Bagua (Eight Trigrams) are the eight basic trigrams in the I Ching, each composed of three yin or yang lines, symbolizing eight natural phenomena and the fundamental principles of universal movement.

Folk belief

Star Worship and Misfortune Resolution at the Start of the Year: Origins, Cultural Significance, and a Buddhist Perspective

Explore the origins and cultural significance of the Vietnamese folk practice of star worship and misfortune resolution (dâng sao giải hạn) at the lunar new year, along with an analytical perspective from Buddhist teachings for a balanced and objective view.

Historical figures

Goddess Thien Y A Na and Po Nagar Tower: The Cham-Viet Faith Interweaving in Nha Trang

Explore the journey from the Cham goddess Po Inư Nagar to Thien Y A Na in Vietnamese belief, through the lens of the Po Nagar Tower festival in Nha Trang.

Vietnamese astrology

Bad Luck in Vietnamese Astrology: Warning Sign or Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?

A Buddhist and psychological analysis of bad luck in Vietnamese astrology, helping you understand without fear and take proactive control of your life.

Feng shui

Mao Mountain in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and In-Depth Interpretation

A comprehensive exploration of Mao Mountain in the 24 mountain system: its geographical position, five elements, direction, auspicious and inauspicious meanings when sitting or facing, and how it combines with other factors.

Astrology

What is the Trine Aspect in Astrology

Explore the Trine aspect in astrology: definition, calculation method, positive meanings, limitations, and its role in an individual's birth chart.