Results for "The Hanged Man"

Knowledge articles (40)

The Hanged Man Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

An in-depth look at The Hanged Man Tarot card: its symbolism, upright/reversed meanings, and practical applications in readings. An objective perspective, free from extreme superstition.

Tarot

The Meaning of The Fool and the Fool's Journey Through the 22 Major Arcana

Explore the meaning of The Fool in Tarot and the concept of the Fool's Journey, how the 22 Major Arcana cards narrate the stages of human growth and life.

Tarot

The World Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of The World card in Tarot: the dance of life, completion, and new beginnings.

Traditional festivals

Katê Festival and the Indispensable Role of the Raglai People

Explore the Katê Festival of the Chăm people in Ninh Thuận, from the ceremony of receiving the attire of Goddess Pô Nưgar to the crucial role of the Raglai community in preserving this unique cultural heritage.

Traditional festivals

How Traditional Festivals Are Managed: Decree 110 and the Responsibilities of Festival Attendees

Decree 110/2018/ND-CP sets the principles for organising festivals, registration procedures, suspension rights, and the responsibilities of attendees under civilised conduct rules.

Historical figures

Nang Han - Legendary Female Heroine in the Beliefs of the White Thai People

Explore the legend of Nang Han, a female heroine who disguised herself as a man to repel foreign invaders among the White Thai people of the Northwest, and understand the festivals, beliefs, and unique spiritual life of this community.

Life-cycle rites

The Betel and Areca Nut Custom - An Indispensable Offering in Vietnamese Weddings

Explore the cultural significance and role of betel and areca nut in Vietnamese wedding ceremonies, from legends to modern customs.

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.

Tarot

The Sun Tarot Card , Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of The Sun Tarot card: from the child, the wall, and sunflowers to its message of success, joy, and enlightenment.

Vietnamese astrology

The Spouse Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the meaning and interpretation of the Spouse Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu: position, major stars, peach blossom stars and factors affecting marriage.

Tarot

The Star Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism and deep meaning of The Star Tarot card: origins, imagery, psychological messages, and practical applications.

Tarot

The Moon Tarot Card , Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism and deep meaning of The Moon tarot card, from its imagery and symbols to its interpretation in readings.

Tarot

The High Priestess Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of The High Priestess Tarot card - from its symbols and intuition to practical applications in readings.

Numerology

Soul Urge Number 9 , Detailed Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of Soul Urge Number 9 in Numerology: the drive for service, compassion, the altruistic journey, and the lesson of letting go to reach enlightenment.

Feng shui

Sha - Surrounding Land Forms in the Five Decisions of Landform Feng Shui: An In-depth Analysis

A comprehensive exploration of 'Sha' (surrounding land forms) in Landform Feng Shui: definition, classification, principles of influence, and application in evaluating dragon veins.

Tet customs

The First-Foot Custom at Lunar New Year: Origins, How Old Vietnamese Chose the First Visitor, and How the Custom Is Changing

First-footing is an old Vietnamese Tet custom: the first person to enter a home after midnight is believed to carry the year's fortune. Here is its origin and how it is changing.

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.

Glossary

What is Ẩn Chính?

The Major Arcana is a group of 22 trump cards in a Tarot deck, numbered 0 to 21, representing the soul's journey and major life lessons.

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 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.

Glossary

What is Tarot?

Tarot is a system of 78 cards, commonly used in divination and spiritual counseling to reflect situations, trends, and inner lessons.

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.

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

Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain: From Southern Folk Belief to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the journey of the Ba Chua Xu of Sam Mountain belief, from a Southern Vietnamese folk belief to being inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.

Physiognomy

What Science Says About Face Reading: From 19th-Century Criminal Physiognomy to Modern Research

How does science view face reading? From 19th-century criminal anthropology to modern psychology, plus the misconceptions to avoid.

Tarot

What is Tarot? Origins and Meanings of the Major Arcana

Explore the historical origins of Tarot, from an Italian aristocratic game to a divination tool, and the symbolic meanings of the 22 Major Arcana cards.

Tarot

The Tarot Strength Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Strength card in Tarot: from the imagery of the woman and the lion, to the journey of mastering instinct and cultivating compassion.

Life-cycle rites

Cap Sac Ceremony of the Dao People: The Most Sacred Coming-of-Age Ritual in a Man's Life

Discover the humanistic significance and distinctive rituals of the Cap Sac ceremony of the Dao Dau Bang people in Lai Chau, a rite marking the sacred transition of men before ancestors, deities, and the community.

MBTI

MBTI ESFP Personality Type (The Entertainer) - Traits, Strengths, and Career Paths

A comprehensive look at the ESFP (Entertainer) MBTI type: origins, identifying traits, strengths, weaknesses, relationships, and suitable career directions.

Traditional festivals

Tac Xinh Dance: The San Chay People's Ritual for Bountiful Harvests

Explore Tac Xinh, the soul of the San Chay (Cao Lan) people's Harvest Prayer Festival, where agricultural beliefs, folk dance artistry, and aspirations for a bountiful season converge.

Physiognomy

Lower Mansion (Jawbones) in the Six Mansions - Significance in Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic meaning of the Lower Mansion (jawbone area) in the Six Mansions system: how to observe, classify, and relate it to destiny and personality in traditional views.

MBTI

MBTI ENFJ Personality Type (The Giver) - Traits, Strengths, and Career Guidance

A comprehensive exploration of the ENFJ personality type (The Giver) in MBTI: origins, identifying traits, strengths, weaknesses, and suitable career guidance.

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.

Ethnic minority customs

Chicken Feet Divination at Tet: The Custom of Predicting Crop Fortune Among Ethnic Minorities

Discover the custom of chicken feet divination during Tet and the new rice ceremony of ethnic minorities, a beautiful spiritual cultural trait linked to hopes for a bountiful harvest.

MBTI

MBTI ESTP Personality Type (The Doer) - Characteristics, Strengths, and Career Directions

A comprehensive exploration of the MBTI ESTP personality type (The Doer): identifying traits, strengths, weaknesses to overcome, and suitable career suggestions.

Tet and seasonal rites

Li xi: where the word comes from, what the red envelope means, and why the amount is not the point

Li xi is the Vietnamese New Year custom of giving lucky money in red envelopes. This article explains the origin of the term and its true meaning.

Folk belief

Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: The Meaning of the 'Absolution of the Dead' Ritual in Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (Vu Lan/Ulambana), its Buddhist and Taoist origins, along with unique rituals, offerings, and folk beliefs of Vietnamese people.

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.

Astrology

The 5th House , Creativity & Love in the Astrological Chart , Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of the 5th House in astrology: the symbol of creativity, romantic love, joy, and children. How planets in the 5th House shape your personality and life path.

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.