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Luban rule

Check door, bed and altar sizes on all three Luban rules with the arithmetic shown and a visual scale. When a size...

Knowledge articles (39)

Altar Feng Shui: Principles for Auspicious Arrangement

Explore feng shui principles for the altar from placement, orientation, to arrangement and maintenance to create a solemn worship space that attracts prosperity and positive energy for the family.

Ancestor worship

How to Arrange the Family Altar According to Feng Shui and Customs

A detailed guide on arranging the family altar correctly according to feng shui and customs: placement, arrangement of offerings, and step-by-step instructions for Tet holiday and regular days.

Feng shui

Ancestor Altar Feng Shui: Proper Arrangement for a Vietnamese Family Home

A guide to ancestor altar feng shui: where to place the altar, how to arrange the incense bowl and photos, lighting principles, and taboos to avoid.

Date and hour selection

Choosing Year-End Dates: Year-End Gathering, Altar Cleaning, Debt Repayment, and New Year Opening

How to choose year-end dates for the year-end gathering, altar cleaning, debt repayment, and business opening: core principles, different schools of thought, and flexible application without superstition.

Tet and seasonal rites

Tet Nhay (Put Tong) - The Ban Vuong Worship Ritual of the Red Dao People

Explore the Put Tong festival (Tet Nhay) of the Red Dao people in Lao Cai: its origins in migration legends, the significance of worshipping Ban Vuong, the 11-step ritual process, and its value as national intangible cultural heritage.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Tet Doi: The Festival of Inviting the Rice Goddesses Back to the Village of the Muong People in Phu Tho

Tet Doi is a festival of the Muong people in Thu Cuc commune, Phu Tho, to invite the 'rice maidens' back to the village. The rice procession ritual and distinctive cultural activities have been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Folk belief

Vietnamese Ancestor Worship: Beliefs and Practices

An overview of Vietnamese ancestor worship, a defining spiritual-cultural practice: the family altar, death anniversaries, and the moral meaning of remembering one's roots.

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.

Folk belief

Household Worship of Táo Quân: The Kitchen God's Everyday Role

Beyond the 23rd-of-Chạp send-off, Táo Quân watches over the hearth and household year-round. Explore the Kitchen God's everyday role and altar practice.

Folk belief

The Four Dharma Deities (Cloud, Rain, Thunder, Lightning) Worship at Dau Pagoda: Origins and Identity

Explore the worship of the Four Dharma Deities (Phap Van, Phap Vu, Phap Loi, Phap Dien) at Dau Pagoda, Bac Ninh: origins, meanings, rituals, and the distinctive cultural values of an ancient agricultural belief interwoven with Buddhism.

Traditional festivals

Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival - A Cultural Symbol of the Northwest

Explore the Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival, a unique cultural event recreating traditional rituals of Northwest ethnic groups like Thai, Mong, Dao, and Ha Nhi. The article analyzes the festival's symbolic meaning and special activities.

Feng shui

Bing Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the meaning of the Bing mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions of feng shui: its position, five elements, trigram association, how to determine it, and its applications in choosing house orientation, placing altars, or aligning beds.

Ethnic minority belief

Beliefs and Festivals of the Thái People in Northwest Vietnam: Xên Bản Xên Mường and Hạn Khuống

Explore the animist beliefs, the Xên Bản Xên Mường village-guardian rites, and the Hạn Khuống courtship festival of the Thái ethnic minority in Vietnam's Northwest, not Thailand.

Feng shui

The Luban Rule: Three Rules, How to Read Them, and Why Certain Sizes Recur

What the three Luban rules (52.2cm, 42.9cm, 38.8cm) measure, how their divisions work, how to read a dimension, and why certain door widths recur in Vietnamese building practice.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Lộ Bàng Thổ (Roadside Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Discover Lộ Bàng Thổ (Roadside Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle: characteristics, compatibility, colors, and feng shui meaning of the Earth element in Zi Wei Dou Shu.

Physiognomy

Face Mole Map in Vietnamese Folk Belief and Where Variants Disagree

A compilation of Vietnamese folk beliefs about facial moles in physiognomy, analyzing the meaning of each area and pointing out where folk variants disagree.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Wedding: The Sequence of 6 Basic Ceremonies

Explore the detailed sequence of 6 traditional Vietnamese wedding ceremonies: Chạm Ngõ, Ăn Hỏi, Xin Dâu, Đón Dâu, wedding banquet, and Lại Mặt. Understand the meaning and practice of each step.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for Indoor Plants , Basic Principles

Explore basic feng shui principles for indoor plants: choosing species, placement by bagua, five elements, and remedies to attract wealth and health to your living space.

Feng shui

Car Feng Shui , Basic Principles

Explore car feng shui principles based on the Bagua and Five Elements: how to choose car colors, position your vehicle, arrange interiors, and use supportive objects for safe journeys.

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

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.

Feng shui

Home Feng Shui , Basic Arrangement Principles

Explore basic home feng shui principles: eight mansions, five elements, sofa placement, lighting, plants, and remedies to create a harmonious, positive living space.

Feng shui

Office Feng Shui , Basic Principles

Explore basic feng shui principles for office workspaces: desk placement, sitting direction, colors, lighting and spatial arrangement to boost focus, creativity and career luck.

Feng shui

Home Feng Shui: 5 Basic Principles You Should Know

A summary of 5 basic home feng shui principles: house orientation, Five Elements, qi flow, and space layout.

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.

Astrology

Saturn in Astrology , Meaning and Influence on the Birth Chart

Explore the role of Saturn in astrology: the symbol of discipline, responsibility, and karmic lessons. Understand its meaning across zodiac signs and astrological houses.

I Ching

The I Ching and the Eight Trigrams: A Beginner-Friendly Overview

An accessible introduction to the I Ching, the Eight Trigrams, Yin-Yang, and how the 64 hexagrams are formed.

Astrology

The 11th House , Friends & Community in Astrology , Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the 11th House in astrology: friendship, social networks, community groups, hopes and wishes. This article analyzes the role of the 11th House in the natal chart and its interaction with planets.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals by Five Element: Choosing Stone Colors That Match Your Element

A guide to choosing feng shui crystals by Five Element: which stone colors suit Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, and how the generating cycle boosts their energy.

Western astrology

What Is Western Astrology? Birth Chart and Key Elements

What is Western astrology? An overview of the birth chart, the 12 zodiac signs, rising sign, Moon sign, ruling planets, and the Fire, Earth, Air, Water elements.

Zodiac animals

Triple Harmony of Shen - Zi - Chen (Water Group): Meaning, Essence, and Applications in Chinese Astrology

Explore the Shen - Zi - Chen (Water Group) triple harmony in the Chinese zodiac: its origins, formation principles, personality traits, mutual support among the three signs, and applications in astrology and life.

Physiognomy

Palmistry: A Branch of Folk Physiognomy Through the Lines on the Palm

Explore the origins, meanings of major palm lines, how palm lines change over time, and an objective perspective on this branch of folk physiognomy.

Astrology

The 1st House , The Self in Astrology: Meaning, Role, and Interpretation

Explore the in-depth meaning of the 1st House (House of Self) in astrology: its symbolism for personality, appearance, life approach, and new beginnings.

Zodiac animals

Triple Harmony of Snake - Rooster - Ox (Metal Group): Meaning, Nature, and Applications in Chinese Astrology

An in-depth exploration of the Triple Harmony group of Snake, Rooster, and Ox (Metal Group) in the Chinese zodiac: origins, formation principles, personality traits, mutual support, and applications in astrology and Feng Shui.

Feng shui stones

Gemstones for Virgo , Meanings and How to Choose

Discover gemstones for Virgo based on Earth and Water elements, the meaning of each stone and how to choose the right one for your destiny to enhance positive energy.

Folk divination

Cold reading: The technique that makes a vague statement sound like it hits your private life

Cold reading is a psychological technique that exploits body language, double-edged statements, and the Barnum effect to turn vague statements into the feeling of being accurately read.

Folk belief

Rain Praying Festival of the Thai Ethnic People: Agricultural Beliefs and Cultural Identity

Explore the rain praying festival of the Thai people in Northwest Vietnam: origins, rituals, spiritual meanings, and its role in agricultural community life.

Feng shui

Gen Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui - Meaning and Interpretation

Discover the profound meaning of the Gen mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions system: geographical features, five elements, trigram energy, applications in choosing house direction, altar placement, and detailed interpretation methods.