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What characters are appropriate to ask for at the beginning of the year?
Depending on your wishes, you can ask for characters like Phúc, Lộc, Thọ for luck and happiness; Đức, Tâm, Nhẫn for self-cultivation; or Trí, Tài, Đạt for success in studies and career.
From the article “Calligraphy for the New Year at the Temple of Literature: the beautiful cultural tradition of the calligrapher during Tet”
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StartHow is today for me
Today through stems and branches, day officer, I Ching, numbers, elements.
New Year first-footer check
Find a well-matched first visitor for Tết, with birth years and reasons.
Child's birth year by parents' ages
Which birth year, month and hour suit the parents' ages, by folk belief.
The custom of asking for divination sticks, drawing fortune sticks at the temple at the beginning of the year: A guide to the ritual and its cultural significance
Drawing fortune sticks at the temple at the start of the year: offerings, ritual steps, cultural meaning, and notes for a respectful visit.
Star Worship and Misfortune Resolution at the Start of the Year: Origins, Cultural Significance, and a Buddhist Perspective
Vietnamese star worship and misfortune resolution (dâng sao giải hạn) at lunar new year: its Taoist origins, cultural meaning, and a Buddhist view.
Choosing Year-End Dates: Year-End Gathering, Altar Cleaning, Debt Repayment, and New Year Opening
Year-end dates for the gathering, altar cleaning, debt repayment and New Year opening: lunar calendar principles and flexible use without superstition.
Traditional Tet Taboos and Customs for Good Luck
Explore traditional Vietnamese Tet taboos: avoiding sweeping, giving fire, breaking things... and the spiritual meanings behind these customs.
Calligraphy for the New Year at the Temple of Literature: the beautiful cultural tradition of the calligrapher during Tet
Asking for calligraphy at the Temple of Literature is a beautiful Vietnamese Tet custom, showing respect for knowledge and sending new year wishes.
Rain-Praying Festival at the Beginning of the Year of the Cham People in Bình Thuận
The rain-praying festival of the Cham people in Bình Thuận is an ancient agricultural ritual held after Cham New Year, seeking blessings for good weather.
Personal Year Number 1 in Numerology: Energy Cycle and Meaning
Personal Year Number 1 in numerology starts a 9-year cycle of independence and new beginnings. See how to sow seeds for new plans and pursue your goals.
The Hà Nhì custom of reading pig liver to predict fortune at the beginning of the year
The Hà Nhì read pig liver at the start of the year to predict fortune, harvest and health, a spiritual custom tied to farming life.
Foods to Avoid at the Beginning of the New Year According to Folk Beliefs
Duck, squid, banana, shrimp, snail and fertilized duck eggs are avoided at new year in Vietnamese folk belief, which links them to bad luck.
What Is the Year-Opening Bud-Picking Custom and Why Has It Shifted to Receiving Lộc?
Year-opening bud picking is the Vietnamese custom of taking a small green branch from a temple for luck. Today many ask for lộc or buy salt instead.
What do the customs of buying salt and carrying water at the start of the year mean?
Buying salt and carrying water at Tết are luck-seeking customs: lucky salt on the first morning in the north, hired carriers bringing water like money.
Choosing Auspicious Times and Directions for the First Outing of the Year: The Lucky Customs of Tet's First Day
The first outing and calligraphy of the new year are Vietnamese luck-bringing customs. See how times and directions are chosen by lunar calendar and deities.
Kate Festival: The Grandest Celebration of the Year for the Cham Brahmin People
The Kate Festival is the Cham Brahmin New Year in Ninh Thuận, held in the 7th Cham month to honor deities, kings and ancestors.
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.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Snake According to Folk Beliefs
Explore the personality of Snake people: their wisdom, mystery, astonishing patience, and strategic thinking in Eastern folk beliefs.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Dog According to Folk Beliefs
How folk belief describes Dog people: loyal, straightforward and justice-seeking, but also stubborn and quick-tempered, plus work, love and matching signs.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Rat According to Folk Beliefs
In folk belief, people born in the Year of the Rat are described as intelligent, agile, and skillful in communication, yet also cunning and cautious.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Ox According to Folk Beliefs
Ox people are seen as steadfast, practical and reliable, though also stubborn, succeeding through persistence rather than talent.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Pig According to Folk Beliefs
Pig zodiac personalities in folk belief: honest, sincere and generous, but sometimes too trusting, resistant to change and vulnerable in love.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Monkey According to Folk Beliefs
In folk belief, people born in the Year of the Monkey are described as intelligent, flexible and skilled in communication, yet also cunning and unpredictable.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Tiger According to Folk Beliefs
In folk belief, Tiger people are brave, competitive and impulsive, yet generous and straightforward. What tradition says about their work, money and love.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Goat According to Folk Beliefs
In folk belief, Goat people are calm, creative and emotional, with a strong aesthetic sense, and also shy, peace-loving and quietly resilient.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Horse According to Folk Beliefs
People born in the Year of the Horse are seen as free, enthusiastic and dynamic. This folk portrait covers their intelligence, generosity and impulsiveness.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Dragon According to Folk Beliefs
Explore the personality of Dragon people through folk wisdom: strong, authoritative, ambitious, generous, yet also hot-tempered and arrogant.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Rooster According to Folk Beliefs
Rooster people in folk belief are loyal, organized and disciplined, but also proud and frank, which can strain work and love.
The Ace of Wands Tarot Card - Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning
Explore the symbolism, historical origins, and in-depth meaning of the Ace of Wands in Tarot, from cultural, psychological, and practical perspectives.
How Did the Buddhist Revival Movement of the Early 20th Century Unfold?
The Buddhist revival in Vietnam from the 1920s: three regional associations, their journals, and the books of Trần Trọng Kim and Phan Văn Hùm.
Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Cat (Mao) According to Folk Beliefs
People born in the Year of the Cat are seen as refined, clever and adaptable, yet deep down sensitive, cautious and sometimes indecisive.
Going to the Pagoda at the Start of the Year: What Offerings to Prepare and Which Altar to Worship First?
What to bring to a Vietnamese pagoda at New Year: incense, flowers, fruit and other vegetarian offerings, and which altar to pay respects at first.
How Ba Tu Major Cycles Are Set: Why They Run Forward or Backward by Gender and the Yin Yang of the Year Stem, How the Starting Age Is Counted from Days to the Nearest Solar Term (Three Days to One Year), and How to Read a Ten Year Major Cycle Together with the Annual Cycle Against the Useful God
Ba Tu major cycles are set by gender and the yin yang of the year stem, with starting age counted from days to the nearest solar term at three days per year.
Full Moon of the First Lunar Month - Tết Nguyên Tiêu: Why It Is Considered the Most Significant Full Moon of the Year and What to Prepare for the Offering Tray
Tết Nguyên Tiêu, the first full moon of the lunar year, is greatly valued in Vietnamese culture. See why it matters and what to prepare for the offering tray.
What Do The Sun and The Moon Side by Side in Tarot Say?
Placing The Sun beside The Moon contrasts the light and dark poles of the Major Arcana. What Waite wrote, how the pair is read today, and its limits.
Comparing Lunar New Year of the Kinh, Chôl Chnăm Thmay of the Khmer, and Ethnic Groups Celebrating New Year by Their Own Calendars
Comparing Lunar New Year of the Kinh, Chôl Chnăm Thmay of the Khmer, and ethnic groups with their own calendars: timing, offerings, rituals, and names.
Year of the Goat (Mùi): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny
Mùi (Goat) is the 8th sign in the Vietnamese zodiac, tied to the Earth element and known for gentleness, warmth and artistic sensibility.
Year of the Rat (Tý): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years
Rat (Tý) leads the Vietnamese zodiac cycle and carries the Water element. Read about Rat personality, compatibility, and birth years.
Year of the Dog (Tuất): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny
The Dog (Tuất) in the Vietnamese zodiac: loyal and protective, tied to the Earth element, with the Dần-Ngọ-Tuất harmony group and recent birth years.
Year of the Monkey (Thân): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny
Monkey (Thân) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality, Metal element, harmony with Rat and Dragon, clash with Tiger, Snake and Pig, and notable birth years.
Year of the Horse (Ngọ): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny
Horse (Ngọ) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality traits, the Fire element, the Dần-Ngọ-Tuất harmony trio and the Tý-Ngọ-Mão-Dậu clash group.
Year of the Rooster (Dậu): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny
Rooster (Dậu) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality, Metal element, harmony with Snake and Ox, clashes with Rat, Horse and Cat, plus notable birth years.
Year of the Cat (Mão): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years
The Cat (Mão) is the fourth sign in the Vietnamese zodiac, carrying the Wood element. See personality traits, birth years, and compatibility groups.
Year of the Ox (Sửu): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years
Discover the meaning of the Ox (Sửu) in the Vietnamese zodiac: steadfast personality traits, the Earth element, compatibility groups, and recent birth years.
Year of the Tiger (Dần): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years
Tiger (Dần) in the Vietnamese zodiac: bold personality traits, the Wood element, the Dần-Ngọ-Tuất triad, and birth years.
Year of the Snake (Tỵ): Personality, Compatibility, and Birth Years
Snake (Tỵ) in the Vietnamese zodiac: composed, perceptive traits, the Fire element, birth years, and pairing with Rooster and Ox.
Year of the Pig (Hợi): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny
Pig (Hợi) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality, Water element, harmony with Cat and Goat, clashes with Tiger, Monkey and Snake, plus notable birth years.
Final Boss of the Squad
Who is the final boss of your squad? A quick, shareable quiz.
First-Footer & New Year Card 2027
Who should first-foot your home this Tết, plus a New Year card.