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Life-cycle rites

Death Anniversary Rituals in Vietnamese Culture: Meaning and How to Organize Properly

Explore the profound meaning of death anniversary rituals in Vietnamese culture, and modern organizational principles that preserve tradition while expressing filial piety in a suitable, cozy, and unpretentious manner.

Life-cycle rites

What Are the Life-Cycle Rituals of Vietnamese People?

An overview of Vietnamese life-cycle rituals: from baby ceremonies, weddings, coming-of-age rites, longevity celebrations to funerals and ancestor anniversaries.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare and Perform the Kitchen Gods' Offering on the 23rd of the Twelfth Lunar Month According to Customs of Three Regions

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, the ritual sequence, and the ceremonies for the Kitchen Gods on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, following common customs in Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam.

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.

Festival customs

Ông Công Ông Táo: The Kitchen Gods' Journey to Heaven on the 23rd of the 12th Lunar Month

Learn about the legend of the Kitchen Gods, the meaning of the ông Công ông Táo ceremony on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, the carp-releasing custom, and how to prepare the offering.

Tet and seasonal rites

Detailed guide on how to arrange the offering tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month

A practical guide on preparing offerings and arranging the tray for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month, with important notes on timing, customs, and safety.

Regional comparison

Differences in the Kitchen Gods worship customs across three regions

Explore the interesting differences in the Kitchen Gods worship customs on the 23rd day of the last lunar month among the North, Central, and South regions of Vietnam: from offerings, timing to distinctive rituals.

Regional comparison

Comparing the Kitchen Gods worship customs across regions

Explore the fascinating differences in the Kitchen Gods worship customs on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month among the North, Central, and South regions of Vietnam, from timing and offerings to distinctive rituals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Glossary

What is Ông Công Ông Táo?

Ong Cong Ong Tao is the folk term for the three Kitchen Gods (Tao Quan, Than Bep) who watch over household affairs and are sent to heaven on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month to report to the Jade Emperor.

I Ching

Heavenly Stem Gui: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore the Heavenly Stem Gui (癸) through the lens of the I Ching: its Yin-Water attribute, North direction, interactions with the Five Elements, and significance in divination and astrology.

Tet and seasonal rites

When Is Lunar New Year 2027, the Year of the Goat? Holiday Dates and What the Goat Year Means in the Stem-Branch Calendar

Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Public employees are expected to get 7 consecutive days off, from February 4 through February 10, 2027.

Festival customs

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Customs and the Meaning Behind Each Ritual

A summary of traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year customs: the Kitchen Gods send-off, New Year's Eve rites, first-footing, lucky money, and their cultural meaning.

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.

The twelve zodiac animals

Year of the Rooster (Dậu): Personality, Five Elements and Destiny

Explore the meaning of the Rooster (Dậu) in the Vietnamese zodiac: personality traits, Metal element, the Tỵ-Dậu-Sửu harmony trio, the Tý-Ngọ-Mão-Dậu clash group, and notable Rooster birth years.

Zodiac animals

Tiger and Snake Harm: Decoding the Six Harms Pair in the Chinese Zodiac

Discover the meaning of the Tiger-Snake harm pair in the Chinese zodiac's Six Harms, its origins, personality traits, and its influence on relationships in Eastern philosophy.

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.

Numerology

Challenge Number 7 in Numerology: Meaning and Lessons to Overcome

Discover the deep meaning of Challenge Number 7 in numerology: potential difficulties, lessons about trust and analysis, and how to turn challenges into inner strength.

Regional comparison

Comparing Lunar New Year Customs Across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam

Discover the fascinating differences in Lunar New Year (Tet) customs across Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, from traditional dishes to unique rituals. This article offers an objective view of Vietnam's diverse cultural identity.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram Shan Feng Gu (Mountain over Wind) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, meaning, and lessons of hexagram Shan Feng Gu (18) in the I Ching - the hexagram of correction and renewal after decay, with applications for modern life.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Thất Sát (Seven Killings Star) in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Explore Thất Sát in Purple Star Astrology: its general-of-war origin, bold decisive nature, dignity meanings, and readings for the Life and Career palaces.

Numerology

Tho Tu Star in Cuu Dieu: Meaning in Folk Beliefs

Tho Tu is one of the 9 governing stars in Cuu Dieu, classified as a neutral star. This article analyzes its meaning, influence, and the ritual to appease it.

Zodiac animals

Monkey - Pig Clash: The Six Harms Pair in the Chinese Zodiac and How to Resolve

Explore the Monkey-Pig clash (Six Harms) in the Chinese zodiac: origins, conflicting traits, impacts on business and marriage, and effective remedies.

Tet and seasonal rites

What Festivals and Tet Occasions Are There in Vietnam Throughout the Year?

An overview of Vietnamese festivals and Tet occasions throughout the year: Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, Thanh Minh, Doan Ngo, Mid-Autumn, and ethnic Tet traditions.

I Ching

Hexagram 28 Da Quo (Great Exceeding) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching

Explore hexagram 28 Da Quo (Great Exceeding) in the I Ching: structure, philosophical meaning, guidance for handling extraordinary pressure, and modern applications.

Numerology

Challenge Number 6 in numerology: meaning and lessons to overcome

Discover the meaning of Challenge Number 6 in numerology: family responsibility, perfectionism, over-sacrifice, and the lesson of balance for personal growth.

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.

I Ching

The Single Kan Trigram in Bagua , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Kan trigram (☵) in Bagua: its symbolism of water, danger, hidden wisdom and deep layers of meaning in the I Ching.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Liêm Trinh in Purple Star Astrology: Meaning and Interpretation

Liêm Trinh is the 'prisoner star' with a dual nature - upright or extreme. Explore its meaning, dignity, and interpretation across key palaces in a chart.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

Sun and Moon in Vietnamese Astrology: Thai Duong and Thai Am, How Temple and Fall Positions Decide Meaning and Why Position Matters More Than Star Name

Sun and Moon in Tu Vi are Thai Duong and Thai Am, two stars whose temple or fall position decides meaning. This analysis explains why position matters more than star name.

Zodiac animals

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. This article provides an in-depth analysis of many aspects.

Numerology

Personality Number 4 , In-Depth Meaning in Numerology

Discover the in-depth meaning of Personality Number 4 in numerology: practical, reliable, principled character and the potential challenges to balance.

Tarot

The 6 of Swords Tarot Card - Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism and meaning of the Six of Swords Tarot card: a journey of transition, moving through troubled waters, and heading towards calmer shores.

Zodiac animals

Cat and Dragon Clash: The Six Harms Pair in the Chinese Zodiac and How to Resolve It

Explore the meaning of the Cat-Dragon Six Harms pair in the Chinese zodiac: its origin, influence on relationships, and effective ways to resolve the conflict.

Zodiac animals

Personality Traits of People Born in the Year of the Tiger According to Folk Beliefs

Discover the detailed personality of Tiger people: brave, competitive, impulsive, yet also generous and straightforward. This article provides an in-depth analysis based on folk beliefs and Eastern culture.

Numerology

Expression Number 1 , Detailed Meaning

Discover the detailed meaning of Expression Number 1 in numerology: personality, strengths, weaknesses, suitable careers, and lessons to overcome.

Folk divination

Choosing Auspicious Days for Weddings and Groundbreaking: The Vietnamese Custom of Selecting Lucky Dates

Explore the cultural basis and methods of choosing auspicious days for weddings and groundbreaking in Vietnam: Huang Dao, Zhi, lucky hours, and practical application.