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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.

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.

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.

Buddhism

Sun Moon Lamp Light Buddha in the Lotus Sutra: What the Name Means and Why the Introductory Chapter Lists Twenty Thousand Beings Sharing One Title

Sun Moon Lamp Light Buddha is the final Buddha in a series of twenty thousand beings sharing one title in the Lotus Sutra's introductory chapter, symbolizing wisdom that shines like sun and moon.

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.

Traditional festivals

Kate Festival of the Cham People (Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan)

Discover the Kate Festival of the Cham people in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan: origins, rituals, cultural significance, and unique features of this traditional celebration.

Physiognomy

Where Does Physiognomy Come From: The History of Eastern Face Reading and Its Place in Vietnamese Culture

Explore the origins of Eastern physiognomy, its facial and palm feature systems, and the place of face reading in Vietnamese culture through The Tale of Kieu.

Tet and seasonal rites

First-footing for the 2027 Year of the Goat: how to choose an age, and why every household ends up with a different list

A practical guide to choosing a first-footer for Lunar New Year 2027: how to read the trine and six-harmony groups, pick auspicious hours, and prepare at home.

Tet and seasonal rites

Traditional Tet customs of the Dao Quan Chet people in Phu Tho

Discover the unique traditional Tet customs of the Dao Quan Chet people in Phu Tho: from making cakes, ancestor worship, to rituals warding off evil spirits and distinctive community culture.

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.

Tet customs

Choosing a First-Foot Visitor by Age Compatibility: Folk Practice, Common Taboos, and the Limits of That Approach

A practical guide to choosing a first-foot visitor by age compatibility: folk criteria, offerings, step-by-step practice, taboos, and the limits to keep in mind.

I Ching

The Kun Trigram in Bagua , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Kun trigram (☷), the symbol of Mother Earth in Bagua: its structure of three broken lines, the virtue of receptivity, and life lessons for the noble person.

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.

Tet and seasonal rites

Chol Chnam Thmay: Three Days of the Khmer Traditional New Year

Discover the meaning, origins, and unique rituals of the three-day Chol Chnam Thmay festival of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam, from the Maha Sangkran procession, rice offerings, and sand mountain building to bathing the Buddha.

Tarot

Tarot Five of Swords , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the Five of Swords Tarot card: conflict, defeat, hollow victory, and the path to healing.

Physiognomy

Eyebrows (Bao Shou Guan) in the Five Officials: Eastern Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic significance of eyebrows, one of the Five Officials, in Eastern face reading. Learn about good and bad eyebrow shapes, positions, colors, and their influence on destiny and personality.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Year's Day in Vietnam: Origins and Why It Became an Official Public Holiday

New Year's Day on January 1 in Vietnam originates from the Western Gregorian calendar, introduced during the French colonial period, and gradually became an official holiday, a time for rest and the start of a new year.

Astrology

The 12th House , Subconscious & Karma in the Astrological Chart , Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the 12th house in astrology: subconscious, karma, isolation, and spiritual enlightenment. This article analyzes its role, planets, and application in chart interpretation.

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.

Traditional festivals

The Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands: A UNESCO Heritage and Its Preservation Journey

Explore the depth of the Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands, a 2008 UNESCO heritage, along with the current status and preservation efforts in Dak Lak.

Historical figures

Ngo Quyen and the 938 Battle of Bach Dang: From Tu Luong Xam to the New Temple in Co Loa

Explore the life and career of Ngo Quyen, the 938 Battle of Bach Dang, and the journey from Tu Luong Xam to the new temple in Co Loa, reflecting the gratitude of later generations.

Astrology

The 6th House , Health & Work in Astrology , Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the 6th house in astrology: health, daily work, habits, and service. This article analyzes the role of planets, signs, and practical applications.

Traditional festivals

Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival: Origins, Rituals and Modern Controversies

Explore the origins, rituals and modern controversies of the Do Son buffalo fighting festival (Hai Phong), a national intangible cultural heritage rich in spirituality and martial spirit.

Tarot

Tarot 10 of Pentacles - Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism, upright/reversed meanings, and practical applications of the 10 of Pentacles card in Tarot readings.

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.

Human Design

What Is Human Design: Its 1987 Origin, Bodygraph Structure, and What the System Cannot Prove

Human Design is a self-knowledge system from 1987 combining astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah and chakras. This analysis covers its origin, bodygraph structure and limits.

Traditional festivals

Long Tong Festival: The Field-Going Festival for Bountiful Harvests of the Tay and Nung People

Explore the Long Tong Festival (Going to the Fields Festival) of the Tay and Nung people: origins, first-plough rituals, folk games, and the fertility beliefs in community life.

Life-cycle rites

Ede people's coming-of-age ceremony: the ritual of removing bronze rings marking adulthood

Discover the Ede people's coming-of-age ceremony in Dak Lak, the sacred ritual of removing kông (bracelets) marking a man's coming of age, along with its regulations and profound cultural significance.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Phu Dang Hoa (Lamp Fire) Na Yin in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of Phu Dang Hoa (Lamp Fire) Na Yin in the Sexagenary Cycle: five elements characteristics, personality, destiny, and feng shui applications.

Traditional festivals

Pặt Oong: The Field-Going Ceremony to Drive Away Evil Spirits of the Pu Péo People

Discover Pặt Oong, the field-going ceremony of the Pu Péo people: an ancient agricultural rite tied to farming beliefs, warding off evil spirits, and praying for bountiful harvests. The article analyzes its meaning, ritual sequence, and cultural value.

Folk belief

Belief, Superstition, and Pseudoscience Are Three Different Things, but They Are Often Lumped Together

Distinguish folk belief, harmful superstition, and pseudoscience through definitions, boundaries, and concrete examples, so you can tell cultural faith from fraud.

I Ching

The Earth-Water Hexagram (Shi) in the 64 I Ching Hexagrams: Origins, Meanings, and Practical Applications

Explore the Earth-Water Hexagram (Shi) in the I Ching: a symbol of the commander, discipline, and unity. This article analyzes its meanings and applications in management, leadership, and personal development.

Tet and seasonal rites

The 15th Day of the 4th Lunar Month - Vesak: Origins and Significance in Vietnamese Spiritual Life

Explore the origins, official date, and profound meaning of Vesak (the 15th day of the 4th lunar month) in the spiritual and cultural life of Vietnamese people.

Vietnamese astrology

What Are Relief Stars and Fate-Mitigating Stars in Vietnamese Astrology, and Their Real Limits

Learn what relief stars and fate-mitigating stars are in Vietnamese astrology, their origins, and their real limits from Buddhist and cultural perspectives.

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.

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.