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Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Funerals: Cultural Significance and Common Forms

Explore the deep cultural significance of traditional Vietnamese funerals, common burial forms, and trends of change in modern society.

Life-cycle rites

The "ngu mai" (communal sleeping) custom in courtship and marriage of the Tho people in Nghe An

Explore "ngu mai" (communal sleeping), a unique marriage custom of the Tho people in Nghe An, where young men and women freely converse during festivals under the strict watch of customary law.

I Ching

What Is Liu Yao, and Why It Answers Questions That Mei Hua Divination Cannot

Liu Yao reads the six lines of a hexagram with Stem-Branch, Five Elements, Six Relatives and Six Spirits, so it answers who, what, when and how much.

Regional comparison

Comparison of traditional funeral rites across regions of Vietnam

Explore the differences in funeral customs among the three regions of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam: from coffin size, burial timing, to the habit of exhumation or reburial.

Life-cycle rites

Mo Muong in Funerals: The Mo Verses That Guide the Muong People Back to Their Ancestors

Discover the role of Mo Muong in funerals, the mo verses that guide the souls of the Muong people to Muong Troi, along with the cultural values and challenges of preserving this heritage.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Vietnamese Funeral Customs and Their Meaning

Explore the main rites of a traditional Vietnamese funeral, from encoffining and mourning attire to burial and the 49-day rites, and their cultural meaning.

Astrology

Earth-Earth Element Compatibility in Astrology: A Solid Foundation or Stagnation?

Explore the compatibility between Earth element signs in astrology: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. Strengths, challenges, and secrets to a lasting Earth-Earth relationship.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle, and its Five Elements Meaning

Explore in detail the Oc Thuong Tho (Upper House Earth) in the Sexagenary Cycle: its Five Elements meaning, personality traits, and feng shui directions for people with this destiny.

Astrology

The 4th House , Family in Astrology: Meaning and Influence

Explore the deep meaning of the 4th House in astrology: family foundation, roots, home, and inner life. This article analyzes the role of the Ascendant, planets, and aspects.

Feng shui

Home Office Feng Shui , Principles for an Auspicious Layout

Explore home office feng shui principles: desk placement, sitting direction, colors, lighting, and remedies to boost focus, creativity, and work performance.

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.

Tarot

Tarot 4 of Wands: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the deep meaning of the 4 of Wands in Tarot: its symbolism, energy, upright and reversed interpretations, love, career, and practical applications in readings.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ca Ong: The Guardian Deity of Central Vietnamese Fishermen

Discover the worship of Ca Ong (whale) among central Vietnamese fishermen: its origins, rituals, tomb architecture, scientific perspectives, and maritime cultural significance.

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.

Astrology

Taurus and Venus: The Ruling Planet Connection in Astrology

Explore the deep connection between Taurus and Venus, its ruling planet, from mythological origins and astrological principles to expressions in love, career, and personality.

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.

Zodiac animals

The Meaning of the Four Clashing Signs Ty - Ngo - Mao - Dau in Eastern Folk Belief

Explore the deeper meaning of the Four Clashing Signs Ty, Ngo, Mao, Dau: why these four zodiac animals clash, how the five elements and yin-yang rules govern them, and traditional ways to resolve conflicts.

Physiognomy

Water Shape Physiognomy in Chinese Face Reading: Key Identifying Traits

Discover the identifying traits, personality, and destiny of Water shape individuals in Chinese physiognomy, along with how to combine with other elements for accurate interpretation.

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.

Tarot

Tarot Six of Cups , Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

Explore the detailed symbolism, upright and reversed meanings, and practical applications of the Six of Cups card in Tarot spreads.

I Ching

The Dui Trigram in Bagua , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Dui trigram (☱) - one of the eight trigrams of the I Ching: its symbolism of the lake, the youngest daughter, joy and communication, along with its profound meaning in Yin-Yang philosophy and life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Family Day (June 28): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Family Day on June 28 was established by Decision 72/2001/QD-TTg to honor family values and promote warm, equal, and happy households.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Duong Lieu Moc (Willow Wood) in the Sixty Jiazi and its Five Elements Meaning

Discover the meaning of Duong Lieu Moc (Willow Wood) in the Sixty Jiazi: Five Elements significance, personality traits, compatible colors, and feng shui applications.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Reunification Day April 30: Historical Significance

On April 30, 1975, the Ho Chi Minh Campaign achieved total victory, liberating the South and reunifying Vietnam. This article analyzes the historical significance and factors behind the 1975 Spring Victory.

I Ching

The Heavenly Stem Geng , Yin Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore the Heavenly Stem Geng: Yang Metal, West direction, autumn season in the I Ching. Analyze characteristics, meanings, and influences of Geng in the Stem-Branch system.

Folk taboos

Folk Taboos for Groundbreaking, House Construction, and Housewarming

Explore Vietnamese folk taboos around groundbreaking, house construction, and housewarming, from choosing dates and directions to rituals and forbidden items, helping you understand and apply them sensibly.

Traditional dress

Ao Tu Than (Four-Panel Dress): Origins and Features of Northern Vietnamese Traditional Costume

Explore the origins, four-panel construction, variations, and cultural significance of Ao Tu Than, the iconic traditional dress of Northern Vietnamese women.

I Ching

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

Explore the Heavenly Stem Yi through the lens of the I Ching: its Yin Wood nature, Eastern position, relationship with hexagrams, and applications in destiny analysis.

I Ching

The Li Trigram in the Eight Trigrams , Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the Li trigram (☲) in the Bagua: its symbolism of fire, clarity, mutual dependence, and its profound philosophical meaning in the I Ching.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for Northeast-Facing Houses: Which Elements Match and What to Note

Explore the feng shui meaning of the northeast-facing house (Gen trigram), how to determine compatible elements, layout principles, and key notes to balance energy, supporting knowledge and career.

Traditional dress

Traditional Wedding Attire of the Ede Bride: Indigo Hues, Brocade, and Dowry

Explore the traditional wedding attire of the Ede bride: dark indigo brocade, unique patterns, the pinnacle Kteh technique, and the value of dowry in matrilineal weddings.

Historical figures

Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival - A Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Explore the Via Ba Chua Xu Nui Sam Festival in detail: its historical origins, distinctive rituals, cultural values, and journey to becoming an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO.

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.

Folk belief

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces: UNESCO Heritage and Harmful Distortions to Distinguish

Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces was inscribed by UNESCO in 2016, encompassing chau van ritual singing, spirit possession, and the Three Mother Goddesses of sky, forest, and water.