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Glossary

What is Tam Đình?

Tam Dinh (三停) is a method in face reading that divides the face into three parts: the upper part from the top of the head to the hairline, the middle part from the hairline to the tip of the nose, and the lower part from the tip of the nose to the chin, used to assess destiny and personality.

Philosophy of science

What is pseudoscience, and why is drawing the line between science and pseudoscience far harder than it looks

What is pseudoscience? A look at the definition, Popper's demarcation criterion, critiques from Duhem, Quine and Kuhn, and the practical stakes involved.

Vietnamese astrology

Hoa Khoa Star in the Four Transformations - its role in Zi Wei Dou Shu chart interpretation

Explore the role of Hoa Khoa in the Four Transformations of Zi Wei Dou Shu: its meaning for education, reputation, resolution, and how to interpret this star in different palaces.

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.

Vietnamese astrology

Is Astrology Science or Superstition: The Wrong Question, and the Question Worth Asking Instead

Is astrology science or superstition? This analysis covers its origins, chart mechanics, limits, and how to use it sensibly without letting it drive major life decisions.

Philosophy of science

Karl Popper's Falsifiability: A Conjecture That Cannot Be Wrong Says Nothing

Falsifiability is Karl Popper's criterion for separating science from non-science. This article explains the principle, the astrology example, and the main criticisms.

Philosophy of science

Critical Thinking Before a Claim: Five Questions to Ask and the Most Common Logical Fallacies

Critical thinking before a claim rests on five core questions about statements, reasons, evidence, and common fallacies such as sunk cost and confirmation bias.

I Ching

Heavenly Stem Ding (Đinh) , Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore the Heavenly Stem Ding: Yin Fire, symbol of a gentle flame and soft light. Learn its characteristics, meaning in the I Ching, and practical applications in daily life.

MBTI

ISTJ Personality Type (The Inspector) - Traits, Strengths, and Career Paths

A comprehensive look at the ISTJ (The Inspector) personality type in MBTI: origins, identifying traits, strengths, weaknesses, and suitable career directions, along with an objective scientific perspective.

Feng shui

Dinh Mountain Direction in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the Dinh mountain direction in the 24 mountain directions system: its geographical position, five elements, yin-yang nature, how to determine it, and principles for interpreting this direction scientifically and practically.

Folk divination

Dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore: from traditional beliefs to a scientific perspective

Explore dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore, from spiritual omens to how modern science explains dreams.

Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra: India's Traditional Architectural Science – Origins, Principles, and Comparison with Feng Shui

Vastu Shastra is India's traditional architecture and planning system rooted in Vedic texts, built on the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space) and cardinal directions. Learn its principles and how it compares to Feng Shui.

Physiognomy

What Science Says About Face Reading: From 19th-Century Criminal Physiognomy to Modern Research

How does science view face reading? From 19th-century criminal anthropology to modern psychology, plus the misconceptions to avoid.

Physiognomy

Reading Cheekbones in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic meanings of high, low, full, or bony cheekbones in Eastern face reading, along with a critical perspective from modern science.

Glossary

What is Nhân Tướng Học?

Physiognomy is the traditional Eastern practice of observing facial features, hands, and body to infer personality and destiny, serving as a reference.

Folk belief

No Scientific Basis Does Not Mean Worthless: Reading Folk Belief as Cultural Heritage Rather Than as a Truth Claim

Folk belief is not science, but that does not make it worthless. The right way to read it is as cultural heritage, a symbolic language of community.

Vietnamese astrology

Tam Tai and Thai Tue in the 2027 Dinh Mui Year: Which Zodiac Signs Are Affected, How the List Is Calculated, and Where Schools of Thought Disagree

In the 2027 Dinh Mui year, Tam Tai and Thai Tue are said to affect certain zodiac signs. This article explains the calculation, the list of signs, and where schools disagree.

Tarot

Judgement Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore the deep symbolism of the Judgement card in the Major Arcana: awakening, inner calling, karmic evaluation, and spiritual rebirth.

Folk belief

Mo Muong and the Epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - A Folk Encyclopedia

Discover Mo Muong, the intangible cultural heritage of the Muong people, through the lens of the epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - a monumental folk encyclopedia of history, beliefs, and the community's philosophy of life.

Folk divination

Seven Common Misconceptions When Reading Your Own Palm, and Where Folk Books Contradict Each Other

An analysis of seven common misconceptions when reading your own palm, the contradictions between folk schools, and an objective, scientific view of palmistry.

Vietnamese astrology

Tu Vi (Zi Wei Dou Shu) is a Relatively Predictive Metaphysical Science, Not an Absolute Exact Formula

Explore the nature of Tu Vi as a relative metaphysical science that depends on interpretation experience and life context, not an absolute mechanical formula.

Vietnamese astrology

Van Xuong Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning, Position and Influence on Wisdom and Academic Success

Discover the Van Xuong star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, nature, favorable and unfavorable positions, and its significance for intelligence, examinations, and career. An in-depth, objective analysis to help you understand one of the most important Six Auspicious Stars.

Physiognomy

Physiognomy , reading faces to understand personality

Explore Eastern physiognomy: how to read facial features to understand personality, from the Three Sections and Five Peaks to specific traits like eyes, nose, lips, ears , with a scientific perspective and practical applications.

Numerology

The Fourth Peak in Numerology: Life Stage and Meaning

Explore the in-depth meaning of the Fourth Peak in numerology, how to calculate it, when it occurs, and its influence on one's later years.

Numerology

The First Peak in Numerology: Life Stage and Meaning

Explore the meaning and calculation of the first peak in numerology, a crucial stage that shapes the foundation of one's life.

Numerology

The Second Peak in Numerology: Life Stage and Meaning

Discover the meaning and calculation of the second peak in numerology. This in-depth analysis explores the life stage, challenges, and opportunities this peak brings to you.

Numerology

The Third Pinnacle in Numerology: Life Stage and Meaning

Discover the profound meaning of the Third Pinnacle in numerology, when it occurs, and how it shapes your career, relationships, and life purpose.

Feng shui

Fan Gong Sha in residential feng shui - identification and remedies

Fan Gong Sha is a dangerous sha when a house is surrounded by concave curves or winding structures. This article helps identify it accurately and offers effective remedies.

Astrology

Fixed Signs in Astrology , Traits and the Signs Belonging to the Group

Explore the Fixed signs in astrology: personality traits, archetypal meaning, and the four signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius.

Folk divination

Why young people seek fortune tellers: pressure, uncertainty and the psychology of the Barnum effect

An analysis of why young people turn to fortune telling, tarot and astrology: life pressure, a sense of uncertainty and psychological mechanisms such as the Barnum effect, along with the risks to note.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 8 - The Challenger in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (toward Type 2) and disintegration arrow (toward Type 5) of Enneagram Type 8, including their mechanisms and significance in personal development.

Astrology

What is a Sun Sign? Distinguishing It from the Astronomical Zodiac

Explore the definition of the Sun Sign in Western astrology, its origin from the astronomical zodiac, and why it differs from the actual constellation position due to precession.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 1 - The Reformer in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (toward Type 7) and disintegration arrow (toward Type 4) of Type 1 in the Enneagram. This article analyzes the mechanisms, signs, and significance for personal growth.

Enneagram

Integration and Disintegration Arrows of Type 3 - The Achiever in Enneagram

Explore the integration arrow (toward Type 6) and disintegration arrow (toward Type 9) of Type 3 in the Enneagram, and how to apply this for personal growth.