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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.

Folk taboos

Folk Beliefs About Taboos When a Household Has a Funeral

Explore folk beliefs about taboos during a household funeral, from avoiding cold air and the sick not attending funerals to traditional etiquette, with scientific and Eastern medicine perspectives for balanced understanding.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional funerals in Hue: solemn rituals and the journey towards a civilized way of life

Explore the unique traditional funeral culture of Hue people with its meticulous rituals, along with challenges and solutions as Hue transitions to a civilized urban lifestyle under Decision 2322/QD-UBND.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Tang Do Moc (Mulberry Wood) in the Sexagenary Cycle and its Five Elements Meaning

Explore the Tang Do Moc (Mulberry Wood) Na Yin in the Sexagenary Cycle: its origins, Five Elements characteristics, Feng Shui meaning, and applications.

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.

Life-cycle rites

The Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai People: A Ritual Farewell to the Deceased

Discover the Grave-Leaving Ceremony (Po Thi) of the Jrai people: a vital ritual bidding farewell to the dead as they journey to the ancestral world, freeing the living from mourning ties. Explore its meaning, rites, and community value.

Feng shui stones

Capricorn Zodiac Healing Crystals: Meanings and How to Choose

Discover healing crystals suitable for Capricorn, detailed meanings of each stone, and principles for selecting stones based on the Five Elements to enhance positive energy, supporting career and life.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals for Sagittarius: Meaning and How to Choose

Discover feng shui crystals that suit Sagittarius, their spiritual meanings, and how to choose stones based on element and color to boost positive energy.

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.

Feng shui

What Is Feng Shui? Foundational Principles and How to Apply It

What is feng shui? An overview of foundational principles such as yin-yang, the five elements, bagua, landform and eight-mansion schools, and how they are applied in homes, offices and daily life.

Vietnamese astrology

What Is Vietnamese Astrology? An Overview of Reading Methods and Foundational Concepts

What is Vietnamese astrology (tu vi), how a chart is cast, and core concepts such as the 12 palaces, major stars, Four Transformations, nap am and Bat Tu. A beginner-friendly overview.

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 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.

Astrology

Earth and Water Element Compatibility in Astrology: A Union of Stability and Emotion

Explore the compatibility of Earth and Water elements in astrology: strengths, challenges, and how these two energies balance and sustain.

Feng shui stones

Feng Shui Crystals by Five Element: Choosing Stone Colors That Match Your Element

A guide to choosing feng shui crystals by Five Element: which stone colors suit Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, and how the generating cycle boosts their energy.

Ethnic minority customs

Ancient Leaf Books of the May People, a Chut Ethnic Subgroup

Explore the mystery of ancient leaf books of the May people (Chut ethnic group): materials, incantation content, rituals, and the risk of losing this knowledge treasure written on leaves in the Truong Son mountains.

Physiognomy

Face Mole Map in Vietnamese Folk Belief and Where Variants Disagree

A compilation of Vietnamese folk beliefs about facial moles in physiognomy, analyzing the meaning of each area and pointing out where folk variants disagree.

Tarot

What is Tarot? Origins and Meanings of the Major Arcana

Explore the historical origins of Tarot, from an Italian aristocratic game to a divination tool, and the symbolic meanings of the 22 Major Arcana cards.

Vietnamese astrology

Thien Ma (Heavenly Horse) Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu - Origins and Meanings

Explore the Thien Ma (Heavenly Horse) star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its origins in ancient astronomy, placement rules by birth year, and its meaning of movement, change, and opportunities in life.

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.

Feng shui

Long and Long Mach in Ngũ Quyết Phong Thủy Loan Đầu: From Legend to Geographic Principle

Explore the concept of Long and Long Mach in Loan Dau Feng Shui and Ngũ Quyết: origins, classifications, identification, and practical applications.

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

Heavenly Stem Wu (Mau): Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching

Explore in detail the Heavenly Stem Wu (Mau): its Yang Earth nature, position in the I Ching, interactions with other elements, and practical meanings.

Glossary

What is Cung Mặt Trăng?

The Moon sign is the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at a person's birth, reflecting their inner world, emotions, and subconscious.

Numerology

Numerology and the Meaning of Master Numbers (11, 22, 33)

Explore the Master Numbers 11, 22, and 33 in numerology – their origins, traits, life purpose, challenges, and practical applications.

Feng shui

Mao Mountain in the 24 Mountain Directions of Feng Shui: Meaning and In-Depth Interpretation

A comprehensive exploration of Mao Mountain in the 24 mountain system: its geographical position, five elements, direction, auspicious and inauspicious meanings when sitting or facing, and how it combines with other factors.

Ethnic minority customs

The Longhouse: A Hallmark of Matriarchy in Ede Architecture

Explore the Ede longhouse, an architectural symbol tied to matriarchy, through detailed insights into its space, structure, and profound cultural-spiritual significance in the Central Highlands.

Human Design

The Four Energy Types in Human Design: Manifestor, Generator, Projector, Reflector, and the Manifesting Generator Hybrid

Human Design sorts people into four main energy types, sometimes plus a fifth hybrid. This guide breaks down the strategy, theme, and mechanics of each type.

Folk belief

The Rain-Praying Ceremony of the E De People in Buon Ma Thuot

Explore the rain-praying ritual of the E De people in Buon Ma Thuot: its origins, procedures, the role of village elders, and its profound cultural and spiritual significance.

Tarot

The Hanged Man Tarot Card: Symbolism and In-Depth Meaning

An in-depth look at The Hanged Man Tarot card: its symbolism, upright/reversed meanings, and practical applications in readings. An objective perspective, free from extreme superstition.

Life-cycle rites

Cham Wedding: Traces of Matriarchy Through the 'Groom Delivery' Ritual

Explore the Cham wedding in Southern Vietnam, where matriarchy is clearly expressed through the unique 'groom delivery' ritual, completely different from the Kinh's bride procession customs.

Ethnic minority belief

H'Mông Beliefs and Festivals: Animism, Khèn Masters, and the Gầu Tào Festival

Explore the animist beliefs, the khèn's role in funeral rites, and the Gầu Tào festival for children and blessings among the H'Mông (Mông) people of highland Vietnam.

Physiognomy

Moles on the Cheekbone: Meaning in Folk Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of cheekbone moles in folk physiognomy: location, color, shape, and their impact on personality, career, and love life for both men and women.

Feng shui

Feng Shui for South-Facing Houses , Which Elements Match, What to Note

Discover the feng shui significance of south-facing houses, which element groups match this direction, and key considerations for arranging furniture, colors, and living spaces to attract positive energy.

Psychology

Illusory correlation: why two events happening close together make the brain think one causes the other

Illusory correlation is the tendency to see a link between two events when none exists, because rare and striking events draw more attention and are easier to recall.

Face reading

The History and Origins of Face Reading (Physiognomy): From Ancient China to Vietnam

Mianxiang, Chinese face reading, is an ancient physiognomic tradition tied to the Five Elements and the Three Zones framework. Explore its origins, historical development, and spread into Vietnam.

Feng shui

Five Elements Application: The Five Elements in Marital Relationships

Discover how to apply the Five Elements theory to marital relationships, from determining destiny and choosing bedroom colors to resolving conflicts, fostering harmony and sustainability in marriage.

Traditional crafts

Doi Tam drum-making village: preserving a 1,000-year-old tradition

Explore Doi Tam drum-making village (Ha Nam), where the craft has thrived for over 1,000 years with secrets of selecting buffalo hide, jackfruit wood cores, and the art of drum skinning to produce resonant, deep, and crisp sounds.

Folk divination

Kieu Fortune Telling at Tet: When the Tale of Kieu Becomes a Message of New Year Luck

Discover the tradition of Kieu fortune telling during Tet, a unique cultural beauty of the Vietnamese people. Learn about its origins, methods, and why the Tale of Kieu is seen as a message of luck for the new year.

Astrology

Fire and Air Element Compatibility in Astrology: The Power of Expansion

Explore the compatibility between Fire and Air elements in astrology: why these two elements combine to create expansive, creative energy and potential challenges in relationships.