Results for "xem gan lon"

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Auspicious hours

See all 12 two-hour blocks for today, which are auspicious for major undertakings and which to avoid, optionally enter...

Vietnamese festival calendar

See every public holiday, folk festival and Tết observance in one year-at-a-glance grid, clearly marked major vs....

Knowledge articles (38)

Folk divination

The Hà Nhì custom of reading pig liver to predict fortune at the beginning of the year

Explore the Hà Nhì custom of reading pig liver to predict fortune at the beginning of the year: origins, practice, cultural significance, and an objective perspective in modern times.

Tet and seasonal rites

Lantern Festival of the Chinese Community in Cho Lon and the Belief in Thien Hau

Explore the Lantern Festival of the Chinese community in Cho Lon, a national intangible cultural heritage, along with the depth of the belief in Thien Hau Thanh Mau at ancient assembly halls.

Life-cycle rites

Traditional Friendship Bonding Ritual of the S'tieng and M'nong People

Explore the traditional friendship bonding ritual of the S'tieng and M'nong people in the Central Highlands, a sacred custom connecting individuals, families, and communities through exchange ceremonies and vows.

Physiognomy

Reading Eyebrows in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of eyebrows in Eastern physiognomy: shape, length, color, and position reflect personality, destiny, and health. An in-depth analysis based on classical principles.

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.

Lunar calendar

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms: Why the Solar Calendar Lives Inside the Lunar Almanac, and Why It Ties to Farming

The 24 solar terms are 24 seasonal markers created by Eastern observers. They belong to neither the lunar nor the solar calendar, yet they nearly match the solar calendar. This article explains the astronomy, their distribution across the year, and their link to farming.

Physiognomy

Ear Reading in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of ear features in Eastern physiognomy: shape, position, helix, ear canal... what do they reveal about personality, destiny, and health?

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.

Physiognomy

Physiognomy of the Mouth in Chinese Face Reading

Explore the meaning of mouth physiognomy in Eastern face reading: shape, lip thickness, mouth corners... reflecting personality, communication, and destiny.

Physiognomy

Nose Reading in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of nose shapes in Eastern physiognomy: bridge, tip, nostrils, and how they reflect personality and destiny. An in-depth, objective analysis without superstition.

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.

Physiognomy

Reading the Forehead in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the meaning of the forehead in Eastern physiognomy: its zones, shapes, wrinkles, and how they reflect personality, intellect, and fortune across life stages.

Physiognomy

Reading the Chin in Chinese Face Reading

Explore the meaning of the chin in Eastern physiognomy: typical chin shapes, their links to personality, destiny, and health, plus a scientific perspective.

Physiognomy

Face Reading Through the Eyes in Physiognomy

Explore how Eastern physiognomy interprets personality and destiny through the eyes: shape, spirit, spacing, and correlation with other features. Compare with modern scientific perspectives for a balanced view.

Date selection

How to Read Good and Bad Days in the Traditional Vietnamese Almanac

A basic guide to reading good and bad days in the traditional Vietnamese almanac: day Stems-and-Branches, Yellow/Black Path days, and factors to cross-check.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Rice Festival (Khu Su Cha): The Ha Nhi People's Thanksgiving to Ancestors

Explore the Khu Su Cha or New Rice Festival of the Ha Nhi people in Vietnam's far west: ancestor worship rituals, pig liver divination, traditional cakes, and a warm atmosphere of reunion at the border.

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.

Physiognomy

The Life Line in Palmistry , Meaning and How to Read It

Explore the meaning and how to read the Life Line in palmistry: location, shape, length, breaks, and influencing factors. A comparative view between palmistry and anatomy.

Physiognomy

Marriage Line in Palmistry , Meaning and How to Read It

Explore the meaning and how to read the Marriage Line on the palm in palmistry. The article analyzes its position, shape, and features affecting marriage predictions, along with an objective scientific perspective.

Physiognomy

The Heart Line in Palmistry , Meaning and How to Read It

Explore the meaning of the heart line in palmistry: its position, length, shape, and variations and how they influence your emotional and romantic life.

Physiognomy

Career Line in Palmistry , Meaning and How to Read It

Explore the meaning of the career line (line of fate) in palmistry: location, shape, length, common variations, and how to interpret it in combination with other lines.

Physiognomy

Reading Facial Moles in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic meaning of facial moles: how location, color, and size influence personality and destiny in Eastern tradition.

Physiognomy

What Is Face Reading? Main Features in Physiognomy

What is face reading and the main features in physiognomy such as the Five Officials, Five Peaks, Six Palaces, three zones, five elements, palmistry and moles. An overview.

Physiognomy

The Head Line in Palmistry , Meaning and How to Read It

The Head Line is one of the three major palm lines, reflecting intellect, thinking ability, and problem-solving style. This article analyzes its meaning, variations, and how to read it objectively.

Vietnamese astrology

BaZi (Four Pillars) , Reading Destiny through Birth Hour, Day, Month, Year

Explore the BaZi (Four Pillars) theory in detail: Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches structure, chart casting, Five Elements analysis, and applications in Eastern astrology.

Physiognomy

Lower Mansion (Jawbones) in the Six Mansions - Significance in Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic meaning of the Lower Mansion (jawbone area) in the Six Mansions system: how to observe, classify, and relate it to destiny and personality in traditional views.

Vietnamese astrology

Tai Sui in Tu Vi and Feng Shui: Meaning and Why "Offending Tai Sui" Matters Every Year

Explore what Tai Sui is, its origins from Jupiter and Chinese mythology, how to determine its position, and the meaning of offending Tai Sui each year in Tu Vi and Feng Shui.

Folk belief

Whale Worship (Cá Ông) Among Vietnamese Fishing Communities

Cá Ông worship venerates whales as guardian spirits among fishing communities on Vietnam's central and southern coasts. Explore its Cham origins, lăng Ông shrines, the Nghinh Ông festival, and maritime culture.

Physiognomy

Palmistry: A Branch of Folk Physiognomy Through the Lines on the Palm

Explore the origins, meanings of major palm lines, how palm lines change over time, and an objective perspective on this branch of folk physiognomy.

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.

Vietnamese astrology

Why Zi Wei Dou Shu Readings Sometimes Do Not Match Real Life

An analysis of why a Zi Wei Dou Shu chart sometimes fails to match reality: wrong birth time, poor data quality, reader experience, and the limits of the method.

Palmistry

The History and Origins of Palmistry: From Ancient India to Cheiro

The historical journey of palmistry (chiromancy) through ancient India, China, Egypt, and Greece to its Victorian-era systematization by Cheiro, plus the core principles of reading the major palm lines.

Vietnamese astrology

What is Binh Dia Moc (Flatland Wood) in the Sexagenary Cycle? Five Elements Meaning

Explore Binh Dia Moc (Flatland Wood) – one of 30 Na Am in the Sexagenary Cycle, belonging to the Wood element. The article analyzes its characteristics, feng shui meaning, colors, and applications.

Numerology

Maturity Number 1 in Numerology: Meaning and Calculation

Discover the meaning and calculation of Maturity Number 1 in numerology, the number of leadership, independence, and pioneering, helping you understand your life's purpose and direction.

BaZi

What Is Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny)? Reading Fate Through Eight Characters

An overview of Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny): four pillars of Year, Month, Day and Hour, each with a Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch, used to analyze fate and the Five Elements.

Ethnic minority customs

Chicken Feet Divination at Tet: The Custom of Predicting Crop Fortune Among Ethnic Minorities

Discover the custom of chicken feet divination during Tet and the new rice ceremony of ethnic minorities, a beautiful spiritual cultural trait linked to hopes for a bountiful harvest.

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.

Folk taboos

Choosing an Auspicious Year to Build a House: Kim Lau, Hoang Oc, Tam Tai, and the Vietnamese Custom of Borrowing Age

Explore the details of Kim Lau, Hoang Oc, and Tam Tai restrictions when choosing a year to build a house, their origins, calculation methods, and a scientific feng shui perspective on the Vietnamese custom of borrowing age for construction.