Blog Tag - Superstitions

Solar Terms 101: Turn Your Toxic Relationships Into Paper Cut-Outs and Beat the Hell Out of 'Em
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Birthmarks: a Kiss From an Angel or a Mark of the Devil?
From a medical perspective, birthmarks are simply the result of excess skin pigment or increased blood vessels. However, there are beliefs related to...
What Does it All Mean?: Dream Interpretation in China
When I was a kid, there were mornings when I'd wake up and was eager to tell my mom about the dreams I’d had. But she would say, “Don’t tell me about...
If You Love Your Uncle, Avoid These Chinese New Year Taboos
You have probably heard plenty about Spring Festival traditions and customs, but what about the taboos? These are trickier as you don't usually know...
Maintain Proper Bedroom Feng Shui With These Simple Dos and Don’ts
Feng shui (风水, literally “wind and water”), is an ancient art form in China that posits that if the placement of your various adornments and...
Double up on Bad Luck This Friday the 13th With These Ongoing Chinese Superstitions
If you're among the cynics irked by the lingering fixation on superstitions in Chinese culture, then this is by no means your lucky day. Yes, it's...