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"Ferry time... not just birth time."

But "the beginning of life," according to ancient beliefs. "

In the past... the word "time"

Doesn't mean just the time on the birth certificate.

But the moment a child comes out,

OK, on the "side" or space prepared.

And most importantly...

Is the rhythm that the child "sings for the first time."

The ancients believed that

That second is when the child takes the four elements.

Earth, water, wind, fire into life.

And these elements will become the basis of future habits, horoscopes and vasanas.

In Thai astrology

Ferry time is considered the "heart of the sun."

Because it's used to define "Lukna."

Which is the starting point of horoscope binding.

Unlike just looking at the date of birth

Because the time difference is only a few minutes.

Life can change in different ways.

Even counting time in the past is not like the present.

The new day of the ancients begins at 6 a.m.

That means that if it happens at 5: 59 a.m., it's still the "old days."

This kind of small detail makes time fall into "very detailed and important" information.

And by this importance...

The ancients therefore considered

"Time is forbidden."

It's not easy information to tell anyone.

There is a belief that if someone only knows the date of birth and makes you a psychic or a sorcerer to hurt.

It can only be done on a certain level.

But if "know the time of the fall," too,

To be able to identify or identify individuals more accurately.

Until it was believed...

"The effect of making you a superstition or a sorcerer is more direct and fruitful."

Because the time is like

"Life coordinates."

That tells you the rhythm of the horoscope, the rise of the horoscope, the fall of the horoscope.

And that person's weakness.

That's why old people always remind

"When born... don't tell anyone."

On the other hand, this belief reflects how much the ancient Thais valued the "rhythm of life."

Not just on what day of birth

But "what time" is meant.

At present, many people may see it as a matter of belief.

Or used to see the band for comfort.

But it's undeniable that

The concept of time falls.

Still paired with Thai society

As "one of the most detailed knowledge of life."

👉 Do you know your ferry time?

👉, do you think it really affects our lives?

# Teacher Tri has a story # Teacher Tri has eunuchs # Ferry time # Belief

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... Read moreจากประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวที่ได้ฟังเรื่องเวลาตกฟากจากผู้เฒ่าผู้แก่ในชุมชน ทำให้ผมเข้าใจว่าความเชื่อนี้ไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องไสยศาสตร์หรือความเชื่อไร้เหตุผล แต่เป็นวิถีชีวิตที่คนรุ่นก่อนเชื่อมโยงกับจักรวาลและธรรมชาติอย่างลึกซึ้ง เวลาตกฟากไม่ได้หมายถึงแค่เวลาที่เด็กเกิด แต่หมายถึงช่วงเวลาที่เด็กปล่อยเสียงร้องออกมา ซึ่งในวินาทีนั้น คนโบราณเชื่อว่าเด็กได้รับธาตุทั้งสี่ คือ ดิน น้ำ ลม และไฟ ธาตุเหล่านี้หล่อหลอมบุคลิกและวาสนาในอนาคตของเด็กคนนั้น สิ่งที่น่าสนใจคือ เวลาตกฟากยังถูกนำไปใช้ในการผูกดวงตามโหราศาสตร์ไทย เพราะเป็นจุดเริ่มต้นของลัคนา ซึ่งแตกต่างจากการดูแค่วันเดือนปีเกิด ทำให้การรู้เวลาตกฟากแม่นยำส่งผลต่อความแม่นยำในการทำนายดวงได้มากขึ้น ในอดีต วันใหม่ถูกนับเริ่มต้นที่ 06.00 น. ซึ่งส่งผลต่อวิธีคำนวณเวลาตกฟากและการนับวันเกิด หากเกิดก่อนเวลานี้ ถือว่าเป็นวันเก่าที่ผ่านมาแล้ว เรื่องนี้สะท้อนว่าคนไทยโบราณให้ความสำคัญกับจังหวะและเวลาอย่างละเอียด ยังมีความเชื่อว่าเวลาตกฟากเป็นข้อมูลที่หวงห้ามเพราะมีอำนาจทางจิตวิญญาณ หากข้อมูลนี้ถูกนำไปใช้ในทางที่ผิด เช่น คุณไสย จะทำให้ผลลัพธ์นั้นรุนแรงและแม่นยำขึ้น ก่อให้เกิดความระมัดระวังในการบอกเวลาตกฟากให้ผู้อื่นรับรู้ สำหรับในยุคปัจจุบัน แม้บางคนอาจมองเวลาตกฟากเป็นแค่ความเชื่อหรือดูดวงเพื่อความสบายใจ แต่ไม่อาจปฏิเสธได้ว่าความรู้เรื่องเวลาตกฟากยังคงฝังลึกและเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของวัฒนธรรมและความเชื่อของคนไทย เชื่อว่าการเรียนรู้และเข้าใจเวลาตกฟากจะทำให้เรากลับมามองชีวิตและจังหวะชีวิตอย่างละเอียด ทุกนาทีที่เกิดไม่ใช่แค่หมายเลขในสูติบัตร แต่คือความหมายและพลังชีวิตที่ซ่อนอยู่ในตัวเราทุกคน

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A mother wearing a mask lies in a hospital bed, holding her two newborn babies, who are wearing hats and wrapped in blankets. The image has the title "PREPARING FOR A c section birth."
A smiling mother with a nasal cannula holds her two newborn babies in a hospital bed. The text overlay advises against shaving before a c-section to prevent infection.
Two newborn babies sleep peacefully in separate hospital bassinets, wrapped in striped blankets and wearing hats. The text overlay describes showering with antibacterial soap the night before a c-section.
Preparing for a c-section birth
As a first time mom, I had no idea how to prepare for a cesarean birth. I also didn’t know much moms personally who had c-sections to seek advice from. Of course I was given specific instructions from my OB about a week before my induction date so I wasn’t completely in the dark but it just felt
Shyna Rempillo

Shyna Rempillo

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my first time going on a car ferry ⛴️
the anticipation is real... #carferry #ferry #lake
Zoeyleanne22

Zoeyleanne22

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Birth story STRESS TEST
For my last trimester, the last 10 weeks I had to get a stress test done once a week. It was so much for me to handle I also still have a toddler at that time not knowing that he was going through a lot. We had to do this for 20 minutes, just to make sure that the baby was a stress and she was OK.
MaMaBear3292

MaMaBear3292

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Why I chose a birth center for both births
With my first pregnancy, it was a very tough year after losing my dad and honestly, I just did not feel comfortable in a hospital setting. Also, with researching statistics in black maternal health, as a personal choice, I knew that I wanted to go a different route. I know this may not be something
Sarah Mae

Sarah Mae

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A baby wearing a light purple and white striped beanie sleeps under white blankets, with one hand covering its eyes. Overlay text reads "Can't Afford Childcare & Feeling Like I'm Failing" and "Lemon8 @therealmichellw," reflecting the article's theme of parental financial stress.
Giving birth is one thing you cannot restart
My partner and I decided to have a baby after 3 all the years been together and we thought we were ready. We budgeted, tracked spending, thought we had it “good enough.” Fast forward—our 3-month-old needs care, and childcare costs? Basically as much as our rent. We’d planned a nanny-share with fri
therealmichellew

therealmichellew

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