1413 Magazine issue 8

In this issue, we explore 缘 (yuán)—a profound concept in Chinese culture that speaks to destiny, serendipity, and the unseen threads that connect us. More than fate, yuán reminds us that to be human is to live in relation—with people, places, and things. Through stories of love, chance encounters, feng shui, algorithms, and classified ads, we trace the quiet magic of yuán in everyday life.