Setthathirath or Xaysettha is considered one of the great leaders in Lao history. Throughout the 1560s until his death, he successfully defended his kingdom of Lan Xang against military campaigns of Burmese conqueror Bayinnaung, who had already subdued Xieng Mai (Chiang Mai) in 1558 and Ayutthaya in 1564. Setthathirath was a prolific builder and erected many Buddhist monuments including Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Haw Phra Kaew, Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan and the Pha That Luang in Vientiane.
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Some of their strengths
Setthathirath has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Artistic, Idealistic, Altruistic, Independent, Honest, Ambitious, and Energetic.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Setthathirath is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Setthathirath well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Active and Ambitious
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Setthathirath as someone who is active, ambitious, bold, and courageous.
A person who is driven and organized, is wise with money, who knows how to tell a good story, likes physical activity, and who loves learning.
Communicative and Intelligent
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Setthathirath is someone who tends to have a desire to communicate with others, either verbally, through written form, or otherwise, and to have a knack for understanding art, beauty, and aesthetics.
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Setthathirath tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Setthathirath's challenges
While Setthathirath has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Setthathirath can be Stubborn, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Idle, Impulsive, Aggressive, and Temperamental.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Setthathirath's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Impulsive and Aggressive
Setthathirath is someone who can be impulsive, aggressive, and confrontational, can have difficulty listening to others, be moody and high strung, have conflict with authority figures, be too judgmental of others, and who can be overindulgent and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Setthathirath also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
