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Is There a Magical Red Thread Tying Us Together?

Kayleigh & Kriss Season 2 Episode 23

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“An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance.”

This quiet, poetic idea — the Red Thread of Fate — has endured for centuries in East Asian folklore. Lately, it’s been showing up all over social media, too — in videos, art, and reflections from people who are convinced that life weaves meaning into every encounter.

But where does this legend actually come from?

In this episode of The Lorekeepers Library, Kriss explores the origins of the Red Thread of Fate, a myth that spans ancient China to modern love stories, films, tattoos, and even scientific metaphors for quantum entanglement.

You’ll hear:
🧧 The original Chinese folk tale featuring Yue Lao, the Moon Matchmaker
🔴 Why the thread is always red — and what that colour symbolises in Chinese culture
🎴 How the legend has survived into today’s world, from K-dramas to anime
🌍 Surprising global parallels: the Greek Moirai, Norse Wyrd, Japanese fate concepts, and more
🧵 A reflection on destiny vs coincidence — and whether you believe in the invisible thread

Whether you’re here because you love folklore, you’ve seen the “invisible thread” trend online, or you're just curious about how cultures interpret connection and fate, this one’s for you.

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📍 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Start
1:11 - Introduction to the red thread of fate
2:00 - The origin story
4:38 - Why the colour red?
7:00 - The red thread in Japan and Korea
9:58 - Psychology and Quantum Theory of Fate
12:30 - Fate from around the world
16:30 - Wrapping it all together

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