WHAT IS WETON
The total sum is a combination of the seven days of the week—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday—and the five Javanese market days—Legi, Pahing, Pon, Wage, Kliwon. These days repeat every 35 days, so it is believed that a person’s birthday will recur every five weeks, starting from their original birth day.
Each of the seven days and the five market days are assigned specific values, known as neptu. Your weton is determined by adding the neptu of the day you were born to the neptu of the corresponding market day.
For instance, if you were born on a Wednesday, which has a neptu of 7, and the market day was Legi, with a neptu of 5, your weton would be 12.
HOW TO CALCULATE NEPTU WETON
SIGNIFICANCE OF NEPTU WETON
The calculated neptu weton is often used to determine:
Personality Traits: Each neptu corresponds to specific character attributes as outlined in Javanese primbon.
Compatibility: Compatibility for marriage or partnerships is often assessed by comparing the neptu of both individuals.
Good and Bad Days: Certain events or activities are considered more favorable depending on the individual's weton.
NEPTU WETON BIRTH DATE AND PERSONALITY
1. Neptu Weton 7
Pendito Kang Lelaku (A Wandering Sage)
According to Javanese primbon, someone with a Neptu of 7 has the personality of a "Pendito Kang Lelaku" (a sage who journeys).
Born on Tuesday Wage, they enjoy traveling far and dislike staying in one place for long. They often move around, whether for leisure or work. They are said to have a slightly lazy nature and find it difficult to communicate effectively.
2. Neptu Weton 8
Laku Geni (Fire Traits)
Those with Neptu 8, born on Tuesday Legi and Monday Wage, are characterized as having "Laku Geni" (the path of fire).
Their personality reflects "small in cause, big in consequence". They tend to hold grudges and are likened to fire, capable of "burning" those around them. Their emotions are volatile, often leading to conflicts.
3. Neptu Weton 9
Laku Angin (Wind Traits)
Neptu 9, associated with Monday Legi and Sunday Wage, represents "Laku Angin" (the path of wind).
They are easily influenced by others and lack strong determination. On the bright side, they are agile and believed to be resistant to mystical attacks like witchcraft.
4. Neptu Weton 10
Pendito Mbangun Teki
Those with Neptu 10, born on Sunday Legi, Tuesday Pon, and Friday Wage, are known as "Pendito Mbangun Teki" (a sage solving riddles).
They love giving advice but dislike receiving it, summarized as "keen to advise but unwilling to be advised. Despite this, they are intelligent and not easily offended in social interactions.
5. Neptu Weton 11
Laku Setan (Devil Traits)
Described as indecisive and unsuitable for leadership, Neptu 11 applies to those born on Monday Pon, Tuesday Kliwon, and Wednesday Wage.
They are indecisive and struggle to make firm decisions.
6. Neptu Weton 12
Laku Kembang (Flower Traits)
Neptu 12, associated with Sunday Pon, Monday Kliwon, Tuesday Pahing, Wednesday Legi, and Thursday Wage, symbolizes "Laku Kembang" (the path of the flower).
Characterized as someone who is willing to follow but unwilling to take the lead. Their main trait is a love for peace, which often leads them to give in to others. Additionally, they are obedient and diligent in their daily life.
7. Neptu Weton 13
Laku Lintang (Star Traits)
Born on Sunday Kliwon, Monday Pahing, Thursday Legi, Friday Pon, and Saturday Wage, these individuals represent "Laku Lintang" (the path of the star).
They are individuals who dislike being the center of attention, elusive and hard to reach. This is because their soul tends to crave adventure, making it difficult for them to settle down or take on leadership roles. However, they possess an extraordinary charm that draws people to enjoy being around them.
8. Neptu Weton 14
Laku Rembulan (Moon Traits)
Those born on Sunday Pahing, Wednesday Pon, Friday Kliwon, and Saturday Legi are described as "Laku Rembulan" (the path of the moon).
They are a good listener and an excellent advisor, making them a source of enlightenment for many people. In short, they serve as a guide for their friends who are facing difficulties.
9. Neptu Weton 15
Laku Geni (Fire Traits)
Individuals with Neptu 15, born on Wednesday Kliwon and Thursday Pon, are fiery and aggressive.
They have a vengeful nature and emotions that are easily ignited, exhibiting aggression similar to the characteristics of fire. They dislike receiving orders because their heart tends to be firm and resolute. As a result, they often encounter issues related to social interactions in their life.
10. Neptu Weton 16
Laku Bumi (Earth Traits)
Neptu 16, associated with Wednesday Pahing, Thursday Kliwon, and Saturday Pon, is "Laku Bumi" (the path of the earth).
They are nurturing, gentle, soft-hearted and rule-abiding. However, their anger can be terrifying when provoked.
11. Neptu Weton 17
Laku Gunung (Mountain Traits)
Born on Thursday Pahing and Saturday Kliwon, Neptu 17 reflects "Laku Gunung" (the path of the mountain).
They are moody, quiet, and overly kind, sometimes appearing slow due to their gullibility. They are also easily controlled if their trust is won.
12. Neptu Weton 18
Laku Paripurna
Neptu 18, for those born on Saturday Pahing, is described as "Laku Paripurna" (the path of completion).
PASARAN DAYS AND GREGORIAN CALENDAR DAYS PERSONALITIES
A. Pasaran Days
In addition to the weton (combined day and pasaran), Javanese people believe that someone's pasaran (market day) also influences their personality. Here are the characteristics based on the pasaran:
1. Legi (manuk kuntul):
Noble-like personality, charismatic, and inclined towards luxury.
2. Pahing (manuk ulung):
Known for betraying trust.
3. Pon (manuk podang):
Wise, enjoys giving advice to others.
4. Wage (manuk gagak):
Sweet talker but often inconsistent with the truth.
5. Kliwon (manuk pelatuk):
B. Gregorian Calendar Days
Javanese primbon also takes into account the personality traits influenced by birth days on the Gregorian calendar. Below are the traits for each day:
1. Sunday (5):
Associated with the movement of the sun.
Traits: Bright-hearted, sincere, firm-minded, loving, pure, and eloquent, often influencing elders.
2. Monday (4):
Associated with the moon's cycle.
Traits: Truthful, sincere, quick in handling tasks, and speaks with conviction.
3. Tuesday (3):
Associated with the movement of fire.
Traits: Inclined to lying, disliked by others, rarely has close friends, easily bored, and frequently abandons tasks mid-way.
4. Wednesday (7):
Associated with the movement of the earth.
Traits: Too kind, contented, firm, quiet, and has a short-sighted perspective.
5. Thursday (8):
Associated with wind and thunder.
Traits: Often experiences loss of partners, speaks harshly, struggles to make friends, insincere, quick-tempered, craves praise, and easily swayed by flattery.
6. Friday (6):
Associated with the movement of stars.
Traits: Enjoys advising, generous, loves learning, gentle, family-oriented, and has many loving friends.
7. Saturday (9):
Associated with the movement of water.
HOW TO CALCULATE WETON FOR THE SUITABLE WEDDING DAY
Each day and pasaran (market days) has its own pattern and neptu (value). For the seven days of the week, Monday has a neptu value of 4, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 7, Thursday 8, Friday 6, Saturday 9, and Sunday 5. For the pasaran days, Legi has a neptu of 5, Pahing 9, Pon 7, Wage 4, and Kliwon 8.
One calculation method still used by the Javanese to determine auspicious wedding days is tibo rampas. This calculation looks at the compatibility of the neptu values of both prospective brides and grooms. The neptu values of both are added together and then divided by three, with the remainder indicating the result’s meaning.
- If the remainder is 1, it is considered unfavorable.
- A remainder of 2 means good for household life and smooth fortune, as both parties are believed to have a balanced distance (one remainder for the husband, and the other for the wife).
- If the remainder is 0, it is said that the marriage will face many obstacles if it continues.
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