Getting to Know Wuku in Javanese Primbon, Check Out the Character Division

Kapanlagi.com - Javanese Primbon has become part of the culture and beliefs of the people. It is proven that until now some Javanese people use primbon for various purposes such as predicting character and destiny. One of the predictions of character can be done based on weton and wuku.

In the Javanese calendar, weton has become a very familiar term. Weton is known as the combination of the Gregorian day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) with five pasaran (Pon, Wage, Kliwon, Legi, and Pahing). Unlike weton, primbon wuku is a term that is still relatively unfamiliar and rarely known.

Well, to find out what primbon wuku is, just read the following explanation.

1. What is Wuku

What is Wuku (credit: unsplash)

Wuku Jawa is a unique system of time calculation used in Javanese culture. The word "wuku" itself means week in Javanese, and this system is based on a seven-day cycle. Each wuku lasts for one week, and there are a total of 30 different wuku in the Javanese calendar.

Wuku is part of the ancient Javanese calendar system. Wuku is a calendar consisting of 30 days and divided into ten parts.

Wuku is used by the Javanese people to determine the character and traits of a person based on their date of birth. According to Javanese primbon belief, each wuku is believed to have different energy and characteristics. This makes each wuku have its own influence on a person's fate and personality.

2. Characteristics of People Based on Wuku

Characteristics of People Based on Wuku (credit: unsplash)

In everyday life, the concepts of weton and wuku are still often believed by the Javanese people in determining someone's character. In fact, these concepts are also used in determining a suitable life partner or business according to someone's character.

Just like weton, someone's character can also be determined based on Wuku. For example, someone who is born on Wuku Sinta is considered to have intelligent and intuitive qualities, while those born on Wuku Pon have optimistic and confident qualities.

Some examples of character traits based on wuku are as follows:

1. Wuku Sinta is generally considered to have good character. They are considered lucky in matters of wealth.

2. Wuku Landep is considered good for travel purposes.

3. Wuku Uye is considered not good for trading purposes.

4. Wuku Watugunung is believed to have a stubborn nature and does not like to be controlled by others.

5.Wuku Langkir is believed to have an intelligent nature and is good at managing finances.

6.Wuku Kulantir is believed to have a stubborn, hasty, attention-seeking nature, but often faces difficulties.

7.Wuku Tulu is believed to have a strong, clean, hopeful nature, and the possibility of living happily.

8.Wuku Gumbreg describes someone who is willing to share wealth and is sharp in speech.

9.Wuku Wariga symbolizes the nature of sadness, forgetfulness, and tends to be jealous.

10.Wuku Warigadean depicts the ability to speak well, work hard, and the spirit of seeking happiness.

11. Wuku Julungwangi shows the nature of enjoying adventures, being loving, but cautious of major threats.

12.Wuku Sungsang reflects a suspicious, wasteful nature, and often confused in calm situations.

13.Wuku Dunggulan marks a friendly, hardworking person who likes to talk, but is vulnerable to anxiety.

14.Wuku Kuningan reflects someone who pays little attention to wealth and speaks well.

15.Wuku Medangsia symbolizes a stubborn, strong nature, but often gets angry and impatient.

16.Wuku Pujut shows a nature that likes to talk, easily influenced, sometimes quiet.

3. Other Functions of Wuku

Other Functions of Wuku (credit: unsplash)

Javanese Wuku is an integral part of Javanese society and is still used by people in the region today. This system plays a crucial role in guiding people's decisions and actions, as well as determining the best time for certain activities.

This wuku system is closely related to Javanese beliefs and traditions. Therefore, in addition to determining character, wuku is also used to determine auspicious days for various activities such as weddings, religious ceremonies, and other important events. Each wuku is associated with specific characteristics and is believed to have a special influence on people's lives and events that occur during that time.

That is a brief explanation of wuku according to Javanese astrology. Hopefully, it is useful and can answer your curiosity all this time!

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