Javanese Weton Based on Date of Birth to Check Someone's Nature, Learn How to Calculate It

Kapanlagi.com - Weton is certainly a term that is not unfamiliar to some Indonesian people, especially the Javanese. In Javanese culture, weton is an important aspect. Javanese Weton based on date of birth is often used in decision-making considerations such as determining character, soulmate, auspicious and inauspicious days, and so on.

For those who are unfamiliar, weton is a calculation of days based on the combination of birth day and pasaran (market) in the Javanese calendar. Although it may sound quite traditional, it is still widely used for various purposes even in this modern era. Therefore, many people are still interested in studying weton. 

If you are also interested in learning about Javanese Weton, let's take a look at the following explanation.

1. Weton Date of Birth

Illustration of Birth Date Weton (credit: unsplash)

Weton has become an inseparable part of the cultural beliefs of the Javanese community. Therefore, in the Great Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), the definition of weton is still related to Javanese culture. According to KBBI, weton is defined as a person's birth day which is related to the market, which consists of Legi, Pahing, Wage, Pon, and Kliwon.

However, in Javanese culture, weton not only symbolizes the market day. Weton is a combination of the Gregorian birth day, namely Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the Javanese market day, namely Legi, Pahing, Wage, Pon, and Kliwon. Therefore, each person can have a different weton depending on the day and market day they were born.

The weton cycle itself repeats every 35 days or 7 Gregorian days x 5 Javanese market days. That means, a weton or a day with the same market day will only repeat every five weeks. Interestingly, in Javanese culture, Javanese weton is not only a marker or reminder of one's birth day.

More than that, Javanese weton based on the date of birth is also commonly used for fortune-telling or prediction. Because, according to Javanese Primbon, a person's weton can depict their personality and destiny in the future.

2. How to Calculate Neptu Weton

Illustration of How to Calculate Neptu Weton (credit: unsplash)

According to traditional Javanese beliefs, weton based on the birth date can be used for fortune-telling. However, fortune-telling using weton cannot be done carelessly. Javanese weton fortune-telling is done using a specific calculation method.

One of the steps to start fortune-telling based on weton is to determine neptu. Neptu is a numerical value obtained by adding the value of the birth day and the market value. Later, the result of this neptu calculation is used to predict someone's character and fate.

As mentioned earlier, neptu is obtained by combining the birth day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) with the market value (Legi, Pahing, Wage, Pon, and Kliwon). Neptu is obtained by calculating or adding the numerical value of the birth day and the market value. Here are the numerical values for each birth day and market value:

Sunday: 5

Monday: 4

Tuesday: 3

Wednesday: 7

Thursday: 8

Friday: 6

Saturday: 9

Legi: 5

Pahing: 9

Pon: 7

Wage: 4

Kliwon: 8

To better understand the neptu calculation, let's take a look at the following example:

Singgih was born on May 25, 1998, which at that time indicated that his birth day was Monday and the Javanese market day was Kliwon. That means Singgih's weton is Monday Kliwon. Therefore, the result for his neptu weton is: 4 + 8 = 12

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As mentioned earlier, weton based on the date of birth can be used to predict character traits. In addition to memorizing, character prediction based on weton can be done by matching the neptu numbers with the following weton traits.

1. Pendito Kang Lelaku

If the neptu weton is 7, the character is fond of traveling far with a specific purpose, regardless of vacation or work matters. This character is also believed to have lazy and poor communication skills.

2. Lakune Geni

If the neptu weton is 8, it is said that this character tends to hold back like a small fire that will later grow and can burn people.

3. Lakune Angin

Neptu 9 has a character that is easily influenced by others, and sometimes does not have a strong opinion in life.

4. Pendito Mbangun Tek

If the neptu weton is 10, the person is believed to have a character that likes to give advice but does not like to receive advice or suggestions from others.

5. Devil's Character

If the weton number is 11, this human character cannot be a leader because they have a fickle nature and do not have a leadership spirit.

6. Flower's Character

Weton number 12 has a character that likes to give in to others and always spreads peace.

7. Star's Character

Weton number 13 has an extraordinary charm but cannot be a leader.

8. Moon's Character

Someone with weton number 14 has a character that can enlighten many people. They often become a place to seek solutions to various problems.

9. Fire's Character

The total weton number of 15 has a character that is synonymous with revenge and anger.

10. Earth's Character

Weton number 16 has a character that is easy to control and also nurturing, making them very suitable to be a leader.

11. Mountain's Character

A person with weton number 17 has a character that can control moods, is quiet, and easily influenced if someone can touch their heart.

12. Complete's Character

The weton number 18 character has a dominating character where all their requests must be fulfilled.

4. Other Functions of Weton

Illustration of Other Functions of Weton (credit: unsplash)

Weton based on date of birth is still considered important in Javanese society. Not only to guess or estimate someone's character, weton is also widely used for various purposes. Here are some functions of weton in Javanese society.

1. To See Compatibility of Couples Before Marriage

Before getting married, traditional Javanese people often calculate weton. This calculation is done to see the compatibility level of the bride and groom. The way to determine it is by adding up the neptu of both spouses. From that calculation, the result can show whether the couple is compatible or not.

2. Seeing Someone's Character

As mentioned earlier, weton can be used to see someone's nature and character. The methods are as mentioned earlier.

3. Predicting Someone's Fate in Life

Weton based on date of birth can also be used to see someone's luck. From weton, one can also see good days and days that are considered unlucky or unfortunate. By knowing the good and bad days, someone can be more careful in living their life.

4. As a Guide for Rituals and Prayers

In Javanese culture, there is a ceremony known as selamatan. This ceremony is often performed as a way to express gratitude. In addition, selamatan is also often held as a form of devotion to avoid misfortune. The determination of the selamatan day is usually also based on the weton calculation.

That is among the reviews of weton based on the date of birth. Hopefully, it is useful and can answer your curiosity all this time.

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