Sleep Directions According to Javanese Primbon Based on Weton, Can Bring Good Luck - Also Know the Prohibitions

Kapanlagi.com - Primbon has become an inseparable part of Javanese culture, tradition, and beliefs. Primbon serves as a guide in carrying out various daily activities, such as sleeping. Javanese people believe that the direction of sleep according to Javanese Primbon has a significant influence on daily luck.

The most appropriate sleep direction according to Primbon is adjusted to Weton. However, not only the sleep direction, Primbon also pays attention to the proper sleep position. Just like the sleep direction, the recommended sleep position according to Primbon is believed to affect a person's luck. Conversely, the wrong sleep position becomes a prohibition that can bring misfortune.

Curious about the explanation regarding the position and direction of sleep according to Javanese Primbon? To find out, just read the following review, as quoted from Ki Jemblung Agung's Youtube:

1. Sleeping Direction to the East According to Primbon

Sleeping Direction to the East According to Primbon (credit: unsplash)

Sleeping in the east direction with the head facing east and the feet facing west is recommended for those with neptu 9, 13, and 17. Weton with neptu 9 includes Sunday Wage and Monday Legi, while weton with neptu 13 includes Sunday Kliwon, Monday Pahing, Thursday Legi, Friday Pon, and Saturday Wage. Meanwhile, weton with neptu 17 includes Thursday Legi and Saturday Kliwon.

2. Sleeping Direction to the South According to Primbon

Sleeping Direction to the South According to Primbon (credit: unsplash)

Sleeping in the south direction with the head in the south and the feet in the north is recommended for weton with neptu 10, 14, and 18. Weton with neptu 10 includes Sunday Legi, Tuesday Pon, and Friday Wage. The group of weton with neptu 14 includes Sunday Pahing, Wednesday Pon, Friday Kliwon, and Saturday Legi. Weton with neptu 18 is Saturday Pahing.

3. Sleeping Direction to the West According to Primbon

Sleeping Direction to the West According to Primbon (credit: unsplash)

Sleeping in a westward direction, with the head to the west and the feet to the east, is recommended for weton dates with neptu 7, 11, and 15. Weton dates with neptu 7 include Selasa Wage, weton dates with neptu 11 include Senin Pon, Selasa Kliwon, Rabu Wage, and Jumat Legi. Then, weton dates with neptu 15 include Rabu Kliwon and Jumat Pahing.

4. Sleeping Direction to the North According to Primbon

North Sleeping Direction According to Primbon (credit: unsplash)

Sleeping position facing north, with the head to the north and the feet to the west, is recommended for weton with neptu 8, 12, and 16. Weton with neptu 8 includes Monday Wage and Tuesday Legi. Weton with neptu 12 includes Sunday Pon, Monday Kliwon, Tuesday Pahing, Wednesday Legi, and Thursday Wage. Meanwhile, weton with neptu 16 includes Thursday Kliwon, Saturday Pon, and Wednesday Pahing.

5. Prohibited Sleeping Directions and Positions

Sleep Directions and Positions That Are Prohibited (credit: unsplash)

According to the explanation of sleeping directions according to Javanese primbon above, the correct sleeping position is believed to bring all kinds of luck, especially fortune. However, in Javanese primbon, it is also believed that the wrong sleeping position can invite misfortune and losses.

Sleeping with the body lying across in front of the door or entrance and exit is prohibited, as it gives the impression of blocking the way. According to Javanese primbon, such sleeping position can hinder fortune. Traditional Javanese society believes that doors and passages are symbols of fortune. Therefore, it is recommended to sleep in a parallel position to facilitate the arrival of fortune.

In addition, sleeping in a cross position that blocks the passage is also strongly advised to be avoided by those who do not have a partner. Besides hindering fortune, this is also believed to cause difficulty in finding a soulmate.

Those are some brief explanations regarding sleeping directions according to Javanese primbon along with their prohibitions. Hopefully, it is useful and can answer the curiosity that has been lingering. The final decision to believe or not is entirely up to the readers. So, it is expected to be approached wisely.

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