Understanding Tarot and Javanese Primbon, Along with the Right Way to Use Them

Kapanlagi.com - Divination is a practice that is believed by some people, while others do not. Well, in Indonesia itself, there are several divination practices that are believed, one of which is tarot and Javanese primbon.

Now, for KLovers who are curious about tarot and Javanese primbon. In this article, we will explain in general the understanding of tarot and Javanese primbon, along with how to use these divination practices.

Therefore, based on various sources, here is an explanation about tarot and Javanese primbon, along with how to use tarot and Javanese primbon.

1. The Equivalence of Tarot and Javanese Primbon

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Actually, there is no equivalence between tarot and Javanese primbon, KLovers. Both are different methods of divination. However, there is one definite similarity, both are forms of divination that have existed for a long time.

However, the methods of divination using tarot and Javanese primbon are very different. Tarot uses cards, while Javanese primbon uses a book and calculates with numbers found within the book.

However, these two forms of divination originated from different places. Tarot divination originated from Europe in the 1300s. On the other hand, Javanese primbon originated from Indonesia, especially in the regions of Java and Bali.

2. Understanding Tarot

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Tarot is a set of 78 cards commonly used for spiritual purposes or fortune-telling. It consists of 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The most popular Tarot deck is the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, created by A.E. Waite and illustrator Pamela Colman Smith. According to historical documents, it is estimated that Tarot originated from Italy and this game is still very popular in Europe.

According to its history, the oldest Tarot decks were made in the early to mid-15th century. These three sets of cards belonged to the Visconti family, the most powerful family in Milan at that time. In the past, the Catholic Church and local governments in Europe did not always prohibit Tarot games. However, in the late 14th century, a preacher from Switzerland named Johannes von Rheinfelden suddenly attacked gambling and card games.

As a result, several places such as Regensburg and the Duchy of Brabant issued similar bans in 1379. Bernard Siena gave a lecture stating that playing cards were creations of the Devil. Thus, the use of Tarot cards was banned. However, nowadays anyone who believes in the divination of Tarot can own Tarot cards.

3. How to Use Tarot

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Now, for those who want to understand about tarot, these cards are believed to provide you with a prediction about your future life. Well, there are many ways to play tarot, but here is an explanation about playing tarot in general.

First, you need to know about 3 types of card spreads such as, "what is happening", "what needs to be done", and "what will happen in the future". Next, you can spread a single card. This is usually done to provide a brave decision or a definite or final answer.

This single card can also be used to ask about things that will or are happening. Then you can spread this one card consisting of several unique formations, namely consisting of 10 cards. These cards contain 10 descriptions of present life.

4. Matchmaking Predictions Based on Tarot

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As is known, tarot is generally used as a divination medium. There are many things that can be predicted through tarot, including love or soulmate.

To do a love prediction through tarot, it is usually done by an expert tarot reader. In general, this prediction is done using the Major Arcana cards from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck. In one set of cards, there are 22 cards in the Major Arcana, which are often also referred to as the Trump cards. Each card has a different special meaning compared to the 56 Minor Arcana cards.

Meanwhile, each Major Arcana card also has symbols that reflect various aspects of human life, related to physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects. These cards represent the strengths, hopes, fears, weaknesses, as well as the best and worst aspects of an individual's life journey.

To start a matchmaking or love prediction with tarot, the first step is to randomly arrange the 22 Major Arcana cards. At that time, the reader can throw a question or love issue they want to know.

Then, arrange these cards in a closed layout with a 3 x 7 format. One remaining card is placed in the top right corner in an open state. This card will be referred to as the Main Card.

The person being predicted can choose or open an additional card that will complement or support the Main Card. The main card is a card that has a dominant or heavier influence.

If, for example, the Main Card has a negative interpretation, while the second card shows a positive meaning, then the negative influence of the Main Card may decrease. To conclude the meaning of these two cards, the tarot reader will summarize the results of rational thinking and intuition.

5. Understanding Primbon

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For the Indonesian people, especially the Javanese people, they must be familiar with Primbon Jawa. Basically, Primbon Jawa is a book that contains predictions about human life in the world. From Primbon Jawa, people can see various things.

For example, personality traits, name meanings, job predictions, and even matchmaking matters, auspicious days, all can be seen in the book Primbon Jawa. However, to know the contents of these predictions, it cannot be done haphazardly. Because the system of Primbon is based on calculations.

In general, Primbon Jawa is the cycle of human life. Every human life has been written in this Primbon Jawa. In Primbon, it is also explained that at each stage of the life cycle, there are usually rituals that can be performed to obtain safety.

That's why there are many ceremonies or rituals. For example, when a baby is born, there is a selamatan ceremony. Then, when reaching the age of 7 months, there is a tujuh bulanan ceremony. When entering adolescence, boys are circumcised. Then, after becoming an adult, marriage is performed, and so on.

Every ceremony or selamatan ritual cannot be performed at any time. Everything must be done on specific nights determined according to the calculation of Primbon Jawa. Everything is done based on the calculation of Primbon with the hope of obtaining blessings and safety.

6. Contents of Javanese Primbon

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Yes, in Javanese astrology itself, it has content related to human life and nature, KLovers. Well, from here we can find out what the contents of Javanese astrology are. For human life astrology, it is explained that there are two things, which are human character and auspicious and inauspicious days.

As for natural astrology, Javanese astrology is believed to be able to predict the condition of nature and natural disasters. Whether it's for small weather changes, to fairly large and dangerous weather conditions. Therefore, here are some explanations of some contents of Javanese astrology:

1. Human Character

According to astrology, a person's character is seen from their date of birth. This calculation is done by counting the date and day in the Javanese calendar. Not only from Monday to Sunday, but also with Javanese market days, namely Legi, Pahing, Won, Wage, and Kliwon. In practice, the calculation of these character market days is commonly used to find a compatible partner.

2. Good Days and Bad Days

Javanese Primbon can also be used by someone to determine good days and bad days. The calculation of good and bad days is generally done before making decisions or before carrying out important activities. This is because Javanese people believe that good events should also be held on good days, such as weddings, building houses, and so on.

3. Natural Events

Javanese Primbon is also believed to be able to predict natural conditions and natural disasters. For example, earthquakes, riots, natural phenomena such as eclipses are also believed to be signs of impending disasters. In addition, Javanese Primbon can also be used to estimate the change of seasons.

7. Javanese Primbon Love Prediction

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Just like tarot, Javanese Primbon can also be used for various predictions, including predicting soulmates. With a Primbon calculation method, it can be known whether a couple is compatible or vice versa if they continue to move towards marriage.

Furthermore, in Javanese Primbon, the compatibility of someone's soulmate is determined by the calculation of neptu, which is obtained by adding the value of the birth day and the Javanese market. Each birth day has a certain value. For more details, here are the values ​​of each birth day and the Javanese market:

- Sunday has a value of 5

- Monday has a value of 4

- Tuesday has a value of 3

- Wednesday has a value of 7

- Thursday has a value of 8

- Friday has a value of 6

- Saturday has a value of 9

Meanwhile, the value of the Javanese market day is as follows:

- Legi has a value of 5

- Pahing has a value of 9

- Pon has a value of 7

- Wage has a value of 4

- Kliwon has a value of 8

Later, the value of this neptu is used in Javanese Primbon predictions to determine the compatibility of couples. The way is easy, simply by adding up the neptu of the male and female parties.

The result of adding up the neptu can be used as a reference to see the list of Javanese Primbon soulmate predictions as follows:

- PEGAT (If the result is 1, 9, 10, 18, 19, 27, 28, or 36): This couple tends to face problems in their household, such as economic problems, power struggles, or even divorce.

- RATU (If the result is 2, 11, 20, or 29): RATU couples are considered destined together, suitable for each other, and known and respected by the surrounding community. They tend to be lucky in their household.

- JODOH (If the result is 3, 12, 21, or 30): JODOH couples are very compatible with each other, accepting each other's strengths and weaknesses, and living a harmonious household until old age.

- TOPO (If the result is 4, 13, 22, or 31): TOPO couples may face initial difficulties in marriage, but eventually achieve happiness and success.

- TINARI (If the result is 5, 14, 23, or 32): TINARI couples will feel lucky in seeking sustenance and their lives will always be abundant and happy.

- PADU (If the result is 6, 15, 24, or 33): PADU couples often experience arguments although their relationship remains strong and does not end in divorce.

- SUJANAN (If the result is 7, 16, 25, or 34): SUJANAN couples may face conflicts and problems of infidelity in their household.

- PESTHI (If the result is 8, 17, 26, or 35): PESTHI couples are expected to have a peaceful, harmonious, and peaceful life until old age, although problems may arise from time to time.

That is a general explanation of tarot and Javanese Primbon. Although both are forms of predicting something, the methods used are very different.

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