Weton · Neptu · 12 Lakuning + Secondary Exceptions · All Pranata Mangsa & Bantala · Arah Angin · Jam Kaping · 30 Wuku · Betara · Satria · Jodoh · Sengkala
| Cycle | Day | Javanese Name | Neptu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saptawara (7‑day week) |
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday |
Minggu/Ahad Senin Selasa Rebo Kemis Jumat Setu |
5 4 3 7 8 6 9 |
| Pancawara (5‑day market) |
— | Legi Pahing Pon Wage Kliwon |
5 9 7 4 8 |
Total Neptu = Saptawara + Pancawara (range 7–18).
| Day | Neptu | Character | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legi | 5 | Pure, noble, generous | White light (spiritual) |
| Pahing | 9 | Insightful, purification | Water |
| Pon | 7 | Calculating, strategic | Fire |
| Wage | 4 | Adaptable, diplomatic | Earth |
| Kliwon | 8 | Mystical, charismatic | Spirit/Ether |
| Day | Neptu | Dewata | Planet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minggu (Sun) | 5 | Batara Surya | Sun |
| Senin (Mon) | 4 | Batara Candra | Moon |
| Selasa (Tue) | 3 | Batara Anggara | Mars |
| Rebo (Wed) | 7 | Batara Budha | Mercury |
| Kemis (Thu) | 8 | Batara Respati | Jupiter |
| Jumat (Fri) | 6 | Batara Sukra (Dewi Sri) | Venus |
| Setu (Sat) | 9 | Batara Tumpek | Saturn |
| Total Neptu | Lakuning Name | Meaning / Core Traits |
|---|---|---|
| 7, 16 | Lakuning Banyu | Water – calm, adaptable, persistent, natural mediator. |
| 8, 17 | Lakuning Bumi | Earth – grounded, stable, generous, provides foundation. |
| 9, 18 | Lakuning Geni | Fire – passionate, brave, charismatic, quick to anger. |
| 10 | Lakuning Kembang | Flower – charming, peaceful, gentle, attracts harmony. |
| 11 | Lakuning Setan | “Demon” Way – courageous, fearless, non‑conformist, resilient, magnetic. |
| 12 | Lakuning Rembulan | Moon – calm, wise, intuitive, emotionally stable. |
| 13 | Lakuning Lintang | Star – independent, introspective, quietly brilliant. |
| 14 | Lakuning Angin | Wind – quick‑witted, creative, restless, free‑spirited. |
| 15 | Lakuning Srengenge | Sun – natural leader, radiant, generous, inspires others. |
| Secondary Lakuning | Meaning | Specific Weton (Irregular) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakuning Pandhita Sakti | The Wise Saint – introverted, spiritually profound, wise, often quiet, deeply contemplative. | Minggu Legi, Selasa Pon, Jumat Wage | These three weton carry this archetype despite having different Neptu (10, 10, 10). |
| Lakuning Sasi | The Charismatic Moon – attractive, magnetic, charming, naturally draws people and opportunities. | Selasa Kliwon, Sabtu Kliwon | Neptu 11 and 17 respectively; overrides the primary Lakuning for these specific combinations. |
In the primary system, Neptu 10 is always Lakuning Kembang (Flower), and Neptu 11 is always Lakuning Setan. However, classical primbon manuscripts note that the three weton Minggu Legi, Selasa Pon, and Jumat Wage exhibit the traits of a wise, introverted saint (Pandhita Sakti) instead of the expected Flower nature. Similarly, Selasa Kliwon and Sabtu Kliwon display exceptional charisma and magnetism (Sasi) beyond the usual Setan or Bumi archetypes. These are not contradictions but deeper layers of the primbon system.
| # | Mangsa Name | Traditional Name (Javanese) | Date Range (approx) | Bantala Type / Earth Condition | Natural Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasa | Sesotya murca ing embanan | 22 Jun – 1 Aug | Bantala Rengka (cracked, dry) | Dry season, east wind, fruits fall |
| 2 | Karo | Mangsa karo tanpa guna | 2 Aug – 25 Aug | Bantala Rengka (continues) | Grass yellows, earth cracks |
| 3 | Katelu | Mangsa katelu wiwit rendheng | 26 Aug – 17 Sep | Bantala Wutah (moistening) | First light rains, earth begins to moisten |
| 4 | Kapat | Mangsa kapat pala kesimpar | 18 Sep – 12 Oct | Bantala Wutah (wet) | Frequent rain, rice flowers |
| 5 | Kalima | Mangsa kalima ketiga ngamah | 13 Oct – 5 Nov | Bantala Kukus (steaming) | Heavy rain, thunder, mango flowering |
| 6 | Kanem | Mangsa kanem jati sawit | 6 Nov – 21 Dec | Bantala Kukus (steaming) | Peak rain, floods, planting season |
| 7 | Kapitu | Mangsa kapitu wayah rendheng | 22 Dec – 2 Feb | Bantala Lembut (soft, fertile) | Monsoon, high water, crops grow fast |
| 8 | Kawolu | Mangsa kawolu mangsa ketiga | 3 Feb – 25 Feb | No specific Bantala name (transitional) | Rains diminish, first harvest, wind erratic |
| 9 | Kasanga | Mangsa kasanga karo panen | 26 Feb – 17 Mar | No specific Bantala name (transitional) | Drizzle, trees shed leaves, grasshoppers |
| 10 | Kadasa | Mangsa kadasa labuh pala | 18 Mar – 5 Apr | Bantala Garing (drying) | Dry, hot days, birds nest |
| 11 | Dhesta | Mangsa dhesta labuh kapit | 6 Apr – 19 Apr | Bantala Garing (continues drying) | Occasional showers, chaotic wind |
| 12 | Sadha | Mangsa sadha pala wohing | 20 Apr – 21 Jun | Bantala Atos (hard, unyielding) | Dry, strong east wind, fruit ripens |
Every date from 22 June through 21 June of the following year is accounted for. The six named Bantala (Rengka, Wutah, Kukus, Lembut, Garing, Atos) appear in specific seasons. The transitional seasons Kawolu (3 Feb–25 Feb) and Kasanga (26 Feb–17 Mar) are not assigned a Bantala name in classical sources because they represent the shift between wet and dry – their earth condition is neither fully soft nor fully hard.
| Direction | Javanese Name | Symbolism | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Lor | Water, fertility, wisdom, ancestors | Water |
| Northeast | Wetan Lor | Transition, learning, new knowledge | Earth |
| East | Wetan | Life, sunrise, purity, spiritual clarity | Fire |
| Southeast | Kidul Wetan | Heat, passion, sudden change | Fire |
| South | Kidul | Ocean, mystery, danger, spirits | Water |
| Southwest | Kidul Kulon | Disease, betrayal, karmic tests | Earth |
| West | Kulon | Sunset, completion, ancestors, letting go | Air |
| Northwest | Lor Kulon | Change, migration, upheaval | Air |
| Javanese Term | Approximate Time | Traditional Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Jam Kaping Pisan | ~12:00–13:00 | Noon stillness – meditation, avoid travel. |
| Jam Kaping Loro | ~13:00–14:00 | Afternoon lull – avoid disputes. |
| Jam Kaping Telu | ~14:00–15:00 | Productive work, meetings. |
| Jam Kaping Papat | ~15:00–16:00 | Beginning of evening energy. |
| Jam Kaping Kelima | ~16:00–17:00 | Highly auspicious for offerings to Dewi Sri, financial decisions, closing deals – “gate of prosperity”. |
| Jam Kaping Enem | ~17:00–18:00 | Sunset – ancestor rituals. |
| Jam Kaping Pitu | ~18:00–19:00 | Evening prayer, family time. |
| Jam Kaping Sela | ~03:00–04:00 (pre‑dawn) (also reported late afternoon in some sources) | The most spiritually charged hour – “the ninth hour”. Used for tirakat (asceticism), exorcism, communion with the divine; the veil between worlds is thinnest. |
Jam Kaping Kelima (5th hour, ~4 PM) is when the sun’s energy wanes but prosperity deities are most receptive – the preferred time for selamatan (thanksgiving feasts) and business agreements. Jam Kaping Sela (the “gap” hour, ~3–4 AM) is the hour of spiritual victory – used for deep meditation, exorcism, and resolving karmic issues. In classical primbon, these two hours are never treated as ordinary.
| # | Wuku Name | Deity | Character / Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinta | Batara Brahma | Prosperity, creativity, emotional swings |
| 2 | Landep | Batara Samba | Sharp mind, critical, self‑reflection |
| 3 | Wukir | Batara Kamajaya | Kingly, worldly success, leadership |
| 4 | Kurantil | Batara Guru | Patient, wise, slow to move |
| 5 | Tolu | Batara Wisnu | Protector, strong moral compass |
| 6 | Gumbreg | Batara Indra | Generous, ambitious, reckless |
| 7 | Wariga | Batara Yamadipati | Justice, disciplined, harsh |
| 8 | Warigadean | Batara Mahadeva | Spiritual seeker, detached |
| 9 | Julungwangi | Batara Sambu | Truth‑seeker, uncompromising |
| 10 | Sungsang | Batara Kala | Intense transformation, crisis as teacher |
| 11 | Galungan | Dewi Sri | Agricultural abundance, fertility |
| 12 | Kuningan | Batara Bayu | Fast‑moving, restless, adaptable |
| 13 | Langkir | Batara Sakra | Wealth, social status, prideful |
| 14 | Mandasiya | Batara Ismaya | Clever, strategic, manipulative |
| 15 | Julungpujut | Batara Narada | Communicator, teacher, wise counsel |
| 16 | Pahang | Batara Surya | Bright, charismatic, natural leader |
| 17 | Kuruwelut | Batara Candra | Emotional, intuitive, artistic |
| 18 | Marakeh (Merakih) | Betara Surenggana (Kamajaya) | Love, beauty, charm, vanity possible |
| 19 | Tambir | Batara Brama | Passionate, courageous, quick anger |
| 20 | Medangkungan | Batara Wisnu | Stable, reliable, community‑oriented |
| 21 | Maktal | Batara Rudra | Destroyer of obstacles, transformative |
| 22 | Wuye | Batara Sambu | Justice, law, karma |
| 23 | Manail | Batara Indra | Victory, ambition, ruthless |
| 24 | Prangbakat | Batara Guru | Spiritual authority, teacher |
| 25 | Bala | Batara Kala | Obstacles, tests, endurance |
| 26 | Wugu | Batara Mahadeva | Silent strength, inner power |
| 27 | Wayang | Batara Sambu | Illusion, art, shadow play |
| 28 | Kulawu | Batara Kamajaya | Introspection, mystical insight |
| 29 | Dukut | Batara Wisnu | Wealth, harvest, material comfort |
| 30 | Watugunung | Batara Guru | Authority, leadership, prone to isolation |
| Betara / Dewi | Domain | Associated Day / Pasaran / Wuku |
|---|---|---|
| Batara Guru (Shiva) | Supreme teacher, creation, destruction | Thursday (Kemis), wuku Kurantil, Prangbakat, Watugunung |
| Batara Brahma | Creation, fire, knowledge | Wednesday (Rebo), wuku Sinta |
| Batara Wisnu | Preservation, protection, abundance | Thursday, wuku Tolu, Medangkungan, Dukut |
| Batara Indra | Warrior, leadership, storms, victory | Sunday (Minggu), wuku Gumbreg, Manail |
| Batara Kamajaya | Love, beauty, desire, harmony | Wuku Wukir, Marakeh, Kulawu; pasaran Kliwon |
| Batara Sambu | Justice, truth, punishment, karma | Wuku Julungwangi, Wuye, Wayang; Tuesday (Selasa) |
| Batara Kala | Time, destruction, crisis | Wuku Sungsang, Bala; Saturday (Setu) night |
| Batara Surya | Sun, light, royalty | Sunday (Minggu), wuku Pahang |
| Batara Candra | Moon, emotions, intuition | Monday (Senin), wuku Kuruwelut |
| Batara Bayu | Wind, breath, speed | Saturday (Setu), wuku Kuningan |
| Batara Narada | Wisdom, communication | Wuku Julungpujut |
| Dewi Sri | Rice, fertility, prosperity | Wuku Galungan, Friday (Jumat) |
| Batara Yamadipati | Death, justice, soul guardianship | Wuku Wariga |
| Batara Rudra | Storm, fury, fierce protector | Wuku Maktal |
| Batara Mahadeva | Silence, meditation, inner power | Wuku Warigadean, Wugu |
| Total Neptu | Satria Class | Traditional Javanese Phrase / Core Philosophy | Meaning & Life Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7, 16 | Satria Wibawa | Satria Wibawa Waringin (“The Respected Knight of the Banyan Tree”) |
Authoritative, sheltering leader. Brings honor, prosperity, and serves as a protector. Natural command. |
| 8, 17 | Satria Wirang | Wedi wirang wani mati (“Fear of shame is greater than fear of death”) |
Faces disrespect and hardship as a test of character, building unbreakable resilience. Success comes later. |
| 9, 18 | Satria Lembu | Kesatriya sawiji, greget, sengguh, ora mingkuh (“Focused, passionate, confident yet humble, responsible”) |
Reliable, patient, powerful protector. Bull‑like strength, slow to anger but unstoppable when provoked. |
| 10 | Satria Kinayungan | Aweh pangayoman tanpa pamrih (“Give protection without expecting return”) |
Fortune‑blessed knight under a protective umbrella. Receives unexpected help; must give back to others. |
| 11 | Satria Maling | Ela‑elu, gak dadi pimpinan (“Seems indecisive, not a conventional leader”) |
“Steals” opportunities. Clever, opportunistic, unconventional. Leads in unique, non‑traditional ways. |
| 12 | Satria Pandhita | Satria Pinandhita (“Knight‑Priest”) |
Balances warrior strength with spiritual wisdom. Drawn to meditation, religious leadership, inner peace. |
| 13 | Satria Tanpa Tandhing | Ngluruk tanpo bolo, menang tanpo ngasorake (“Charge without army, win without humiliating”) |
Unequalled knight. Exceptionally talented, often isolated. True victory lies in self‑mastery, not defeating others. |
| 14 | Satria Lelana | Satria Lelana Tapa Ngrame (“Wandering knight who helps others’ suffering”) |
Restless traveler. Learns through experience, accumulates wisdom by facing challenges on the road. |
| 15 | Satria Wahyu | Wahyu = “divine blessing” (no single phrase – the name contains the philosophy) |
Knight of divine blessing. Extremely lucky; success seems effortless. Must use gifts to serve the community. |
Traditional phrases for Satria Wirang, Lembu, Kinayungan, Maling, Pandhita, Tanpa Tandhing, and Lelana are drawn from classical Javanese pepatah and primbon manuscripts. For Satria Wahyu, the name itself (wahyu = divine blessing) is the core philosophy – no additional phrase is recorded in primary sources.
| Divisor | Remainder | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 (Guna) | Harmony |
| 2 (Lara) | Sickness | |
| 3 (Patri) | Wealth | |
| 0 (Lungguh) | Power | |
| 5 | 1 (Sri) | Prosperity |
| 2 (Lungguh) | Respect | |
| 3 (Gedhong) | Wealth | |
| 4 (Lara) | Sickness | |
| 0 (Pati) | Separation |
Sengkala are critical life thresholds based on Weton – ages that are multiples of the total Neptu (e.g., Neptu 11 → ages 11, 22, 33, 44, 55). Also certain Wuku cycles (Bala, Sungsang, Marakeh) mark years of testing. These are times of intense transformation, spiritual testing, or rebirth. During Bantala Rengka years (when the weton sum aligns with the dry season), rituals are recommended.