In Javanese wisdom, every day has a "spiritual weight" or numerical value called a Neptu. Think of this as your "Life Force Value", a number that reveals the intensity and nature of your innate energy.
Calculating your total Neptu is simple. We add the value of your birth day (Dina) to the value of your birth market day (Pasaran).
Total Neptu = Neptu Dina + Neptu Pasaran
Here are the values for each day of the week:
| Dina (Day) | Neptu |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 |
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 3 |
| Wednesday | 7 |
| Thursday | 8 |
| Friday | 6 |
| Saturday | 9 |
Here are the values for each market day of the week:
| Pasaran (Market Day) | Neptu |
|---|---|
| Legi | 5 |
| Pahing | 9 |
| Pon | 7 |
| Wage | 4 |
| Kliwon | 8 |
For example, if you were born on Thursday Pahing:
- Your Neptu Dina is 8.
- Your Neptu Pasaran is 9.
- Your Total Neptu is 8 + 9 = 17.
This total Neptu is incredibly important. It's used in countless other calculations to determine your character traits, your risk tolerance, your compatibility with others, and the overarching themes of your life.
It's important to remember that no Neptu is "better" or "worse" than another. A high number isn't luckier than a low one. They simply represent different kinds of energy, each with its own unique strengths and lessons.
