Unlucky Days in Javanese Tradition—What to Avoid (and Why)

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In the West, unlucky days are often seen as isolated oddities, like Friday the 13th. In Javanese culture, the concept of Dina ala is much more nuanced. A Dina ala is not simply a matter of random misfortune; it reflects cosmic disharmony, a time when the universe’s energies are misaligned for certain activities. Understanding Dina… Baca selengkapnya: Unlucky Days in Javanese Tradition—What to Avoid (and Why)

Wuku Wayang: The Goddess of Prosperity’s Advice on Generosity, Charm, and the Trial of Betrayal

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  Wuku Wayang: The Enchanting Energy of the Goddess of Prosperity Angger, anakku (My child)… In our journey tracing the 30 “climates of the soul” within the great pawukon jawa (the traditional Javanese calendar system, a 210-day cycle), we arrive at the twenty-seventh gateway. This is a realm most fertile, most prosperous, and most radiating… Baca selengkapnya: Wuku Wayang: The Goddess of Prosperity’s Advice on Generosity, Charm, and the Trial of Betrayal