YOGYAKARTA - The Javanese people have seasonal markers which are called prey management. Preening prey is a local wisdom that uses astronomy to determine the time and season in agriculture. One way that is done is by observing the movement of constellations.
Javanese people used to use prey infrastructure as a calendar system to determine the planting season. They have been used to reading constellations for a long time as a guideline in carrying out agricultural activities. People believe in the signs of nature is interrelated, including astronomy and agriculture.
By understanding the constellation or sky movement, the people of Java developed an effective method to determine the time to start planting and harvesting. So what are the constellations used for agriculture and what are the markers?
Traditional agricultural activities rely on constellations to determine the changing seasons that affect the agricultural cycle. So farming activities, such as planting rice, are not carried out carelessly in choosing the time.
Farmers in Java will read the movement of constellations to consider seasons and times to start planting crops. There are several forms of star constellations that are used as guidelines for farming. Each constellation signifies a different natural cycle.
There is a constellation that is used as a benchmark for the planting season. There is also a constellation used to determine harvest time and the threat of wasng pests. Here are some constellations used for agriculture and its respective meaning:
The nasi star of the waluku or Biduk is used as a sign for the time to start planting rice. If at dawn there is a constellation of Waluku stars rising in the eastern horizon, it indicates that the season of planting rice has arrived.
To determine harvest time, the Javanese used to wear cartika star constellations or pleas. When this constellation is seen in the eastern horizon at dawn, it becomes a sign that rice is ready to be harvested.
If it is clearly visible that the star is rough in the night sky, the farmers will be prepared to deal with wet pests. Rasi latitudes are associated with the threat of wasng pest attacks.
From marking constellations and natural phenomena, the Javanese people will choose the right time to plant and harvest rice. This method of calculation can be associated with science, where there are different seasons. Every season that lasts will affect the development and conditions of nature, including agriculture.
For example, the position of certain constellations can indicate the beginning of the rainy season. This weather condition is the ideal time to plant rice plants. In addition, the position of certain stellar constellations is also believed to affect soil fertility, plant growth, and the results of their clothes.
Here are some of the benefits of observations of constellations for agriculture fields that you need to know:
Weather conditions can affect agricultural products. Some constellations such as Orion (waluku) and Pleiades (kartika) can provide signs about weather in the future. For example, if the Pleiades appears before sunrise, it shows that the day will be sunny.
In agricultural activities, determining the ideal schedule for planting and harvesting is very crucial. The star's race in the sky can be a guide to determine the best time in the planting and harvesting process. Some constellations are believed to have an impact on the right planting time.
In addition to providing guidance on timing and weather conditions, constellations can also help farmers choose the appropriate planting methods. Farmers can take advantage of star breeds as a reference in determining the right planting technique.
In addition, constellations are also believed to be able to improve the quality of plants. Some constellations are considered to have a positive impact on plant growth and crop yields.
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Those are some constellations used for agriculture. The Javanese people used to mark three constellations as guidelines in carrying out farming activities, namely the constellation Waluku, the constellation Kartika, and the Rasi Bintang Lintang Kemuskus. Read also known the term Asterism, a constellation-like star pattern.
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