METAFORA SEBAGAI NASIHAT DALAM HOROSKOP JAWA: STUDI LINGUISTIK ANTROPOLOGIS

Javanese culture has recognized astronomy as a tool to ease life from hundreds years ago. One of the applications of the astronomy science is horoscope that is called neptu. Different with modern horoscope which is announced thorough direct language, the Javanese horoscope contains advices about daily life which are usually delivered using metaphor. This paper will discuss about the use of metaphor in delivering horoscope message and its relationship with Javanese culture. This study is an anthropological linguistics which investigates relationships between language and a culture of a society as an effort of revitalizing local wisdom. Key Words: Javanese horoscope, metapho