The Art of Letters: The Power of 'Dhet', 'Sri', 'Montree', and 'Boriwan' in Thai Astrology

This article explores the artistic and cultural foundations of Thai astrology through the symbolic power of consonants associated with the eight-day cycle: Dhet (power), Sri (fortune), Montree (authority), and Boriwan (companions). It examines how names, rooted in specific letters, are believed to channel cosmic forces and personal destiny. While widely popular in modern Thai society, this practice combining phonetic astrology and numerology is a relatively recent synthesis influenced by linguistic structures, Brahmanic cosmology, and regional belief systems. The study invites readers to reflect on how the act of naming reveals deeper layers of identity, intention, and cultural continuity.