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November Online Class “HO‘OILO” registration now open! GO TO homaikapono.org/onlineclasses.html for REGISTRATION FORM or click link in □bio □ ~ ~ ~ Today is Saturday, October 19th, 2019 and Mahina was technically at 70% illumination this morning. Her shape could be described as ‘Olekūkahi. You could even describe her as Lā‘aupau. ~ ~ ~ ‘OlekūLUA is a way of describing Mahina when she is 50% illuminated. LUA as balance is equal parts kāne and wahine. A moment of equilibrium. Some systems may describe this same moon as ‘Olekūkahi. ~ ~ ~ ‘Ike is essentially what you see. In a modern context this may take on the form of what you “know.” The energies are different. ~ ~ ~ One nurtures a sense of awe of a big picture where we are a tiny drop in a sea of phenomena. The other creates a sense of individual identity and status. The focus becomes the person and not the capacity for each person to “see.” ~ ~ ~ The foundation, the base-line of ancestral ‘ike (vision) is a highly spiritualized state of being that is full of life, full of potential, overflowing with growth and saturated with aloha. ~ ~ ~ As we go further into decolonization, generational healing, saving the aina from urbanization, harnessing the energy that will offset the hewa done to the land and releasing the pain of suppression in the face of multi-national corporate interests WE must stay focused. ~ ~ ~ Holding space for the tūpuna, embracing all possible ways to move forward and diving deeper and deeper and deeper into the ancestral ‘ike (vision) will create and environment where change is truly possible:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #mahina #hina #ka‘ananiau #healing #‘olekūlua #olemoons #wahine #pleiades #makali‘i #moonjournal #astrology #astronomy #moon #wai #sun #star

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November Online Class “HO‘OILO” registration now open! GO TO homaikapono.org/onlineclasses.html for REGISTRATION FORM or click link in □bio □ ~ ~ ~ Today is Friday, October 18th, 2019 and Mahina was clearly visible during wana‘ao this morning. Her “kaulana” or position (lana describes “floating” and in this case her floating is above) was closer to what is typical for Lā‘aukūlua. Her illumination was beginning to appear slightly ‘Ole. ~ ~ ~ If you saw Mahina during wana’ao, what would you describe her as? The two primary variables are: orientation to sun (i.e. position or angle which is more her “kaulana”) and her illuminated shape which is more of an expression of her “malama.” ~ ~ ~ One day we will each community, each ‘ohana, each school will have “their” timing system figured out. This is a living kilo-based system in motion. The learning is collaborative and actuated through kapu aloha. ~ ~ ~ ‘Ole moon weekends may give us a few opportunities. Feel each of these out. Rest? Play? Finish outstanding work? Maintenance/repair? Plan? Step out of the intellect and feel. This is where you will find your “instructions.” ~ ~ ~ Enough kilo time will harmonize you with Ke Akua, your insides, the natural world. You will “know” or better “see” and “feel” what you are to do. ~ ~ ~ If research supports you in this journey then dig in! This is an amazing route to go. Traditions are site-specific, era-specific and ‘ohana specific. ~ ~ ~ To resonate with each wahi pana it also helps to hear the words of the tūpuna of each place. Some are still carrying the ancient sounds that never made it to text. ~ ~ ~ Kilo with heart. Kilo with openness to see clearly the limitless possibilities to grow, to heal, to resonate with not just ka pae ‘āina, but honua. ~ ~ ~ Our kilo will draw us to what we are resonating with. Planetary resonance becomes universal resonance, becomes vividly panoramic kilo of our insides:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #mahina #hina #ka‘ananiau #healing #‘olekūkahi #olemoons #wahine #pleiades #makali‘i #siriu

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Wana‘ao, Monday October 14th. Makali‘i is still visible and descending in the west. As it is situated on Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Kāne, the path of Makali‘i shows us the journey of the summer solstice sun. ~ ~ ~ Mintaka (Ka‘awili) of Orion is essentially drawing Ke Alanui i ka Piko o Wākea across the night sky. Dividing the celestial sphere into two hemispheres. ~ ~ ~ To the north of the Piko o Wākea are constellations such as Makali‘i, Nā Māhoe (Gemini Twins), Hinaia‘ele‘ele (ONE of the names for Taurus/Hyades). South of the Piko o Wākea are constellations such as Mānaiakalani and our brightest star ‘A‘ā (Sirius). ~ ~ ~ Mahina is the “gateway” to the full kilo experience. Early in the journey it becomes important to find your pānana (place where you kilo). From here you have a reference point for site-specific timing. This is your “school.” ~ ~ ~ Eventually the realization that wherever you go in Hawai‘i you are essentially centered in a sphere. One of the ways of looking at traditional “centeredness” it is an awareness of our placement in time. ~ ~ ~ Essentially, the heavens interfacing with the land and each of us is in a place of centeredness to experience this:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #mahina #hina #ka‘ananiau #fullmoon #wahine #pleiades #makali‘i #sirius #orion #taurus #moonjournal #astrology #astronomy #moon #wai #sun #star

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At about 11:30pm, October 13th, this is the approximate position of Makali‘i, Hinaia‘ele‘ele (one of the names for the Hyades), Nā Kao (one of the names for Orionʻs Belt) looking east. ~ ~ ~ Notice the two lines “Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Kāne” and “Ke Alanui i ka Piko o Wākea.” These are two of the most relevant celestial concepts to look into. Once you have a grasp of these lines along with “Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Kanaloa” you can really begin seeing the map in the heavens above. ~ ~ ~ These lines show the position of the sun at the solstices and equinox. Makali‘i marks the general placement of the summer solstice sun. Notice the term Kāne. Kāne is an expression of the sun. The longest day of the year occurs when Kāne (as the sun) rises in the position of Makali‘i. ~ ~ ~ How to figure this out through kilo? From your place of kilo (pānana amongst other terms), notice where Makali‘i rises. That is your time marker for the summer solstice. Follow Makali‘i in its journey through the heavens. This marks ke Alanui Polohiwa a Kāne, the path of the sun during the summer solstice. ~ ~ ~ Donʻt be afraid to learn this because it sounds so academic. This is kilo. You will not be graded on your ability to spell or define these terms. ~ ~ ~ Itʻs as simple as this: watch Makali‘i carefully. Watch where it rises. Follow its path. Let it sink in. Then pull back and feel out this concept- Makali‘i has a relationship with Kāne. The relationship is seen in the paths they take. Kilo and see:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #mahina #hina #ka‘ananiau #fullmoon #wahine #pleiades #makali‘i #sirius #orion #taurus #moonjournal #astrology #astronomy #moon #wai #sun #star

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Makali‘i rising times for October 11th, 2019. Depending on atmosphere/cloud cover and light pollution Makali‘i (Pleiades) should be visible within 30 minutes after reaching the horizon. ~ ~ ~ Will be doing a series of posts over the next few anahulu. There is so much to this particular constellation. Read Nā Inoa Hōkū first ed. For an expansive view of not only Makali‘i, but Makahiki/Sirius/Winter Solstice. Itʻs all there, mahalo to Aunty Rubellite for this invaluable kilo resource. ~ ~ ~ Makali‘i is situated on Ke Alanui Polohiwa a Kāne. So if you follow its path across the night sky you are actually seeing the suns position on the summer solstice. ~ ~ ~ If you kilo for a full solar cycle and have a solid grasp of your landmarkers take note of the summer solstice rising position of the sun. Makali‘i rises at this same location every day. ~ ~ ~ Many things preserved in documented form are still happening today. Opening up to kilo will allow you to not only see what was written, but also the long list of undocumented possibilities. ~ ~ ~ Get ready for an amazing season of kilo hōkū. From Makali‘i to Ikiiki (Regulus/Leo) there is a world of meaning. There will be a constant reminder to read Nā Inoa Hōkū first ed. Itʻs hard to find, but its there... ~ ~ ~ Building on the written foundations through kilo experience is where the growth occurs. Endless growth. Endless possibilities. ~ ~ ~ The “book” is written on the night sky, waiting to be read once again:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #mahina #hina #ka‘ananiau #fullmoon #wahine #pleiades #makali‘i #sirius #moonjournal #astrology #astronomy #moon #wai #sun #star

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To make sense of this seasonal shift it helps to know the rising location of Makali‘i. Take the smartphone compass, set it to true north and find 64°. Also...go into the settings and make sure compass is set to “true north.” ~ ~ ~ In western terminology this 64° is the compass bearing. As an expression of traditional kilo 64° is the location of where Makali‘i rises. ~ ~ ~ HOWEVER, by the time Makali‘i can actually be seen (around 5° above horizon, give or take) the compass bearing might be around 66°. If you go traditional kilo, no need to get caught up in the definitions or foreign understandings. ~ ~ ~ Just watch carefully and you will notice that Mahina, ka Lā and Nā Hōkū move “southward” upon rising. When they reach the meridian above they appear to move “northward” until setting. To make sense of this, just kilo. ~ ~ ~ Every site exists in a sphere of connections, alignments and timing. The landscape markers become time markers. In essence, our traditional kilo “clock” is the interface between the heavens and the earth. Topography shapes our sense of time this way. ~ ~ ~ ‘Imi Na‘auao- learning is amazing. ‘Ike implies vision. Listen to the first sound of these two words ‘Imi and ‘Ike. Kūpuna and people who love the meaning and imagery of sounds will see how special these words are:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #mahina #hina #ka‘ananiau #fullmoon #wahine #pleiades #makali‘i #sirius #moonjournal #astrology #astronomy #moon #wai #sun #star

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One of the most special O‘ahu cycles occurs shortly after the autumn equinox. Kaihuopala‘ai (West Loch) metaphorically/literally gives birth to schools of ‘anae holo that holoholo around to the Ko‘olau side and up into the Malaekahana / Lā‘ie area. ~ ~ ~ When considering all the factors connected to this cycle, it can be seen that the ‘anae holo is one of O‘ahuʻs “indicator species.” The ‘anae travels from muliwai to muliwai being exposed to the condition of the ‘āina, stream water and ocean from ‘Ewa to Ko‘olauloa. ~ ~ ~ Of the three awa/lochs in Awa Lau o Pu‘uloa, Kaihuopala‘ai is the only one that is fed by water from both Ko‘olau and Wai‘anae. The wai primarily enters Kaihuopala‘ai through Waikele. Research USGS Circular 1239 to see the water quality in the Waikele region. ~ ~ ~ Each island has unique environmental cycles that form relationships between places. Keep the concept of relationships in mind when decoding mo‘olelo. Mo‘olelo do not occur in isolation, they expand in a way that connects people and places over time. ~ ~ ~ Modern science is an amazing tool. Expanding vision into ‘ike tūpuna allows us to see into these phenomena even further. Letʻs see how far kapu aloha can guide us into the “feeling” part of this cycle. ~ ~ ~ To understand, to see, to perceive things of the ancients beginning with pule is fundamental. If you visit to offer your aloha to both Kaihuopala‘ai & Malaekahana you are opening your heart to learning, seeing and feeling. ~ ~ ~ Look at the literal and metaphorical topography as seen on O‘ahu. Do you see the lua/balance? Do you see the kāne/wahine relationships between places, directions and bodies of water? This is also fundamental. ~ ~ ~ There could be 365 days of ‘anae holo posts explaining how life “breathes” through the island of O‘ahu. Open your heart, it will steady your vision. ‘Imi Na‘auao grounded in Kapu Aloha=paradigm shift:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #awalauopuuloa #kaihuopala‘ai #makapu‘u #anae #mullet #waikīkī #honolulu #makapuu #keehi #laie #malaekahana #pearlharbor #h

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The much beloved Aunty Pilahi Paki took the time to articulate the layering of meaning within traditional ‘ōlelo. If at all possible try finding “Legends of Hawai‘i: O‘ahuʻs Yesterday” to see how she deconstructed the word Waikīkī. ~ ~ ~ Each of the Waikīkī place names has the potential for healing. Becoming familiar with the ancient sounds is a form of therapy. ~ ~ ~ These layered meanings provide blueprints for healing. The island of O‘ahu has many places where the potential for healing has yet to be fully activated. ~ ~ ~ So much aloha was brought to Waikīkī recently. Looking forward to the day when it is normal for tens of thousands of people to lift the vibration of aloha to such an expansive magnitude on a regular basis. ~ ~ ~ Healing Waikīkī might be easier than we think...If done with kapu aloha, the possibilities are endless. Clearing a space for traditional practices like wa‘a and papa he‘e nalu construction wouldnʻt be that difficult. Behind the Duke Statue might be the spot. ~ ~ ~ The waters from Ka‘au Crater (Pālolo) through Ka‘auhelumoa into Helumoa (Royal Hawaiian), while obstructed, are still connected. Which hotels still get fresh spring water? A little research might open our eyes to all the possibilities. ~ ~ ~ Lo‘i were EVERYWHERE, imagine just starting the process again. It helps to understand the flow of water. Mo‘o li‘i li‘i (aka Mo‘ili‘ili) is still connected to the water that flows between Mānoa (which Aunty Pilahi describes as Mana Noa) and Waikīkī. ~ ~ ~ Could the Hōkūle‘a or another traditional wa‘a visit Waikīkī once a week? Could one day a week be reserved for Maoli to surf Kapuni (near Queens)? Or at least a Sunday morning? ~ ~ ~ Kapu Aloha it will happen. Kapu Aloha it will happen. Kapu Aloha it will happen:) ~ ~ ~ The mana of Kapu Aloha is like an enormous conduit for good to flow into our here and now. May the prayers of the tūpuna be answered:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ 2019-2020 KILO Mahina Planners are available now! Go to homaikapono.org/kilomahinaplanner.html ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #waikiki #ka‘ananiau #manoa #palolo #makiki #royalhawaiian #moanasurfrider #hina #wahine #pleiades #makal

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