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Kilo komohana during AHIAHI to see Mahina Hoaka alongside Hinaia‘ele‘ele and Makali‘i. Try looking at it like this..The placement of Mahina, ka Lā and in this case Hinaia‘ele‘ele & Makali‘i are telling us what “date” and “time” it is. ~ ~ ~ Again...try opening up to the traditional concept that “dates” and “times” are not referenced by a clock or a calendar, but by what you can literally AND metaphorically see through KILO. ~ ~ ~ Modern translations of astrology present an interesting perspective on the practice of traditional KILO. For instance, recent posts described the “New Moon” to be in Taurus on April 22nd. ~ ~ ~ And yet both Mahina and ka Lā were in a region of the sky dedicated to Aries. On April 22nd they had yet to arrive in the region of the sky where Taurus is located. ~ ~ ~ As Mahina became Hilo last night she began to enter Taurus. Tonight she will be approaching Hinaia‘ele‘ele (Hyades) which is a Hawaiian concept for the head of Taurus the bull. ~ ~ ~ Ka Lā remains in a region of the heavens where the constellation of Aries is located. In a couple of weeks ka Lā will then enter Taurus. ~ ~ ~ There is an important principle found here. If we are actually going to embrace a traditional world view, we will need to prioritize the “information” received through KILO over the information found in books. ~ ~ ~ This is the foundation of an indigenous reality. You are engrossed in reading the story seen in the heavens, the ‘āina, the waters. Whatever makes it to text has entered an entirely different arena of thought. ~ ~ ~ A page is an inert 2D plane with absolute forms imprinted on it. The natural world is living, breathing, and in a perpetual state of evolution. 3D is actually 4D because even 3D is static. ~ ~ ~ The 4th dimension is time and MOTION is dependant on TIME. This can be seen DIRECTLY through KILO. ~ ~ ~ Pull back from anything you ever read and simply watch...Can you see how time rolls through space? ~ ~ ~ Kilo and see:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #kauai #maui #mahina #malama #kilo #hina #kāne #wahine #hoaka #hinaiaeleele #aldebaran #hyades #taurus #taurusseason #moonjournal #astronomy #astrology #moon #wai #water

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A new malama begins! Kilo Mahina as she becomes Hilo during ahiahi tonight, April 23rd, 2020. During ahiahi you will also notice HINAIA‘ELE‘ELE the constellation described in the O‘ahu malama system. ~ ~ ~ Hinaia‘ele‘ele can be found between Makali‘i and Orion. HINA - IA - ‘ELE‘ELE looks like a “v.” Hina describes a wahine quality of this constellation. ‘Ele‘ele can describe the darkness contained in the HINA‘I of Hinaiaeleele. ~ ~ ~ Try exploring each and every combination of sounds and map out the web of meanings associated with Hinaia‘ele‘ele. ~ ~ ~ AND DONʻT FORGET TO KILO! Through this malama, HINAIA‘ELE‘ELE will slowly disappear into the setting sun. ~ ~ ~ Tonight, Hinaia‘ele‘ele will be positioned high enough above the sun to be visible in the west during ahiahi. Each ahiahi, be sure to kilo and watch Hinaia‘ele‘ele move closer and closer to ka Lā until Aldebaran (the brightest star) starts disappearing around mid May. ~ ~ ~ This means AHIAHI becomes an important time to kilo throughout this cycle of time. ~ ~ ~ Each malama on each island describes a constellation to KILO at certain times of the year. For instance, if Hawai‘i Island is Ikiiki, then that becomes the constellation to KILO this time of the year. During this same malama, Ikiiki (Regulus / Leo) will be ABOVE us during ahiahi. ~ ~ ~ Nā Inoa Hōkū, first edition by Aunty Rubellite Kawena Johnson explains how the annual KILO cycle actually works in PRACTICE. Mahina, ka Lā, Nā Hōkū work together to express time. ~ ~ ~ The concepts Mahina presents to us during her malama are not independent from ka Lā and Nā Hōkū. ~ ~ ~ Kilo and see:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #kauai #maui #mahina #malama #kilo #hina #kāne #wahine #hilo #newmoon #hinaiaeleele #aldebaran #hyades #taurus #taurusseason #moonjournal #astronomy #astrology #moon #wai #water #sun #star

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One of the most AMAZING Mahina Lono rises of the last few years this morning during wana‘ao. Mahina looked an almost ‘ilima color, then melemele, then a very soft white ha‘akea. Truly breathtaking. ~ ~ ~ If the weather is as clear tomorrow (April 21st), as it was today during wana‘ao we should have a very auspicious opportunity to kilo Mahina Mauli. ~ ~ ~ Mahina Mauli is one of the rarest moons to actually kilo. The window of visibility may only be 5 to 10 minutes and the eastern horizon should have minimal cloud cover. ~ ~ ~ On O‘ahu, Mahina rises around 5:35am at 88° tomorrow morning. Islands to the east of O‘ahu will see Mahina rise earlier. Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau will see Mahina rise slightly later. ~ ~ ~ Ka Lā rises at around 6:07am at 77° tomorrow morning (O‘ahu). Similar to Mahina, rising time differences will be slightly different on each island. ~ ~ ~ Mahina is so close to ka Lā and so thin that she may be visible for 10 to 15 minutes if that. ~ ~ ~ Mauli is Mahinaʻs last breath. Mauli expands to life, or “seat of life,” and spirit. There is even a reference to the fontanel. Fontanel is usually described as manawa and is often considered one of the three piko. ~ ~ ~ That Mahina can be described as Mauli is...very very very special. ~ ~ ~ Imagine how incredibly delicate the manawa of a keiki li‘ili‘i is. While this sensitivity becomes protected as our fontanel closes. ~ ~ ~ The Mahina Mauli metaphor is...extremely humbling. Me ka ha‘aha‘a. ~ ~ ~ Kilo and see:) ~ ~ ~ #kapualoha ~ ~ ~ #oahu #hawaii #kauai #maui #mahina #malama #kilo #hina #kāne #wahine #kāne #lono #mauli #ka‘aona #welo #orionsbelt #aries #moonjournal #astronomy #astrology #moon #wai #water #sun #star

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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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