12 malama learning pathway

Start with your birth Moon

Nā Kaulana Mahina overview
Inoa Mahina (Moon names) and stages ho‘onui (growing), poepoe (round), ho‘ēmi (waning).

Ka Lā (Sun)
Times of day, directions, nā kaulana Mahina, dates.

Moon groups
Closer look into the three main stages of the malama cycle • ho‘onui, poepoe, and ho‘ēmi.

Ho‘onui (growing Moons)
Hilo, Hoaka, Kū Moons, ‘Ole Moons. Special focus, Hilo.

Poepoe (round Moons)
Huna, Mōhalu, Hua, Akua, Hoku, Māhealani, Kulu, Lā‘au Moons. Special focus, piha (full Moons).

Ho‘ēmi (waning Moons)
‘Ole Moons, Kāloa Moons, Kāne, Lono, Mauli, Muku. Special focus, Lono, Mauli, Muku.

Revisit birth Moon
Take a closer look at the unique qualities of your birth Moon.

Understanding how a traditional kilo-based calendar actually works
Unique patterns that shape the malama.

Malama practice
Na‘au (traditional). Modern application.

Pili Mahina
In-depth understanding of personal relationship with each Moon.

Personal timing
A comprehensive understanding of how your personal malama actually works.

Annual timing
Personal calendar over a one year period. Includes ka Lā (Sun) and Nā Hōkū (Stars).