'Ole Kulua (second of four 'Ole moons)

A shy 'Ole Moon sinking in the Western sky

These 'ole moons move toward the fattening of Mahina's light for a Full Moon in Sagitarius, June 2, 2015. . 'Ole moons are a time of reconciling, and weeding. Making peace with the balance between doing more or doing less Nature simply is.

I notice:

There are many berries coming ripe. But. The Salmon berries that did flower so early are ripening small and dry with many seeds. They are not momona (fat and juicy), still they do taste like guava!

The growth of all the la'au (greenery) continues to grow toward the sun.

The sky is not momona either but overcast most of the day, clearing only just before dusk, with no rain to quench thirsty us.

The Scotch Broom has been blooming for over 10 weeks. An excessive season.

Mercury (in the sign of Gemini) has a long season too. Being retrograde now, and in its sign of exaltation (the sign that rules him) through mid-June. Communication of all sorts are stalled, highlighting the practice of 'Ole. Something to consider.

Young po, Buddha Moon, and low tides

Last night's po mahina with Venus above her, at dusk. Mahina is eye-to-eye with the tree top in the center of the photo.
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NASA photo of Puget Sound, including the island we live on (Whidbey).
What has been catching my eye is the incredible shape of ke kai (the water/ocean) that was carved from this moku (island). I see the shape of kanaka (human kind) with po'o (head), two arms, kino (body) and legs, with something on its right shoulder.
LOOK AT THE TOP THIRD OF THE IMAGE. Whidbey is the island to the right of the largest body of water. Camano Island is the smaller island linked at its northern tip creating the left-side of the kanaka's body.

Who knew? MAHINA

These are the young po, early phases of the new moon in the sign of Taurus. The sun has moved into Gemini, and all month long Buddhist celebrate Buddha's birthday. Culminating in the Full Moon in May, Buddhists across the Earth remember, recognize and celebrate Wesak, Thank you to our friend, JC for reminding us of this auspicious time!

"Wesak is about man's union with nature and with the stars. A celebration of the divinity behind all manifestation: the infinite intelligence that lives in all. This is the feast. Man acknowledging his place. Honoring all living beings. All participants in the cycle of life."- "Buddha Moon" Planet Waves

The tides are very low this week, extreme low tides around the island. I felt the withdrawal of the tide like a mermaid out of water. For the morning the best place for me was under the covers waiting for the emotional waters to fill again. Respecting the tides, I did rest and refilled later to see mahina and Venus in the sky together. 

Muku nei

The New Moon in the House of the Bull (Taurus) finds big growth on the la'au kama'aina (the local plant beings). New Moon is a good time to set your intention for the coming kaulana ... moon cycle. With all that "Bull" there's plenty of support for whatever you set your heart, and soul on. Big growth!

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Bracken ferns are now five feet tall

The porch is canopied with the full fronds of bracken

The wild huckleberry bushes are at least six feet high. These were two to three feet tall when we first pulled our vardo into the woods (2010)

Alders are in full leaf outside the vardo and Quonset. 

My family and I are setting our intention to "HO'OMOKU, to create a place for a coral reef that grows into an island." Our vision: to gather lunar practitioners, and islanders where we live, beginning July 10, 2015 and begin in a small way until we gain steadily and are firmly established ..."

Prepared and ready to be part of 'AIMALAMA: Pacific Peoples' Lunar Conference on Climate Change, in September, 2015.

Eaglets soaring in a Kaloa sky

In the late afternoon sky I looked up to see seven eagles soaring overhead. With the camera, I could show you five of the seven. They were kinda close (Not really, see that tree top in the bottom of the photo? That is at least 150 feet tall). If you click on the picture for a closer look you might see there are no white feathered heads yet. These are probably the young eaglets, this year's hatch(?) catching the thermals and looking for food, or learning to hunt.

'Ole Pau Sunday Farmers' Market

Yesterday was 'Ole Pau, and the third night and day of the moon phases leading to the New Moon which will be in the sign of Taurus later in the month. As I was told, this moon's name can mean "doing nothing is pau" or "never ending" . Yesterday was my first venture outing during the reign of Scotch Broom currently at its peak on the island. I worn my I Can Breathe mask, and joined Pete at the South Whidbey Tilth's Farmers' Market. We helped set things up, and then sat (at the tables soon to be used for our School of Hawaiian Sensibilities and Practices -- HO'OMOKU). It was a joyful time. 

Filling the morning with the sense of 'never ending-ness' (click on the images for a larger version)

A young farmer in his place. Kai is comfortable with vegetable food.

The band took their time setting up the sound, and making adjustments. We stayed long enough to enjoy their great sound.

There's Prescott getting the Dancing Cat Cafe ready for business. 

Mom (Brit ) laying out veggie starts, Kai's grounded. 

Maha Farmer(ers) and Frank the garlic man visit before the 11 o'clock ringing of the triangle that signals the market is open.

In the Lushootseed Language this place is called "Prairie Front" this field and the beautiful swallows (which I couldn't snap) let me know there is still evidence of the old reasons for names.

'Ole Po Harvest and Hele

Lana lana kids have gone from their window trim nest. Hele, or huakai ... they are out and about!

Beautiful dark green head of tatsoi, harvested from our community gardens ... lunch

It's a beautiful warm 'Ole day with sweet breezes singing through the Tall Ones, and lots and lots of birdsong, Flickers working the trunks for bugs, Osprey (fish hawk) circling the skies and making their 'kreeilll' sounds (hunting, scouting for food and maybe looking for food to take home to babies?)

Mahina Ho'onui (the fattening moon phases)

Last night we did our part to soften the effects of consumption, on the Full Moon. Hoku, not Mahealani if you count the moon 'at her fullest' to be the phase that rises after the sun sets. Last night Mahina rose before Ka La. We turned out the lights, shut down the computer, crawled into the sack, and said 'Good Night Moon' before she rose. Tonight she will rise some time after Ka La has gone over the horizon. We had a good, long sleep (much needed) and had some amazing BIG dreams!

If you count different, it's all good. Your practice is your practice.

Today and yesterday I notice the fullness and the growing ... (click on the image for a larger view)

The Brackens are fully present

Lana lana on the vardo window trim

Lana lana's web

Lana lana's keiki are warming up, and moving with all eight legs in action

This is what the Bracken fern were doing on an ole moon in March

Hoku Morning

Alaula ... first rays of the sun woke us this morning with light through the curtains

Already we see Ka La's position in the sky shifting. It will be interesting to see how the lattice frames his light over time.

I ponder the science of our kupuna, and the "organization of time" that came of their observations. You might like to read "Kilo Kuleana" over here.