Kani a u'ina on an Akua Morning

Lightning followed by thunder "Kani a u'ina" Hawaiian Dictionary, Pukui & Elbert

In the pre-dawn hours the air was heavy, thick with pressure. Mars and the Sun in Cancer are conjunct, there! Opposing the Moon in Capricorn soon, the square is harsh. Depressed moon squares the ego and action is overt.

Outside the space opens, inside and outside.

The floor of the orchard is kapa verdant with laukahi, English daisies, hearts of the lion.

Come, the agitated pines call.

Cool the air outside. Quickly it is so inside.

Small at first the uila. Did I see it?

Again, this light is unmistakable.

Breathing becomes easier.

Under the green apple tree, green blessings.

Kani a u'ina

Lightning followed by thunder

Then the rain.

A little.

Sufficient.

Piha.

I dance bare.

Clearing.

Healing.

Now, kani na manu.

Now, the birdsong.

Soon, e ala e.

Mahalo

Na Aumakua

Planting on Hoaka Moon: Eia na pulapula a 'oukou 'o ka 'ohana ...

"Eia no pulapula a'oukou 'o ka 'ohana [...]" 

Here are your seedlings, sprouts, descendant, offspring

Pule Ho'ulu'ulu

Yesterday, on a Hoaka afternoon, we planted a special Fir Tree in memory of my Brother David.

Pete carried David's fir down the main trail through the woods. Mary waited with the 'ohe (bamboo) and windchime.

A sweet and sunny spot protected by moss to the right of the trail was the spot I chose for David's fir.

"E malama 'oukou ia makou/Eulu i ka lani/Eulu i ka houa/Eulu i ka pae'aina o Hawai'i o me ke'ia moku o Salish"
Safeguard us/ That we may fllourish in the heavens/That we may flourish on earth/That we may flourish in the Hawaiian Islands and in this Salish Island

Pete goes back with a bucket of water to make sure the fir has a good long drink after transplanting.