Reclaim the traditional knowledge about the maramataka (Maori Lunar Calendar) and ways in which you can practically apply this knowledge to your everyday life. Use a daily journal that follows a monthly cycle of the maramataka, where you can begin to record
what the moon phases are good for/ not good for
what activities you did on these days
what observations you made
what your energy levels were
Please note the TE RĀKAUNUI Journal is suitable for new learners as it contains the marama (moon) names of Te Whānau ā Apanui, and the moon cycle starts from Te Rakaunui (Full Moon).
If you know your whānau/hapū/iwi maramataka it maybe more suitable to purchase the WHIRO Journal which does not contain marama names and is able to be customised. The moon cycle in those journals start from Whiro (New Moon), but the rest of the layout is the same.
Features
The Journal features are;
Measurements A5+ (148mm x 210mm)
Perfect size to carry with you for daily observations.
72 pages x 100 gsm
Lined paged within journal sections
Soft bound cover to make it last
The Journal contents are;
Maramataka Definition & User Guide
He Tirohanga written by Haami Piripi
Daily Marama (using Te Whānau ā Apanui maramataka) with phases & name
Daily Journal page to record observations
Daily "Ihi" Energy scale & monthly Graph to review your energy levels over the 30 days
Spaces to track Moon Rise & Set and Tides in colou
Hokona tētahi māramataka, ā, mā mātou tētahi e tākoha For every maramataka journal purchased, we will give the same journal to Ngā Kitenga o te Maramataka to support the work done by Rereata Makiha and Rikki Solomon with rangatahi (youth) and kura kaupapa around the motu (country).
You can check out the amazing work they do in schools teaching rangatahi about the maramataka here.
User Guide
Additional Information about the Maramataka
We have free resources available to assist your understanding of living with the maramataka. You can also check out our Ako/Learn page for details of upcoming workshops about the maramataka
