OTHER WORLDS OTHER WORDS

light battle above the earth from  Hamzah LyricalGuerilla Faruq's site

Came across this awesome korero on Maori divination in a book I'm currently reading called "Ancient Wisdom - Magic from around the world". I must say, I haven't yet tried this, but the next time I get to a beach, I'm gonna give it a go:-)

This divination technique is called 'The Shells of the Gods'

Take 12 hollow shell halves, about the size of a large coin with a clear markable interior. Try to find shells identical on the outside. If this is not possible, you can buy 12 mother of pearl shells in a soft colour or 12 large oval pearl buttons. Number each shell in black or red permanent marker.

Shell 1: Ranginui 
Shell 2: Papatuanuku
Shell 3: Tane Mahuta
Shell 4: Maui
Shell 5: Tawhirimaatea
Shell 6: Tangaroa
Shell 7: Hamia Tiketike
Shell 8: Rongo-ma-Tane 
Shell 9: Kuku Rau 
Shell 10: Ruau-Moko 
Shell 11: Tama-nui-te-Ra
Shell 12: Hine-Nui-Te-Po

Place your shells in a shallow pool dug in the sand and filled with sea water... or any bowl of water that reflects colours of the ocean. Pick just one shell with your eyes closed and the deity be your guardian.
Each time you do a reading which can be every day if you use a bowl at home, see which deity speaks to you and whether one appears regularly as your guardian. If you have questions, they might be answered by your choice.

Ranginui - The sky father offers creative energy for new adventures. He talks of power and confidence and promises that you can succeed in achieving your worldly goals if your aim is direct and unflinching.

Papatuanuku - The Earth Mother is the nurturer, offering love, acceptance and patience. She talks of relationships and love, as the key to happiness. Fertility of ideas and giving ones abundance are the keys to personal fulfillment.

Tane Mahuta - The God of the Forests and light offers gradual growth into the light. He provides the sure foundations of a tree and shows how small enterprises can grow to great heights. He says that it is important not to be shaken by the doubts of others.

Maui – The inventor offers ingenuity, adaptability, a certainty that there is a way around any obstacle, if necessary, by creating a solution. Be resourceful, there is always a way.

Tawhiri-matea – The God of Winds and the Elements speaks of change and the need to free ourselves from the petty restrictions that stop us expressing our essential nature, Let the winds of change clear the clutter from your life.

Tangaroa – The God of the Oceans and Fsh talks of limitlessness, fluidity, moving with the tides and the moons and not lingering in the shallows, but striking out for the open sea.

Haumia-tiketike – The God of Foods Growing wild indicates the need for simplicity, going back to the sources and accepting that sometimes we can lose our path by reliance on the material world. He says we should love according to what is available, to live in the here and now.

Rongo-ma-tane – The God of Cultivated Foods talks of the need to plan for the future and to be aware of the different cycles of our life and their special demands. His maxim that as we sow, so shall we reap offers control over our lives for we can use today to create the fruits of tomorrow.

Kuku-Rau – The Goddess of Mirages warns us to beware of illusions and taking what seems the easiest path. It is important to be sure any plans we make have firm foundations.

Ruau-Moko – The God of Earthquakes points to repressed negative emotions that can become destructive, unless acknowledged and released in a positive way to bring about change and overcome injustice, whether to ourselves or others.

Tama Nui Te Ra – The Sun God tells us to enjoy every moment of sunshine in our lives and not demand guarantees or worry about what might happen tomorrow. It is important too, to spread joy and fulfil our own special dreams.

Hine-Nui-Te-Po – The Goddess of the Underworld reminds us that we sometimes need to close doors on the past and accept that a relationship or situation in our lives has run its natural course.

These are just suggested meanings, You can visualize the natural deities whenever you are in the open air or in your dreams and if you allow them, they will demonstrate the personal meanings they hold for you in their true forms. ~ Susan Stevens


"sigh. this tohu is based on the connection the the elements example kohatu tohunga have a affinity to kohatu or moana wai tohungaave connection to shells and wai each can use their gifting through the strong physical connection... Many of these tohunga were guided by their atua who strengthened their gifting to use the whakapono magic.. All connected by karakia ..." - Billy Tuhua 


further reference: http://www.cassandraeason.com/divination/maori_magick.htm  "Unfortunately, the book is not written by Maori, and is a collection of 'magic' from around the world.... For me the word God is another name for Supreme Being... which to me our Atua are." - Susan Stevens




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