I wanted to check in with you and did an oracle reading for you! Below is your oracle reading, and keep reading because this is a pretty special post. I will touch upon the final Lunar Eclipse in Taurus coming up this October 28, 2023, the passing of “Uncle Ed,” and more, like Cheer Peppers’ November (most unofficial) blogging challenge. So keep your reading glasses on, and your eyes ablaze!
Join me in my waka (canoe)through these sparkling and refreshing journey waters, so you can get just what you need!
This reading is from the Oracle Card Deck called Chakra by Tori Hartman:
Princess of Amber, I quietly sizzle and shine:
The legend: The Princess of Amber spends her time volunteering. No person nor task is beneath her; she loves her subjects and looks after them like a loyal servant. When the newspapers criticize her, her family begs her to behave more “like royalty.” She refuses. The people hold a free election and, to the surprise of aristocracy, vote for the Princess as their new leader.
Inspiration: You are correct to feel passionate about your position. Follow your instincts, for you know intuitively what is right for you.
Personal inquiry: Are my daily actions supporting my real passion? What am I willing to stand for?
Key Ideas: Following your passion; being authentic; taking a stand for yourself; being acknowledged; feeling ostracized by family/friends; being emotionally centered; strong feminine energy; a happy outcome
Toni Hartman
Time is of the Essence; and so many of us only have so much.
There are many times I’ve been asked about the shamanic aspects of my Spiritual path. The truth is that: All the stuff of consciousness is the same stuff. I became “Ka Malana” when I traveled to Kauai in 2011, when I was guided there. One of the most authentic and truly committed Kahuna I met there, became my “Uncle Ed.” I’ve only shared the story in bits and pieces because it feels more truthful than if I had made up one story by writing it all out at once. If I tried to express the real magic that I am a part of, it would seem like I’m writing a make believe story. But, i’m not. A real, authentic Kahuna, and perhaps even the last Menehune, was someone I spent some quality time with, at the heiau (Hawaiian temple in the woods). This temple is known as the Yoni of the Kauai and where the souls come in. It’s a very special place, and he was the land guardian. He will continue to be the land guardian.Here’s a link to a post I wrote from back then, where I only wrote a snippet. It was also around the New Moon in Taurus, 2011.
Dear Uncle Ed,
Thank you for your mana. Your heart. Your absolute commitment to the Hawaiian People and bringing the Polynesians together to reclaim their tremendously important legacy of balancing the planetary energy in co-creation with Spirit.
Edward Robert Kaiwi, 1947 ~ 2022 (age 75)
This past week one of my community members notified me that Uncle Ed had passed away last year. She asked if I knew. Very relevant question. There is a part of me that heard this for the first time. Then, a couple of hours later, I got the sensation: You knew, you just couldn’t process it at the time. So, there you go. From his obituary:
Edward Robert Kaiwi, 1947 ~ 2022 (age 75)
We are sad to announce the death of Edward Robert Kauhi-a-hiwa Kaiwi, who passed away peacefully at his home in Anahola Heiau, Kauai on September 7, 2022.
Ed was a federally designated Traditional Native Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner and taught his knowledge to all who came with honor and respect.
He was a proud U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War and was decorated with the Purple Heart and National Defence Service Medals.
He was also a genealogist and reconnected Hawaiians with their family land in his life long practice of Hawaiian Sovereignty.
Ed is survived by his children Tahamaruihi(Evan),Teatatanaroa(Carly), Wahine O Te Tai(Brendan), Taihonu; the mother of his children, Leslie O’Brien; his grandchildren, Lokelani and Kekoa; Also by his brother Hank(Mona) and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Naomi Kaiwi, his father Henry Kaiwi, brothers Paul, Henry, and sister Stephanie.
A hui hou.
Jupiter taken by Juno
I thought it was fitting to put this gorgeous picture of Jupiter, right after Uncle Ed’s photo. He indeed is and was a Spiritual Leader. This is Jupiterian in so many ways. The beauty is that Jupiter will feature nicely in this Final Taurus Lunar Eclipse (until the next set after 18/19 years, or 1 score to bring back the 20 year unit with Abraham Lincoln). My parenthetical area reminded me of a quote from Unc Ed’s legacy book:
Now, for that astrology/astronomy and the Spiritual significance of this Final Lunar Eclipse in Taurus.
Chart from Cafeastrology
We astrologers are probably not gonna be surprised that Pluto is featuring pretty strongly here too. I mean, squaring the moon and the Mercury/Mars conjunction with is so close to the Sun in what?!, Yes, you guessed it: Scorpio. Scorpio and Pluto are almost one of a kind 😉 So, if you think you are gonna be surface-skimming anything in the coming days (and you aren’t surprised because you’ve already been being embraced by this energy) you’d be remiss and basically you would probably be living on another planet or in another plane of existence–You’re welcome for getting you this message, anyways!! This is probably the most important blog post I’ve ever written. Venus is trining Uranus and Jupiter during the new moon. So, Taurus is still strong here, in the final Taurus eclipse.
What can you most stubbornly hang onto that will make your passion the prize? Having passion, on its own, IS THE PRIZE. What can you let go of, to make more room for your passion? Finally, your passion has adopted you, and you are now living exactly for it. It is your true source. What’s your next step?
I will leave all these words with you above and possibly come back to edit later. Time is fleeting, and I have other important work to get to. This can be a dream life, a real life dream. A dreaming life. What is shamanic? All of that.
Mahalo for Reading!
Next up…. I am going to try to work with the daunting task of posting and supporting every day in November, through Cheers Peppers Nano Poblano. Every year, I meet some new bloggers who I’m glad I’ve met, and life is better for it! ❤
I know your ‘Uncle Ed’ lives on in your heart dear Ka, and you know he certainly lives on in Spirit..
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful soul..
Thank you so much for the Oracle card reading and the Astrological update too… I feel that we are transiting a very important phase within ALL of our lives right now..
And I have most certainly been following my own passion as I am back into my paints and Painting Dragon…
It seems since the Elemental portal was said to open.. something I found out after being drawn to painting fairies and dragons lol… I can’t stop painting them..
Loved your post as I send Love and Blessings dear Ka.. ❤
Thank you, Sue. I wanted to return here and perhaps again and again. Thank you for visiting and for your words. They soothe me. We are indeed living during interesting times. I was recalling the little people I saw when I was little. I remember meeting other people on a hike, when I was a little bit older, and I thought that they lived inside of the rocks (because my childhood memories). Well, I’m looking forward to seeing that dragon! ❤ love and hugs!
Thanks, Ka…message received. It’s timely…and also a little funny that I have been truly exploring my passion of late!!
Sorry to hear about Uncle Ed…sending all good thoughts embraced by love 💜
Oh Lorrie, I’m so glad that there was a message in here for you! ❤ Thank you for your heartfelt hugs. They are really appreciated. We are always blessed by our journey, no matter the painful moments and the losses. It's all so very heart-opening. I appreciate your being here. ❤ OHM
It seems you were blessed to spend time with and learn from Uncle Ed. Thanks for sharing more of your journey and wisdom Ka. The reminders to be authentic and support my passions are timely. Thank you.
Hello Brad, I put a note here to reply, twice. I’m not sure why the first time didn’t work.
Maybe because 1). I need to come back here and reflect more. As if maybe this is like a little altar of sorts to my friend, co-traveler, and Uncle Ed–
2). I want to make this very clear because I wrote it and the comment got lost. My hope is that you first felt the energy and that this what I am about to write increases its potency. I see you, Brad, from my perspective as growing in passion more and more. Maybe this is Year after Year or maybe not. Sometimes it helps to have an outside perspective because sometimes our emotions cloud things. Secondly, Brad… Your authenticity has always shined for me! Thank you for your expressing your values and for being you.
P.S. i switched my comment view to “traditional,” and I don’t know if that will help me. But I wanted to take this time to really let you know that I appreciate your being here.
Thank you Ka for seeing me and your heartfelt message with encouragement and perspective. I can embrace the authenticity but not so sure about progress on passion and changes.
That was indeed a very strong post Ka, in so many ways. My condolences to you for your ‘Uncle Ed’s’ passing, but glad for his journey into a beauty that no words can describe, something so profoundly heartfelt and enhanced by his journey down here. But ever there in your heart Ka. And yes, this energy is truly testing us in so many ways…but…it is the change we require to go beyond those safe places and come much closer to that beauty waiting inside us. Thank you for sharing kind lady, may that love come closer in us all ❤️🙏
Thank you for sharing with us about Uncle Ed. He clearly has a strong spirit and his ripples continue to spread through the lives he has touched, and maybe still touches. Thank you, also, for these questions: “What can you let go of, to make more room for your passion? Finally, your passion has adopted you, and you are now living exactly for it. It is your true source. What’s your next step?” Your questions reinforce that I have a pretty good idea of what I can let go of to make more time for creating art and immersion in the natural world.
This “has a strong spirit” is a thing I can get lost in contemplating–or, I mean, feeling. When I read your words, I felt “she has just met him.” He is still touching, isn’t he? I feel it. Thank you for reading and receiving my questions, allowing them to flow through you, and to help impact your world for the better. I love our overlaps in blogging land. I love our connection, JoAnna. Yes, and I am seeing your art since this post, more and more. The alcohol ink on the tile is very interesting. You are developing (evolving?) and probably both! As I said on your page: I see you! 🙂
❤ I love our overlaps and connections, too. 🙂 I did a lot of art to get ready for our church artisan fair and to use up some templates, tiles as part of my de-cluttering process. Now, I am considering creating art for art's sake, just for the love of it. Some I can sell, some I can give away, some I have put up in my house. Thank you for your positive nudges, for seeing me! ❤ Your beautiful glow reaches me across the miles. I see you. ❤
Awh! I love that and powerful confidence there that the first poetry book I wrote and published was going to be called “Art for art’s sake” but a friend I spoke with convinced me to name it “Art for Art.” Well, I truly 💯 support that! Yay! That’s sort of a goal in my life, too! Maybe the main one. 😂 de-cluttering! Cheers to that! I’m de-cluttering in mind right now ☺️. Getting rid of old habits and what not! 💗 Hugs all around! Thank you for seeing me, too! 🌟😁🙏🏼🤗
I have your book on my nightstand stack and just put it back on top. It’s nice to read poetry at bedtime. 🙂 Hugs. ❤
Awh!! I didn’t know you had it. That makes me feel like the best, ever. 💗🌈🤗🪷🙏🏼👼
❤ I read it some last night before I fell asleep.
You are really motivating me to get back to work on my next book. I just feel like each is so personal and special in its own way. Thank you so much for appreciating my poetry. I had an amazing day at a friend-family party today, I got to sing and it was all musical. And now I get to read this comment! How does life get any better than this? Reminds me: maybe I will get to hear you play guitar and sing, too! 😃
I’m so glad you had a wonderful day! Maybe I’ll record me singing some Christmas songs. 🙂
I would have loved to meet Uncle Ed. A beautiful soul for all those who knew him.
Your message is perfect Ka. Our passion is always led by our hearts and leads us into our destiny 👏🧡
Could be that my passion filled me up so much that I overflowed into the waters of Kauai and therein found my heart in so many places. ‘Something’ more to think about. Thank you, Karen.
P.S. I had an issue with comments. It might be user error, though. I changed to ‘traditional view’ and I hope this helps me with not missing comments and/or being able to follow up better and express what is my heart’s intention: gratitude, connection
I feel so absolutely fortunate to have met him. I absolutely believe I was led/guided to meet him. I know that he influences me now. I am honoring him in my heart. What’s more is that I am on this planet for the same or similar work! What a blessing it is to walk with each other for however long we get to! ❤ Thank you, Karen. Thank you so much for being here.
Yes, our passion speaks volumes of spaciousness fueled and centered from our hearts and the shared heart of the universe ❤
Fiesta Estrellas 
My condolences 💐..
🙏🏼🤲 💗
Thank you, Yassy!
Flowers 🌸 ease the soul and bring us home to our resting place.
I appreciate you!
You are so very welcome, Ka.
And thank you. Sending you moonbeams and starlight.
Perfect ❤
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He is already speaking to you from the other side.
He is. Yes, he is.
👌✨💖
I know your ‘Uncle Ed’ lives on in your heart dear Ka, and you know he certainly lives on in Spirit..
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful soul..
Thank you so much for the Oracle card reading and the Astrological update too… I feel that we are transiting a very important phase within ALL of our lives right now..
And I have most certainly been following my own passion as I am back into my paints and Painting Dragon…
It seems since the Elemental portal was said to open.. something I found out after being drawn to painting fairies and dragons lol… I can’t stop painting them..
Loved your post as I send Love and Blessings dear Ka.. ❤
Thank you, Sue. I wanted to return here and perhaps again and again. Thank you for visiting and for your words. They soothe me. We are indeed living during interesting times. I was recalling the little people I saw when I was little. I remember meeting other people on a hike, when I was a little bit older, and I thought that they lived inside of the rocks (because my childhood memories). Well, I’m looking forward to seeing that dragon! ❤ love and hugs!
Thank you Ka… I hope you like Her… 🙂
I’m sure I will! 💗🤗
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Thanks, Ka…message received. It’s timely…and also a little funny that I have been truly exploring my passion of late!!
Sorry to hear about Uncle Ed…sending all good thoughts embraced by love 💜
Oh Lorrie, I’m so glad that there was a message in here for you! ❤ Thank you for your heartfelt hugs. They are really appreciated. We are always blessed by our journey, no matter the painful moments and the losses. It's all so very heart-opening. I appreciate your being here. ❤ OHM
🙂 I love when the heart opens!! No better feeling ❤ Hope the rest of your week is fille with a blossoming heart!! ❤
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It seems you were blessed to spend time with and learn from Uncle Ed. Thanks for sharing more of your journey and wisdom Ka. The reminders to be authentic and support my passions are timely. Thank you.
Hello Brad, I put a note here to reply, twice. I’m not sure why the first time didn’t work.
Maybe because 1). I need to come back here and reflect more. As if maybe this is like a little altar of sorts to my friend, co-traveler, and Uncle Ed–
2). I want to make this very clear because I wrote it and the comment got lost. My hope is that you first felt the energy and that this what I am about to write increases its potency. I see you, Brad, from my perspective as growing in passion more and more. Maybe this is Year after Year or maybe not. Sometimes it helps to have an outside perspective because sometimes our emotions cloud things. Secondly, Brad… Your authenticity has always shined for me! Thank you for your expressing your values and for being you.
P.S. i switched my comment view to “traditional,” and I don’t know if that will help me. But I wanted to take this time to really let you know that I appreciate your being here.
Thank you Ka for seeing me and your heartfelt message with encouragement and perspective. I can embrace the authenticity but not so sure about progress on passion and changes.
That was indeed a very strong post Ka, in so many ways. My condolences to you for your ‘Uncle Ed’s’ passing, but glad for his journey into a beauty that no words can describe, something so profoundly heartfelt and enhanced by his journey down here. But ever there in your heart Ka. And yes, this energy is truly testing us in so many ways…but…it is the change we require to go beyond those safe places and come much closer to that beauty waiting inside us. Thank you for sharing kind lady, may that love come closer in us all ❤️🙏
Mark, your sweet words brought me to gentle tears. Thank you 🙏🏼💗
Thank you for sharing with us about Uncle Ed. He clearly has a strong spirit and his ripples continue to spread through the lives he has touched, and maybe still touches. Thank you, also, for these questions: “What can you let go of, to make more room for your passion? Finally, your passion has adopted you, and you are now living exactly for it. It is your true source. What’s your next step?” Your questions reinforce that I have a pretty good idea of what I can let go of to make more time for creating art and immersion in the natural world.
This “has a strong spirit” is a thing I can get lost in contemplating–or, I mean, feeling. When I read your words, I felt “she has just met him.” He is still touching, isn’t he? I feel it. Thank you for reading and receiving my questions, allowing them to flow through you, and to help impact your world for the better. I love our overlaps in blogging land. I love our connection, JoAnna. Yes, and I am seeing your art since this post, more and more. The alcohol ink on the tile is very interesting. You are developing (evolving?) and probably both! As I said on your page: I see you! 🙂
❤ I love our overlaps and connections, too. 🙂 I did a lot of art to get ready for our church artisan fair and to use up some templates, tiles as part of my de-cluttering process. Now, I am considering creating art for art's sake, just for the love of it. Some I can sell, some I can give away, some I have put up in my house. Thank you for your positive nudges, for seeing me! ❤ Your beautiful glow reaches me across the miles. I see you. ❤
Awh! I love that and powerful confidence there that the first poetry book I wrote and published was going to be called “Art for art’s sake” but a friend I spoke with convinced me to name it “Art for Art.” Well, I truly 💯 support that! Yay! That’s sort of a goal in my life, too! Maybe the main one. 😂 de-cluttering! Cheers to that! I’m de-cluttering in mind right now ☺️. Getting rid of old habits and what not! 💗 Hugs all around! Thank you for seeing me, too! 🌟😁🙏🏼🤗
I have your book on my nightstand stack and just put it back on top. It’s nice to read poetry at bedtime. 🙂 Hugs. ❤
Awh!! I didn’t know you had it. That makes me feel like the best, ever. 💗🌈🤗🪷🙏🏼👼
❤ I read it some last night before I fell asleep.
You are really motivating me to get back to work on my next book. I just feel like each is so personal and special in its own way. Thank you so much for appreciating my poetry. I had an amazing day at a friend-family party today, I got to sing and it was all musical. And now I get to read this comment! How does life get any better than this? Reminds me: maybe I will get to hear you play guitar and sing, too! 😃
I’m so glad you had a wonderful day! Maybe I’ll record me singing some Christmas songs. 🙂
I would have loved to meet Uncle Ed. A beautiful soul for all those who knew him.
Your message is perfect Ka. Our passion is always led by our hearts and leads us into our destiny 👏🧡
Could be that my passion filled me up so much that I overflowed into the waters of Kauai and therein found my heart in so many places. ‘Something’ more to think about. Thank you, Karen.
P.S. I had an issue with comments. It might be user error, though. I changed to ‘traditional view’ and I hope this helps me with not missing comments and/or being able to follow up better and express what is my heart’s intention: gratitude, connection
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Ha yes I doubled up comments!
Uncle Ed is a beautiful example of how we can influence and change others just by being our authentic beautiful self! Love this 🩷💕
I would have loved to meet someone like Uncle Ed. He would have touched many people.
Love your message too Ka. This is a time to discover our passion and be led by our hearts. 💕🧡
I feel so absolutely fortunate to have met him. I absolutely believe I was led/guided to meet him. I know that he influences me now. I am honoring him in my heart. What’s more is that I am on this planet for the same or similar work! What a blessing it is to walk with each other for however long we get to! ❤ Thank you, Karen. Thank you so much for being here.
Yes, our passion speaks volumes of spaciousness fueled and centered from our hearts and the shared heart of the universe ❤