Firstly I will tell you how to find Matariki. To do this it has to be the Maori new years from June to July. You want to find the southern cross which looks like an anchor at this time of the year then turn east to find the winter maiden the brightest star in the sky. Then go east again to find three stars in a row. After that track 3 other stars in a triangle shape by looking east again. Finally look around for a cluster of stars which is Matariki, you will know that this is Matariki cos you will be able to see seven of the brightest stars there which are the seven sisters.
The meaning of the stars. (The nine sisters.)
Matariki represents the gathering of people, family and the environment.
Pohutukawa is the star connected to those that have passed on.
Waiti is the star connected to fresh water and the food that lives in it.
Waita is the star connected to sea water and the food in it.
Ururangi is the star connected to the wind.
Tupuanuku is the star that represents the food growing in the Earth.
Tupuarangi represents the food growing in the trees and the birds.
Waipuna-a-rangi is connected to precipitation, water in the sky.
Hiwaiterangi is connected to wishing, dreams and hopes.
This is all I've learnt so far and I'll learn more over time and if you have any "NICE" comments I'll love to hear them.
This is all I've learnt so far and I'll learn more over time and if you have any "NICE" comments I'll love to hear them.
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