Hawaiian magic, also known as "ho'oponopono" and other indigenous practices, is deeply rooted in the culture and spirituality of the Hawaiian Islands. It encompasses a range of beliefs and rituals that connect Hawaiians to their land, ancestors, and the natural world.
In Hawaii we call it the Aloha Spirit. To a tourist, Aloha is a salutation. It is used to say both hello and good-bye, but the actual spirit of Aloha goes well beyond anything you'll find in a dictionary. In its simplest form, Aloha is love. It is energy, a life force and an entrance in to the collective whole.
In Hawaiian mythology, Kapo is a goddess of fertility, sorcery and dark powers. Kapo is also known as Kapo-ʻula-kīnaʻu, where "the epithet ula-kinaʻu is used in allusion to the fact that her attire, red in color, is picked out with black spots.
Mana has been defined by Western and Hawaiian scholars as supernatural power, divine power, miraculous power, spiritual power, but for our purposes, we will think of it as spiritual energy and the universal life force as mentioned by Piʻianaiʻa, knowing that it may include the other definitions as well.
hana mana, hoʻokalakupua are the top translations of "magic" into Hawaiian.
The word mana in native Hawaiian translates as life energy or spiritual power. In the Hawaiian culture, the sacred term mana is known as spiritual energy of power and strength. Mana is described as a life energy that flows through all things and humans.
ʻUhane, wailua; akua (for various types, see Haw. -Eng. entry and entries that follow it). Also: ea, haili, hoaka, kupu, makani, mauli, ʻula.
Of the four major islands in the Hawaiian group, tradition tells us that the highest and most sacred places were Mauna Wai'ale'ale on Kaua'i; Mauna Ka'ala on O'ahu; Mauna Haleakala on Maui; and Mauna Kea on Hawai'i.
Electricity can be generated from a variety of resources. Some are fossil fuels such as oil and coal. Over 80 percent of all the energy used in Hawaii for electricity, surface and air transportation comes from imported fossil fuels, mostly oil and some coal.
from Chapter 5 of Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes:
(a) "Aloha Spirit" is the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must think and emote good feelings to others.
Ulupoka. In Polynesian mythology, Ulupoka is the god of evil and demons. According to legend, during a great battle between the gods, Ulupoka was beheaded by the other gods, but due to his divine nature, he did not die. The gods took Ulupoka's head and hid it, leaving his body behind.
the four gods, or akua: Kū, Kāne, Lono, Kanaloa. many lesser gods, or kupua, each associated with certain professions. guardian spirits, or ʻaumakua, associated with particular families.
In the traditions of ancient Hawaiʻi, Kanaloa is a god symbolized by the squid or by the octopus, and is typically associated with Kāne. It is also an alternative name for the island of Kahoʻolawe. Kanaloa is also considered to be the god of the Underworld and a teacher of magic.
While the Hawaiian monarchs swung back and forth between restricting Native healers, known as kahuna, or documenting their ancient healing practices, the government of the U.S. Territory of Hawai'i outlaws them.
n. Sweetheart, lover. Kāna ipo, his or her sweetheart.
In Hawaiian and Tahitian culture, mana is a spiritual energy and healing power which can exist in places, objects, and persons.
Wave Energy on Oahu
Hawaiian Electric has helped with the transmission connection to the electric grid. The 40-kW experimental buoy, manufactured by Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. employs the bobbing motion of a buoy to drive an electrical generator.
How much does it cost to live comfortably in Hawaii? A single person typically needs $70,000–$100,000 annually, while families require $120,000–$200,000 to cover housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation.
Papahānaumokuākea is considered a sacred area, from which Native Hawaiians believe all life springs, and to which spirits return to after death.
Kava Beverage in Hawaii. Consumed for centuries by Polynesians and Hawaiians, Kava (or awa) is a soothing beverage made from the root of the kava plant. Touted for its medicinal qualities, kava is said to alleviate anxiety while promoting a heightened sense of well-being and mental clarity.
Kualoa Beach, or lovingly called Oahu's Secret Island, is a special experience that not everyone knows about. A perfect place to unwind and appreciate the natural beauty of Hawaii, oh and of course the watersports!
Lani in the Hawaiian language means "heaven", and in some cases, "sky". The word is derived from Proto-Polynesian *raŋi. Lani is a relatively common name in the Hawaiian language. Last Queen of Hawaii, Liliuokalani, had a name including the term lani.
nvs. Bold, unafraid, fierce. Lit., brave eye.
In the New Age spiritual system known as Huna, which uses some Hawaiian words and concepts appropriated from Hawaiian tradition, kahuna denotes someone of priestly or shamanic standing.