Your Maramataka guide for the week
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The Māori lunar calendar is called Maramataka, and it is still used by many to plan ahead and act according to the whims of the moon. Māori have spent centuries observing and understanding the world around them, using what they discern to better care for the community. One of the ways in which they achieved this was through observing the weather patterns that match the lunar cycle, and using it to predict what activities and attitudes were best suited for certain days.
Now especially is a time of reflection and planning, of looking after those around you whilst also maintaining your own care. Which is why we’d like to (once again) give readers the opportunity to plan their week according to the Maramataka calendar.
Tangaroa-ā-mua
Monday, 15 September 2:13 AM - 10:44 AM
Today, along with the next few days to come, is a very good day for fishing. The water is rich with kai and this would also typically be a good time to plant your food. If fishing and farming aren't your speed, then it wouldn't hurt to catch up on chores and clear some space for the rest of your week.
Tangaroa-ā-roto
Tuesday, 16 September 3:12 AM - 11:50 AM
Another excellent day for fishing, but also a great time to connect with your loved ones. This is a time of creativity, kōrero, and connections. Take advantage of the ideas that are flowing and bounce them off of your friends and family. Maybe even commit to that coffee catch up with that mate you haven't seen in a while.
Tangaroa Whāriki Kiokio
Wednesday, 17 September 3:59 AM - 1:02 PM
The last day of the longest productivity period in the Maramataka calendar. Energy levels might dip a little today, which is why it's good to remember that while it's best to capitalise on this period, it's also important to do one thing at a time. Be open to learning a new skill or polishing a plan long in action. Take your time and pace yourself.
Ōtane
Thursday, 18 September 4:36 AM - 2:14 PM
There's still a lingering high of energy on this day, and this phase is typically dedicated to masculinity and muscular energy. Men were thought to be especially rejuvenated during this time. This was also known to be a good time for late night eeling, so interpret that however you will.
Ōrongonui
Friday, 19 September 5:05 AM - 3:25 PM
Today is a day of peace that was thought to be powered by Rongo, the god of growth. You should focus on cultivation and whatever it is that grants you peace. With it being the end of the working week, make sure to give yourself the space to relax and unwind. Be that with a quiet night in, or an evening of laughter and love.
Mauri
Saturday, 20 September 5:29 AM - 4:32 PM
Today is generally regarded as a bad day, with the energy from the previous days being depleted and the moon on the cusp of emptiness. Best to focus on smaller tasks today and keep to your usual routine. It's important to be mindful of yourself and others on this day and to reflect on what has been accomplished.
Mutuwhenua
Sunday, 21 September 5:50 AM - 5:37 PM
The worst day of all, for the moon is dead. Do something to look after yourself, be it a new haircut or a day of rest after the long week. But also remind yourself that some days will inevitably be bad, but they will also pass, and a new cycle is soon to follow.
Ko tāu aratakinga maramataka mō te wiki
E kīia nei ko te wātaka ā-marama a te Māori ko te Maramataka, ā, e kaha whāia tonutia nei e te tini makiu e whakamahere ai, e tika ai hoki ngā mahi e ai ki ngā karawhiunga o te marama. Kua hia rautau te Māori e mātai ana, e mārama ana hoki ki tōna ao, whakamahi ana i aua kitenga e pai ai te hapori. Ko tētahi o ngā ara i tutuki ai tēnei i a rātou ko te mātakitaki i ngā āhuatanga huarere e hāngai ana ki ngā mata o te marama, me te whakapae i ngā momo whanonga me ngā mahi e hāngai tika ana ki ngā rangi.
Inā te pai o ēnei rangi e huritao ai, e whakarite ai, e tiakina ai hoki rātou e karapotia nei koe, i a koe tonu e tiaki ana i a koe. Nā konā mātou e hiahia nei kia tukuna (anō) ki ngā kaipānui te whai wāhitanga kia whakaritea tōna wiki e ai ki te Maramataka.
Tangaroa-ā-mua
Mane, 15 o Hepetema 2:13 AM - 10:44 AM
I te rangi nei, tae noa hoki ki ngā rangi ruarua e kainamu ana, ka kino te pai o te hī ika. Ka tomo ngā wai i te mahi a te kai, me te aha anō, he rangi pai ēnei e whakatō ai i ō kai. Ki te kore e pai ki a koe te hī ika me te mahi māra, e kore tonu e kino te anga kē atu ki āu mahinga ā-whare e whakawāteahia ai te toenga o te wiki.
Tangaroa-ā-roto
Tūrei, 16 o Hepetema 3:12 AM - 11:50 AM
He rangi pai anō e hī ai i te ika, heoti tonu he wā pai e tūhonohono atu ai ki tō whānau. He wā mō te auahatanga, mō te kōrero, me ngā tūhononga. Whakanuia ngā ohia e pupū ake ana, e rērere haere ana, ā, kia wānangahia ēnei e koutou ko ō hoa, ko tō whānau. Aini hoki pea me ū koe ki tēra hui kawhe me tō hoa kua roa nei te kore e kitea.
Tangaroa Whāriki Kiokio
Wenerei, 17 o Hepetema 3:59 AM - 1:02 PM
Ko te rangi whakamutunga o te wāhanga whai hua i te Maramataka. Ka paku mimiti pea tō kaha i tēnei rā, na, koia i pai ai tāu mahara tonu ki te whakanuia o tēnei wāhanga, engari kia putuputu hoki ngā mahi. Kia wātea hoki koe ki te ākona o tētahi pūkenga hōu, ki te whakanikonikohia rānei o tētahi mahere kua roa nei e tārewa ana. Kia āta haere tonu rā koe.
Ōtāne
Tāite, 18 o Hepetema 4:36 AM - 2:14 PM
E tairoa tonu ana te ngoi kaha i tēnei rā, ā, he rite tonu te whakaihia o tēnei wāhanga ki te tānetanga me te ngoi ā-uaua. I ōna wā, tērā te whakapae ka nui te whakahaumanutia o te tāne i tēnei wā. He wā hoki tēnei i pai ai te hī tuna i te pō, nā reira, māu anō te ngako o taua kōrero e whakatau.
Ōrongonui
Paraire, 19 o Hepetema 5:05 AM - 3:25 PM
He rangi āio tēnei i whakapae ai nā Rongo, te atua o te tupuranga. Me aro koe ki te ngakinga māra me ngā momo e tau ai tō mauri. Tā te mea hoki koia tēnei ko te mutunga o te wiki mahi, me whai wāhi koe ki te whakatā, ki te whakangā hoki. Me he pō ngū i te kāinga, he pō rānei kua waipuketia nei ki te katakata me te aroha.
Mauri
Hatarei, 20 o Hepetema 5:29 AM - 4:32 PM
He rite tonu te kīnga he rangi kino tēnei, arā, kua pau katoa te kaha o ngā rangi o mua tata nei, kei te pari o te korenga hoki te marama. E pai kē ana kia aro ki ngā mahi pakupaku i tēnei rā, kia ū hoki ki āu mahi māori. E hirahira ana kia whai whakaaro ki a koe, ki ētahi atu hoki i tēnei rā, kia huritao hoki ki ngā tutukitanga.
Mutuwhenua
Hanarei, 21 o Hepetema 5:50 AM - 5:37 PM
Kāore he rangi i kino ake i tēnei, he mate nō te marama. Mahia tētahi mea e tiakina ai koe, me he kutinga makawe, he rangi whakatā rānei pea i muri i tētahi wiki roa. Heoti, kia mahara mai, tērā tonu ētahi rangi kino e taea te aha, engari ka ao ake anō, ā, he marama hoū kei te haere.