Spiritual Tours Hawaii

21/10/2024

- ATLAS is within 44 million miles of Earth, Visible from Hawaii currently.
The comet orbits the sun once in every 80,000 years—and right now, it’s visible in the western sky after sunset, making it pretty easy to see, weather permitting.
The Hawaiian archipelago, situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and far away from any large continental land mass is certainly the perfect place on Earth to observe many astronomical phenomena. The lack of light pollution gives the naked human eye a chance to observe the night sky with greater details.

If you are visiting the islands try that during a clear night and you may even be able to see the itself! ✨ ☄️ 💫

16/10/2024

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Outrigger canoes first arrived in Hawaii around 200 AD, some large enough to hold up to 80 people, and were filled with essential items like edible plants, water and animals to ensure a somewhat safer voyage for the brave explorers who took off in search of land. By following the migration patterns of birds seen flying overhead, explorers soon discovered the Hawaiian Islands.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The harsh terrain of the land, including jagged volcanic lava rock, steep cliffs, howling wind and waves, made it very difficult to transport anything, so outrigger canoes became a necessity for tasks like fishing and transporting goods and people. When native Hawaiians found giant Koa trees on the Big Island, they soon discovered they could build an entire canoe hull from a single piece of wood. While the outrigger canoe has gone through many phases over the last 2,000 years, Hawaiian outrigger canoes specifically remain built for battling conditions in the open ocean and are recognized for their unique shape, design and lack of extra ornamentation or decoration.

Since setting out on the ocean was still a very dangerous and risky task, building a new canoe involved the work and dedication of many people as well as frequent cultural and traditional practices. First, a kahuna, or Hawaiian priest, had to search for the perfect site and tree by following the ‘elepaio, or Hawaiian forest bird, into the forest. Since the ‘elepaio was attracted to rotting Koa wood, if the bird began pecking at the tree, that meant the wood was not solid and the tree would be useless for the strong structure it took to build a canoe. Once finding the perfect tree, the kahuna would then gather the canoe builders and workers, staying throughout the building process to offer prayers and blessings.

09/10/2024

No filters ever needed ….. Hawaiian sunset over the Pacific Ocean!

19/09/2024

Outrigger canoe paddling is the official state team sport of Hawaii.

While the outrigger canoe has gone through many phases over the last 2,000 years, outrigger specifically remain built for battling conditions in the open ocean and are recognized for their unique shape, design and lack of extra ornamentation or decoration.

It has been said that “canoe racing has been around as long as there have been 2 canoes.” While outrigger canoes were not invented in Hawaii, the sport of canoe racing certainly was, called hei hei wa’a, and was practiced widely among Hawaiian chiefs for sport and recreation, often placing bets on the outcome.

Featured in this post are competitive paddlers getting ready for their biggest event, The Molokai Race, and annual race which starts on the island of Molokai and ends at the Hilton village in Waikiki, Oahu.
Hundreds of canoes will depart on an early morning hours before sunrise to sometimes spend the entire day voyaging through the open ocean between the two islands!

15/09/2024

Royal Hawaiian is one of the land marks of Honolulu!
Known to the world as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” it first opened doors in February, 1927.

“Long before Waikiki was developed as a tourist destination, it was a favorite residence and recreational center for Hawaiian kings and chiefs. King Kamehameha I had his home where The Royal Hawaiian stands today, and Queen Kaahumanu’s Summer Palace was previously located on what is now the resort’s Coconut Grove.“

Ask your tour guide for direction to the historical building where a small coffee shop and dining options are available for all visitors of the island!

11/09/2024

Pineapples are an iconic Hawaiian fruit. In actuality this is not even a fruit but a cluster of fused berries……..😮

The industry started in the late 1800s -early 1900s by a man named Jim . He brought the first pineapples from and he chose a specific kind out of more than 100 varieties in existence to fit perfectly the volcanic acidic soil of the islands. Today what we mostly see on the market is the pineapple, the most popular yellow-brown to green colored pineapples that are carrying the specific taste of sweet and sour endless summer! ✨ 🏝️

It takes 18 months for the first pineapples to fully grow from a new plant and after that there are only two other harvesting periods ( at 24-26 months and at 35 + months ) when one single plant produces fruits. In total if you decide to plant one at home be prepared for a 3 year long period to grow not more than 5-6 pineapples in total!
Ask any of our tour guides for pointers on how to grow it yourself and if you are on an island tour, you can also visit the Dole plantation close by North Shore Oahu and see where it all began!
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Currently the Dole plantation on Oahu only produces for a local ( State of Hawaii ) consumption! So definitely try our home grown fused berries while you can! 🍍😋✨🏝️

08/09/2024

The temple of Lono- the ancient hawaiian deity of prosperity and abundance!

This shot features a small ti’i tree wrapped offering we made at the altar of at Valley during one of our tours.
The two symbolize the temple guards, and the towers in the back are the places where were once made. Hawaii carries the Polynesian culture and sacrifices were not unseen here. What we can say for sure is there was never practiced any form of cannibalism among the !

08/09/2024

Ho’omaluhia Botanical garden on Oahu with one of our most experienced tour guides, Eva!

This botanical garden is usually off limits for any commercial tours but if you ask your guide we can make it possible. It involves a little bit of walking uphill and it’s well worth the effort.

’omaluhia

06/09/2024

or the creation of life according to the ancient Hawaiians on display at the Bishop museum!
When you take a tour with us, ask your tour guide to point it out in the main Hawaiian hall at the museum!
The ultimately best way to dive into the is learning about the Hawaiian . Don’t miss the opportunity to do so on a private guided tour with us this fall!

29/08/2024

Sunsets over the Pacific Ocean have a special glare when seen from our islands! They say every once in a while you can spot the green light bursting for a second at the moment the star goes below the horizon.
If you are on a sunset tour with us or just observing it yourself from Hawaii know that the last few minutes before it goes down, our sun has healing properties. If you look directly in the disk ( and you can only do so at sunset and sunrise hours ) your eyes absorb the most of vitamin D. Your retina has a capacity to absorb this much more than the skin exposed to the sun during the day.

07/08/2024

Mokoliʻi island also known as Chinaman’s Hat, is a basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Mokoliʻi is part of Kualoa Regional Park and located 1⁄3 mile (0.54 km) offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu. The 12.5-acre (5.1 ha) islet was at one time part of a basaltic ridge on Oahu before marine erosion separated it.
Ask out tourguides for a quick stop at the beach park nearby if you are interested to see it during your tour

In ancient Hawaiian legend, it’s said to be the tail of a moʻo (lizard spirit) slain by the goddess Hiʻiaka and thrown into the ocean.

07/07/2024

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the United States Navy’s third Nimitz-class supercarrier. She is named for Carl Vinson (1883–1981), a congressman from Georgia, in recognition of his contributions to the U.S. Navy. The ship was launched during Vinson’s lifetime in 1980, undertook her maiden voyage in 1983, and underwent refueling and overhaul between 2005 and 2009.

Currently docked at the visitors center of Pearl Harbor!
If you book a and the city of Honolulu tour with us, you will have a rare chance to see her docked across from the ! At this private guided tour we will take you to the district of downtown , look out, Waikiki beach ( drive by ) , Harbor, palace, statue, houses

04/07/2024

Happy birthday America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Fourth of July, a federal holiday in the United States, commemorating the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which lead to the establishing the United States of America.
Her independence from King George II was a result of a brave move made by European immigrants and children of such. They stood up against the multiple centuries long tyranny of a small number of so called “elites” and their system of control over the population. Population of commoners who lived not just on the continent of Europe but also of many other colonized lands across the globe. The founding fathers of our nation realized the power of the many.

Americans, may we remember today the sacrifice of our founding fathers. The prosecution, the loss of property, even the loss of lives of their family members and their own lives they had to endure so that we today can have the chance to live in a free country. And may we also realize that freedom is not a gift. It has to be defended by enemies foreign and domestic as written in our constitution. And it is the requirement of every US citizen to do so!

May we celebrate today the greatest country ever established in the world. Greatest because it gives us the right to speak and express ourselves ( A1 ), the right to protect our property and lives ( A2 ) and the right to achieve our dreams in a free of tyrants country. A fact that many of us take for granted but is not available for the majority of the countries around the world.

America, may you have a blessed, wonderful and peaceful birthday!
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21/06/2024

SOLSTICE BLESSING
May the longest day of sunlight
fill you with rays of hope.
May the growing nights of moonlight
bring rest upon your soul!


What is SUMMER SOLSTICE and why it happens?
The Earth’s axis of rotation is 23.4 degrees.
During the Northern Hemisphere summer, the top half of the Earth is tilted toward the sun. As a consequence the northern hemisphere gets a lot more sunlight than the southern one. This is why we have summer in North America while at the same time it is winter below the equator, in South America at this time of the year.

The solstice marks a turning point for the Sun, which will begin to move southward after today. Regardless of whether it was considered the start of summer or its middle, the solstice had great significance for cultures around the world. They held festivals and religious ceremonies to celebrate the light of the sun.

06/06/2024

A Hawaiian monk seal lazy morning naps on a beach in Hau’ula, north east side of Oahu!
These native for the island chain animals are enjoying our beaches for thousands of years. Some still very comfortable with humans approaching them at a close distance for a photo shoot.
If you are on a tour with us, ask your tour guide if there is any seals at public beaches on this day. Sometimes they camp at a beach for a few days or even give birth ( Kaimana beach in town is a frequent spot for mama seals ) at our beaches. Staying at a distance is the rule here. We respect and cherish our wild animals and expect that our guests will do the same!

26/05/2024

In honor of the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May their courage inspire us to live with purpose and gratitude. We express gratitude for the bravery of the fallen soldiers. Wishing everyone a filled with reflection and appreciation for our heroes.

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there!
Today, we celebrate the love, strength, and endless sacrifices of mothers everywhere

23/04/2024

Happy in 2024!

Here are just a few things that people can easily do while visiting the islands that will help us all celebrate the day of the earth:
- Use or make your own even better! Many home made sunscreen instructions available online.
- refuse bottles and carry a HYDRO flask. Fill it in and drink throughout the day. After-all the majority of the water bottles on the market is just bottled tap water. Plastic also slowly leaks inside …. Don’t risk it! Get your own reusable bottle.
- stay away from and monk seals. They aren’t our pets here. These are wild animals! They actually own the land. Have been here hundreds of thousands of years before we ever arrived to !

10/04/2024

Have you ever visited the Bishop Museum?
This is the largest collection of Polynesian art and history in the world. A 2.5 hours visit to this extraordinary exhibit is included in our Historical Tours of Honolulu.
Bishop museum offers in-house tours with a docent appealing to the curious visitors that want to learn about the history of ancient Hawaii and pre James Cook arrival to the islands.

To book a tour with us go to spiritual tours hawaii dot com 😉

08/04/2024

Blessing us with rare and potent healing energy for transformation, shifts in perspective, & breakthroughs.

“Solar Eclipses happen when the Moon, the Earth, and the Sun align in a specific way, which creates an optical illusion that the Sun and Moon are the same size. From an astrological standpoint, Solar Eclipses are considered to be supercharged, more intense New Moons that mark potent new beginnings & new chapters in our lives”.

Learn what tomorrow’s Eclipse means for you 💜

20/03/2024

20 March 2024
The Spring Equinox
Today, the Sun will shine directly over the equator for the first time of the year. As the Sun crosses the celestial equator, it will result in approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness across the globe.

Happy equinox and here is some information on the ancient Hawaiian ways of acknowledging the spring equinox:
‘O LEK UK O LU • Equinox TOMORROW!
Last night you may have noticed the shape of Mahina was slightly beyond ‘Olekulua, but not quite ‘Olekukolu. Tonight Mahina should appear as a more clearly defined ‘Olekukolu. And so begins Po
‘Olekukolu. As Po ‘Olekükolu ends, the day of the Spring Equinox will begin.
Traditionally, there are two ways we can estimate the day of the Equinox
~We can begin counting Sunrises from the Winter Solstice. We can estimate by the time of the 90th Sunrise ka La will arrive at the Spring Equinox position. Sometimes it will be the 89th Sunrise. Perhaps the 91st or even 88th. But 90 is a good number to focus on.
~For hundreds (or thousands) of years we have watched the Spring Equinox. We are well aware of the topographical markers for this event. A ridgeline or pu’u (hill) is an ideal marker. So long as we have a panana to kilo from, we have a clear understanding of where ka Lā will rise.
Ke Alanui i ka Piko o Wakea
This is perhaps the most important concept to see in tomorrow’s equinox. Along with the rising and setting position of ka La, the entire alanui (pathway) traveled by ka La tomorrow is of the Piko o Wakea.
The middle of the celestial sphere will be shown to us tomorrow. This is not a single point but a line just like the equator of ka Honua.
¡luna I lalo. As above, so below. There is a very literal aspect of this being shown to us tomorrow.
Ke Alanui i ka Piko o Wakea. The Sun will travel the pathway that reveals the navel of Wakea. This is a major concept. Awesome beyond comprehension.
Kilo and see:)

12/03/2024

Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu is the famous surf break that hosts some of the most prestigious events in WSL schedule throughout the season.

When it’s not breaking it may look like this!

29/02/2024

LEAP YEAR FUN FACTS
• Leap Year happens every 4 years.
• Without leap day, our calendar would off by about 24 days every 100 years.
• The first leap year was introduced in 46
BCE by Julius Caesar of Rome.
• People born on a Leap Day are sometimes called leaplings.
• There is an international club for leaplings!
The Honor Society of Leap Year Babies has over 10,000 members worldwide.
• The Summer Olympic Games are held every four years on leap years.
• There are 525,600 minutes in a regular year. On leap years, there are 527,040 minutes. That means you get an extra 1,440 minutes on leap day.

01/11/2023

Happy we live in paradise day where every day is worth celebrating here 😊 🌺
And happy Halloween for those of you that acknowledge October 31st as the day of trick or treat and costume parties!!!
Here is a brief history of this day according to Country Living article:

“The history of Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating!

An early precursor to trick-or-treating is believed to be “souling,” the tradition of going door to door asking for “soul cakes,” a treat similar to biscuits, in exchange for prayers for the dead in purgatory. (Technical note: Soul cakes originated as part of the All Souls’ Day holiday on November 2.) The tradition also involved dressing up, as we see in one recollection of souling in England, published in 1886, that describes children in “fantastic costume.” The Scottish practice of guising, a secularized version of souling, swapped the prayers for tricks. The costumes evolved too, taking a scary turn when young Scottish and Irish pranksters got the idea to spook unsuspecting neighbors. 👻 🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃

Eventually, this evolved into the tradition of trick-or-treating in the United States. The candy-grabbing concept became mainstream in the early to mid-1900s, during which families would provide treats to children in hopes that they would be immune to any holiday pranks.”

Be safe tonight and remember that the origins of this holiday is the All Saints Celtic early Christian but also mixed with organ customs and traditions holiday!

29/10/2023

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HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY FROM THE GARDEN ISLE! 🌈🌺😎
Napali Coastline
North Shore Kaua’i, Hawaii