Koholā Power:

Koholā will inspire you to live by your heart and speak your truth!

In Hawai’i, Laka is one of Pele’s sisters and is the guardian of the woodland in the story of Hi’iaka. She is said to be the deity of hula, fertility and the red lehua blossoms. Legend says that Laka first danced the hula in Kaana on Molokai and from there she traveled to each island teaching the dance to anyone who wanted to learn. Yellow, lei flowers, and dance symbolize Laka. She is also known as the goddess of the wild woods and plants. Rain connects Laka to her husband, Lono because she is affiliated with the wholesome elements of rain and light. Hawaiian chants seek not only love, but wealth because laka means “gentle, docile, attracted to.”

Laka's Power:

Laka will help you master the hula!

Green Sea Turtles are the only indigenous reptile found in Hawaii, meaning that they arrived there with no outside influence from humans. It is one of seven species that has been alive for 110 million years, swimming with dinosaurs and surviving various earth shattering events that wiped out the dinosaurs and mammals. The Honu, or Green Sea Turtle, represents good luck and wisdom in the shape of Aumakua, a guardian spirit. It symbolizes navigators and the immortal connection between the land, the sea, and man. A Hawaiian legend speaks of a huge turtle that shapeshifts into a youthful Hawaiian girl, Kailua, that acts as a protector of Keiki (children) splashing along the shores of Punalu’u Beach.

Honu's Power:

Honu will have your back and protect you!

Geckos are ubiquitous throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Various adaptations have helped them to survive, one of the most important being the gecko’s tail. They help them balance their weight when they are climbing trees to eat the juicy Hawaiian mangoes. If a predator seizes its tail, the gecko is able to shed it in order to escape. For Hawaiians, geckos represent a powerful magical lizard known as Mo’o who is able to communicate with the gods. The Mo’o, with the ability to shapeshift and agile footing, are regarded as one of the most ancient and powerful guardian spirits. Their wisdom comes through dreams.

Gecko's Power:

Gecko gives you the ability to go with the flow!

Hawaii’s state fish is a vibrant array of colors, and is well-known for its long name. Its name means “the fish that snorts like a pig” because its uniquely shaped nose causes it to make grunting sounds. When they are being pursued by a predator, they make a snorting sound to warn others of the approaching danger. Early Hawaiians gave them this name when they saw the reef triggerfish digging through rocks and sand to find food while making grunting and snorting noises. In 1984, the Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apua’a was named the official state fish of Hawaii.

Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apua'a Power:

Humu will help you swim to new heights!

This handcrafted Tiki figure has been designed in the tradition of Hawaiian folk art dolls that date back to at least the early 1940s. This type of folk art doll became popular in Hawai'i in the 1940s as a souvenir for servicemen to send back home to their loved ones.

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