Shine The Light In The Dark Places

11/07/2026

~Wairua Reading~

Pōhutukawa is the Matariki whetū that holds our memories. She gently invites us to pause, to remember those who have journeyed beyond the veil, and to honour the love that continues to bind us across time.

Today is a reminder that those we have lost are never truly gone. They live on in the stories we tell, the laughter we share, the lessons they gifted us, and the love that still fills our hearts. As we gather with whānau, we retell the stories that keep their memory alive, speak their names, smile through our tears, and remember the moments that shaped us.

Grief and love walk hand in hand. Missing someone is simply another way of loving them. Pōhutukawa teaches us that remembering is an act of aroha, and that every memory shared keeps the light of our loved ones burning brightly.

To all our beloved star whānau who now shine among the heavens, we honour you, celebrate you, miss you, and carry you with us every single day.

Ngā mihi aroha ki a koe, e Pōhutukawa, for watching over those we hold so dearly. May your light continue to guide their spirits and bring comfort to the hearts of those who remain.

~Arohatinonui Sez 💫

09/07/2026

~Wairua Reading~

Honouring Matariki 🌟

Matariki is more than the beginning of a new year whānau. It is an invitation to remember who we are, where we come from, and who we are becoming. Each whetū carries a unique gift, reminding us that our wellbeing is woven through the whenua, the wai, the ngahere, the sky, our loved ones, and our own dreams.

As you journey through this next year, spend time with each star. Listen to its wisdom and ask yourself how you can honour its presence in your everyday life.

Waitī – Freshwater
Waitī reminds us to care for our rivers, streams, springs and lakes, but also our own emotional waters. Where are your feelings asking to flow instead of being held back? Honour Waitī by spending time near freshwater, protecting our waterways, drinking deeply, allowing yourself to cry when needed, and letting healing move naturally through you.

Waitā – The Moana 🌊
Waitā speaks of the vastness of Tangaroa and the rhythms of the tides. She reminds us that life comes in waves, sometimes calm, sometimes wild. Honour Waitā by connecting with the moana, gathering kai respectfully, resting when the tide is out, and trusting that what leaves will often return in another form.

Waipunarangi – The Rain
Rain is not something to avoid, it is a blessing that nourishes all living things. Waipunarangi teaches us that tears are sacred and growth often comes through life’s storms. Honour her by welcoming moments of release, standing in the rain, nurturing your gardens, and remembering that difficult seasons often bring the richest harvests. 🙏

Tupuānuku – Food from the Earth
Tupuānuku is the provider of everything that grows from Papatūānuku. She reminds us to nourish ourselves with gratitude and intention. Plant something this year whānau, whether it is vegetables, herbs, flowers, or simply the seeds of a new idea. Every small act of care creates abundance!

Tupuārangi – Food from Above
The birds, forests, and gifts of the sky belong to Tupuārangi. She invites us to look upward with wonder and to appreciate all that cannot be measured. Honour her by feeding native birds, protecting ngahere, listening to birdsong, and remembering that inspiration often arrives when we lift our eyes beyond our immediate worries.

Ururangi – The Winds
Ururangi teaches adaptability. The wind cannot be seen, yet its presence changes everything it touches. This year, rather than resisting change, ask yourself how you can move with it!! Let go of rigid expectations and trust that even unseen forces are guiding your journey always whānau.

Pōhutukawa – Those Who Have Passed
Pōhutukawa holds the memories of those who have gone before us. Today we honour our ancestors, loved ones, and all who continue to walk beside us in wairua. Speak their names 🥹 Share their stories. Light a candle. Cook their favourite meal. Their love remains part of your whakapapa forever.

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi – Dreams, Hopes and Aspirations 💫
Hiwa-i-te-Rangi is the star of possibility. She asks us not simply to make wishes, but to believe we are worthy of receiving them!! Speak your dreams aloud whānau. Write them down. Take one small step towards them each day. The universe meets those who walk with courage.

Matariki – Reflection, Connection and New Beginnings
The mother star reminds us to gather together. Reflect on what this past year has taught you whānau. Celebrate every lesson, every challenge, every blessing. Share kai together, laugh with whānau, sit beneath the night sky, and remember that we shine brightest when we shine together!

This Matariki, may you honour every whetū not just with ceremony, but with the way you live each day. Care for the waters. Care for the earth. Care for the skies. Care for your ancestors. Care for your dreams. And most importantly, care for yourself.

Mānawatia a Matariki ki a koutou katoa. May this Māori New Year fill your heart with hope, your spirit with peace, and your path with abundance.

~Arohatinonui Sez ✨

04/07/2026

~Wairua Reading for the Weekend~

“The Ending That Opens the Space for the Beginning” 💫

This beautiful card carries a gentle reminder that life moves in seasons. Looking closely at the imagery, we see the little figure standing beside the great, gentle monster. They are not chasing the red balloon as it drifts away. They simply watch it rise into the sky, knowing some things are meant to be released rather than held onto.

The balloon symbolises whatever has reached its time, a relationship, a way of thinking, a season of busyness, grief, fear, or even a version of ourselves that no longer fits. Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting whānau. It means trusting that what has served its purpose can now be released with gratitude.

The monster stands tall and steady, a reminder of the strength that comes from our wairua. Even in moments of change, we are never without the wisdom we’ve gathered along the way. Beside it, the young girl carries a staff shaped like the crescent moon, speaking to the natural cycles of life. Just as the moon waxes and wanes, we too move through endings and beginnings. Neither lasts forever.

Around them, the wind carries fallen leaves across the whenua. The old is making way for the new. There is no struggle in the image, only acceptance. It reminds us that surrender is not giving up, it is allowing life to unfold as it is meant to.

As we head into the weekend, perhaps this is your Wairua invitation to ask yourself, What am I still holding onto that is ready to be set free? Release it with aroha. Trust that the empty space it leaves behind is not a loss, but fertile ground for something beautiful to grow.

Every ending carries the seed of a new beginning. Trust the timing of your journey whānau. Kia tau te rangimārie ki a koutou katoa. 🤍

~ Arohatinonui Sez 💫

02/07/2026

~Wairua Reading~

A Time to Rest Awhile ✨

What a beautifully timed card to arrive at the close of the teaching term.

This little creature sleeps without guilt, without worry, without wondering what still needs doing. Curled up safely beneath the shelter of the great trees, it trusts that rest is just as important as movement. The crescent moon hanging above reminds us that life moves in cycles. We are not meant to be in full bloom, full energy, or full service all of the time.

After a busy term of caring for tamariki, holding space for whānau, meeting deadlines, wiping tears, celebrating milestones, and pouring so much of ourselves into others, this card whispers, “Enough for now.”

The timing feels even more significant as we come off the back of the powerful Full Moon. Full moons illuminate, release, and often leave us emotionally and physically tired. Now the invitation is to soften. To return home. To sit by the fire, wrap yourself in a blanket, share kai, laugh with those you love, or simply enjoy the quiet. Winter has always been a season of turning inward, a sacred reminder from Papatūānuku that even nature rests before new growth begins.

To all our kaiako, our hardworking tamariki, and our incredible whānau, you have earned this pause. Rest is not something you have to justify. It is part of the journey. It replenishes the wairua, settles the hinengaro, and restores the tinana.

So let this be your permission from Spirit today.

Rest awhile.
The dishes can wait.
The emails can wait.
The to-do list will still be there.

For now, be present with the people who fill your cup. Breathe deeply. Sleep well. Let your wairua be held in warmth and stillness.

The next season will come soon enough. 🤍🌙

~ Arohatinonui Sez 💫

02/07/2026

Gratitude 🙏♥️

02/07/2026

Keep walking 💫

02/07/2026

Wise words 💫

01/07/2026

~Wairua Reading~

Going Deep 🌊 🐠

Ohhh, I absolutely adore this image. Look closely… this beautiful monster isn’t alone. They are covered in life. Coral blooms where others might carry scars. Tiny fish swim fearlessly around them. Little creatures have made a home on their body because they know they are safe. They don’t hide from the depths whānau, they belong to them!

This card whispers, “Go deeper.”

Not deeper into your worries… deeper into yourself. 🙏

Winter is an invitation from Papatūānuku to slow your pace. The trees are resting, the seeds are gathering strength beneath the soil, and the moana holds mysteries that only reveal themselves when you’re willing to dive below the surface. This isn’t the season to chase. It’s the season to listen.

There is inner mahi waiting for you whānau x

The kind of mahi that asks…
What am I still carrying?
What is ready to heal?
What gifts have I forgotten I already possess?

Notice how the monster doesn’t look frightening. They look peaceful, soft, wise. They’ve made friends with the depths instead of fearing them. Even the smallest fish are drawn close, trusting the calm presence they’ve become.

When you make peace with your own depths, your shadows, your stories, your emotions, you become a safe harbour. Others feel it. Your wairua becomes a place where life can flourish.

Don’t be afraid of what lies beneath the surface whānau. That’s where your strength lives. That’s where your ancestors can speak the loudest!! That’s where your truth has been patiently waiting.

So this winter, allow yourself to disappear from the noise every now and then. Wrap yourself in quiet. Journal. Sit by the moana. Walk among the trees. Breathe 🧘

The deepest waters don’t exist to drown you. They exist to show you who you really are. 💙

~ Arohatinonui Sez 💫

01/07/2026

Wisdom ♥️

The Moon is now in the final degrees of Capricorn. How is everyone feeling? Its next aspect will be an opposition to Mercury retrograde-we could find that some old habits begin to test us before we are reminded of the new cycle, the stronger self-belief we have now. Just be sure to stay grounded and try to treat others with respect no matter what- assert yourself and your boundaries without going needlessly on the attack! Believe you me, you look far more fabulous in dignified silence than in playing games with the people who have time to do all that and nothing else... ###x