Answering Your 'Aumakua Questions

Like I said before, I spoke with Christian's mom a couple of nights ago and asked her about 'aumakuas. The things she told me were so fascinating!

First, a couple of you said you were interested in reading her stories. Although she has many, many stories in manuscript form, only one of them has actually been published. You can find one of her awesome manta ray stories here.

First I asked her how she decided I was a seahorse? She laughed. She said, "You know how you meet someone, and you say to them, 'You remind me of my aunt.'? I spent so much time underwater that I knew the personalities of all of the sea animals. They were my friends. When I met you, you reminded me of a seahorse."

Then I asked her whether people have a land and a water 'aumakua, and she said definitely. She said the deer is her land 'aumakua. Everything about her is like the personality of a deer (according to her). So Lynsie, you were right!

Next, I asked her if you choose your 'aumakua or if it chooses you. She said, "You cannot choose it. It's just comes through as what it is."

Finally, I asked her what most of you wanted to know: how do people find out what their 'aumakua is? She said that everybody has the ability to know their own. Then she started talking so fast I could hardly keep up with writing. She said the following things, but not jumbled like I am going to write it: What gives you joy when you see it? When you are out in nature, recognize what draws itself to you. You may have dreams or thoughts about it. Pay more attention. It's very personal. Open yourself up and listen better. It may be who speaks to you, or how you relate to them...an affinity for certain things.

She is very in tune with the animal world. Sometimes I wish I could see things through her eyes.

Hopefully this answers a few of your questions!



(P.S. There is going to be a bloggy meet & greet this Saturday, April 18 at 1:30 PM at the Costa Vida in Cedar City, exit 57 right next to the lighthouse and Zion's Bank, if you are interested. Suzette is going to be there. So am I. If you want to be cool, you'll be there too. Email me if you can make it - eringirl13 at gmail dot com.)