Ngā Mata o te Marama & Ngā Marama o te Tau Card Set – Lunar Phases & Months of the Year Learning Resource
Enhance your understanding of the maramataka (Māori Lunar Calendar) with this unique set of 48 learning cards, perfect for home use or educational settings. This resource includes Ngā mata o te marama (Lunar Phases) and Ngā marama o te tau (Months of the Year), designed to help you connect with traditional Māori timekeeping and align with the natural world.
What's Included in the Card Set?
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48 Cards Total:
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2 Cover Cards & Instructions: Easy-to-follow guidance for using the cards.
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30 Lunar Phase Cards:
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Front: Image & phase name.
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Back: Explanation of each phase.
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13 Month Cards:
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Front: Month name.
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Back: Explanation with space for adding your own observations.
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3 Guide Cards: Including a reference card for quick access to key information.
Customisable to Your Maramataka
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Editable Cards: Each card features a blank box, allowing you to personalize the names of lunar phases or months to align with your own iwi/hapū maramataka. The lunar nights are numbered for ease of learning.
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Space for Observation: On the back of each month card, there’s room to record tohu (signs) and other insights you observe throughout your journey.
Product Details
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Card Size: A7 (similar to playing cards) – compact and easy to handle.
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Finish: Satin matte, giving the cards a soft-touch feel while ensuring durability against marks and wear.
Why Learn the Maramataka?
The maramataka is a rich and complex body of ancestral knowledge, guiding us to observe and understand the natural world. While mastering it can take a lifetime, this resource is a starting point designed to ignite your curiosity and appreciation for lunar rhythms. As you observe, record, and learn, you’ll begin to see the connections between the moon phases and the world around you, deepening your understanding of te ao Māori and your place within it.
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