The Star Gazer - A Hawaiian Astrological Tale [Paperback]

Roberleigh H Claigh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 1996

An exciting combination of Hawaiian and Western astrology in a story of an ancient Hawaiian astrologer who taught his son astrology by means of enchanting myths and stories that teach personal challenge, transformation and success. Learn how the Hawaiians attuned themselves to the stars, omens from nature and the seasons. Illustrations of the Sun Sign gods. A must for lay people, children and beginning and professional astrologers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Star Gazer is a wonderfully innovative text that teaches the rudiments of astrology within the context of Hawaiian cultural values. It is an absolute must- have book for anyone who is interested in astrology. Bravo!" -- Basil T. Fearrington, Astrologer, coauthor, Astrology Looks at History

"The Star Gazer is the book Roberleigh was born to write. It is the fulfillment of the astrologer's dream. With wonderfully measured prose, she weaves us glowingly through Hawaiian legend and makes a classic contribution to the already rich history of star lore." -- Haizen Paige, Astrologer, author, Haizen's Classic Moon Finder

"I enjoyed The Star Gazer very much. It is a good read and is very well written. It is a unique and interesting way to present both Western and Hawaiian ideas of astrology in one context." -- Serge King, author, Kahuna Healing and Earth Energies

"I enjoyed this book. It's simply written and touches on an area of mythology seldom discussed in relation to astrology. Since it relates to the signs, it would be a good general interest book for anyone interested in mythology, astrology or Hawaiian culture. And I'd suspect that children as well as adults would relate to the stories." -- Donna Van Toen, The Mountain Astrologer, June/July 1998

"With The Star Gazer, Roberleigh H Claigh gives you wonderful stories to help you connect and reconnect with your own power as well as to nature, family and friends." -- AdZe MiXXe, Astrologer, author and publisher, AdZe's Almanac

From the Publisher

Roberleigh H Claigh is a master astrologer-numerologist, huna teacher and enchanting storyteller of Hawaiian myths. She comes straight from her heart and easily into yours. Her love, warmth and natural enthusiasm are delightful, captivating and contagious.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 123 pages
• Publisher: Living Wellness (February 28, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096314054X
• ISBN-13: 978-0963140548
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,145,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting spin on the Hawaiian version of astrology., May 8, 2002

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W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Star Gazer - A Hawaiian Astrological Tale (Paperback)

This book teaches Hawaiian astrology in the framework of Hoku-Heleli a kahuna that is teaching his son Hoku-iki astrology.

In this teaching; Hoku-iki is taught the constelations, which Akua (god of goddess) rules the constelation, then Hoku-Helelie expounds on the teaching by telling an appropriate Hawaiian legend as in "Kane and the creation myth", "The righteous warrior", "Papa and Wakea", "Hina and the moon", and others to illustrate the meaning of the signs. I am surprised that Pele is not mentioned in the book.

The book also teaches the importance of living in harmony with the rest of Creation.

I only have one tiny nitpick with the book. Ms. Claig refers to Io as the supreme or ultimate God (There are many names for the Creator that I need not go into). The nitpick is that Hawaiians were aware of the Creator; but did not pray to the supreme God because they felt that the supreme being was beyond human comprension, so they use their Aumakua, the Po'e Aumakua, and the assorted Akua to act as intercessors.

... ...I have read more HUNA books than are listed there,...

... Aloha nui loa. Two Bears

Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, January 25, 2012

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H. Taua "Hanakosmiles" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Star Gazer - A Hawaiian Astrological Tale (Paperback)

Easy reading, my 12 yr old read it in a day; it's not very long. I loved it! It has a positive and more spiritual vibe to astrology. There were short stories, legends if you will, that applied to each. The dates for each month are slightly different, only by a few days, to what most are familiar with. The only thing is, for those who want a more detailed book, is that some of the sign descriptions are not too in depth. Other than that I enjoyed it and have read it several times and often use it to reference, so much so that it looks very old and warn. Great book!