Karakia - May the Sun Blessing

May the sun bring you energy by day,

May the moon softly restore you by night,

May the rain wash away your worries,

May the wind blow new strength into your being.

May you walk on this earth in peace all the days of your life, and know it's beauty forever and ever.

~ Ma te ra e kawe mai, te ngoi ia ra ia ra,

Ma te marama e whakaora ia koei waenga po.

Ma te ua e horoi ou maharahara.

Ma te hau e pupuhi te pakahukahu ki roto i to tinana.

I roto i ou hikoitanga i te ao kia whakaaro koe 

ki te humarie ataahua hoki o ou ra 

mo ake tonu atu.

Tui or softly coloured pīwakawaka emphasise the beautiful words of this karakia — carrying a blessing for energy, restoration, peace, and strength. Tui or softly coloured pīwakawaka fly around this karakia, carrying a blessing of energy, renewal, peace, and strength. The words are calming and loving, making it a special piece for home, or for places of care and learning. 

Two versions are available:

Black & White  - Tui

Hand-painted Colour - Piwakawaka

A thoughtful gift for weddings, birthdays, new homes, housewarmings, or as a farewell for someone beginning a new journey.

- This is an Apache blessing with te reo Maori and English translation.

Art Print Details:

Open edition 

Each print is Hand Signed 

Matte archival cotton rag 320gsm paper (photocopy paper is 60gsm)

Paper is archival grade, slightly textured and a natural white with no artificial brightener

Gift-ready, beautifully presented on a black matboard in a clear cellophane sleeve

Archival inks guaranteed for 100+ years

Please allow an extra 7 days for delivery if framing is required.

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