How do I respect Pele, goddess of Hawaiian volcanoes?

Question

I live in Hawaii, on the big Island.

Answer 1

You respect Pele like you respect any other Mother Goddess. Her attribute is Fire (obviously) but she makes up more than that. A volcano is the living blood of the Earth; She is what is making new land. As for the cursing of the lava rocks, that's a lot of hooey. You better bloody ASK before you take a rock. You'll know the rocks you're allowed to take when you take them. Rocks are the bones of the earth and the bones of us. Basalt and us have a great deal in common

If you're not in Hawaii, I can't tell from your profile, then you'll have to meditate on how to honour Her. Beleive me, She'll let you know but trust your gut on how. Some things are NOT right and are asked to see what kind of person *you* are.
If you are in the Islands then you have other People you can find to help you; you'll just have to find them first. Again, use your gut and use your head.

Blessings, Daughter.

Answer 2

She is known as Pele-honua-mea, Pele of the sacred land. (But most just call her the Fire Goddess Pele.) Pele is the ruler of the volcanoes of Hawaii, and lives in her home on Mauna Loa. In legend she can appear as a beautiful young woman, or an old and wrinkled woman sometimes waking with a white dog. There are many tales that involve Pele and her rage.
There are many ways to keep on the good side of Pele. One of the easiest would be to respect Pele and her power. Many Hawaiians, recall ancient rituals, and chant them to the Goddess Pele. Another offering you can make is to give the finest gin, you can find, to Pele's lava. As an offering, showing you respect to her. There are also some basic guidelines that you must follow to stay on Pele's good side. You must keep off the sacred land, of the ancient Hawaiians. You must also, never take a precious lava rock from Pele's land. If you disobey these guidelines and disrespect Pele, you are left to your own fate.

Answer 3

there is a web site for Goddess Pele. I, am not of Hawaiian Ancestry but if I were going to Hawaii to honor this Goddess
( and I would if given the chance ) I would make her an offering of Sacred Tobacco and perform a Pipe Ceremony in Her honor. would then ask for Goddess Pele to accept my humble offerings and would She be kind enough to give me a Blessing. say a
" Thank you very much " to her and leave.

Answer 4

I went to Hawaii in 2005. We visited Kilauea and our tour guide showed us pictures of 'pele's' face in the spurts of lava, and told us legends of people who have picked up a hitchhiking Pele.
The number one thing he told us was not to pick up the lava rocks. I don't care if its pretty, I don't care if its small. Just don't do it. I have heard many stories, not just from that guide, about the misfortunes that befell those who took some lava rocks. Our tour guide said they know about so many incidents because the tourists often send the rocks back, with a note about why they are doing so.

My dad thought it was a load of manure and took some anyway. Just a few months later he fell from a ladder at work and shattered his ankle! He had to have surgery upon surgery to correct it, used a cane for months, and still needs a handicap card in his cars. I'm not saying Pele did it, I'm just saying my dad has real life experiance with what MIGHT be Pele's curse.

And in response to your other question. I've never heard of Pele giving blessings really, just getting angry if you disrespect her. Although I have a book called 'The Obake Files'. Obake is Hawaiian for ghost. I think I remember reading that some people picked up a young woman in white (Pele is supposed to appear as a young or old lady hitchhiker). As they went along a curve they narrowly avoided some sort of disaster and when they looked in the backseat the hitchhiker was gone, and they attributed their lucky break to giving her a ride, and her helping them in return. Sorry I don't know more details, but I suggest you buy that book 'The Obake Files', It was pretty interesting!

Answer 5

Pele The Goddess Of Fire

Answer 6

I believe you offer her a spirit (the drink...not the other one), kinda like the natives of North America offering tobacco to their gods, but like the other person said, do not take any souvenier i.e. small piece of rock from the volcanic areas...Pele will curse you if you do.

Answer 7

Don't steal any lava rocks. I saw on TV that visitor to Hawaii have bad luck when the take souvenirs.

Answer 8

Take off your hat before you approach Pele.

Answer 9

Fire. A lot of places in Hawaii keep fires burning to attempt to appease her so she won't destroy their homes or businesses. But be careful when dealing with fire deities- their natural element is something that can destroy easily.

Answer 10

soccer players are now goddesses?