Stars of Matariki (The Nine Stars of Matariki)

Hello reader. 
It is me Albin here. You must be reading this to learn more about the Nine Stars of Matariki or else. Do you know about it...then comment down below what you think it is.

The Nine Stars

1. Matariki (Alcyone)

First up, we have Matariki. This star that signifies reflection of time past. It represent a connection to the environment and herald a time for people to gather together. 

2. Pōhutukawa (Sterope/Asterope)

Next we have Pōhutukawa. This is the star that cradles the memories of those loved ones that we have lost. It is a symbol of connection to the past and to the ancestors who have gone before us.

3. Waitī (Maia)

This is the star that shines for all sources of freshwater and the life within.

4. Waitā (Taygeta)

This star symbolises all sources of salt water as well as those that dwell within it. It discover new life within these waters even after all this time.

5. Waipuna-ā-rangi (Electra)

This star is associated with life-giving rain in all forms – ua nganga (hail), hukarere (snow), haupapa (sleet), pūroro (driving rain) and hāuaua and everything in-between.

6. Tupuānuku (Pleione)

This is Waitī the star with an interest of all that grows in the ground that can be harvested, gathered and used as sustenance.

7. Tupuārangi (Atlas)

This star is linked with the trees, forests, fruits, berries and birds. 

8. Ururangi (Merope)

This star is mainly associated with the moods of the day. It controls when it is sunny, cloudy windy etc...

9. Hiwaiterangi/Hiwa (Celaeno)

This is the star to be wished upon. It is the youngest star of the nine and represent the hopes and aspirations to be carried forth to the coming year.

That is the nine stars readers. 

Which star wondered you the most? Did you learn anything new from this blog? Did you know about it before?

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Matariki...What is that? (The celebration of matariki)

Yes that is the question. What is Matariki? By the way if you know what it is comment down below right now. 

So what is Matariki? Matariki is a star cluster as well as a name of a period. It is also part of the Māori Lunar calendar. It is the beginning of a new year for the māori. Yes, it is different from our new year. It is celebrated between May and June. The timing of Matariki is different for each tribe. Here is a DLO about my learning. 

I really found the celebration of matariki interesting. Did you know that before? 

If I have missed something out, then please comment and let me know. What was the thing about matariki that fascinated you the most? 

For me it probably be the 'The start of matariki is a signal to start harvesting...'. 

Anyway that is it for today hope you liked it.  

How to create a Chart in Google Sheets

Hello bloggers. It is Albin here. If you are on of those people who don't know how to create a graph in spreadsheet this is a blog for you. By the way this is for complete beginners. Read on to find out how to do it. 

So that is the tutorial. Was it detailed? Did you understand every bit? Comment below what you think. By the way this is my first time using spreadsheet. 

So that is it bloggers. I hope you like this blog. By the way have you ever used sheet before? If you have have created a pie chart before? Comment below about what you think. If you want to see the tutorial of this here is the link Anyway so I have to go so bye. See you in my next blog. 

Week 10 Reading DLO

Hey everyone.
 It is Albin here from YMS. Hope you guys are doing well.  
This week for our reading we did lot of things. Here is a DLO about everything that I did. 

Yep that is it. Definitely not my best work. I think next week I would make way better DLO. Also I need to improve my character web to make it up to the year 8 level. 

So that is it. If you have an suggestions to improve my blog please comment down below. WHat do you think I to fill up the empty space.