Our family used to own a visitor garden on the Big Island of Hawai'i, and we’d get letters and packages all the time with lava rocks in them and written apologies asking us to place the rock back ‘where it belongs’. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on September 05, 2020: I hope that the rocks weren't responsible for your bad luck. If you wish to make a small donations for the efforts being done on your behalf, a voluntary donation of $15.00 (or whatever you can afford, no matter how small) would always be appreciated, but is not required. If lava begins to approach the area, the community will most likely move the church again because it is such a beloved part of Big Island history. Instructions here: ... 1 decade ago. We've all had bad luck since then, and she doesn't know where they are. Box 699 Volcano HI 96785 Rainbow encourages you to get a tracking number at USPS so you can be sure your rocks make it to their final destination. It’s why over the years Uyetake has facilitated the return of some of the lava rocks to nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s Big Island. Aloha, Stephanie. Thank you, C.T., Honolulu, H. Dear lava rock return folks: What a noble thing you do - saving us from our hopless fates! It is said that Pele formed each volcano on every Hawaiian island. Question: If we took lava rocks from the black sand beach on Maui, is it possible to return the rocks to another beach on a different island? Answer: Returning the lava rocks would always be the best resolution. is there a way to remove the course without the rocks? Of course, you could just send the lava rocks back to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park direct, however, many people like being able to give the return of the rocks a little extra attention, and to do so you can send them to us right here in Volcano. ... Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS") Section 572-11, states: "It shall not be lawful for any person to perform the marriage ceremony within the State without first obtaining from the Department of Health a license to solemnize marriages." The sand would then be helping to give life to something else. If you want to clear yourself of the negativity, you might consider taking it to the beach, a lake or river and releasing the sand. As for the Hawaiian Lava Rock Curse, don’t worry, it’s 100% NOT TRUE. I am returning lava rocks back to their home place. So if you have a lava rock you want to return, just know that you’re not alone. How does the legend work regarding souvenir lava sold on the islands? Thanks for the history lesson on this legend, very interesting. Should I still return them to Hawaii, since that's where my father says they are from? Aloha. But for soil to form on the top of the lava flow, the rock has to weather down. About 20 or so years ago, a friend visited the islands and brought back a huge piece of lava as a gift for me and my then-partner. I didn't ask for the rocks, but I do treasure them. No one knows the origins of this ‘bad luck’ legend. Box 699, Volcano, HI 96785. Soil is not just made from rock though, it … Question: My grandma took lava rocks from Hawai'i. Sand from Hawaii state beaches can be sent to: Division of State Parks, P.O. Answer: If you feel an urge to return the rocks to Hawaii, then you should. Aloha Stephanie, I am producing a new series for a major television network. Believers say that Pele makes her home at Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawai'i where the most recent volcanic eruption happened in 2018. Answer: This Honolulu office is in charge of state beaches. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer and my nephew experience much trauma at birth and and is experiencing complications and issues because of this. Is it considered a curse taking them from the beach? He would take the down the road and return the to the volcanoes caldera, to Madam Pele the goddess of fire. Answer: I'm sorry to hear about your bad luck since visiting Hawaii. They will be in their native environment instead of in a box somewhere or in the dirt if you were to put them outside. Help. Thanks for this article. I truly hope my family is forgiven and this curse is lifted! Whoever removed sand from the beach to make a commercial product is the one who committed the "hewa' or wrong in the first place. Aloha! I took it as a safety tip and in turn pass it on to friends who are headed to Hawaii on vacation. I hope you and your daughter enjoyed your trip. Hope you and yours are off to a great start in 2013! Do you think someone there will be kind enough to toss it back onto the Devastation Trail for me, if I enclose a note to that effect? i live in hawaii,,,, almost everyone in my family has either died of cancer, drinking or heart attacks, but it has nothing to do with the lava rocks. Delta even got us on an earlier flight and because of a tailwind, our flight was 1/2 hour shorter than normal. Have a safe trip home. I wouldn't worry about the lava bracelet and ring. Was it because the lava rock wanted to get home? Lava Rock. I did not take it from Hawaii just bought it at a local bead store. If you can't bring them back in person and you would like to mail lava rock back to Hawaii you can mail them to us. We welcome any stories that you would like to share in regards to the impact of lava rock taken or returned to the islands. Not sure if that’s the reason for my bad luck. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on January 06, 2013: Thank you! Either way, I feel devasted and very sorry. If it bothers you to have them, drop them in the ocean the next time you get to a beach and they will find their way home. My dog possibly is developing cataracts. I was fascinated by their ancient history, folkways and beliefs. If you live near the ocean or a lake, you might want to take the sand into the water there and release it. Answer: Maybe your string of bad luck didnʻt have anything to do with the lava rocks. Aloha! Aloha, Stephanie, Hi, Does regular sand count? At first, I thought hitting my head several times, getting a minor concussion was no big thing. Someone in my family has recently been diagnosed with an unusual skin condition and has suffered other mysterious symptoms. When I went to Haleakala this is what I did after doing meditation and paying my respects to Pele. It's always a good thing to return lava rocks to where they originated. In fact, this article was about a legend about a curse. I didn't realize there was a curse until wanting to learn more about Pele! Aloha, Stephanie. Over four months, Kilauea spewed enough lava to fill 320,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, burying an area more than half the size of Manhattan in up to 80 feet of now-hardened molten rock. Is the bad luck with them, or me? It’s not illegal to take sand from the beaches unless it’s more than a gallon a day or for commercial purposes. I'm not sure that the black sand had anything to do with your marriage issues, but it sounds as if you are committed to a successful reboot. Experience the Magic of Volcano! any help would be great! I'm glad you've had positive experiences on Maui. A collection of lava rocks returned to the U.S. He still has bad luck. I'm glad you had a chance to visit Hawai'i and mahalo nui for reading my hub. It doesn't sound like anything from Hawaii is the cause of it. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on January 14, 2013: @GuitarGear - Thanks for sharing your aunt's experience. Aloha, Stephanie. You're fine. They will try to return it to the island of origin if you let them know where you got the sand. Often, there are people giving away free lava rocks on Craigslist, and there's nothing wrong with that. Some people feel compelled to remove any rocks they've removed. This is a free, donation based service to anyone who would like to send back the lava rocks they have taken. If you have any lava rocks that you need to return, you can send them via mail to Rainbow Moon in Volcano, HI. Knowing these legends, I had to cringe a little when you said that you found the lava among the sea shells. I am trying to do the right thing, even though I didn't take them, I possess them. During the summer months it's always hard to get 2 standby seats to Hawaii because flights are full. It will find its way home. This article is about the legend surrounding lava rocks removed from the islands. Question: Back in 1998, I took some white coral stones from Oahu. I have golden sand as well...Nothing has gone right since we left with it..please help :). Is there anything else I can do to remove the curse? There’s no scientific proof that taking lava rocks back to Kansas will cause you to fall and break your leg. Perhaps he could go to a quiet, place outdoors in nature and send a little prayer up to clear any ill will that may be holding him back from reaching his best potential. Question: What if you ask permission and leave Pele an offering? lava varieties - a'a / pahoehoe - kilauea volcano hawaii Watch this video on YouTube For those of you looking for more technically details: the difference between the two flows is governed by the relative shear-strain rate and viscosity of the flow (Kilburn 1981), … Here's the address: Rainbow Moon Attn: Lava Rock Return P.O. Please return these small lava rocks. For this reason, the building of structures on the island (Heiaus and such), were undertaken by specialists in that field, and Kahunas (or priests) who knew the correct protocol to remove and use only certain types of rocks. Hot lava flowed for three months and destroyed over 700 homes and 14 square miles of land. Once we receive the returned lava rocks we will carefully wrap them in a leaf of the "Ti-Plant" which is commonly associated with "Good Luck". Should I return the jewelry I bought? Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on June 02, 2017: No Kristen, there isn't any specific prayer to reverse bad luck you might have had. The legend is popular and powerful: remove a lava rock (or sand) from Hawaii and bad luck will follow. Of course, you could just send the lava rocks back to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park direct, however, many people like being able to give the return of the rocks a little extra attention, and to do so you can send them to us right here in Volcano. While the sights are fascinating, there … I wear one on a bracelet almost all the time. You may believe this , or you may not, there is no scientific proof, but many people believe that lava rocks that have wrongfully been taken from Hawaii should be returned by the person who took them. Obviously if you feel a positive presence, there is no curse. Does it count as taking from Pele? Does coral count? Aloha, Stephanie. Question: I live on Maui. We visited the beautiful island of Hawaii in June of 2001. Thank you so much for being so kind to return this Lava Rock to Pele. Please display the items and cherish the memories of your vacation. seriously, fascinating hub, voted and shared, nell. The rangers, of course, deny this. You can track your box online at the US Postal Service website after you mail it off. Answer: This article doesn't say that there is a curse tied to lava rocks, but that there is a legend about it. Aloha, Stephanie. Removing lava rock from a national park is illegal. my husband brought back lava rocks from hawaii as a child and because of the bad luck, his mother tossed them out the car window driving down the road one day. Question: Is buying a volcanic rock bracelet in Kona bad luck? And if you're planning a big job with the sand, it would be better if you go to someplace like Home Depot and buy it in bulk there. There are many people in Hawaii who commercialize items that shouldn't be commercialized...like lava. Question: We went to the black sand beach at Hana, Maui and without me knowing, some sand went into my shoe as we walked by. She said she had asked Pele for it and it appeared on the path. I remember there was a small post office that employed one gentleman. In the article, there is a mailing address for Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. I am really sorry to have picked up the lava rock, please do forgive me . I did not take the rocks, nor did I ask for them. In your case, you don't even remember whether or not you removed anything, and you were just a kid then anyway. In middle school I think I brought something back from a beach while visiting Maui. It’s a little tiny bag. But the reason to respect the curse is greater than mere superstition. All of us are a lot more immortal than we have been taught to believe. Box 621, Honolulu, HI 96809. I think he is probably hurting himself more by keeping this unnecessary guilt in his subconscious. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on August 17, 2017: I hope you get your luggage back. I felt a closer connection to Hina when I was there than to Pele, but I certainly don't want to anger the Great Volcano Goddess!!! “Without specific instructions, your lava rocks will be returned to a special location in Hawaii National Park, close to the home of Pele, the Hawaiian Fire Goddess and Creator of Lava.” Thanks for sharing this information! Stephanie Launiu is a Native Hawaiian lifestyle and cultural writer. I would prefer those are returned in the same spot and I even have pictures of where I took them. But there are enough people out there who do take lava rocks home & then end up mailing them back to places in Hawaii that aren't even close to the volcano. While I still struggle day to day, I will say that my partner (and abuser) left me shortly after that, but my cats are healthy and I'm still alive. Thanks for the memories. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on February 07, 2017: I wish your family well, and am saddened to hear of your bad fortune since visiting Hawaii. Molten lava flowing into the ocean off the southeastern coast of the Big Island. And I do hope you will be able to visit Hawaii again. I think this will probably work for you as well. Is there a way to get rid of the curse without them? Answer: No, you don't need to return the sand. Question: Would it be okay to take a lava rock from Hawai'i if I planned on creating a sort of art piece or small wearable keepsake out of it? And I'm glad you returned the lava rock to the islands. Aloha, Stephanie. You’ve all heard of ‘urban legends.’ Well, in Hawai'i we have ‘island legends.’ And some of the most commonly retold are stories of visitors to Hawai'i suffering streaks of bad luck after taking home lava rocks or beach sand. As a Native Hawaiian, I would hope that no one removes lava rock from Hawaii, and I think that people who make money selling lava rock items to unwitting tourists are opportunists who should find another way to make a living. Who wants to tempt fate? The lava rocks will be returned along with an offering of orchids to ask for her forgiveness. Learn about this island legend. It's also a good idea to send it by priority mail so that you can get a receipt when the items are delivered so that you know when they have returned to the islands. Some people build retaining walls for their yards with the rocks too. I wouldn't make a piece of wearable art or jewelry with it, though. I do appreciate your intention to return them to Hawaii. I am returning them to the big island of Hawaii, but I don't know exactly where they came from. I'll say a little prayer for you in hopes that the karma clears up. Aloha, Stephanie. So please don't' call and try to be persistent, they do not answer questions.MEDIA INFORMATION: To TV Production Companies, Newspaper Reporters, Magazine Editors, etc. Answer: Don't give it another thought. Question: Is the Star of the Sea Painted Church in danger, and will it be moved again? But I didnt know about the Pele Curse. Question: Is lava rock with a plant that is purchased at Honolulu airport bad luck? Attn: Lava Rock Return. It has caused me great pain and suffering over the years. I never knew this if I make it to Hawaii I will make sure not to bring home lava rocks. Answer: If there was any curse, it should be on the person who carved up the lava to portray a Japanese god. I recently found them again. My now ex wife dumped it out. Wishing you brightness and aloha. But if you don't feel that way, then you're good. Should I mail back the keychains with sand in them? For most of us, a clear conscience takes a load off. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on November 07, 2014: I wouldn't worry about the lava beads you bought.You are an innocent party, and there is probably no proof of where the lava was taken from. Thousands of pounds of lava rocks are returned to the Islands of Hawai'i each year. Checkout these letters from the Lava Return Service’s website: Rainbow Moon Attn: Lava Rock Return P.O. Question: We bought a house on Oahu, and I've got a ton of lava rocks in the landscaping. The deluge of returned rocks is driving National … It was the joint military R & R camp on the big island from 1984 to 1986. Explore ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs (lava rock carvings etched into stone, dating back to 1200 AD) on the resort property or the nearby Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve or … Others attribute the legend to the fact that Native Hawaiians’ indigenous religion worships Pele, goddess of the volcanoes, who is said to have traveled from the South Pacific to take part in the creation of the island chain. Or so the story goes…. I hope I get better. Question: If I got sand from Maui, where would I send it back to? I didn't experience any bad luck the past 20 years... at least.. not more than a human could experience in living his life for two decades. Answer: No, it doesn't mean you're cursed. I have recently heard about the Pele Curse, but I can't remember what I brought back from Hawaii. Lava rocks taken from the islands of Maui, Lanai or Molokai should be returned to: Haleakala National Park (island of Maui), P.O. 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