What happens if Pounamu breaks?
While Pounamu is a very strong durable material, it is not invincible and if you drop it or knock it on a hard surface it could break. Unfortunately, Pounamu is not repairable once it has broken.
How do you care for Pounamu?
Wear your Pounamu against your skin as often as possible. It will naturally absorb oils from your skin that will help maintain its polish and it will become a holder of your wairua. Your taonga can be oiled with any natural household oils or fats such as olive oil, coconut oil, vegetable oil or tallow.
Do you have to bless Pounamu?
Its customary to bless a Pounamu before wearing it! This tradition not just begins with Pounamu, but is an integral part of the Maori culture.
Can you wear someone else’s pounamu?
It is not considered culturally appropriate to wear someone else’s greenstone (pounamu) unless it has been formally gifted to you by way of ceremony. This practice represents the handing over of spiritual and practical knowledge from our ancestors.
Can you shower with jade necklace?
Yes, you can shower wearing your jade bangle treated or not. If you have a natural jade bangle, swimming with it in chlorinated or salt water pool will not cause any problems.
Can you take your greenstone off?
The Ngai Tahu Pounamu Vesting Act 1997 prohibits the commercial mining and extraction of greenstone in defined areas, including South Westland. The offence is theft under section 219 of the Crimes Act 1961.
Is it bad luck to buy your own pounamu?
However whether you are buying a pounamu taonga for a loved one or yourself, you will be ok. It will not bring you bad luck. Your pounamu taonga will be imbued with your wairua, add to your mana and become the symbol of honour and permanence that it has always been.
Is pounamu a jade?
Pounamu, greenstone and New Zealand jade are all names for the same hard, durable highly valued stone, used for making adornments, tools and weapons. Each name is used by different groups: Pounamu is the traditional Māori name.
Can you wear jade every day?
Once the [molecular] structure of the jade is broken with chemicals, it’s considered fake jade. Let’s not even talk about bad luck; it’s harmful to wear these jade pieces simply ‘cos they’re coated in acid. If you wear it on your skin every day, it will harm you.
How do you recharge jade?
If you want to charge your Jade up and give it a fresh burst of energy then you can do so by letting it sit in spring water for a few minutes or taking a moment to meditate with your Jade and fill it with pure intention.