P.O. Some people feel compelled to remove any rocks they've removed. He would receive at least a couple a week where someone would enclose a letter that there luck had gone bad ever since they had returned home. My article is about a legend or myth about taking lava rocks from the island. So as soon i looked up this article and other articles I immediately sent the Lava Rock to the address mentioned in this article to Maui. 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. Now, 43 years later, I have the two lava rocks that had been at my parent's home until they passed. Box 52, Hawai’i National Park, HI 96718-0052 Aloha, Stephanie. Best of luck to you, and I will keep you both in my thoughts. 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!!! Box 621, Honolulu, HI 96809. Have a safe trip home. But they still get lava rocks mailed back to them. Question: My grandma took lava rocks from Hawai'i. It was the joint military R & R camp on the big island from 1984 to 1986. Since Pele was the fire goddess, she & this sister always clashed. The persistent belief that Pele, the volcano goddess of Hawaii’s Big Island, brings bad luck to those who take lava prompts hundreds of people to return rocks each year; ‘we’re very sorry.’ I'm glad you've had positive experiences on Maui. I wouldn't worry about the lava bracelet and ring. We choose to offer you  this service for FREE via a group of volunteers. Aloha! But people get spooked when they start to link something bad with the fact that they took something they knew they probably shouldn’t have. Knowing these legends, I had to cringe a little when you said that you found the lava among the sea shells. 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. :) Thank you for giving me the peace I needed. Answer: It's always best to return it to its original location, but the ocean is a living being. Answer: It is not considered "taking from Pele" when you buy something at a tourist venue or shop. This way you can check on-line with the Postal Service and know exactly when your lava rock has reached home. When I found out later on another trip a few years later, I thought it was silly superstition. I didn't want to spook anyone with this hub, but wanted those who needed it to have information on how they could return rocks to Hawaii. In fact, this article was about a legend about a curse. Question: I am 20 years old. 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’. Does coral count? Is it considered a curse taking them from the beach? And so, naturally, she would curse any person who did so. Box 699, Volcano, HI 96785. I had a funny experience last year when I brought a lava rock home as a favor for someone who had bad luck with it. Stephanie Launiu is a Native Hawaiian lifestyle and cultural writer. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on January 30, 2013: @natashalh: I agree with you! Some people get spooked by it because they purposely removed lava rocks from the volcano & they know they shouldn't have. Send the lava back and get on with living. Question: I took to small shells from Oahu. I wonder how many people return lava rocks to the Hawaiian islands every year? 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. Lava flows which form on the rainy parts of Hawaii will break down to produce soil within a couple of years, whereas lava flows which form on dry parts of Hawaii can take hundreds of years to break down and produce soil. For decades, visitor industry officials say tourists have been illegally taking pieces of Hawaii home with them -- in the form of rocks, sand, even coral. Aloha! I wish you both all the best. By Christine Hitt Jan 31, 2018 Haleakala National Park recently stated on its Facebook page that it had received "1,275 rocks in 2017—about 100 rocks per month" in … We've had a few more misfortunes and some close calls than usual since we've left Hawaii but could it be related??? Mail your lava rocks to:Volcano Lava Rock ReturnAttn. He would receive parcels that would contain lava rock that tourists would send back. There’s no scientific proof that taking lava rocks back to Kansas will cause you to fall and break your leg. Please note that we can not return phone calls for inquiries, as we do not have the time to log every package we receive and keep a list of names and addresses, so sending it with the delivery confirmation is the best thing to do if you want confirmation that the rocks where received back in Hawaii.Send us your story if you like...We will frequently post new lava rock stories sent to us on this website. lol! 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. We welcome any stories that you would like to share in regards to the impact of lava rock taken or returned to the islands. VIDEO OF … It has caused me great pain and suffering over the years. The deluge of returned rocks is driving National … Therefore, all rocks in Hawaii are considered sacred. I was stationed in volcanoes national park at KMC. It’s not illegal to take sand from the beaches unless it’s more than a gallon a day or for commercial purposes. If not, plant something outside of your home and put the black sand around the root so that it can help something grow. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on September 30, 2014: I am so glad that this article may have helped a little to bring the lava rock home. If you have any lava rocks that you need to return, you can send them via mail to Rainbow Moon in Volcano, HI. Stones and coral should only be the kind that has washed up on the beach, not removed from the ocean. We will still be happy to  take care of returning them for you! What should I do? Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on October 30, 2017: Yes Linda. But then it's just a legend, right? On a field trip to the big island one of her students picked up a lava rock and brought it back to the classroom without her knowledge. Aloha! Hana and Kua Loa I'm not sure about but I don't mind finding a way to send them back too. So if you have a lava rock you want to return, just know that you’re not alone. But just to be sure, Iʻd return the lava rock to Hawaii where it belongs. I heeded the legend of Pele and did not turn to look at them after they had passed through the spot where I stood with the hairs on my arms straight out from my body. If you can't mail back the sand, take it to the ocean and release it. Is there a way to get rid of the curse without them? Lava rock is abundant in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii Big Island, especially in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Thank you so much for being so kind to return this Lava Rock to Pele. Answer: It's never ok to remove a lava rock from it's original location in Hawaii, but if you have already removed one, then an art piece might be acceptable to make. It would be quite small and the art piece, would that be disrespectful? I'm not really superstitious but took heed anyway, out of respect for the island - and just in case! Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on January 06, 2013: Thank you! I didn't realize there was a curse until wanting to learn more about Pele! I picked up a small piece of ash or lava - less than the size of a ping pong ball - as a keepsake of that day. I recently found them again. Question: I found some pretty, round, smooth, black rocks at my father's house when I was helping him pack to move. Answer: If there is any bad luck, it would usually be on the person who committed the offense. It’s a little tiny bag. Question: I live on Maui. May your future be prosperous and full of unexpected blessings. Should I still return them to Hawaii, since that's where my father says they are from? I just saw it while unpacking. Answer: I wouldn't worry about that small amount of material you took without ill intent. A year or so ago, a friend who lives on the Big Island sent me a few small rocks she picked up on the beach bear Hilo, as well as some shells, kukui nuts, and driftwood. I have rocks from Haleakala and The Road To Hana and Kua Loa Ranch. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on November 13, 2014: @Arrow: Thank you for your concern about the lava rocks that were given to you as a gift. Without the Delivery Confirmation, I’d hate to picture you lying awake at night thinking “I wonder if that lava rock ever got back…”. 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. He called them Pele's Tears and said that he and mom brought them back from their Hawaii trip. But, I want to know if anyone else noticed an improvement after mailing? Federal law prohibits removing anything from Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, but I’ve never heard of anyone being punished for taking a lava rock. If I send what I have back will it remove the curse? Thank you, C.T., Honolulu, H. Dear lava rock return folks: What a noble thing you do - saving us from our hopless fates! I fly standby and free because our son works for Delta (yayy!). Stephanie Marshall from Bend, Oregon on February 19, 2013: Quite interesting and helpful! Question: I got the green sand from Grand Sand beach on Hawaii's big island. Don't Spend All of Your Time at Your Resort. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer and my nephew experience much trauma at birth and and is experiencing complications and issues because of this. As soon as i came home it was all bad luck. I haven't noticed any more bad luck than usual, but should I return these rocks anyway? Wishing you a future full of adventure and prosperity. Was it because the lava rock wanted to get home? Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on May 22, 2017: I'm glad your abuser is out of your life, your cats are thriving, and you're alive and well. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on February 20, 2013: @stephhicks68: I try not to be TOO superstitious. Back in the 1970s, I "saw," while walking along a small trail away from the towns on Big Island, King Kamahameha and his warriors marching toward me dressed in full regalia and headdresses. Answer: Not necessarily. I guess it's just a matter of the local norms. After a Hawaiian vacation some people find themselves with a string of bad luck and a lava rock in their suitcase that they want to send back. I hope to visit Hawai'i some day, and the only thing I plan to take away will be the experience! It's up to you to decide whether it's true or not. I doubt your misfortunes are related to the coral. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on June 28, 2017: @T Schott No, some sand, a few seashells and small rocks aren't an issue. I have a couple of small rocks that were sent to me by a friend who lives in Hilo (along with some shells, kukui nuts, driftwood, and a little sand), because she knows how strongly I was affected by my visit to Hawai'i and what a clear sense of "home" I experienced there. My now ex wife dumped it out. Learn about this island legend. My son, without knowing of this legend, took a coral home. Question: I visited Hawaii when I was 9yrs old and took lava from the Big Island. There are many people in Hawaii who commercialize items that shouldn't be commercialized...like lava. - We Rock!! She returned it to the site where it was found and things returned to normal. I did not take it from Hawaii just bought it at a local bead store. @moonlake: I do hope you will be able to make a trip to Hawaii someday & will remember the story of the lava rocks. I'm mailing it back to Hawai'i National Park. I am returning lava rocks back to their home place. Answer: As long as it's not excessive or for commercial purposes, a lot of people in Hawaii do what you are planning to do. That's why people mail the stolen lava ricks back to their home. She had an older sister who was the ocean goddess Namakaokaha'i. But I also had some rocks in my pocket. Please return these small lava rocks. He would take the down the road and return the to the volcanoes caldera, to Madam Pele the goddess of fire. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on June 23, 2017: Coral is not part of the "Pele legend", but it is illegal to remove coral from Hawai'ian reefs. Answer: Absolutely. Lava Rock. I did not take the rocks, nor did I ask for them. Also, I went to the Blowhole and have a few small pieces of lava from there. Would it be better to return them in person? Hmm...Aloha, Stephanie. At first, I thought hitting my head several times, getting a minor concussion was no big thing. A collection of lava rocks returned to the U.S. Box 369, Makawao, HI 96768-0369. Aloha, Stephanie. Should I return it? I'm glad you had a chance to visit Hawai'i and mahalo nui for reading my hub. It is an old legend that taking lava rocks from Hawaii results in being followed by bad luck. Thanks for your question, and best of luck to you. Would send $ but am so par - it's all I can afford to ditch this thing - will think of you though, if I … It sounds as if the sand got into your shoe without you intending it. Some people experience bad luck after removing lava rock from Hawaii; others don't. Our regular gallery staff is instructed to not discuss any information with any media, no exception. 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. Postal Service sits in the parking lot of the Post Office in Hilo, Hawaii. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on April 20, 2017: Aloha e Jan, I'm sorry to hear that you have had bad luck since leaving Hawaii. Closer to the road, I assume it's dead. is there a way to remove the course without the rocks? 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. My dog possibly is developing cataracts. Mar 26, 2017 - Thousands of lava rocks are mailed back to Hawai'i each year by people claiming bad luck after taking the rocks off-island. Our marriage has been very tough and now we are separating so we can hopefully work on our communication. If you've been keeping up with the news, Pele has had her hands full lately with her march towards Pahoa on the Big Island. Some people build retaining walls for their yards with the rocks too. Hope it's been a good 20 years and congratulations on the longevity. The same thing applies here - I'm not sure I believe taking lava rocks is bad luck, but you're not going to find me doing it! Aloha! But if I didnt know about the curse and didn't bring back many things, should I be ok? Please pray for me and my family. thousands have come to believe that yes, volcanic rocks taken from Hawaii fetch with them a curse of impressive proportions. It's a great idea to give them to others who will use them in their front or backyards. not that I am superstitious you understand, its just, well, you know just in case! After a string of unfortunate events she somehow discovered the rock still in the student's desk. My mother sent all the rocks back she could find and I am sending the one she gave my children today. We've all had bad luck since then, and she doesn't know where they are. 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. They do not look like the smaller teardrop-shaped lava rocks that I see online called Pele's Tears. 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. Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! Pele, Hawaiian goddess of the volcano, is also known as Ka Wahine 'Ai Honua: the earth-eating woman. 2016-6-6 Mail your lava rocks to: Volcano Lava Rock Return Attn. 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. 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. I've never had the best of luck in my life - would love to turn that around! I can't help but feel that these rocks could be responsible for some bad luck we've had over the years. In the article, there is a mailing address for Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Water can put fire out. Aloha, Stephanie. Thanks for reading my hub. Thanks for reading the hub and I look forward to reading more of your hubs, too. I am so sorry that I selfishly removed some of the amazing Hawaiian culture. My boss went on vacation to Hawaii and brought a lava rock back for each of my boys. The lava will find its way home. I think he is probably hurting himself more by keeping this unnecessary guilt in his subconscious. Answer: No, I wouldn't worry about it. Aloha, Stephanie. Answer: No, you don't need to return the sand. For most of us, a clear conscience takes a load off. jillglynndrew@yahoo.com on November 05, 2014: I recently bought lava beads in Georgia to make bracelets, not knowing the history of lava. Your lava rocks will then be given to the volunteers that will take care of the return for you. I wouldn't make a piece of wearable art or jewelry with it, though. I am really sorry to have picked up the lava rock, please do forgive me . Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on February 22, 2013: @kulewriter: Mahalo for your kind comments. Answer: If there was any curse, it should be on the person who carved up the lava to portray a Japanese god. Nice to read a new article of yours! All of us are a lot more immortal than we have been taught to believe. I'm not saying I believe in ghosts, but I once lived in a haunted house. Fire and water. Back then I wasn't aware that it could not be wise. Your lava rocks will then be given to the volunteers that will take care of the return for you. I know they are bad luck so I hid them away for years. You're fine. In 1972, I visited several islands in Hawaii and honestly felt that I had returned home. @Nell Rose: Thanks so much for your kind comments. I wish you the very best in life, and I hope you have good memories of your island visit. Does it count as taking from Pele? And the only way to undo the jinx is to return … A mutual friend put us in touch and I agreed to put it in my luggage home. If you sent the lava rocks back and you feel good about doing that, I would encourage you to keep a positive state of mind and think over all of the positive memories you have about your trip to Hawaii. This article is about the legend surrounding lava rocks removed from the islands. She said she had asked Pele for it and it appeared on the path. Good luck to you and I, too, hope you will visit Hawai'i someday. @hawaiianodysseus: Great to hear from you. I fell completely in love with the islands and the people. Wishing you brightness and aloha. I hope this answers your question, and that you only have good luck in all you do. It's no wonder that legend has it that Pele, known for her fiery and unforgiving temper, would be righteously indignant if anyone took a piece of her body (lava rock) away from her island home. Question: If someone came back from Hawaii and gave me a lava rock does that mean I’m cursed? I truly hope that mailing them would help reconnect them and also that it's known they came from me. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on July 11, 2020: The Volcano, HI post office is still on the highway, but it's probably a little bigger than it was 35 years ago. 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. If you like you can send your story via email to us, so posting it will make it much easier for our volunteers and we don't have to type it from a handwritten letter. Wishing you a bright future and aloha, Stephanie, I have some black sand from the Road to Hana on Maui I would like to return,,will it get there if I send it to the address listed? There's just no reason to tempt fate. But something inside tells me it doesn't belong in my house anymore. I didn’t take it on purpose. Hot lava flowed for three months and destroyed over 700 homes and 14 square miles of land. Keep the rock as close to the earth/land/soil wherever you are. It was made-up by a park ranger. :We appreciate anyone's interest regarding this matter, however, it is our policy to "NOT" participate in any commercial TV production projects and /or magazine or newspaper articles about Lava Rock Return and the commercialization of such, no exception. And if you know anyone else who is going to visit Hawaii, please tell them not to take lava rocks and to leave them where they see them. It will find its way home. We would dutifully place the rock back onto the fertile island soil with a little prayer for the sender’s health and happiness. my parents took a recent trip to the Hawai'ian islands and my mother brought back lava rocks for her grandchildren without true knowledge or understanding that she should not have done this. Aloha! It was not in the water. You were gifted with that sighting on the Big Island years ago. Please display the items and cherish the memories of your vacation. One return trip to Hawaii, coming up! Thanks for this article. We purchased a little Buddha figure carved from black Hawaiian lava several years ago, and now my wife is concerned that it should be returned to Hawaii. Molten lava flowing into the ocean off the southeastern coast of the Big Island. Question: We bought a house on Oahu, and I've got a ton of lava rocks in the landscaping. VIDEO OF … Or that a lava rock on your living room shelf means that the next tornado will carry your house away. Lava rocks taken from the islands of Maui, Lanai or Molokai should be returned to: Lava rocks taken from the Big Island of Hawai'i should be returned to: For rocks picked up on the island of Kauai, return to. 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. We visited the beautiful island of Hawaii in June of 2001. Lava rocks taken from the islands of Maui, Lanai or Molokai should be returned to: Haleakala National Park (island of Maui), P.O. Ronald Joseph Kule from Florida on February 22, 2013: Write on! Question: What if you ask permission and leave Pele an offering? Or you could use it in the soil surrounding a flowering plant. Stephanie Launiu (author) from Hawai'i on January 14, 2013: @GuitarGear - Thanks for sharing your aunt's experience. Any donation will assist us to cover our volunteers' cost for transportation, gas, ti leaf, and orchid, to return your lava rocks. She has a degree in Hawaiian Pacific Studies. But if you are unable to return them, it is best to give them a special place outdoors where they can be close to nature. I did ask for it before I realized it was bad luck. The lava rock has been on my altar and I've felt her presence in a good way in my life. 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. Answer: Don't give it another thought. So Pele fled to make her own home and volcanoes erupted to form the Hawaiian islands. 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. Aug 7, 2013 - Thousands of lava rocks are mailed back to Hawai'i each year by people claiming bad luck after taking the rocks off-island. LOL! 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