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We do not study astrology so we can learn how to draw up peoples
horoscopes. On the contrary, the purpose of kabbalistic astrology is to
rise above the influences of the cosmos and take control over our own
lives.
The Zodiac sign in which we are born transmits to us all the negative
and positive traits that we will need to effect our own transformation.
However, the signs of the Zodiac are not the cause of our personality
traits; they are the effect. Our karma from previous lives determines
which sign we need to be born under in order to acquire the necessary
traits and attributes that will allow us to correct and transform previous
negative activity.
The Zodiac is merely the mechanism that the soul uses to ensure that
particular qualities are infused into it at birth.
The patriarch Abraham was the first kabbalistic astrologer, some 3800
years ago. He wrote a book known as Sefer Yetzira, the Book of
Formation. Contained within it are all of the secrets of the universe,
including the knowledge of astrology and cosmology.
As we delve into kabbalistic astrology, right away we find one
significant difference between it and conventional astrology: kabbalistic
astrology uses different calendars. While conventional astrology is
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based on the solar or Gregorian calendar, kabbalistic astrology uses
the Hebrew calendar, which takes into account the positions of both
the sun and the moon.
Each month, we have the ability to take control over the astrological
influences of the month. Kabbalah Centres around the world offer New
Moon Connections, featuring mediations and wisdom that teach you
how to take control of the consciousness of that month.
Below is a brief overview of just some of the secrets contained within
each month.
For a fuller discourse on the meaning of kabbalistic astrology, and how
it can totally transform every facet of your life, we recommend
reading Kabbalistic Astrology & the Meaning of Our Lives or
signing up for Introduction to Kabbalistic Astrology on our online
learning platform, Kabbalah University.
Nissan (Aries)
Aries is the first of the fire signs and the first sign in the both the Lunar
and Solar astrological cycles. Even though the Hebrew calendar
recognizes Rosh Hashanah as the new year, Nissan is actually the first
month of the calendar year.
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Those born under the sign of Aries are typically powerful, energetic,
vigorous, pioneering, aggressive, progressive, militant and
domineering. When it comes to fighting, they will do anything to be the
winner and the first to hit the target and defeat the enemy.
Historically, the month of Nissan marks the Israelite exile from Egypt,
the beginning of the journey from slavery to salvation, from bondage to
freedom. According to Kabbalah, this month provides us with the
cosmic strength to break free of all limitations and bondage of any kind.
Nissan allows us to leave behind the personal blockages that prevent
us from achieving true freedom in all areas of life. The same energy
that was revealed when the Israelite nation left Egypt is revealed every
fourteenth day of Nissan, when the moon is in full force. Nissan is ruled
by Mars, the planet of war, which allows us to wage war on the
conflicts in our own lives. It supports us in infusing the year with the
right consciousness in any war zone, whether it is between nations,
people, or our in the conflict that rages between us on a daily basis
the fight between the desire to receive for the self alone and the desire
to share.
The opportunity to redesign our entire year, to implement order instead
of chaos, freedom instead of slavery, falls on the fourteenth of Nissan,
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at the event commonly known as the Seder. Each one of us has been
given the power to utilize this cosmic window and reign victorious in
this battle against negativity.
Iyar (Taurus)
Taurus is a fixed sign, ruled by Venus (Noga, in Hebrew), and the
Hebrew letters Pei and Vav. Taurus inner energy is fire, as it is the left
column of the earth signs. Because Taurus is an earth sign, Taureans
are in a constant search for stability in life and financial security. They
are typically self-employed business owners which places them in
control of their monies and property. Taureans have a very strong will
to purchase and buy property, houses, land and real estate all in
order to support their need for security. Taureans are very capitalistic,
jealous and possessive of their property. They will frequently
experience loss of money to learn to let go of the physical worlds
domination over their lives.
Taureans have healing powers and deep talents to be doctors,
astrologers, artists, chefs, singers and, of course, businesspeople. The
Hebrew name for the month is Iyar, which stands for Ani Hashem
Rofecha I am God, your Healer. This offers us all the ability to
instigate healing processes during this month. The signs that best suit
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Tetragrammaton) and Caf Bet = 22 letters of the Hebrew Alphabet,
together creating the most powerful and energetic combination.
Mercury is the planet of communication, which means it has the
qualifications of an electrical cable, telephone wire, a teacher, an
adviser, a story teller - basically anything that can transfer any
information from point a to point b.
The letter (Zayin) created the sign of Gemini and the letter (Resh)
created Mercury. Together these two letter create the word Raz, whose
numerical value is 207 - Light (Or). Raz also means secret (sod) in
Hebrew.
Many secrets were revealed in the cosmos during the month of Sivan.
Sivan is known as the month of Matan Torah - the giving of the
Torah. The sixth day of the month, the holiday of Shavuot, is the
cosmic day on which we finish the the counting of the Omer and
culminates the 49 days that we began counting on the first day of
Passover. When the awesome light of freedom was revealed
on Passover, this light was given to us with no effort from our side.
That is why we count the Omer; to build vessels, through correcting
our actions that cause the Light to be concealed. On this fiftieth day
after Passover, we reach the level of Binah. An awesome amount of
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light is revealed on this day, as it is the anniversary of when people of
the world received the Torah. The energy of Zeir Anpin - the endless
Light of bila hamavet lanetzach when death was swallowed up
forever, which resulted in immortality. The very same energy of
immortality is revealed each year on Shavuot. The Ari says that
whoever remains awake on Shavuot, engaging in Zohar study, is
promised to be total protection and safety until Rosh Hashanah.
Geminis are intellectuals who have the desire to know everything, and
an unlimited curiosity to collect information of every kind. This is
because knowledge is power, and the more information gathered today
will make future choices easier to make. The Geminis need to collect
information enables them to choose what is good and what is bad,
what is right or wrong. This explains Geminis tendency to jump from
one subject to the other, and that is why, of course, they have many
questions, doubts and uncertainties. The end result is their reluctance
to enter any sort of commitment.
The solution for this personal obstacle is to find a teacher, someone
that is able to give satisfactory answers to all questions. This will
enable the Gemini to focus on one way, one God, which gives them a
better chance to reach certainty. There is no greater teacher than a
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Gemini with a firm sense of certainty. As a communication sign, Gemini
can be the perfect channel, one who can learn, understand and teach.
The ideal for a Gemini is to be a channel for as many people as
possible, especially for those who are lost on their path, and help
others to reach their own personal certainty.
The duality of Gemini is expressed in every area of life. They embody
the ability to do more then one task at the same time, as well as the the
difficulty to commit in relationships. They have trouble with loyalty to
one political party (as the servant of two masters), and they tend to
change moods, like the wind changes direction and strength. That is
why Geminis can be a different person each day.
Tammuz (Cancer)
Tammuz is one of the three negative months of the year: Tevet,
Tammuz and Av. In Tevet, the siege of Jerusalem began, in Tammuz
the walls around Jerusalem were penetrated and in Av the destruction
of both Holy Temples in Jerusalem took place. Kabbalah teaches us
that the course of history transpires as a result of the cyclical energy
processes of the year rather than because of physical events.
Therefore, by looking at the time at which each moment in history
occurs, we can better understand why it happened.
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Tammuz is controlled by the Moon. There are seven plants that the
Kabbalistic Astrology is based upon: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury,
Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. Each planet controls two signs,
except for the Sun, which controls only Leo (Av) and the moon, which
controls only Cancer (Tammuz).
Mars controls Aries (fire) and Scorpio (water) Venus controls Taurus(earth) and Libra (air) Mercury controls Gemini (air) and Virgo (earth)Jupiter controls Sagittarius (fire) and Pisces (water) Saturn controlsCapricorn (earth) and Aquarius (air) Moon controls Cancer (water)Sun controls Leo (fire)Because the sun and the moon control one sign each, an unbalanced
situation is created in each of these months. This imbalance causes
the crab, the symbol for the month of Tammuz, to walk sideways rather
than forward and backward. This also gives the month of Tammuz the
opening for Cancer to begin, and it is the only month that is named
after a disease.
On the seventeenth day of Tammuz, Moses came down form Mount
Sinai with the Tablets, bringing to the world the power and energy of
immortality. However, the Israelites and the mixed multitude were
waited impatiently for Moses to come down from Mount Sinai and built
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the Golden Calf, the sight of which caused Moses to shatter the
Tablets. This moment was marked by a clashing of two energies: the
power of immortality and chaos with suffering, depression and death.
The historical fact that the walls were broken on the seventeenth of
Tammuz was simply a manifestation of the incompatibility between the
potential of the spiritual vessel and the reality of desire to receive for
oneself alone.
If we do not make an effort to love our neighbor as ourselves, we are
essentially choosing the Golden Calf, and similarly, we cause our own
walls to break down and begin destruction in various aspects of our
lives.
Sartan (English: Cancer), in Aramaic is made up of two parts: Sar - to
remove and clean all the negativity, and Tan - chaos, hatred, animosity
and any aspect of negativity. The power of the month of Cancer is to
remove any problems or negative situations in our lives that might
cause this disease to come to our lives.
According to The Book of Formation by Avraham Avinu, the month of
Cancer was created by the Hebrew letters Chet (which created
Tammuz) and Taf (which created the Moon). The moon is unlike any
other celestial body, as it changes its position each day, but remains
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visible nonetheless. It begins each lunar month as a thin scythe and
reaches its fullest brightness on the fifteenth. From the moment that
the fifteenth day is over, the light of the moon begins to wane, and this
cycle repeats itself each month.
This explains the Cancerians high sensitivity. They seem to need more
love than other sign. The moons waning causes them to feel that there
is always something missing, and this leads to depression. The cure
for these low moments is caring, sharing, loving, and giving to others.
In addition, Cancerians must do their best to let go of the past and see
beyond ill feelings and wounds. This is the only way for them to find
truly happiness and love.
Cancerians are very domestic people. Their motto is my house is my
fortress, and they are strongly connecting to family and home. They
love history and archaeology - anything that reminds them of the past.
They have a sensitive stomach, as this is the body part they hold in the
tension and unsolved emotional difficulties.
Av (Leo)
Av is one of the three most negative months of the year. The other two
are Tevet (Capricorn), because it is ruled by Saturn, which a planet of
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harsh judgments,. and Tammuz (Cancer) because it is ruled by the
moon.
Av - sign of Leo is ruled by the sun, and is the Left Column of the fire
signs. This indicates an added influence of fire which is expressed as
judgments, burning and consuming fire with no balance. This is the
reason we experience a polarity of events, some negative and some
positive. The Book of Formation says the letter Tet created Leo and the
letter Caf created the sun. Together we get the energetic combination
of that controls the month of Av and Leo.
At the center of our solar system, the sun brings each of the planets
light, heat and life, without which organic life could not exist.
People born in this month are famous (or infamous) for behaving like
the sun. Their trademarks are leadership, determination, domination
and power, and in full force, this combination can lead to the pitfalls of
ego and pride. Leos easily fall into perceiving that they are king. The
only control we have is self-control. Any feelings of ego, pride and
superiority can only prevent us from helping others, and that can never
be good.
The month of Av is known for the massive occurrences of negativity
that have transpired throughout history during this time: The Spanish
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Inquisition, the signing of Hitlers Final Solution, and the Destruction of
both Holy Temples in Jerusalem, which all took place on the ninth of
Av.
The number nine, represented by the Hebrew letter Tet, connects us to
Sfirat Yesod, which manifests all of the energy that is gathered from all
the upper luminous emanations. Jerusalem was and remains the
energy center of the world. When the people of Israel, and the
residents of Jerusalem specifically, chose not behave with human
dignity toward one another, and this energy was created and
accumulated in Yesod, it had to manifest itself, and did so in an
explosion of negativity on the ninth day of Av, in a deadly short circuit.
The ninth day of Av is a fasting day, not because the two Temples
were destroyed, but it is a day that lends itself to calamity. When there
is no unity, no minimum of human dignity between people - this
negative energy is accumulated and culminates on the ninth of Av.
What is the solution? A change of consciousness and behavior. It is
very easy to point fingers and blame others, but it is harder to
transform oneself and change ones attitude, be patient, forgiving, and
loving. If each of us could perceive ourselves as though we are ticking
time bombs, and any self-serving action would trigger the fuse, we
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would be much more careful with our actions and words. The ninth day
of Av is a day of destruction, but at the same time it is the birth of
Messiah. Where there is the greatest darkness, therein also lies the
biggest potential to reveal tremendous light, but it all depends on our
actions.
To lessen the judgment of this month we also have two very positive
events: THE FIFTH DAY OF AV - the death anniversary of RavIsaac Luria (the Ari). He chose to leave the world on the fifth day -
which represents the luminous emanation of Hod, in order to transform
daveh (poor and weak) to Hod. The death of the Ari, which does not
represent an actual physical death, provides us with an opening for
awesome light we can connect to by studying his writings on that night.
FIFTEENTH DAY OF AV - the happiest day of the year. On this day,both the sun and the moon are full. The sun - Zeir Anpin, the positive
pole represents the male aspect of our universe. The moon -
Malchut, the negative pole represents the female aspect of the
universe. When the moon reflects the light of the sun, we receive this
power to return light the strength to give, to care, and to love
unconditionally. This is why our sages stated that there is no happier
day in the year, and this rare cosmic opportunity allows us to find our
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soulmate. The same way the sun and the moon are in harmony on this
day, so too can we draw this partnership to our lives.
Elul (Virgo)
The month of Elul is the completion of the lunar year. This month
corresponds to the sign of Virgo, which is an earth sign and is ruled by
Mercury. The sign of Virgo is connected to the practicality, working and
serving others. People born in this month feel the need to achieve
financial security through working, and also have a great need to serve
society.
People under the sign of Virgo find success in community careers: as
doctors, nurses, or any profession healing the body and the soul; as
social workers, service technicians, bankers, accountants, and in
professions of beauty and fashion.
The end of the lunar year expresses the Virgo's need to check and
criticize their actions, like a business man that reviews the year-end
balance, profit and loss. That is how Virgos acquire their attribute of
criticism.
It easier to criticize and see what is wrong with others, but much harder
to do criticize oneself, and this is the real lesson Virgos should learn.
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When is the correction of the Virgo complete? When they learn to love,
honor and accept the other person as they are without criticism,
judgment or trying to change them to their own criteria.
Once the Virgo achieves completely unconditional love, they have
finished their correction.
Mercury in Hebrew is Kochav. Numerology value is Caf and Vav = 26 =
Yud Hei Vav Hei and Caf Vet = 22 = the 22 letters of the Hebrew Aleph
Bet, which indicates that Mercury is a planet of communication.
Financially it is not an easy month. Many important change might
happen, the need for new business ventures, different ones with new
consciousness. International business connections can take place.
There is also a large incident of immigration in this month, where more
people find the need to leave their homelands in order to go to new
places, looking for their luck and to change their lives.
In personal relationships there are more international connections and
meetings, which means there is more openness to go out of the family
circle/tribe tradition to meet new and different people and nations.
There is a greater inclination to widen and enlarge the metaphysical
vessel in order to better understand - through the kabbalistic
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show us that we can build the balance between the parallel universe,
as Rav Berg explains. We live in a physical world, but the true world is
the metaphysical one. The scales can help us to connect and fuse the
two worlds.
Lamed is the letter of learning, and that is why people born under the
sign of Libra are generally very intellectual people, with big desires to
study, learn, know and understand.
The planet Venus is rules the sign of Libra. This is the planet which
rules love, couples, money and art. Liras are romantic people,
sensitive, loving and also make good business people. They love
esthetics, music and visual arts.
Noga (Venus) was created by the Hebrew letter Pei . Together the two
letters Pei and Lamed are the letter of the sign of Libra.
Libras have the tendency to please the whole world, and some time
they lose the Libran balance because they give too much. They must
make a point of saying no from time to time. Libras are good business
people. Venus controls money, which is why Librans need to learn to
give charity, donations and tithing, in order to infuse the money with
positivity and give the money the right balance.
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The first ten days of Libra are called The Ten Days of Repentance,
the peak of which is Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement - the day on
which the verdict is given. Repentance, Prayer and Charity can nullify
any negativity headed our way.
What is happening in this month astrologically?
The Sun and the Moon are together in Virgo, the seventh house - the
house of Libra. There is no doubt that there is a very serious closure of
a chapter. A change is on its way. The astrological chart emphasizes
the need for change, which means heading towards a new beginning.
Criticism is in the air, and there is a heightened ability to see what is
wrong, what is not working in professional fields, as well as in the
personal and marital life - there is a need for a thorough housecleaning
- to look inside and see what needs to be changed.
Due to the cosmic pressure, there is an unusual need to take on new
responsibilities that will result in year-long commitments in multiple
fields Be open to new ideas and stay flexible. You will notice power
plays and control issues at work and on personal fronts. Dont feel
threatened.
Mercury not only influences this month, but maintains influence
throughout the coming year. Mercury in Libra puts us at a very positive
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angle, enabling us to experience beautiful relationships where the key
words are love and understanding. Listen and accept others with an
open mind and a welcoming heart. Through this openness we build a
positive and intellectual energy that will influence the course of this
month in the social-human domain. It will also bear influence in the
world of technology. An increase in knowledge and a fortification in
romantic and familial partnerships create a strong vessel for personal
and global livelihood. Each one of us has the personal responsibility to
understand (the word understand, in Hebrew, has the same root
as Binah ) that each and every one of us is like a grain of wheat
When put on the cosmic scale, each grain can change the way the
scales tip, right or left, to life or, God forbid, to death.
Mar Chesvan (Scorpio)
The astrological month of Scorpio, or as it is called in Hebrew Mar-
Cheshvan (Bitter Cheshvan), is the Left column water sign, and is ruled
by the plant Mars (Maadim) and Pluto.
The Book of Formation speaks of seven planets in the solar system. In
the last century, three more planets were revealed and as a result,
Pluto has been found to bear influence on the sign of Scorpio.
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All water signs are emotional, but Scorpions are particularly irrational
when it comes to their emotions. They go to extremes, in both positive
and negative respects. There is only black and white in the world of the
Scorpion; no gray areas. If you are not their friend, then you are by
default their enemy, and you will most definitely be treated that way.
As the Left Column of the water signs, Scorpios have a tremendous
desire for power and control, and seek these measures at any cost.
They do not waver, they do not falter, and they stay their course with
total determination and strength, which can sometimes result in
unnecessary force and violence. Mars, which rules the month of
Scorpio, is the planet and Greek god of war, which makes all Scorpios
warriors who have the drive to eliminate their enemy no matter what
toll it takes on anyone else.
Pluto rules life and death, as well as the power and energy of the seed,
which at best manifests itself as new life. It also gives Scorpios deep
sexual desires that are rooted in the compulsion to propagate the
human race. In their efforts to be fruitful and multiply, Scorpios can go
so far as to damage their reproductive and sexual organs, leading to
impotency, infertility, and cancer.
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Scorpio is a fixed sign, which means that they do not like change and
want to harness total control over their lives and the lives of those
around them. Their greatest fear is to lose control.
In the Scorpio world of extremes, love is everything. If they feel their
love is not reciprocated, this love can turn into hate. It is very difficult
for Scorpios to forgive and forget. The typical Scorpio will not rest until
he has his revenge on the friend that betrayed him and let him down.
This is the hardest Tikun (correction) of Scorpions - to find the Central
Column, control the urge to avenge, and to live, love and let go.
Mar-Cheshvan, as the month is formally known, in Hebrew means
bitter Cheshvan. However, it can be transformed into Ram Cheshvan
(elevated Cheshvan). Our job throughout the month is to transform that
which is bitter into sweet, that which is lowly to lofty. It takes a strong
consciousness and self-control to achieve this transformation. It is not
easy to make the dark forces completely white.
Scorpions are very good businesspeople. They like money because it
gives them control and power. They are very good politicians, doctors,
physiologists, astrologers, and financiers. They have a very powerful
metaphysical ability and intuition, very strong mystical and spiritual
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powers. If a Scorpio chooses the wrong path, they can be the most
lethal and ruthless members of the Mafia.
The Great Deluge took place in the month of Cheshvan. Noahs
generation was very corrupt and God saw no other way but to destroy
it completely with the flood. Only Noah, his family, and a pair of all of
Earths creatures remained alive because of the protection provided by
the Ark.
Cheshvan tends to be a cumbersome month of negative energy. It is
one of the only months lacking in holidays, which makes it a good time
to focus on the patterns in which we have fallen, the ill feelings we
harbor, and the grudges that we still bear.
If we overcome the natural tendency toward revenge, toward taking the
law in our hands, toward giving people what they deserve, and stick
to revealing more Light in the world, we can hope to survive this
tenuous month. As Rav Berg says, the war against the darkness is not
fought with guns and artillery but by lighting as many candles as
possible. The more Light we bring to the world, the more darkness we
eradicate, for darkness cannot exist where there is Light.
Kislev (Sagittarius)
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Kislev is the sign of Sagittarius. It is central column of the fire signs,
ruled by Jupiter, in Hebrew Tzedek, and the Hebrew letters Samech
and Gimel . The letter Samech created the sign of Sagittarius. Samech
comes from the phrase Somech noflim (supporting the fallen). In the
Zohar, the article called the letter of Rav Hamnuna Saba (the Elder),
it says that the Hebrew letters came before the Creator to ask that the
world be created beginning with each one. When the letter Samech
came before the Creator, the Creator told it to go back to its place,
which is after the letter Nun, and to support the Nun from falling. That
is how we get the word nes (Eng. miracle). The letter Nun created the
sign of Scorpio in which the Flood happened, and after the Flood God
put the rainbow in the sky as an omen that there never be a flood
again.
Sagittarius in Hebrew is called Keshet, or rainbow. This is the rainbow
in the sky, an omen between God and Noach a flood would never
destroy the land. Keshet is represented by the centaur, the
mythological half-man, half-horse figure who hunts with a bow and
arrow.
The letter Gimel created Jupiter, which controls expansion and the
ability to expand metaphysical vessels. Jupiter represents the desire to
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learn, to know, and the fields of science, biology, education, art and
music. Sagittarius is a born optimist; for him everything is always okay
and always arranged in the best way possible. Sagittarians feel they
can solve all problems and will do all things required of them.
Sagittarians are prone to over-optimism, exaggeration, mockery,
gambling and light-headedness. They are natural philosophers,
teachers, educators, lovers, communicators, and friends. They like to
travel, they love their freedom and space, and they are interested in
world exploration as well as the study of human behavior, culture and
religion. They share their knowledge with whoever seeks it. They love
life and can be quite mischievous children.
Because Sagittarius is the central column (air element) of the fire
signs, it has the additional influence of air. Air fuels the fire and enable
it grow and expend, this is why the Sagittarius can be a channel -
instructor - teacher - salesman or any job in communication that
combine the knowledge with humanity.
Sagittarians are adventurous people who make excellent drivers, race
drivers, and pilots. They love sports and challenge their destiny by
taking unnecessary risks. Everything they do is on a large scale, with
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the help of Jupiter, which expands the Sagittarians mind in business,
social and romantic endeavors!
The most important days in Kislev are the days of Chanukah, which
begins on the 24th of Kislev and ends on the 2nd of Tevet. We light
Chanukah candles to connect to the miracle that happened in the time
of the Hasmoneans, when a one days worth of oil burned for eight
days in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. This amazing example of mind
over matter took place because of the two letters that control this
month; Gimel whose essence is Gomel Dalim (rewarding the poor),
and the letter Samech, which created the month of Kislev. These
conditions, together with the metaphysical actions that the
Hasmoneans did, brought about this miracle that happened 2000 years
ago. We are subject to the very same conditions every year on 24th
day of the month of Kislev. This energy is revealed again for eight days
as long as we connect to it through the Chanukah candles, and allows
us to create tremendous miracles in our lives. The power of miracles
exists and is available for us to access every day of the year. We must
simply light the candles with the right and proper meditations and by
that we activate this metaphysical system of miracles in our lives.
Tevet (Capricorn)
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The month of Tevet and the sign of Capricorn are both ruled by Saturn.
Saturn provide the law enforcement in the cosmos, giving us each
exactly what we deserve. This is the reason that Saturn has gotten
such a bad rap amongst astrologers. The Book of Formation, written by
Abraham the Patriarch more than 4,000 years ago, reveals that Saturn
is responsible for the distractions, diseases, death, jails, poverty,
disgrace, shame and the many other obstacles that plague our lives.
Capricorn is an earth sign, with a strong connection to the material
world. People born in this month have a strong need for financial
security. They believe only in what their five senses convey and have
trouble seeing beyond the apparent. Capricorn represents the Right
Column of the earth signs, which signifies that its internal energy is
water. This translates into the Capricorns helpful and caring character.
Capricorns are family-oriented and have strong ties to the home. They
are great caretakers who can often lack faith in the Light-force because
they are easily controlled by physical forces. They fear what tomorrow
might bring and a potential lack of funds for survival. These fears keep
many Capricorns from becoming more spiritual.
Those born in Tevet are traditionally reliable, responsible, caring,
thrifty, and punctual. After all, time is money! They make excellent
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business people, accountants, engineers, attorneys, and in any
disciplinary position, from crossing guard to drill sergeant.
According to Book of Formation, the Ayin and Bet are the Hebrew
letters controlling this month. The letter Ayin created Capricorn and the
letter Bet created Saturn. The combination of Ayin and Bet is the level
of Chochmah when the Yud Hei Vav Hei is spelled out, and Capricorns
do have this wisdom, because the original desire of Saturn is to reach
the Light.
Capricorn is one of the three hardest months of the year, but thanks to
the holiday ofChanukah, which extends itself to the first two days of
Tevet, we do receive an injection of Light-force that can sustain us
through the month.
Shevat (Aquarius)
The month of Shevat correlates with the astrological sign of Aquarius,
which is an air sign. It is the third of the air signs: Gemini, Libra and
Aquarius. Aquarius represents the Left Column of the three. Aquarius
is ruled by two planets. Traditional astrology attributes control of this
month to Saturn, and modern astrology has given credit to Uranus,
discovered by the astronomer William Hershel on March 13, 1781.
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Saturn, the seventh planet in the solar system, is the planet of
judgment, order, responsibility, discipline and laws. Uranus is the
eighth planet in the solar system, the one that breaks the proximity and
limitations of seven - seven days, the seventh day, seven colors, seven
notes etc.
Uranus elevates us to new consciousness and new concepts beyond
limitation. This is why the Age of Aquarius and the month of Aquarius
are considered times of change. Both are times of new knowledge,
inventions, humanity, the need to help, to understand and to support
the needy.
The energy of Uranus also connects to the air element - intellectualism,
innovations, and new concepts that will bring the world to a higher level
of consciousness.
Aquarians are rebellious by nature because they are constantly faced
with penetrating questions concerning their individuality, their
uniqueness and their identity. This is the reason that they strive to
break old boundaries. To Aquarians, the past is but a fleeting moment,
and they disconnect from the past in order to find a fresh and
unfamiliar reality, a new truth to fit the new times. Uranus orbits the sun
every 84 years, which explains the common phenomenon of the
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midlife crisis that plagues 40-42 year olds. It is actually a case of
Aquarius-it is, when we begin to question our lifes purpose and make
plans for the next 40 or so years.
Aquarians make excellent computer technicians, scientists, and social
workers. They thrive doing anything revolutionary, especially in tasks
that carry the flag of social-political revolution.
Age of Aquarius
The Kabbalists explain that the Age of Aquarius began approximately
400 years ago and is considered the Age of Revelation, or the Age of
Redemption. Why does Aquarius, or "Shvat" according the Hebrew
calendar, symbolize redemption? Because Aquarians perceive the
world as unified, and Kabbalists consider this to be the basis of true
redemption. Redemption is when all negativity is cleansed, when
humanity is free of evil and fragmentation. Because of their higher level
of consciousness, Aquarians are directly linked to this redemptive
moment.
Aquarians are unique they stand out in a crowd and cannot be
ignored. They show great promise as children and as adults they are
idealists who strive to change the universe with original ideas. They are
rebels, and their concern is the well being of humanity as a whole.
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They rebel against established ways of doing things, always looking to
find new, better ways to solve world problems.
Though Aquarians seek justice for all, this is a global quest, not a
personal one. They support things that are grand and noble, while they
fail to be sensitive to those around them who are suffering. Aquarians
often lack a sense of the practical, and they are passionately
independent and private. Their desire for originality causes them to set
themselves apart from the crowd. Despite their friendliness and open-
mindedness, they are also the most stubborn of all signs. They reject
all established structures, and fight to maintain their individuality and
freedom in order to exercise their innovative ideas. They detest
confinement of any sort.
Yet the most challenging barrier they face is most often their own egos.
Even as they begin to make changes in their lives, their focus tends to
be external, and they have trouble really changing from deep within.
Aquarians have the power to break free of the limitations of the
physical world. But to manifest this power, they must control the
aspects of their nature that interfere with its accomplishment.
Aquarians are capable of helping humanity, as long as their own ideas
do not become more important than the cause itself. True spirituality
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means being part of humanity, not above it. Unfortunately, Aquarians
usually have such high opinions of themselves that imposing their own
views can become their sole objective. Aquarians must conquer their
pride, and realize that they have been entrusted with their attributes in
order to manifest a certain force in this world. They are merely
channels for this energy, and so are not entitled to personal glory.
For those born under the sign of Aquarius and for those now about to
become influenced by the cosmic energy of Aquarius, you can attain
the consciousness of a cosmic reality and feel responsible for humanity
as a whole. You can know true friendship and perhaps even universal
fraternity. And Aquarians have the strength for this task, from past
lives. You can experience an exceptional and unique adventure in the
history of humanity if you manage the most difficult restriction
silencing your ego and practicing humility and modesty while living in
simplicity.
Adar (Pisces)
Pisces completes the astrological cycle that begins with Aries. It is
Central Column of the water signs, and is controlled by two planets,
Jupiter and Neptune.
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Jupiter controls two signs: Pisces and Sagittarius. These two months,
Adar and Kislev, are characterized by the tremendous miracles that
took place because of the energy of Jupiter. Sagittarius marks the
miracles of Chanukah. Adar coined the miracle of Purim, created by
Esther, Mordechai, and the unity between the Jews in Shushan,
Persia. This togetherness and mass effort of unconditional sharing
caused the miracle that prevented the total extermination of the
Israelites in Persia, under Achashveroshs rule.
Jupiter is the planet of success, miracles, expansion of the
metaphysical vessel and our extension of our spiritual ability.
The second planet that rules Pisces, Neptune, was discovered only in
the 19th century as the planet to rule the abstract; the planet itself has
no boundaries or limitations, as it is surrounded by gas. It controls
intuition, imagination, creativity and art. It provides us with the ability to
see and understand beyond our five senses.
The combination of these two planets gives Pisces a very powerful
emotional ability. They are remarkably sensitive and vulnerable with
the strongest intuition of any sign. They are very deep people, whether
it comes to opinion, thought, or inspiration. Pisceans have an uncanny
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talent for sensitivity toward others, for they can truly enter a persons
heart and mind and experience the pain and suffering of others.
They have the metaphysical ability predict the future, and they can
often be psychic and clairvoyant. Many Pisceans have a gift for
mathematics, science, and metaphysics (Albert Einstein was a Pisces).
The symbol for Pisces is two fish swimming in opposite directions. The
fish swimming against the stream represents the powerful Pisces
potential. They can be sharks as charismatic and strong leaders
with vision and clarity about leadership that can guide an entire nation,
like Moses, who was also a Pisces. But those Pisces who prefer to go
with the flow can be weak people who get carried away easily and are
prone to addictive patterns of behavior.
Adar is known for the holiday of Purim. According to the sages, it will
be the only holiday that will continue to be celebrated throughout the
world after the Messiah comes. When Adar begins, joy enters, as the
famous Hebraic phrase goes. It is a month of happiness, miracles and
wonders. It affords us the ability to achieve mind over matter, to
overcome our doubts and connect to the Light.
Adar is the only month that repeats itself in a single calendar year.
Because of the difference between the lunar and the solar year, the
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in our world - meaning the Universe and the spiritual worlds - we will only have a vague and remote
idea about the number of spiritual ties and forces that control us.The great variety of the spiritual forces can be imagined as two equal and interconnected systems.
The only difference between them is that the first system comes out from the Creator and goes
down through all of the worlds until it reaches ours. The second one comes out of our world and
goes all the way up according to the rules already developed and acted upon in the first system.The first system in the Kabbalah is called "The Order of the Creation of the Worlds and Spirit". The
second one is called "Comprehension or the Steps of Prophecy and Spirit". The second system
supposes that those who wish to reach the peak will have to act according to the laws of the first
system, and this is exactly what is studied in the Kabbalah. However, in the spiritual world the main
factor of discovery and comprehension is not time but rather the purity of spirit, thought, and desire.In the material world there are many forces and phenomena which we do not directly feel. For
example, electricity, magnetic waves, etc. The effect of their actions, their names, are familiar even
to children. Even though our knowledge about electricity is limited, we have learned to use this
phenomenon for our certain needs. We call it by name just as naturally as we call bread - bread and
sugar - sugar.Accordingly, all of the names in the Kabbalah seem to give a real (material) notion of a spiritual
object. But if we think about it, it is not only spiritual objects that we don't have an idea about. We
don't have an idea about the Creator Himself, just as we don't have a real idea of any object, even
one that is felt by our own hands.The thing is that we don't feel the object itself but rather our reaction to its actions and influence.
These reactions give us what seems to be knowledge, although the object itself, its essence
remains hidden. More than that, we cannot even comprehend ourselves! Only actions and reactions
is all that we know about ourselves.Science, as an instrument of researching the world is divided into two parts; the study of the
properties of matter and the study of its form. In other words, there is nothing in the universe that
doesn't consist of matter and form. For example, if we take a table as a combination of matter and
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form, then the matter is the wood, and the carrier of the form is the shape of the table. Another
example; the word liar, where the matter is the body of the man that carries the form, the lie.The part of science that deals with the study of matter is based on experiments. On the basis of
those scientific experiments, conclusions are drawn. However, the part of science that studies form,
without any connection to matter, especially those forms that have never been tied to matter (for
example, communism as an ideal!) cannot be based on experiment. That is because there is no
such thing as form without matter in our world.The separation of form from matter is possible only in our imagination. Therefore, all of our
conclusions in this case are based only on theoretical premises. The whole field of higher
philosophy belongs to this category of science and mankind has often suffered because of its
groundless conclusions. The majority of contemporary scientists turned their back on this method of
study, since there is absolutely no certainty in the validity of the conclusions.By exploring the spiritual world, man himself actually discovers that his very feelings are only
wishes from above for him to feel that way. He feels it as a separate existing object and not as a
part of the Creator while all of the surrounding world is only an illusion of the action of spiritual
forces on us.I will clarify this thought with an example:"Once upon a time a poor man lived in a small village. He drove a wagon, had a couple of horses, a
house and a family. Suddenly a wave of misfortune came upon him. The horses fell, his wife and
children died, the house fell apart and because of his grief, he died soon after. And then the
decision is being taken in the highest court, just what to give to such a long suffering and tormented
soul to assure its happiness. They decide to give him the feeling that he is alive, that he has his
family with him, his house, and his good horses. They make him feel content with his work and with
his life."These feelings are interpreted just as we feel in a dream, that what is happening to us in a dream is
very real. It is only our feelings that create the picture of our surroundings. So then, how can we
distinguish an illusion for reality ...
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Kabbalah as a science of the world is also divided into the study of matter and form. However, it has
a remarkable quality that shows its superiority over other methods of science. The part of it that
deals with the study of form without matter is totally based on experimental control and therefore
can be verified and tested!The Kabbalist, having risen to the spiritual level of the studied object, receives all of its qualities
himself. Thus, inside himself he feels a complete understanding and can deal practically with
different kinds of forms before their material embodiment. It is as if he is watching all of our illusions
as an observer from the outside!Kabbalah, just as any other science, uses certain symbols and terminology to describe objects and
actions. The spiritual force, the world, the sfira are called by the same name which we use for the
same object controlled by this force in our world. Since every material object or force has a
respective spiritual object or force that controls their actions, there is a completely accurate "fit"
between the name taken from the material world and its spiritual root - the source. Naming a
spiritual object is therefore possible only to a Kabbalist who has himself reached a very high level of
insight.He has reached that level of the spiritual object itself and he sees the way it effects and influences
our world. The Kabbalists write their books and pass on their knowledge using this language. This
language is extremely precise. It is based on the spiritual source of the material object and cannot
change. The link between the object and its spiritual source in unchangeable. This is quite different
from our everyday use of the language. Our earthly, everyday language is gradually loosing its
accuracy since it is tied only to the outer form. A simple basic understanding of the language is not
enough. Even if we know the name of a lower material object, we still cannot understand its higher
spiritual form. Only if we know the spiritual form can we comprehend and see its material
implementation, "the branch".This brings us to the conclusion: First it is essential to understand the spiritual source of the material
object. We have to know its nature and properties. Only then can we pass to its branch in our world
and study their interaction. This is the only way for the true understanding of the language of the
Kabbalah.
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