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Kabbalah
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Kabbalah is an ancient yet entirely new
paradigm for living. It teaches that all of the branches of our lives—health, relationships, business—emanate
from the same trunk and the same root. It’s the technology of how the universe works at the core level. It’s
a whole new way of looking at the world that can connect you to the kind of permanent fulfillment you may be seeking.The
bottom line in Kabbalah is - the proof is in the pudding.
One of the nice things about studying Kabbalah is that it doesn't require you to leave your current
faith or religious path. Kabbalah will merely deepen your understanding of the universe and give you more information and
tools to understand why things are happening to you and how you can better connect to the light of the creator and receive
the fulfillment you're looking for.
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Kabbalah teaches universal principles that apply to all peoples of all faiths and all religions,
regardless of ethnicity or where you come from. The beauty of studying Kabbalah is that you can't be forced to think in a
particular way. My purpose is to share information with you and hope that you will apply it in your life for the sake of
bettering it.
We
all want to understand ourselves better, to live more fulfilling lives, to have a richer experience of who we are and what
we are here to contribute. All of us want to be happy, and in truth, most of us really want the same things out of life:
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we want to love and be loved
we want to have the best
relationships
we want to enjoy financial resources and to feel secure
we want great health
we want our children
to be happy and safe…
…and we have questions, so many questions. Deep down, we all want to understand
the meaning of our lives.
As a child, you may have even wondered, “Why was I born? What is the purpose of my life?” Then we grow
up and get busy. We have to pay the rent, create a life, pursue a career, pick up the groceries. Sometimes, out of exhaustion,
we lapse into a rut, a robotic existence, and stop asking the profound questions that fascinated us as children.
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Wouldn't we be much better off if we continued to grow and
develop, to wonder about and define our purpose in life? To connect to our true potential?
We've all been resigned on a certain level to the ups and
downs of life. One day, we're feeling good about ourselves; the next day we're a little depressed. One day we're happy with
our partner; the next day we break up. One day there’s money in the bank; the next day it vanishes.
But does life have to be so rocky? Can
situations start at one point and just continue to improve everyday? Is it possible? Is there a way to achieve what I want
in my life?”
Yes,
there is a way. Not only that, but you always have the opportunity to alter your destiny and achieve your true potential.
Everybody can make it—no one is too young or too old or too stuck in their ways! We all have the ability to find meaning
and achieve fulfillment beyond our wildest dreams and imaginings. You don't have to live like a robot or a victim or feel
confused by a life that seems purposeless or filled with random ups and downs. You have no limits; you can soar.
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Approximately 4,000 years ago, a set of spiritual principles
was communicated to humanity in a moment of divine revelation. These ancient revelations unlock all the mysteries of humanity;
the secret code that governs the universe. It’s the grand unified theory pursued by Einstein. It’s an incredible
system of logic and a phenomenal technology that can alter the way you view your life. It is the oldest sacred document in
existence, filled with wisdom. This extraordinary, powerful set of tools is known as Kabbalah—the original instruction
manual for life.
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Kabbalah teaches you to experiencing
the universe the way the creator meant for you to experience it. In learning Kabbalah, you will understand what chaos really
is, the challenges, difficulties, and upsets that throw you off center each day. And you will realize that this was never
meant to be a part of your life. What’s more, you will discover powerful tools for eliminating chaos and replacing
it with harmony, love, and fulfillment.
Our physical universe operates under a clear set of spiritual laws. You may be unaware of the laws that govern it,
laws whose power are available to you on a daily basis. Now, with the wisdom of Kabbalah, these spiritual laws are explained
to you in a way that you can understand them. You'll be better able to make sense of your life and be better equipped to
live it without suffering too much chaos. This is the magic, the power that Kabbalah can bring to you.
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You are about to discover the hidden meaning of living.
It may seem unlikely that knowledge first communicated to people who lived 4,000 years
ago could have any relevance to men and women in today’s world.
But the fact is we need the wisdom of the Kabbalah more now than at any other time in our history.
Kabbalah is not a religion, it’s not dogmatic, and it’s not a belief system that you have to buy into. Even more
importantly, it’s not anyone’s personal opinion of how the universe works. It’s simply timeless knowledge
whose time has finally come.
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THE SECRET REVEALED
The teachings upon which the Kabbalah is based have existed from the
beginning of time, but the first written record of it is called The Book of Formation. This ancient document, written 4,000
years ago, attempts to help us to understand the secrets of our universe, but if we were to open it and try to understand
our lives and why things often don't go our way, we would have a hard time deciphering any meaning.
However, two thousand years ago,
the main body of the teachings of Kabbalah, called The Zohar or The Book of Splendor, was revealed and manifested in Israel
by mystic Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. The knowledge of how the universe functions is contained in The Torah (also known as The
Five Books of Moses or The Old Testament),
Regardless of race, gender, or religious belief. When we are on a spiritual path, we are seeking
to reconnect with Spirit. This spirit has no name; it is not Christian, or Jewish, or Buddhist or any other limiting description.
It is just Spirit, far beyond the confines of any particular faith. And it has no gender. All people should be able to connect
to its wisdom too. Historically, Kabbalah has been reserved only for the most advanced scholars.
Below is a brief overview of just some
of the secrets contained within each month.
ELUL (VIRGO)
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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.
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 Vav
= 26 = Yud Hei Vav Hei and Caf Bet = 22 = the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, 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 understanding - the meaning of life, both in the personal and global realms.
TISHREI (LIBRA)
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Tishrei is the sign of Libra - the seventh month of the
astrological wheel that begins in Nissan - sign of Aries. Libra is Mozna'aim in Hebrew meaning scale, the scale on which
we weigh fruits, vegetables or any other things. In ancient times, the scale was used by putting on the objects to be weighed
on one side and stones in units of measurement on the other. In our modern times we use digital scales, and the effect of
the scales has been lost.
In any case, the idea of the scale it to take two opposite and different things and check the difference between
them. On Rosh Hashanah this metaphysical action is takes place when all of our actions are being weighed, the good deeds
and the bad deeds. The scales are being examined, actually, and the decision is made as to who will live who will die, who
will be rich who will be poor according to how the scale tips.
The month of Tishrei was created by the letter Lamed . This letter is very special as it is the
only letter in the Hebrew alphabet which goes above the line. Lamed is built from two triangles - upper and lower - to 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.
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.
MAR CHESVAN (SCORPIO)
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The astrological month of Scorpio, or as it is called in
HebrewMar-Cheshvan (Bitter Cheshvan), is the Left column water sign, and is ruled by the plant Mars (Ma'adim) 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.
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.
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 powers. If a Scorpio chooses the "wrong path", they
can be the most lethal and ruthless members of the Mafia.
The Great Flood took place in the month of Cheshvan. Noah's 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 Earth's 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 (miracle in English). 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 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 the help
of Jupiter, which expands the Sagittarian's 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 day's 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; Gimelwhose
essence is Gomel Dalim (rewarding the poor), and the letter Samech, which created the month ofKislev. 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 theChanukah 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 Capricorn's 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 business people, accountants,
engineers, attorneys, and in any disciplinary position, from crossing guard to drill sergeant.
According to the Book of Formation, the Ayin and Bet are
the Hebrew letters controlling this month. The letterAyin created Capricorn and the letter Bet created Saturn. The combination
of Ayin and Bet is the level ofChochmah when the Yud Hei Vav Hei (Tetragramaton) 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 of Chanukah,
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)
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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.
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 "midlife crisis" that plagues 40-42 year olds. It is actually
a case of Aquarius-it is, when we begin to question our life's 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 Shevat 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. 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 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)
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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.
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 Achashverosh's 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 talent for sensitivity toward others, for they can truly enter a person's 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 sages add an extra Hebrew month to the lunar year
in order to balance the two. This instance occurs randomly 7 times every 19 years. When we experience two months of Adar,
we are given an extra dose of that powerful energy. Adar is the last of the feminine months and is the sixth month since
Libra and the Kabbalistic New Year. Six represents Yesod, the luminous emanation that transfers energy toMalchut (our realm),
so Adar gives us even more potential to become channels for others.
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NISSAN (ARIES)
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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.
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, 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)
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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 world's
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 Taurus are water signs: Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio, or the earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn.
Taurus is associated with the Thyroid
gland and the neck, best known by their "stiff-necked" stubbornness.
The entire month of Iyar falls during the period of Sefirat Haomer (the Counting of the Omer).
During this time we count 49 days between Pesach and Shavuot, and each day gives us an opportunity to correct negative things
we did in our past. These 49 days are seven times seven different levels of negativity, all leading up to the revelation
on Mount Sinai and Immortality, accessed on Shavuot. Because the month of Iyar always falls during the Omer, it is time of
low energy. It is a time in which we can earn the Light that we received on Pesachand prepare ourselves for freedom from
all forms of death and end – in relationships, business, health, and all aspects of life.
SIVAN (GEMINI)
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Sivan is the third month of the Hebrew (lunar) year, and is Central Column of the air signs.
The controlling planet is Mercury, in
Hebrew – Kochav. Kochav's numerical value is Caf Vav = 26 (the Yud Hei Vav Hei or the 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 Pesach . When the awesome light of freedom was revealed on Pesach, 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 Pesach, we reach the level of Binah.
An awesome amount of 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 Gemini's need to collect information
enables them to choose what is good and what is bad, what is right or wrong. This explains Gemini's 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 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)
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Tammuz is one of the three negative months of the year:
Tevet,Tammuz and Av. In Tevet, the siege of Jerusalem began, inTammuz 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.
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 controls Capricorn (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 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, andTan - 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 Abraham the Patriarch, 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 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 Cancerian's high sensitivity. They seem to need more love than other sign. The moon's 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)
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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 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 Inquisition, the signing of Hitler's 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 the Sefirah 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 one's 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 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 Rav Isaac 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) toHod. 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 soul mate. The same way the sun and the moon are in harmony
on this day, so too can we draw this partnership to our lives.
