 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 anything else. 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 compare their weight. On Rosh Hashanah this metaphysical action 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 Aleph Bet which reaches 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. 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. Libras 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 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.
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. Don’t feel threatened.
Mercury not only influences this month, but maintains influence throughout the
coming year. Mercury in Libra puts us at a very positive 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, להבין in Hebrew, has the same root as Binah
בינה) 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.
A big part of anyone's spiritual journey of transformation is to get to know
themselves for who they really are, and understand and accept the unique
combination of their personality and traits. Learning what your sign means can
give you an important and valuable insight as to what your biggest challenge is,
so that you can transform it and uncover your biggest gift to the world, which
is, simply put, the other side of the same coin.
Wearing a Sign Shield can significantly support you through this process - get
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