The First 12 Days of Aries: Day 7

As you probably know, Aries is the first of the 12 months of the zodiac. As the first, it is the seed level of all that will unfold throughout the year.

Sixteenth century Kabbalist Rav Isaac Luria explained the specific technology of this month is that the first 12 days correspond to the 12 months of the upcoming year. For example, the first day corresponds to the months of Aries, the second, Taurus, the third, Gemini, and so on.

Our consciousness and behavior on these 12 days actually create the experiences we will have in the months ahead. These 12 days, then, are a time of testing, and they contain opportunities to transform ourselves and to carve out a new destiny. It is as if we have a 12-day cosmic window to “walk through the fire,” so to speak, in order to bring the world and ourselves to a higher spiritual vibration.

As Rav Berg once said, “During the month of Nissan (Aries), we must expect arguments and conflicts, which are simply opportunities to reveal Light. The negative side will do everything in its power to prevent us from using the tools at our disposal to control our destiny. But we will not be trapped. We shall elevate and confront the responsibility entrusted to us.... We have a duty (through our spiritual efforts) to turn on the Light, and whoever is not capable of loving his enemy should at least act with human dignity towards him.”

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Day 7 - Libra: April 7, 2014

As you may know, the month of Libra is represented by the balance scales, and truly, the idea of balance is one of the most important things for a person born under this sign. There is nothing a Libra wants more than to live in peace and harmony. The problem is that sometimes, in order to get to that end, they walk away from the truth.

I’m sure you’ve heard the quote: “Sometimes the shoemaker goes without shoes.” It’s the same idea here. At times, the Libra can be so bent on achieving balance that in their pursuit of it, they miss the boat. Librans are also known for their ability to see all sides of a situation. The problem here is that because they can see every side of the situation, they have a hard time actually making a decision, and by the time they do so, it is often too late.

Internal: Change Your Consciousness

• Take a piece of paper and write down your goals, then turn the paper over and write down what you are willing to give up to get to those goals.
• Look at a situation in your life where you’ve questioned a past decision and your uncertainty is still impacting you today. See the value in your original decision and see how you can now keep moving forward.

External: Actions You Can Take

• Confront a situation that you have been avoiding for fear of causing discord.
• Make a decision without hemming and hawing! It doesn’t need to be life changing; it can be just a simple everyday decision. The point is to make the decision and be certain about it.
• Help someone see all sides of a situation they may be struggling with. Sharing with them might help them make a more proactive decision.

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