The First 12 Days of Aries: Day 12

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 12 - Pisces: April 12, 2014

Pisceans are naturally intuitive and psychic, so it’s easy for them to be in two worlds—the physical and the spiritual—at the same time. Not surprisingly, the symbol of this month is two fish swimming in opposite directions.

Pisceans make wonderful friends and are among the most sensitive people of the entire zodiac, a trait that works both for and against them. On the positive side, their kindness and empathy allow Pisceans to cultivate great relationships, but on the negative, they can easily take too much of another’s burden upon themselves because they don’t know where their part ends and the other person’s begins.

Though brilliant and in tune with the world beyond the five senses, Pisceans sometimes have a hard time balancing this deep perception and understanding with the practicality of everyday life. Oftentimes, they would rather swim to another shore than deal with the difficulties and challenges that life presents, and this avoidance can make them prone to depression, addictions, and feelings of victimhood.

Internal: Change Your Consciousness

• Identify a time when you were presented with unsettling news or a tricky situation. Analyze how you dealt with the situation to see if you reached a balance between logic and emotion before proceeding. If you didn’t achieve this balance, work on understanding how you can pause and be more proactive when situations like these arise again.
• Identify exactly when your depression and feelings of victimhood arise during the day. What kind of situation triggers them? Remember that recognizing the source of these negative feelings is the first step to eliminating them.

External: Actions You Can Take

• Use your ability to be a great friend. Reach out to someone who needs love or support.
• Find one challenge in your day and confront it head-on.

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