The First 12 Days of Aries: Day 9

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 9 - Sagittarius: April 9, 2014

Often described as lucky, people born under the sign of Sagittarius like to live on the edge. They also tend to find themselves counting on miracles because they are known to put off obligations till the very last minute. With their interest in learning things simply for the sake of learning, Sagittarians often have a hard time following through on what they have learned and finishing what they have started. At the same time, they love challenges and are very competitive—so competitive, in fact, that it can be difficult for them to bounce back after a perceived failure. Sagittarians are also infamous for their tactlessness and quick tongue, and they need to remember that even though they may not be particularly sensitive, other people are, and their careless words can sting.

Internal: Change Your Consciousness

• Think of some situation where you believe you failed and see if the result of that situation is still impacting you today. If it is, identify at least one positive thing that came out of that failure.
• Analyze a situation that is happening today in its entirety before you make a decision about what to do.

External: Actions You Can Take

• Do something now that you would normally put off to the last minute: Tackle a project, make that phone call, write an email, have that awkward conversation, etc.
• Before you say something, think about how the other person will receive it. Will they hear you? Will it help them? What good will come of it? After asking yourself these questions, think again about saying it.

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