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The Aron (Tabernacle) contained the most precious gift the Jews got: the Tablets handed from G-d to Moshe. The receptacle had to be worthy of the insert, and therefore the Aron had to be intricately constructed with symbolism as meticulously configured as its beautiful design. The Aron consisted of three contiguous boxes of gold, wood, and gold, each inserted into the other, and gold plated wooden staves with which to carry the Aron. The Torah goes on to state that “The staves shall remain in the ark; they shall not be removed” (Exodus 25:14). Read the rest of this entry »

The Star

This is the eighteenth card in the Major Arcana and is numbered 17.

Divination:

This is a very positive card and signifies hope, inspiration, balance and harmony. You are highly optimistic and have a good chance of making up in long standing situations. Your will be confident in your actions and have a very positive influence over others.

Keywords: Success, Hope, Optimism, Health, Aspirations, Faith, Spirituality.

This card usually betrays a nude female figure in or beside a pool of water, pouring from to jugs, one held in each hand. In the Waite deck, she kneels and pours the contents of one pitcher into the stream and the contents of the other into the ground, showing the connection between the two feminine elements: Earth and water. The naked woman represents unveiled truth and purity. The jugs she holds contains the water of life. Some of the water is being returned to the Source, Sun is being used to infuse the land with new life. Read the rest of this entry »

As the Torah puts it, “AND these are the laws you shall place before them…” Parshat Mishpatim starts by going right into the social justice code of the Torah, directly following the giving of the Torah itself. In fact, Rashi explains that we start with the word “And” to tell us that just like the last one, this Parsha was given at Sinai as well. Rabbi Zweig asks why there’s a separation between the Ten Commandments and the social laws? Also, isn’t it obvious that all the rules were given at Sinai? Since the whole Torah was given then, what’s the Torah telling us that we didn’t already know? Furthermore, why would the first rule described be the one about Jewish slaves, when that wouldn’t even be possible for at least 14 years AFTER the Jews settle into their land? Wouldn’t it make more sense to start with more relevant laws? Read the rest of this entry »

torah

Parshat Yitro describes Yitro hearing of the travels and trials of the Jews, Yitro being moved to convert, coming to Moshe for the conversion, and then leaving Moshe. If Yitro was so moved, why would he ever leave a situation where he’s surrounded by G-d, clouds, heavenly food, and Moshe as a teacher? And how could Moshe, as a leader, allow Yitro to just leave the camp? After all, he was the only Jew NOT to have witnessed the giving of the Torah!Rabbi Leibowitz asked this question in Majesty of Man, and answers by explaining that Yitro was SO moved by G-d, the Torah and the Jews that he felt that he had to go back to his home to try to convert his family and friends. Yitro was willing to give up being surrounded by what he obviously believed in and WANTED to be around, just for the sake of others! If this was the determination of someone that had no responsibilities toward the people he was trying to help, how much more determination should we demonstrate when we actually HAVE a responsibility to help one another!? The Parsha is named after Yitro because he was willing to change his life for Judaism. He was so proud of it that he didn’t hide his Judaism, but went out and told others how beautiful it was. If we expressed the Yitro that we undoubtedly have within us…

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“Hatred is like acid. It does more harm to the container in which it is stored than to the object on which it is poured.” — Ann Landers

The Tower

This is the seventeenth card in the Major Arcana and is numbered 16

Divination:

There may be a sudden change or disruption in your life. A relationship may end. Monetary security reduces. Your routine is thrown out of control. Things may not happen you way, Make the best of the situation.

Keywords: Shaken Foundation, Sudden Changes, Downfall, Release, Destruction, Upheaval, Revelation.

The Tower usually depicts a stone tower of fortress-like , like many castles in Europe that were built in mediaeval times. The Tower is in the process of falling down or been destroyed by fire and lightning.

In the Waite deck, the Tower’s crown is being blown off by the fiery impact. The blast catapults human figures out of the windows. The implication is that the forces of heaven are angry and attacking the structure, causing a flaming debris is to fly out in all directions. Read the rest of this entry »

The Devil

This is the sixteenth card in the Major Arcana and is numbered 15.

Divination:

Your dark side may be trying to take over your good side. Do not give in to materialistic decisions that may spoil your life. Give up habits that are doing you harm. There may be an unexpected failure or loss; you may feel frustrated and oppressed.

Keywords: Jealousy, Materialism, Despair, Bondage, Addiction, Hopelessness, Sexuality. Read the rest of this entry »

We have been living at our new address for just over a month and I have watched my family’s numerological vibrations change in synch with the new house’s vibration. Not a negative change at all, the house has influenced all of us positively – as you remember, I was a little worried about how the new house’s vibration would interact with mine and my family’s life path number vibrations. Read the rest of this entry »

Temperance

This is the fifteenth card in the Major Arcana and is numbered 14.

Divination:

Do not force people to accept your views immediately. Give them time. Till then, better to avoid debates and arguments. Common sense, compromise and a cool mind needed to overcome this situation. A moderate temperament reaps harmony, happiness and confidence.

Keywords: Balance, Addiction, Flexibility, Patience, Equality, Blending, Conservation. Read the rest of this entry »

Death

This is the fourteenth card in the Major Arcana and is numbered 13.

Divination:

This is the beginning of a new life. You have to start from scratch. You won’t get anything easily. Do not give up hope nor wallow in self pity. Give up old habits that you don’t like and start a new life. There may be a lot of changes in your life.

Keywords: Rebirth, Transformation, Ending, Complete Change, Renewal, Transformations, Life Cycle. Read the rest of this entry »

The Hanged Man

This is the thirteenth card in the Major Arcana and is numbered 12.

Divination:

You need to rise above this material world. There is more to life than the small mundane issues. Give others time to get used to you way of thinking. This is the time for sacrificing and waiting for better things in life. This is a rebirth period in your life.

Keywords: Delays, Devotion, Sacrifices, Martyrdom, Reversal, Holding Back, Initiation. Read the rest of this entry »