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Divinztion:

This signifies a broken heart and betrayal. There may be a separation which may lead to a lot of sorrow and tears. There may be disruption and discord to a large extent. The only solution is letting go of things. Health related to the heart may not be very good.

Key Words: Sorrow, Suffering, Integrity, Tension, Heartbreak, Betrayal, Separation.

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After a whole ordeal trying to curse the Jews, Bilam finally ends up blessing the Jews instead. So what does a person whose power lies in his word utter, after so much suspense? He says “How good are your tents, O Yaakov, your dwelling places, Israel” (24:5). Is it Yaakov or Israel? Is it the tents or the dwelling places (assuming they’re different) that are good? It’s a pretty ambiguous for someone presumably articulate.

To understand this, we need to analyze the context of the three blessings he imparted in the following Pessukim (verses): 1) You should stay near water (reference to Torah), 2) G-d will help you crush your oppressors, and 3) Those that bless you will be blessed, and those that curse you will be cursed. It seems that there is a natural progression throughout these blessings: If we 1) stay close to the Torah, 2) G-d will help us defeat our enemies, and 3) we will be blessed upon blessings. That’s why the blessings start with the statement that it’s all because of our homes (tents), that leads to our communities (dwellings), from Yaakov as an individual to Israel as a nation. If we introduce the Torah in our own controlled-environment homes, it will not only help ourselves and our communities, but will also lead to the many blessings that follow!

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Divination:

This represents a stale mate situation. You have still not decided which course of action you should follow. You are trying to gain time by stalling. Indecision may lead to trouble. 

Key Words: Balance, Doubt, Truce, Stalemate, Choices, Anticipation, Impending conflict.

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Divination:

This may be the beginning of a new unexpected venture. You may become a valiant leader. You may have the strength and ideas for making a new beginning. You may have to face obstructions and hurdles. You have the will power and courage to achieve you goals. You just need to focus your determination. Triumph and victory is soon to be seen.

Key Words:  Justice, Victory, Raw Power, Courage, Strength, Beginning, Mental Forces