How to Read and Understand your Chart

The wisdom gained by reflecting on your astronomical chart will help you realise your inner potential, gain profound self-awareness, and receive invaluable guidance for effective communication.

Each of us is blessed with unique gifts and challenged by specific obstacles that are intricately tied to the astronomical sign under which we were born. These signs, rooted in the sacred teachings of Kabbalistic astronomy (mazalot), serve as spiritual compasses, illuminating the obstacles we must transcend and unveiling our sacred life purpose. The ultimate aim is to empower yourself to rise above the celestial influences and seize control over the direction of your life.

Cancer – The Month of Emotions

Cancer is controlled by the Moon. There are seven celestial bodies that kabbalistic Astrology is based upon: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. Each planet controls two signs, except for the Sun, which controls only Leo (Av) and the moon, which controls only Cancer (Tamuz).

Mars controls Aries (fire) and Scorpio (water).
Venus controls Taurus (earth) and Libra (air).
Mercury controls Gemini (air) and Virgo (earth).
Jupiter controls Sagittarius (fire) and Pisces (water).
Saturn controls Capricorn (earth) and Aquarius (air).
Moon controls Cancer (water).
Sun controls Leo (fire).

Because the sun and the moon control one sign each, an unbalanced situation is created in each of these months. This imbalance causes the crab, the symbol for the month of Cancer, to walk sideways rather than forward and backward. This also gives the month of Tamuz the opening for Cancer to begin, and it is the only month that has a disease named after it.

On the seventeenth day of Cancer, Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the Tablets, bringing the world the power and energy of immortality. However, the Israelites didn’t wait patiently for Moses to come down from Mount Sinai and built the Golden Calf, the sight of which caused Moses to shatter the Tablets. This moment marked a clashing of two energies: the power of immortality versus chaos, suffering, depression and death.

The historical fact that the wall of Jerusalem was destroyed and the Tablets were broken on the seventeenth of Cancer was simply a manifestation of the incompatibility between the potential of the spiritual vessel and the reality of the Desire to Receive for the Self Alone. If we do not make an effort to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” we are essentially choosing the Golden Calf, and similarly, we cause our own walls to break down and begin destruction in various aspects of our lives.

Sartan (English: Cancer), in Aramaic is made up of two parts: Sar – to remove and clean all the negativity, and Tan – chaos, hatred, animosity and any aspect of negativity. The power of the month of Cancer is to remove any problems or negative situations that might cause this disease to come to our lives.

According to the Book of Formation by Abraham the Patriarch, the month of Cancer was created by the Hebrew letters Chet (which created Tamuz) and Taf (which created the Moon). The moon begins each lunar month as a thin scythe and reaches its fullest brightness on the fifteenth. From the moment that the fifteenth day is over, the light of the moon begins to wane, and this cycle repeats itself each month.

This explains the Cancerian’s high sensitivity. They seem to need more love than any other sign. The moon’s waning causes them to feel that there is always something missing, and this leads to depression. The cure for these low moments is caring, sharing, loving, and giving to others. In addition, Cancerians must do their best to let go of the past and see beyond ill feelings and wounds. This is the only way for them to truly find happiness and love.

Cancerians are very domestic people. Their motto is “my house is my fortress,” and they are strongly connected to family and home. They love history and archaeology – anything that reminds them of the past. They have a sensitive stomach, as this is where they hold tension and unresolved emotional difficulties.

Letters of the Month – Chet and Yet

According to the “Sepher Yetzirah”, the Hebrew letters are spiritual frequencies that created the universe. A different Hebrew letter controls or influences the constellation and planet of the month. By connecting to these letters through meditation we can draw down specific energy to empower and enlighten us. The letters for the month of Tammuz are Taf and Chet. Taf created the Moon and rules over the month of Tammuz. The moon represents Malchut, the physical world of manifestation, where we find end, limitations and doubt. Interestingly, the letter Tav is the final letter of the Hebrew alphabet – also indicative of the end and limitations.

The letter Chet created the constellation of Cancer and is formed by two other letters – Zayin and Vav. These letters created the constellations of Gemini and Taurus, the two prior months. The word Tammuz literally means the “completion of Vav and Zayin”, additional connection to the prior months’ energy of healing and balance. By meditating on the Chet, we can connect to the positive energy from Taurus and Gemini and overcome judgment and imbalance found in Tammuz.

Each month also has a specific “sense” to which it is connected. Tammuz is connected to “sight” and we learn that by using our sense of sight we can see beyond the perceived physical limits and manifestation of the month and connect to the spiritual realm and all that is possible.

Days of Connection in Tammuz

The letter Chet created the astrological sign of Tammuz. Chet is pronounced “Het” – which means sin in Hebrew and connects us this month to one of the greatest sins in human history – the sin of the golden calf. The 17th of Tammuz is 40 days after Moses ascended Mt. Sinai on Shavuot to receive the 10 Commandments. Commentators suggest that on the afternoon of the 16th the Israelites grew impatient with his return and built an idol and began to behave immorally. On the 17th of Tammuz, Moses came down the mountain, saw the idol created by the Israelites and smashed the tablets in anger – postponing the universal energy of immortality and endless fulfillment. This date is also associated with the day on which the Babylonians breached the walls of Jerusalem and commences the three week period of semi-mourning known as “The Three Weeks”. The Three Weeks commences on the 17th of Tammuz and culminates on the 9th of Av, a date associated with the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples and several other catastrophes that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history. Other powerful days of connection during Tammuz are the 3rd of Tammuz (Gimmel Tammuz) and the 29th of Tammuz, the Hilulas (death anniversaries) for the Chabad Rebbe and Rashi – two Holy souls. The Rebbe is considered by many to be the greatest Jewish leader of the 20th Century and Rashi is considered the preeminent Torah commentator. On the death anniversary of a Tzaddik we are able to connect to their energy through proper meditation and prayer.

Have a great month and powerful Rosh Chodesh Tammuz! Use the power of sight and the ability to share with others to overcome any sense of physical limitation and emotional imbalance and connect to your higher self.

Ruling Planet – Moon

The controlling planet is Mercury, in Hebrew – Kochav. Kochav’s numerical value is Caf Vav = 26 (the same numerical value as Yud Hei Vav Hei or the Tetragrammaton) and Caf Bet = 22 letters of the Hebrew Alphabet, together creating the most powerful and energetic combination.

Birth Qualities of Mercury

Mercury is the planet of communication, which means it is like an electrical cable, telephone wire, a teacher, an adviser, a story teller – basically anything that can transfer any information from point a to point b.

Birth Stone – Ruby – Red

Reuven’s stone was a Ruby – Odem, a very red, blood-colored stone, as its name testifies. When worn by a pregnant woman, the ruby prevents miscarriage. It is also known as the fertility stone.

It is highly recommended for women who wish to become pregnant, especially when ground into powder and mixed with food and drink. It eases pregnancy and keeps the mother and fetus healthy. Many women with fertility problems finally became pregnant when wearing a ruby (best worn as a ring or bracelet).

Even women who have been through unsuccessful medical fertility treatments, finally conceived by holding the Ruby during the treatment. The ruby is also beneficial for women in difficult labor.

Ruby Qualities

Ruby’s provides and strengthens; Passion, courage, protection, vitality, love, and leadership.

• Rubies strengthen passion, vitality, and life force energy
• Ignite the inner fire
• Courage and strength
• Protective qualities, shielding the wearer from negative energies and harm
• Vitality and energy, helping to boost physical stamina and endurance
• Strengthen romantic relationships.
• Enhances the capacity for love and deepen their emotional connections
• Encouragea boldness and assertiveness

Tummuz – Cancer (Sartan)

A person born during Tammuz is ruled by the stomach. Most cancerians love to cook and eat, and their families are extrememly important for them. However, not just food fills their appetitie, they often stuff their feelings inside as well. They have an aversion to direct communication and it can often cause miss understanding and stomach discomfort. 

They should express their real emotions and keep a journal, writing down thoughts and feelings. 

The Month of Tummuz

The month of Tammuz is connected to the astrological sign of Cancer. Kabbalists explain that Tammuz or Cancer is the fourth month in the Hebrew calendar and is one of three months, along with Av (Leo) and Tevet (Capricorn), where the energy of judgement is more direct. Tammuz is often referred to as the month of emotions where the energy can be unbalanced. Specifically, Tammuz is a triple water sign – part of a group of three water signs, itself a water sign and the first water sign of the group (right column energy) – resulting in intensified emotional tendency during the month and for those born under the sign.

The sign is controlled by the Moon, the only Hebrew month under the influence of this celestial body. The Moon’s act of growing and waning each month creates a further sense of unbalance and Cancerians often experience ups and downs and mood swings – thought to be associated with the lunar phases. We can also see that the crab, the animal associated with the sign of Cancer, walks sideways, unbalanced, and that cancer cells produce in an unbalanced way. This state of high emotion and potential unbalance can be overcome during the month by sharing and finding the good in others. It is as simple as that. All of us can use this understanding to try and go outside of our selves to share more and help others during Tammuz, creating balance to an ego-driven focus on our own emotions.

Week 4

Plant Beans, Carrots, Pumkin, Squash (Summer), Squash (Winter), Sweet Potatoes. 

Significant Events of the Month

On the seventeenth day of Cancer, Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the Tablets, bringing the world the power and energy of immortality. However, the Israelites didn’t wait patiently for Moses to come down from Mount Sinai and built the Golden Calf, the sight of which caused Moses to shatter the Tablets. This moment marked a clashing of two energies: the power of immortality versus chaos, suffering, depression and death.

The historical fact that the wall of Jerusalem was destroyed and the Tablets were broken on the seventeenth of Cancer was simply a manifestation of the incompatibility between the potential of the spiritual vessel and the reality of the Desire to Receive for the Self Alone. If we do not make an effort to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” we are essentially choosing the Golden Calf, and similarly, we cause our own walls to break down and begin destruction in various aspects of our lives.

Sartan (English: Cancer), in Aramaic is made up of two parts: Sar – to remove and clean all the negativity, and Tan – chaos, hatred, animosity and any aspect of negativity. The power of the month of Cancer is to remove any problems or negative situations that might cause this disease to come to our lives.

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