The month of Nissan ניסן according to Kabbalah

5772


The first suggestion we make is to read what we said last year about the month of Nissan. What will be said this year will build on what we said last year.

Below is the link to last years Blog about Nissan. Please press your back button to return to this location after you read last year's Blog.

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Essence of Nissan

Nissan is the first month of the year. Nissan has another name in the Torah. Nissan is never mentioned in the Torah. It is called the first month in the Torah and it is also referred to as Aviv אביב which means spring. Aviv is actually two words. It can be translated as Father of 12. This is consistant with the Tree of Life and Kabbalah which explains that everything is included in the first of something. Keter (from the Tree of Life) includes all of the following Sephirot. The energy of Nissan has all of the energies of all of the months within it. There is just one issue to feel the pleasures of all of the months of the year. That issue is to lower our desire to receive for one self alone. That is the true energy of freedom. Breaking free from our limitation of selfish desires. This is the true essence of Nissan.

In order to break free of our selfishness it is necessary to find a miracle to assist us. That is also the essence of Nissan ניסן since it has the word Nes נס within it. Nes is the Hebrew word for miracle.It is really important to learn what is a miracle in order to utilize this energy within our world. Nes means to run away from. A miracle is running away from the natural order of things to the higher level where what we call a miracle is the natural order for that world and then bring that energy back down into our physical world. That is the meaning of a miracle.

As a cautionary attitude, this month will bring lots of opportunities to involve yourself with confrontations, battles, and potential antagonism. This is a prime opportunity to fall to the Satan and his favorite tool causing you to become angry. This must be minimized. (Please see below for tools to avoid anger). So what do we replace our normal angry reaction with? To battle against our desire to receive for one self alone. See below for a more detailed discussion.

Letters for control of the month of Nissan ניסן are the Dalet ד and the Hay ה See below for these letters and also the permutation of the Tetragramaton. These assists you to take and keep control of the Astrological influences for the month.

There is also a unique ritual only available during the month of Nissan that assists us to control all of the months of the year. As you know, my favorite adage is "Do not believe a word i say but please and especially do what i suggest for this month. It can only benefit you and the only thing it takes is 5-10 minutes of your time each day for 14 days. This small investment of time will bring you additional control during the year.

I have explained control many times but here is a story that may help you understand "control" in a different way. Perhaps someone is watching television. He wants to change the channel. One technique which is not a normal practice is to get off the couch, walk to the TV and turn the channel. That is one level of control but most people do not think of it as control. Another method is to change the channel using a remote control. That also is a level of control of ones environment but most people do not consider that control. A third method is to ask someone else to change the channel either with or without the remote control. People when thinking about this will realize that this is control of our environment. In all cases our desire is fulfilled.

Control of astrological influence means to overcome that influence using what ever method the consciousness of the person will allow to manifest. If someone is on the level of consciousness of Mind Over Matter, the TV will change channels at the influence of the persons consciousness. For most of us it will take the form of the alternatives listed above. With respect to astrological influence, when one knows the influence by learning and understanding Kabbalah, then one may utilize the techniques of the Hebrew Letters to enhance the positive influence and eliminate the negative influence. The Hebrew Letters act just like the buttons on a remote control, they work and the user does not have to know How or Why they work.

Here are the letters of the month, and the Tetragramaton Permutation for the month of Nissan.

ד ה יהוה

Now, lets look at the permutation of the Tetragramaton for the month of Nissan and what we can learn.

The Tetragrammaton is normally spelled יהוה. This is actually the permutation used during the month of Nissan. When the Yood is in the first position. The first position is normally considered the World of Atzilut (Emanation). The second position normally has a Hay and is considered the world of Brea (Creation). The third position normally has a Vav and is considered the World of Yetzirah (Formation). The fourth position normally has a Hay and is considered the world of Assiya (Action or Manifestation).

All of these worlds in the paragraph above relate to descriptions and teachings in Kabbalah. They are metaphors to help us understand and relate to these worlds that we do not see with our physical senses.

The word that is the Tetragrammaton is actually the Hebrew verb "to be" in a conjugated form. The Yood at the beginning of a Hebrew verb indicates action. Therefore the Name of God translate into English as "Active Being". The ultimate essence of "Active Being" is transcendent power of love and compassion without regard to people's merit, or accepting the limits of natural law.

This permutation puts the Name of God in its normal,proper, and optimal placement to provide for the maximum flow of the Beneficence of HaShem. In essence the Yood, in the World of Atzilut, allows for a concentrated point of connection to the World of Ain Sof or Endless World. The upper Hay in Beria expands to support actual birthing and Creation. The Vav then channels this energy of Creation into the final Hay in the World of Malchut which is manifestation.

Also please note, the self evaluation in preparation for the Holiday of Passover (Pesach) begins immediately after the Holiday of Purim in Adar. Remember Spring Cleaning is not about making yourself crazy with physical cleaning. It is about removing your ego so that you can get closer to God. That can be done by physical cleaning with the consciousness that this action is cleansing me spiritually.

The letters of the Month

The letter Hay created the constellation Taleh טלה which is the Ram. Except the actual animal is female and called the Lamb. The Zohar explains that the Lamb is the most negative animal on earth. Why would the Zohar say this about this passive cute little animal that everybody loves to feed at the children's zoo? If you ever get the chance to watch the lambs being fed by the zoo keepers. Each animal is given its own bowl of food. During the meal one animal frequently pushes another animal away from his dish. Then the pushing animal returns to his own dish. When the pushed animal returns to his dish to start eating the first animal again pushes the returning animal away from that same dish and returns to his own dish. In essence, the pushing animal is saying what is mine is mine and I do not want you to have anything. This is the epitome of selfishness. This is what Kabbalah defines as selfishness and selfishness is defined as negativity and evil. The energy of the Taleh has the energy of the Desire to Receive for Oneself alone. As we will see the rituals associated with the month of Nissan help us to transform our own desire to receive for oneself alone into the desire to receive in order to share.

The gematria of the Taleh is 44 which is the word Dam (short a) דם. Dam is the Hebrew word for Blood which implies judgment. Yet the spelling of Taleh includes the word Tal which means dew along with a final letter Hay. This relates to the coming of Mashiach and the miracles associated with that event. We can see that the energy of the month of Nissan is mixed Mercy and Judgment. It is imperative that we take control (please see above for a deeper understanding of control) of this mixed energy and make sure that the Mercy component is stronger than the Judgment component.

The letter Dalet created the planet Mars which is MaAdim מאדים in Hebrew. As we know Mars is the red planet which relates to Blood and is also considered the planet of War. The gematria of MaAdim is 95 which is the same gematria as two other Hebrew words. HaMan or the Manna from Heaven and Hamelech which means the King. The King is HaShem. Therefore the energy of Nissan has the energy of Parnasa and sustenance as well as the idea of HaShem being in control of everything. All we have to do is connect to HaShem during this month by removing our selfishness and transforming it to sharing. We will see this in the rituals we perform during Nissan.

Holidays in Nissan

Passover/Pesach is an 8 day Holiday in Nissan. The essence of the Holiday on the physical level is celebrating the Redemption from Slavery in Egypt. The spiritual essence of the Holiday is Freedom from Egypt. In Hebrew Egypt is the word Mitzraim. The shoresh of Mitzraim is Metzar which means narrow or limited. The Holiday of Pesach is related to breaking out of the limitations that are created by each of us. We will discuss this at length during our Preparation for Pesach classes. If you want to listen to these recordings please send me an email at yeshshem@hotmail.com requesting them.

Energy Days

The first energy day in Nissan is Rosh Chodesh. It is also the beginning of the first ritual associated with Nissan. Since Nissan is the first day of the year the ARI teaches us that the first 12 days of Nissan connect to each of the 12 months of the year. I will post the schedule and the links below. On the 13th day due to the connection to unity associated with the number 13, we are able to strengthen the effects of what we did during the first 12 days. There are also issues on the 14th day connected to the ritual of Passover that is important to do. Please see the discussion below dealing with the ritual of Passover and the Burning of the Chametz.

There is a Blessing that may be said only once per year. It is a Blessing connected to the Tree of Life through the Blessing of the Fruit Tree. It is also a Blessing that connects to Fruitfulness, Children, and Continuity. That is why it is said only when one sees at least two Trees in Bloom as soon as possible in the Month of Nissan. Since this year Rosh Chodesh is on Shabbat, we do not say this on Shabbat nor this year on Rosh Chodesh. It is best to say this Blessing with a Minyan. It is acceptable to not delay the Blessing if you see two Fruit Trees in Bloom so there is a leniency to say the Blessing without a Minyan.

Ritual of 13 Days of Nissan

Here are links that connect us to the ritual for each day of the 13 days and how they connect to each month of the year.

April 6 Evening is First Sedar Night. The evening of April 6th is actually the beginning of the 15th day of Nissan.

The next energy takes place on the Evening of the 15th Day of Nissan. THIS is the second PESACH SEDER. In Israel there is no second seder, only outside of Israel. The explanation for this is given in my class recordings about the Hebrew Calendar.

The Hebrew word Seder means "order". It consists of 15 steps to perform as a ritual that brings order to your life and helps you achieve victory in the battles you will face in the coming year. The only true battle is against the Desire to Receive for Oneself Alone. We will be discussing the Seder and its meaning during our 5 Thursday night classes for "Preparation for Pesach." Recordings will be available for these classes for those who would like to hear them. Please send me an email request for them.

The next energy day is the 15th of Nissan which is the second Sedar as well as the first night of the Omer. Each day of Nissan from the 15th till the 30th will be a high energy day dealing with the Counting of the Omer as we count up to Shavuot. Again this subject will be discussed at length on our recordings of the Preparation for Pesach.

The next energy day is the 7th day of Pesach which is the 22nd of Nissan. This day is "called " a Holiday in the Torah. It is actually the day when the Yam Suf (Sea of End) is split. We have available a study guide for the 7th day of Pesach. There is also a unique ritual that connects us to the actual energy of the Miracle of the Parting of the Sea, since the same energy is available at the same instant the the parting took place. Here is the link to the study guide created by Rabbi Chaim Dizzin.

  • Tikun for the Seventh Day of Pesach by Rabbi Chaim Dizzin
  • Please click on the days for the counting of the Omer, which is best done in the evening as soon after sundown as possible. Here are the various links:

    • Omer Day 1 - Evening of April 7 2012.
    • Our Tzadikim have given us a great tool. Themselves! Their Hilulah is the opportunity to utilize their connection to the Creator to make our connection easier. The method we use is to light a Yahrzeit candle (25 hour candle) and learn about the Sage. This strengthens our connection to the Tzadik and through that connection allows us to reach the Creator more easily.

      Here are the connection to the Tribe for the month and the Leader of that Tribe from our website, with information about the Nasi and the attributes dealing with this month.

      The Tribe for the month of Nissan is the Tribe of Yehudah.

    • Nissan Day 1 - Tribe of Yehudah.
    • I suggest you spend some time during this month checking out the attributes of the name Yehudah and the Name of the Nasi who gave the dedication and his consciousness of why he gave what he gave. Remember not all of these attributes are positive and with the tool of "Binding by Striking" we can correct them and transform them into positive aspects.

      Practical Tools to adopt in Nissan

      Here are strategies to adopt for this month of Nissan that will help keep you in balance. Yet Remember the most effective tool to keep you in balance for Nissan is the Seder itself.

      1. Connect to HaShem.

      There is a famous verse in Psalms that teaches us how to connect with HaShem.

      שויתי יהוה לנגדי תמיד

      Shiviti HaShem L'Negdi Tamid

      Set HaShem before me Always

      Our sages have explained this verse as meaning to always visualize the Name of HaShem in front of us at all times. A meditation is one method to achieve this goal. By visualizing these 4 letters one is connecting to HaShem. Since there are actions to take (see above) every day in Nissan we have the opportunity to meditate on the Name of HaShem every day and every evening during Nissan. This is a good practice to start during Nissan and continue each day of the year.

      2. Make plans to Break out of your limitations

      The first step to make plans is to identify the problem. During Nissan the universe supports our ability to identify our limitations. We can use Dream Questions or Ask the Goral or many other techniques to learn hints to what our limitations are all about. Also the universe will bring people back into our life to help us identify our own limitations. Once we identify these limitations we can start to set plans to break out of these boxes and limits we have set for ourselves.

      3. Identify our Fears and Resistances

      We will find out that most of the limitations we create come from Fears and Resistances or Blockages. When we identify these fears and blockages we find that the limitations caused by them disappear.

      One meditations that is useful to identify your fears and blockages is the following: Pick a spiritual, emotional, or material goal you want to achieve. Visualize this goal as a shining light at the top of a mountain with a straight line of stairs going directly up the mountain. Now see what might stop you as you walk that path of stairs.

      4. Identify supports to achieving your goals.

      Use the same mediation from above only this time see who or what will support you in reaching the top of the mountain.

      The influence of Aries (Taleh which means Ram or Lamb in Hebrew) on all of us during the month of Nissan

      The Tikune in Nissan

      If your lunar north node is in the Zodiac sign of Aries, your Tikune is in Aries.

      If you do not know where your north node is within your astrological chart send me your birth date birth location and birth time to yeshshem@hotmail.com. I will send you information on how to find your north node and your personal Tikune.

      A tikkun in Aries tells you that you formerly had the behavior of a Libra (south node). That is, you were often in the role of arbitrator but were unable to settle conflicts because you refused to make decisions. Taking sides was difficult for you, since it implied possibly hurting someone. Because of this, rather than make a clear choice, you tried to unite what was incompatible, and you suffered the consequences of your indecision.

      As a Libran, you learned to compromise in order to avoid confrontation.Your behaviors in your last life time led you to choose classic passive-aggressive behavior!

      A tikkun in Aries points you toward a correction where you must, break out of your limitations in order to uncover your identity, your unique needs, and your individual desires. You must seek independence and reinforce your self-confidence.

      This will help you discover your own spiritual nature and enable you to become more proactive in all areas of your life. Along this path of correction, you can stop avoiding confrontations and face each situation as it unfolds, without needing the approval of others.

      As you pass each test, you will gain awareness and confidence, come to know your own personality, and strengthen yourself. Combining Libra’s altruism with Aries’ ability to “fight the good fight” will bring about an overall elevation of your soul, allowing you to become the cause of the fulfillment you will soon receive.

      Aries influence on all of us.

      Every year towards the end of Nissan the world experiences the worst confrontations between various groups be they countries that are in conflict or war or by groups involved with conflicts. This comes from the influence of Mars the planet of war during Nissan. We all will experience that push toward conflict yet by using the tool of Binding by Striking we are able to generate the emotional strength to overcome our personal conflicts and effect reconciliation. Nissan is an opportune time to build bridges and make peace with people with whom you’re in conflict.

      Story about Freedom, Certainty, crossing borders, and overcoming limitations

      In the 1930 some Chasidic Jews from Poland needed to do business in Germany. Looking like Orthodox Jews with a long beard and payes and Tzitzit they were exposed to great personal risk and harm when traveling in Germany during the rise of Nazism.

      One Chasid went to his Rebbe the Munkatcher. He asked for a safe passage through Germany. The Rebbe told him that he could not. The Chasid told him a story about the Berdichev Rebbe that gave his Chasids a safe passage passport approx 100 years earlier. The Chasid said i know you can do the same. The Munkatcher Rebbe excused himself and went into another room to pray. When he returned, with tears in his eyes, he gave the Chasid a blank piece of paper and said "Here is your safe passage passport" .

      The Chasid crossed the border from Poland to Germany. When asked for his passport he handed the blank piece of paper to the soldier on passport control. The Nazi soldier said "Germany is fortunate to have a business man like you visit our country. Let me give you a letter of introduction and i will have my people drive you around."

      Last month during Purim we removed Doubt from us. We connected to the hidden HaShem. Now during Nissan we have the opportunity to utilize this energy of certainty to break out of our own limitations and cross borders without fear.

      There is just one more thing to realize from this story. We each have a connection to HaShem. We each can reach the consciousness of the Munkatcher Rebbe and the consciousness of certainty exhibited by the Chasid. We can utilize our friends as the creator of the passport that crosses borders and breaks out of limitations. Or we can be that source for our friends.

      Kol Tuuv

      chanoch