The Twelve sons of Jacob

The Twelve sons of Jacob/Tribes of Israel

Astrology played a vital and central role in the lives, hopes and ethical demands of the Jewish people. It also played an essential part in the development of Jewish Law (with regard to the Sabbath and idolatry).

1 Reuben Reuben was a man who took his earthly pleasures where he found them, regardless of whether or not he was entitled to them. Genesis 35:22 And it came to pass, while Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father?s concubine, and Israel heard of it. Reubens, in ancient times were thus thought of as persons who waste their dignity and strength because of their animal appetites. They will be impulsive only in the pursuit of physical beauty of all types ? but especially of sexual beauty, and this tendency can be their downfall. Reubens are quite placid in nature, sensitive to the needs of others; they are slow to anger and seek to keep things peaceful and placid around them. Ptah Taurus

2 Simon (2&3 brothers of violence See Genesis 34)) Intellectually violent Heru Gemini

3 Levi Emotionally violent Mother symbol Khepera Cancer

4 Judah Judah?s leadership gets the brothers out of trouble ? Judah is the tribe from which King David and the Messiah arises. Gen.49:8-12 ? The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor the ruler?s staff from his feet, as long as men come to Shiloh; and on to him shall the obedience of the people be. Sekhmet Leo

5 Zebulun Blessed by Joseph as one who would be engaged in overseas commerce. Constantly seeking new experiences, physical, intellectual, commercial or psychological. Zebuluns will try anything once and they keep very concise records of their experiences. Penchant for analysis and drive for experiences. Thehuti Virgo

6 Issachar ?payment / purchased price? ? maker of the glass from the sand. Maat Libra

7 Dan Genesis 49:16-17 Dan shall be a serpent in the way, a horned snake in the path That bites the horse?s heels so that his rider falleth backwards. (Dan ? from the word to judge) Wadjet Scorpio

8 Gad Good fortune ? Deuteronomy 33:20-21 ? Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad; He dwelleth as a lioness, and teareth the arm?. . Mut Sagittarius

9 Asher Never have to worry about the basics (see page 40-Kabbalistic Astrol.). Considered to be one of the most positive of the signs. Under the rule of Saturn, the planet of the searcher of hidden secrets, Khunum Capricorn

10 Naptali Communication is their forte. ?Satisfied with their lot? Shu Aquarius

11 Joseph Dreamer / hidden abilities Joseph dreamt of famine and his parents and brothers bowing down to him. Auset Pisces

12 Benjamin ?Favourite son? - impulsive and intensely loyal. Supreme self-confidence. Ausar Aries

According to Rabbi Dobin ? Kabbalistic Astrology We are not involved in a sun cycle ? 1 year / 12 months going through each zodiac sign once, but in a Saturn cycle of 28 years. Advancing through each constellation in 7 years ( 90 degrees) We begin with Aries (birth), Taurus (young Childhood), and Gemini (the onset of puberty). This is followed by Cancer (the beginning of sexual maturity). Later maturity you become as strong as a lion (Leo). If the person sins he acts like a virgin (Virgo). If he adds sin to sin he is weighed in the scales (Libra) and if sin outweighs merit the Scorpio takes on the aspect of the viper. If merit outweighs sin Scorpio takes on the aspect of the eagle ? Sagittarius.

Fatalism versus Divine Election, Divine Salvation and Free Will. The stars impel not compel