Moon of Stillness (October/November)The month that invites introspection to allow us to see what we may have forgotten along the way. Basics Note: Astrological Sign, Letter, Tribe, Sense, and Guide are derived from the Sefer YetzirahSee NOTES for additional information on sources of these all correspondences. Want to share this? Use short link: https://bit.ly/devotaj-cheshvan Cheshvan is…
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11 Cheshvan: Yarzheit of Rachel Imeinu
The 11 of Cheshvan, and it is the historical Yahrzteit of Rachel Imeinu (Rachel the Matriarch). This ritual can be used to honor Rachel Imeinu or be adapted to honor any ancestor of blood or spirit. This is intended a simple solitary ritual, which can easily be adapted for a group. If you are interested…
Red String: Symbol of Cheshvan
There are no holidays in Cheshvan (except Shabbat), so it was harder to decide which object to explore this month. I thought about exploring Besamin, the spices we use at Havdalah, since according to the Sefer Yetzirah the sense of the month is smell. I thought about yahrzeit candles because there are many famous yahrzeits celebrated…