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birthstone, birthday rosaries and chaplets -Mazzaroth series page three of a continuing story in the stars of the coming of the Jewish Messiah based on Old Testament |
THE BATTLE (Between good and evil – life over death) + If you are coming in ou this page for the first time and need more information on why birthstones are scriptural, scroll down throught the following pages. or
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To read and understand the ancient starry message of the coming of the Jewish Messiah in the sky, you will need to start with the month of September, not January as in our calendar. Why? Because the story was written for a Jewish people and their annual calendar begins with the month of September. It begins with VIRGO (Virgin) and ends with LEO (the Lion of Judah, Yeshua, Christ). This remarkable story of salvation is told one month at a time through the 12 constellations called the MAZZAROTH (Hebrew for the starry crown in the heavens above). This alone is stunning but to see these ancient star names still being used in contemporary astronomy is as confirming as their mention in the Old Testament from a time before Job. +++ The HEAVENS DECLARE the GLORY of GOD + PSALMS 19:2-6 2 The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder's craft. 3 One day to the next conveys that message; one night to the next imparts that knowledge. 4 There is no word or sound; no voice is heard;5 Yet their report goes forth through all the earth, their message, to the ends of the world. God has pitched there a tent for the sun; 6 it comes forth like a bridegroom from his chamber, and like an athlete joyfully runs its course ….. |
Beit Alpha, Israel. Signs of the Mazzeroth (read left to right) starting with Virgo and ending with Leo, surround the central chariot of the Sun. 12 Constellations of the Zodiac, tell the story of the coming Jewish Messiah |
THE ANCIENT HEBREW 'MAZZAROTH' TELLS A REMARKABLE STORY IN THE SKY. THIS STORY IN THE STARS PRE DATES THE CHRISTIAN ERA, YET THE STORY IS ABOUT THE COMING OF THE MESSIAH, THE JEWISH MESSIAH. ACCORDING TO THE OLD TESTAMENT, IT WAS WRITTEN IN THE HEAVENS BY THE HAND OF GOD. WHAT DOES 'MAZZAROTH MEAN? IT IS A CIRCULAR 'BAND' OR 'CROWN' OF STARS DIVIDED INTO 12 CONSTELLATIONS (12 TRIBES OF ISRAEL) CALLED THE ZODIAC. ('the way' or 'the path') + ASTRONOMY Today we know the study of the stars is called 'ASTRONOMY. (Under no circumstances does the word 'Mazzaroth' or 'Zodiac' originate in 'Astrology'. Astrology is a deception by the Serpent of Genesis, whose intention is to put 'strange gods' in front of the story of 'Salvation History', the story of Him who Saves. For more information, see 'ASTRONOMY VS ASTROLOGY' below written by a Catholic Scripture Scholar BELOW) + MARK 13: 22 22 False messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders in order to mislead, if that were possible, the elect. 23 Be watchful! I have told it all to you beforehand. |
BORN OF A VIRGIN - PROMISE FULFILLED (Seed of the woman, Messiah, Christ, the story) + SEPTEMBER (Virgo) - OCTOBER (Libra) NOVEMBER (Scorpio) - DECEMBER (Sagittarus) |
HIS PEOPLE - SALVATION (The blessings of his people, the redeemed) + JANUARY (Capricorn) - FEBRUARY(Aquarius) MARCH (Pices) - APRIL(Aries) |
THE BATTLE (Between good and evil – life over death) + MAY (Taurus)-JUNE (Gemini) JULY (Cancer)-AUGUST (Leo) |
FIT INTO THE 12 SIGNS IN THE SKY? + 'in the order of their birth'. EXODUS 28:9-12 God's instructions to Moses for Aaron 9 "Get two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: 10 six of their names on one stone, and the other six on the other stone, in the order of their birth. 11 As a gem cutter engraves a seal, so shall you have the two stones engraved with the names of the sons of Israel and then mounted in gold filigree work. 12 Set these two stones on the shoulder straps of the ephod as memorial stones of the sons of Israel. Thus Aaron shall bear their names on his shoulders as a reminder before the LORD. + BREASTPIECE OF DECISION God continues to instruct Moses, using 12 stones each believed to have the attributes of that tribe. The stones were often identified by their country or origin and various bible translations do not always identify the same stones or placements. (i.e. some translations include turquoise (Turkey), some do not.) + 15 "The breastpiece of decision you shall also have made, embroidered like the ephod with gold thread and violet, purple and scarlet yarn on cloth of fine linen twined. 16 It is to be square when folded double, a span high and a span wide 17 On it you shall mount four rows of precious stones: in the first row, a carnelian, a topaz and an emerald; 18 in the second row, a garnet, a sapphire and a beryl; 19 in the third row, a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst; 20 in the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx and a jasper.These stones are to be mounted in gold filigree work, 21 twelve of them to match the names of the sons of Israel, each stone engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes." |
Instead of wearing your birthstone as jewelry, pray your prayers on a rosary dedicated to the stone given your month or the month of a loved one. Father Joe suggested dedicating and praying a birthstone rosary of a loved one or family member (living or dead). How much more personal is this response than jewelry. We are brought into history with this prayer action. The birthstones used here were inspired by the scripture above and standardized and designated by the American Gem Society in 1938. + ONE MONTH AT A TIME The story in the stars will be put together one month at a time, starting with the Hebrew calendar, Septermber VIRGO (the Virgin) and ending with August, LEO (the Lion/Chirst). We were all born under the sign of the CROSS, but as we continue our journey, month by month, through the sky, give the stars back to God who created them, note His glory and His story in each of the 12 constellations. PSALMS
115:15-16
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ASTRONOMY VS ASTROLOGY Why are we entering into such a controversial subject for some? 1. To remove the deception of the evil one and give back the glory to God (see Psalms 115:15 above) 2. To set our sites on our true home, the heavens above, the new Jerusalem. |
THE BATTLE
*CHAPTER
lll*
between
good and evil – life over death
2 O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! You have set your majesty above the heavens! 3 Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have drawn a defense against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger. 4 When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that you set in place-- 5 What are humans that you are mindful of them, mere mortals that you care for them? |
TAURUS
- THE BULL
*'MAY
SKY' ROSARIES*
(Coming
to Rule)
RBS.2.2705.CSW - 2705 (Swarovski Crystal / Machine cut facets) |
RBS.2.2705.CB.2705 ( natural coral / bodhi seeds) |
31 Have you fitted a curb to the Pleiades, or loosened the bonds of Orion? 32 Can you bring forth the Mazzaroth in their season, or guide the Bear with its train? 33 Do you know the ordinances of the heavens; can you put into effect their plan on the earth? + (Taurus is associated with the tribe of Joseph) |
TAURUS (the bull / ox ) ANCIENT IMAGE: TAURUS:The OX or BULL: In all languages this Constellations has been seen as a 'Rushing Bull'. Also known as 'SHUR' (Hebrew 'The Bull Coming') The Ox or Bull is charging, head down from behind the gentle constellation AIRES ('The Lamb / Ram'), both heads facing in the same direction. The foot of PERSEUS rests on the head of TAURUS with the star *ATHIK* (Hebrew: 'The Breaker or 'the Looser' - one who releases). As with all Constellations, each leads into the next to tell the full story. TAURUS is known in scripture as ('rheem','auroch' or 'unicorn'. Once a sacrifice, now as ruler) This constellation includes PLEIADES. See Job 38:31, Job 9:9 below.
*ANCIENT STAR NAMES*
*AL
DEBARAN*
*EL
NATH*
*AL
CYONE*
-----==JOB
38:31-33==-----
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THE
BULL / OX
*CONSTELLATION*TAURUS*
(coming
to rule)
ASSOCIATED CONSTELLATIONS or DECANS ('a part'). Each sign is divided into 3 decans and continues the story of the main constellation (TAURUS). AND RELATED SCRIPTURE
ORION
(the
hunter)
-----==AMOS
5:6-8==-----
ORION'S
NEBULAE
ERIDANUS
(river
of the judge)
-----==EZECHIAL
47:9==-----
AURIGA
(the
shepherd)
-----==JOHN
10:11,14==-----
do
not buy into the lie
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33 You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; chant the praises of the Lord, Selah 34 Who rides the heights of the ancient heavens, whose voice is thunder, mighty thunder. 35 Confess the power of God, whose majesty protects Israel, whose power is in the sky. 36 Awesome is God in his holy place, the God of Israel, who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God! |
RBS.2.2706.PC - 2706 (Faceted Pearls / Swarovski Crystal) |
RBS.2.2706.CW.2706 ( Chrysoprase / Carved Wood) |
13 The envy of Ephraim shall pass away, and the rivalry of Judah be removed; Ephraim shall not be jealous of Judah, and Judah shall not be hostile to Ephraim; (Gemini is associated with the tribe of Benjamin) |
GEMINI (the twins) ANCIENT IMAGE GEMINI: Twins, two figures, 'Sons of God' Dual symbols. Two brightest stars provide names for each twin. *CASTOR* (Left figure) holds an arrow in his left hand, ('Coming in Haste') and in the right, a harp. *POLLUX* (Right Figure) holds a branch ('Tne Branch') or club. The dual symbols include 'Strong One Coming to Labor or Suffer', Perfect Uniting (twinning), as in brotherhood or marriage in Christ, together as rule and judge. Also seen as Groom leading his Bride to share glory with him. Also seen as the Messiah uniting the divine and human.
*ANCIENT STAR NAMES*
*CASTOR**
*POLLUX*
*AL
HENAH*
*MEBSUTA*
*WASAT*
-----==EZEKIEL
37:21==-----
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THE
TWINS
*CONSTELLATION*GEMINI*
(the
united)
ASSOCIATED CONSTELLATIONS or DECANS ('a part'). Each sign is divided into 3 decans and continues the story of the main constellation (GEMINI). AND RELATED SCRIPTURE
LEPUS
(the
hare / enemy)
CANIS
MAJOR (greater dog / prince)
CANIS
MINOR (lesser dog / redeemer)
do
not buy into the lie
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CANCER
- CRAB
*JULY*SKY*ROSARIES*
(Holding
the Possession)
RBS.2.2707.SW - 2707 ((Swarovski Crystal / Machine cut facets) |
RBS.2.2707 - 2707 (Faceted Carnelian / Cz facets) |
52 God led forth his people like sheep; he guided them through the desert like a flock. 53 He led them on secure and unafraid ... (Cancer is associated with the tribe of Issachar) |
CANCER (the crab) ANCIENT IMAGE: CANCER (the crab) : Also KHAN-CER (Roman) for 'The Travelers Resting Place For The Encircled or The Embraced'). CANCER is the next to the last constellation in the Hebrew Zodiac. The image of a crab faces the last constellation, LEO, The Lion of Judah (Messiah /Christ). The symbolism of the Crab reminds us that it is a creature that lives in two environments (land / sea) as Christ lives in heavens / earth. The many legs symbolize the multitudes or members. (tribes / nations) Two pincers symbolize,, 'holding fast to that which is good'. Also known as the Scarabeus Beetle, held sacred by Egyptians - 'Life after this life'. Or possibly another earlier unnamed figure that related to sheep gates because of name of some of the stars below:
*ANCIENT STAR NAMES*
*ACUBENE*
*TEQMINE*
*AL
HIMAREIN*
*PRAESEPE*
*TEGMINE*
-----==PSALMS
95:1-7==-----
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THE
CRAB
*CONSTELLATION*CANCER*
(holding
the possession)
ASSOCIATED CONSTELLATIONS or DECANS ('a part'). Each sign is divided into 3 decans and continues the story of the main constellation (CANCER). AND RELATED SCRIPTURE
URSA
MINOR (lesser sheepfold)
-----==JOHN
10:4-7==-----
URSA
MAJOR(greater sheepfold)
-----==MICAH
2:12-13==-----
ARGO(the
ship)
'DIPPERS', 'URSAS'
and 'SHEEPFOLDS'
do
not buy into the lie
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LEO
- LION of JUDAH
*AUGUST*SKY*ROSARIES*
(Christ
/ Messiah)
RBS.2.2708.SW - 2708 ((Swarovski Crystal / Machine cut facets) |
RBS.2.2708.OC - 2708 (Onyx / Faceted Chalcedony) |
5 One of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. The lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has triumphed, enabling him to open the scroll with its seven seals." +(Leo is associated with the tribe of Judah) |
LEO (the Lion of Judah) ANCIENT IMAGE LEO: (the Lion of Judah): The 12th Constellation in the story that began with Virgo (the Virgin, Mary (September). The image of a Lion, a fine and noble creature about to pounce on the enemy below, the snake HYDRA (Devil). The Lion is imaged just above the head of VIRGO (Virgin-Mary) and facing CANCER. Above LEO is URSA MAJOR (the SHEEPFOLD).The Lion is to be seen again in Revelation 5: 5 (see) where it is Prefigured as the only one who could open the scroll, the document that restored mankind after the fall of Adam. The Lion is also seen as the Lamb in Revelation. In Hebrew, the constellation LEO is known as ARIEH (Hebrew: Lion). The star *SCARCAM* (Hebrew: 'Joining') may suggest the linking or the completion of the circle of stars from LEO, the 12th constellation in the story back to VIRGO (Virgin), the 1st.
*ANCIENT STAR NAMES*
*REGEL
or REGULUS*
*DENEBOLA*
*AL
GIEBHA*
*ZOSMA*
*SCARCAM*
In Arabic: *MINCHIR AL ASAD* ('The Lion's Punishing', 'Tearing' or 'Piercing'), *DENAB ALACED* ('The Judge Who Cometh', 'Who Seizes' or 'The Judge Shall Reign') and *AL DAFERA* ('The Enemy Put Down')
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LION
OF JUDAH
*CONSTELLATION*LEO*
(Christ
/ Messiah)
ASSOCIATED CONSTELLATIONS or DECANS ('a part'). Each sign is divided into 3 decans and continues the story of the main constellation (LEO). AND RELATED SCRIPTURE
HYDRA
(fleeing
serpent)
-----==GENESIS
3:15==----
CRATER
(the
cup of fire)
CORVUS(the
raven)
-----==PROVERBS
30:17==-----
do
not buy into the lie
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TO RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY CLICK IMAGE BELOW VIRGIN BIRTH
REVELATION
12:1
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12 Therefore, rejoice, you heavens, and you who dwell in them. But woe to you, earth and sea, for the Devil has come down to you in great fury, for he knows he has but a short time." |
But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. 9 How much more then, since we are now justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath. 10 Indeed, if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more, once reconciled, will we be saved by his life. 11 Not only that, but we also boast of God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. |
*ASTRONOMY VS ASTROLOGY* SCRIPTURE SCHOLAR SAY? MARK
13: 22
THE
ZODIAC DOES NOT
MARK
7:8
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