9. Tribe of Gad
Gad is the eldest son of Zelfa, the slave of Leah, and the seventh son of Jacob. In the Torah, the character of Gad is not widely developed in personal events, but he is given special attention in the blessings of Jacob and Moses. In Jacob's blessing, Gad is described as "the battalion of our goddess and he is the god of his heel", alluding to his military strength and ability to overcome his enemies. Jewish tradition attributes to the tribe of Gad qualities of heroism and combativeness. The tribe of Gad, together with the tribes of Reuven and half the tribe of Manasseh, sought to settle in eastern Transjordan, an area rich in grazing for their flocks. They pledged to be pioneers in the wars of conquest of the Land of Canaan, which emphasizes their military strength and willingness to sacrifice for the sake of all.
Greetings
Rachel's blessing at birth (Genesis 30)
״And Leah said, It has gone well for me: and she gave him the name Gad.״
Jacob's Blessing (Genesis 49)
"Gad is our battalion and he will say heel"
The Blessing of Moses (Deuteronomy 33)
״Of Gad he said, A blessing be on him who makes wide the limits of Gad: he takes his rest like a she-lion, taking for himself the arm and the crown of the head. He kept for himself the first part, for his was the ruler's right: he put in force the righteousness of the Lord, and his decisions for Israel.״
- Father: Jacob
- Mother: Zelpha (Leah's slave)
- Date of birth: Y. Cheshon
- Flag: Tent
- Ibn Bakhshen: Ahlameh
- linked colors: purple
- Domain: Northern Transjordan, in the area of Nahal Yabok
- Associated month: Elul
- Sefirah: yesod
- light: repeating
- Element: The Air in the Earth
- Side: South together with Shimon and Reuven
- Desert Census Quantity: 45,650
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Creation: Plants
- Star: Star
- Letter: 10
- Attaching the Name of Being: The Eleventh Hoy
- Sense: Correction and action
- Lucky: Virgo
- Psalms: 94
- Organ: Left hand
- Home: Health
Positive qualities
- Telaptic
- Came lucky
- patience
- modesty
- Bride
- Pioneers
- Contained & Powerful
- Benevolent Reciprocats
- Ability to receive messages
Negative features
- Shyness
- Can be tactless in speech or sharp and unintentionally hurtful
- Closed
- Dreaminess
- Issues of loyalty and betrayal
- Determinists
- Escape to blur
- Lack of flexibility
- Over-sifting
- Self-destruction
- Madness of greatness
Spiritual role
The spiritual role of the tribe of Gad focuses on repair and renewal. Having a well-developed sense of improving the existing situation, they are a source of encouragement and support for others in processes of change and growth. The tribe of Gad represents the power of repentance and mercy (associated with Elul), and embodies qualities of responsibility, humility and sensitivity. They act as spiritual leaders in the community, encouraging gathering and creating supportive frameworks. Through optimism, joy and a practical approach, they help others overcome obstacles and fulfill their spiritual potential. Their role also includes strengthening the Talpathic connection between people, thereby deepening spiritual communication in the world.
Spiritual correction
Coping with complex emotions: The tribe of Gad mayrun away from emotions and especially places related to their self-esteem, they do not feel good enough in relation to others. They must learn to surface their fears and not run away from them, which can make them choose to act alone and convey a reluctance to act in a team even though they are naturally well cared for in their environment.
Asceticism: It is said that Gad was so righteous that he was born adulterated, without the waste of impurity he hardly needed food because there was perfection in it. The secret between Haman and Gad – It is said that manna tasted like "seed of Gad". Man- food for the soul. Since Haman did not enter the land, Gad did not enter either. Gad feeds on thoughts that create reality. They must learn to listen to the needs of the body and live less narrowly and excessively ascetic, sometimes they can actually spare themselves instead of giving what they need.
Internal jerkiness: The tribe of Gad suffers from internal agitation and a desire to move. They must discharge physical energy as quoted in their blessing the word "Gad" with all its biases as a hint of restlessness. Need grounding and connection to the soil and medicinal plants. In addition, they can be sharp and cut, as it is known that they fought and killed the enemy with a parietal nose arm (lowered the head and heart at once)
Escape and solitude: There is an internal tendency to seclusion (as the symbol of the tent) and to distancing, as their inheritance was outside Israel area. For 10 years they were away from home fighting and pioneering until the last one in Israel returns to their land (= the tent).
Lucky: The tribe of Gad must learn to understand that it is lucky and believe it. Gad = luck, but sometimes they will be caught up in black bile and an illusory world in which they see themselves as inferior to others. Their excesses are a great gift and they must accept that they are exceptional, and in the form of the tent given to them are able to protect others.
In relationships: There is a certain tendency to step aside and want to expand beyond the boundaries of the norm and the possible. They must engage in rehabilitating the existing ones, bringing domestic peace and repairing existing relationships and not rush to abandon or give up. They can sometimes be extreme in their black-and-white approach to their partners.
"I am here present in the country, dreaming and imagining reality and it is happening. I send a transparent and clear protective envelope to every aura of Israel, help the people keep the energy in, use soil and plant medicine for emotional and physical balance and neutralize pests."
Mantra for healing: I am treated maturely and not taken for granted or a strange bird