Precedence of the Moon over the Sun

Precedence of the Moon over the Sun

From Breslov Therapy by Meir Elkabas

May 27, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the spiritual significance of the moon and sun as metaphors for human spiritual experiences, based on a verse from Psalm 104.

The lesson connects these spiritual themes to the physical cosmos through a specific verse from Psalm 104, which states that the moon was made to mark the seasons and the sun knows its setting place. This scriptural reference serves to illustrate the cosmic interplay between light and darkness, mirroring the human cycle of spiritual highs and lows. The constant, unchanging light of the sun symbolizes the ultimate clarity of divine perception, whereas the waxing and waning of the moon represents periods of spiritual diminishment, concealment, and personal setbacks. Rather than viewing these dark phases as failures, the lesson asserts that the moon's periods of obscurity are a necessary design, providing the essential space for reflection, humility, and the building of an inner vessel required to truly receive and appreciate the infinite light. This class is based on Likutey Moharan lesson 24. For more on this lesson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/breslovtherapy_lesson_24⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have been inspired by this class/lecture please share it with your friends. Thank you. Follow us…

People in this episode

Host: Meir Elkabas

Topics covered

  • spirituality
  • cosmos
  • light and darkness
  • reflection
  • personal setbacks

Keywords

  • moon
  • sun
  • spiritual highs
  • spiritual lows
  • reflection
  • divine perception
  • Likutey Moharan

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psalm 104, Likutey Moharan lesson 24

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