Then Tenth Star-family - Part 2

Ta'am's Decans - Ze'eb (Canis Major) and Shalem (Canis Minor)

The next two decans of Ta’am are Ze’eb 
(Canis Major) and Shalem (Canis Minor). Today, these constellations are depicted as two dogs, with Ze’eb (Canis Major) being the larger of the two. But the portrayal of these two constellations as dogs is incorrect, according to the ancient star-depictions. In fact, in the ancient star-charts there is some conflict as to the correct portrayal of Ze’eb (Canis Major) and its lesser partner (Shalem). 

Ze’eb (Canis Major) is home to Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. Shalem (Canis Minor) is home to Procyon, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Luyten’s Star, one of the nearest stars to Earth, and the spiral galaxy NGC 2485, among other notable objects.

In the Dendera Zodiac, Ze’eb is shown as a hawk, which is a different kind of predator which still preys upon rabbits. Then in the Persian Planesphere, Ze’eb is shown as a wolf. Plutarch is more specific, referring to Ze’eb as the “leader” (alpha wolf). For the purposes of my book and this blog, the depictions of Ze’eb and Shalem will be showing a leader wolf and a lesser wolf, both of whom are guarding the rabbit.

The alpha wolf, called Ze’eb (Canis Major), portrays Christ in His Role of defeating, 
binding, and stripping the power from the devil. As Scripture says, it is Yahshua (the Strongest Man) who binds the “strong man”, which is the devil (Psalm 19:5; Matthew 12:29). 

So why are there two wolves shown in this sky-picture? Certainly one wolf is sufficient to take care of a trembling rabbit! But, the lesser wolf represents the people of God who have been perfect (whole-hearted) in their love for Him (Shalem). After Christ’s Return, the Bride is shown working alongside the Bridegroom. So, as He Works in Judgment, she joins Him in this work (1 Corinthians 6:3). But there is more to this star-message. 

Wolves also symbolize the harmony and safety which the saints will enjoy after the Second Coming of Christ. In Heaven and in the New Earth, the wolf is portrayed as “lying down” with the lamb to rest. This is to show that there will be no killing—no death—in the wonderful future that God is preparing for His Children. Former 
carnivores will then eat vegetation with the herbivores (Isaiah 11:7; Isaiah 65:25).

Isaiah 11:6, 9 “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb... and a little child shall lead them... They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy Mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.”

Thus, in this star-family, we see a beautiful promise. There is coming a time when there will be no temptation (the devil has no power to tempt). It will be a time of Peace.

Below Orion’s feet,

The hare is chased eternally.

Behind him Sirius ever speeds, 

As in pursuit and rises after, 

And eyes him as he sets.

Aratus (Greek poet, 312 A)

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