Shefa – The Ancient Secret to Activate the River of Abundance in Your Life

In my years of consulting, both in high-performance coaching and astrological sessions, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern. I see incredibly talented, hardworking people with immense potential who, nevertheless, feel a deep sense of stagnation. They feel they are constantly “pushing” life, fighting for every achievement, and that abundance—whether in the form of money, love, or inner peace—always seems just out of reach.

If this feeling resonates with you, if you feel you are living in a state of “almost” but never “fullness,” I want to share a concept with you that changed my perspective and that of many of my clients: Shefa (שפע).

You might have heard of the “law of attraction” or “manifesting,” but the concept of Shefa, stemming from the mystical wisdom of Kabbalah, is much deeper. It’s not about attracting something outside of you; it’s about receiving something that is already flowing toward you constantly.

Shefa is a Hebrew word translated as “flow” or “abundance.” It is the divine “River of Abundance.” It is the constant emanation of vitality, creativity, prosperity, and blessings flowing from the infinite Source (the Ein Sof) to all of creation, including you.

The problem isn’t that the river doesn’t exist. The river is always flowing. The problem is that, without realizing it, we have built dams.

What Exactly is “Shefa”? Beyond Money

The first and biggest mistake we make in our modern culture is equating abundance exclusively with money. We think being abundant means having a large bank account, a big house, or the latest car. And while material prosperity is undoubtedly a part of Shefa, it is only one small branch of an immense river.

True Shefa is the totality of the divine flow. It is:

• Vitality and Health: Waking up feeling full of energy.
• Creativity and Ideas: That “eureka” moment in the shower.
• Love and Connection: The ability to give and receive authentic love.
• Purpose and Clarity: Knowing why you get up every morning.
• Peace and Well-being: The feeling of being safe and centered.
• Synchronicity and Opportunities: Being in the right place at the right time.

When we obsess only over money, it’s as if we go to a majestic river and try to collect water only with a thimble. We miss the immensity of what is being offered. Kabbalah teaches us that Shefa permeates everything; it is the life force that animates the universe. The question is not how to create abundance, but how to align with the flow that already exists.

The Most Common Mistake: Confusing Abundance with Hoarding

We live in the “hustle” culture, one of constant effort. We’ve been taught we must work to exhaustion to “deserve” abundance. We try to build a dam to accumulate as much water as possible.

But Shefa is not a stagnant lake; it is a flowing river. Its nature is movement.

When we operate from fear (fear of not having enough, fear of losing what we have), we try to hoard. We cling to money, to time, to love. And paradoxically, the moment we try to dam the river, it stops flowing. The accumulated water stagnates, it rots. In real life, this manifests as anxiety, burnout, and a sense of scarcity, no matter how much we have saved.

True abundance isn’t measured by how much you can keep, but by how much can flow through you. You are a channel, not a container.

Shefa and Astrology: Where Do We See the Flow in Your Natal Chart?

As an astrologer, I always look for the correspondence between these deep spiritual concepts and the map of the soul: the natal chart. Shefa is not an abstract concept; it has clear coordinates in your cosmic design.

Jupiter: The Source of Your River

Jupiter is the great benefactor, the planet of expansion, faith, and abundance. The sign and house where you have Jupiter in your natal chart reveal the primary source of your Shefa. It shows where the universe wants to bless you generously and where your natural faith is strongest. If Jupiter is in the 10th House, your abundance flows through your career and public vocation. If it’s in the 4th House, it flows through your home, your family, and your emotional security.

Venus: Your Capacity to Receive

If Jupiter is the river, Venus is your capacity to enjoy it. Venus rules what we value, our sense of worthiness, and our receptivity. Many people have a strong Jupiter but a tense or blocked Venus. This means the river is flowing, but they have closed the gates. They don’t feel worthy of receiving, they struggle to accept help, or they enjoy pleasure only with guilt. To receive Shefa, we must heal our Venus.

Astrocartography: Finding Your Place in the Flow

This is where my work with astrocartography becomes essential. Sometimes, we are simply in the wrong geographical location for our design. Moving to a Jupiter line can suddenly feel as if all the doors are opening and the river begins to flow effortlessly. Moving to a Venus line can heal your self-esteem and open you to receiving love and prosperity. Your physical location directly impacts your ability to connect with Shefa.

The Blockages in the River: Why Don’t I Feel the Abundance?

If Shefa flows for everyone, why do so many of us feel like we’re in a drought? The answer lies in our internal “dams,” which in Kabbalah are known as Klipot (shells or husks).

1. Limiting Beliefs (The Mental “Klipot”)

These are the most common dams. They are the stories we tell ourselves, which we have absorbed from our family and society:

• “Money is the root of all evil.”
• “I’m not good enough/smart enough/talented enough.”
• “To earn a lot, you have to sacrifice and suffer.”
• “If I have too much, I am taking from someone else.” (The scarcity fallacy).

Every time you affirm one of these beliefs, you are placing another stone in your dam.

2. The Fear of Receiving (A Blocked Venus)

Many of us are excellent givers but terrible receivers. Do you feel uncomfortable when someone gives you a compliment? Do you find it hard to ask for help? Do you feel guilty spending money on yourself? Receiving makes us feel vulnerable. We prefer the sense of control that “giving” provides. But the river needs both banks: giving (emanating) and receiving (receptivity).

3. Disconnection from Purpose (Your “Tikkun”)

Shefa flows most strongly when we are aligned with our Tikkun, or our soul’s purpose. When you do the work your soul was designed for (something your natal chart reveals), you enter a state of flow. The universe supports you because you are fulfilling your part of the divine plan. When you are in a job or situation that drains your soul, you are swimming against the river’s current. It requires immense effort and leaves you perpetually exhausted.

5 Daily Practices to Open the Floodgates of Shefa

Connecting with Shefa is not a one-time magical act; it is a set of daily practices that dissolve the dams, stone by stone.

1. Gratitude as a Vessel (Kli):
In Kabbalah, gratitude isn’t just about being polite; it is the act of creating the “Kli” or the vessel to receive. Complaining contracts your vessel; gratitude expands it. By being thankful for what you already have, no matter how small (the hot coffee, a call from a friend, the sun), you are telling the universe: “I am open and ready to receive more.”

2. Spiritual Tithing (Ma’aser):
The river must flow. To ensure Shefa keeps arriving, you must become an active channel. The tradition of “Ma’aser” (tithing) teaches us to give a percentage (traditionally 10%) of what we receive. But this isn’t just about money. Give your time, your knowledge, your active listening. When you give from a place of abundance (not obligation or fear), you keep the river in motion.

3. Blessing Instead of Envying:
Envy is one of the most potent blockages to Shefa. When you see someone who has what you desire (success, love, money) and you feel envy, you are sending the message: “That is not for me.” The next time you see another’s abundance, practice “blessing.” Say mentally, “How wonderful. May they have even more.” By blessing the abundance of others, you align yourself with that same frequency.

4. Creating Space (The Fertile Void):
Shefa cannot enter a life that is cluttered. You cannot receive new ideas if your mind is full of noise. You cannot receive new opportunities if your schedule is packed. Practice creating “empty space”: meditation, silence, time in nature doing nothing, decluttering your home. The universe abhors a vacuum and rushes to fill it with abundance.

5. Connecting with Pleasure (Activating Venus):
Abundance is a vibration of joy. We must relearn how to enjoy. Do things just because they give you pleasure, not because they are “productive.” Eat slowly and savor your food. Listen to music that makes you vibrate. Dance. Pleasure is the prayer that Venus understands, and it signals to Shefa that your channel is open.

Abundance as a Lifestyle, Not a Destination

In my coaching and astrology work, the biggest change I see in a person is not when they “get” something, but when they shift their internal state from chasing to allowing.

Shefa, the river of abundance, is not a destination you arrive at. It is the path you choose to walk. It is a state of deep trust that the universe is inherently generous and that you are worthy of receiving that flow.

Today, the river is flowing for you. It is in the air you breathe, in the idea that just came to you, in the smile of a stranger. Your only task is to remove the stones from your own path and let it in.

If you feel that your dams are very large, that your beliefs are deeply rooted, or that you can’t identify where your flow is in your own life, this is precisely the work we do together. Sometimes, we just need a map (your natal chart) and a guide to show us where to dig.

We can explore together where your Jupiter and Venus lines are in the world, and what blockages in your natal chart are preventing you from living in fullness. You are designed for abundance.

If you are ready to dissolve those dams and open yourself to the flow of Shefa, I invite you to book an astrology reading with me.

Warmly,