Sagittarius: Miracles and the Case for Non-Doing

A miracle is something many of us have longed for, at least once, throughout our lives—the transformation of a relationship, the healing of a physical ailment in ourselves or a loved one, financial freedom, meeting our soulmate, having a child. We set intentions, make plans, create budgets, and visualize change. But often, even after all the work that is in our control is done, we feel stuck. Maybe I didn’t do enough? Maybe I wasn’t spiritual enough? So, we try harder.

But what if trying harder is what’s keeping our miracle from being able to land?

No better time to contemplate the nature of miracles than this month, the month of Sagittarius. We have left behind the heavy energy of Scorpio and are stepping into the expansive energy of this fire sign. Sagittarius is adventurous, endlessly optimistic, and because it’s ruled by Jupiter, also carries the energy of good luck, abundance, and—you guessed it—miracles. Sagittarius may be an explorer, a world traveler, a seeker, but pushing harder and working harder are not part of the equation.

The ancient Chinese had a name for this: Wu Wei (無為). It translates to “non-action” or “effortless action.” It’s the art of flowing with life instead of forcing it. A river doesn’t struggle to reach the ocean; it simply follows its course. Wu Wei teaches that alignment—not effort—is what brings results. In Kabbalistic terms, this is the practice of creating an opening for Light to enter rather than trying to control how the Light arrives.

It reminds me of a parable, recounted in both the Bible and The Zohar, about the wife of Ovadyahu, who found herself drowning in debt after her husband’s death. Desperate, she turned to the prophet Elisha for help. Elisha asked her, “Tell me, what do you have in your house?” She replied, “I have nothing… except a small measure of oil.”

Elisha smiled and said, “You have now given me an opening.”

From that small amount of oil—just enough to cover her fingertip—came a miracle. The oil overflowed, filling vessel after vessel until she could sell it all and pay her debts in full. The Zohar explains that blessings do not rest upon emptiness; they need a vessel, a point of awakening from below. That single drop of oil represented her willingness to participate—to make a small move, a small act of faith—and the Creator met her there with abundance.

Willingness. Allowing. Surrendering. Releasing. It is through this non-doing that we are able to create space for blessings, or miracles, to arrive. It’s kind of the antithesis to what we’re taught, right? We think success or miracles only happen when we push, strive, and plan relentlessly. Kabbalah teaches that miracles occur when we become vessels, not managers. When we stop pushing and start trusting, the Light can finally do its work.

This truth is amplified this month so let’s work with it! Rather than forcing outcomes, this New Moon invites us to practice non-doing—to engage with our lives through conscious allowing, small action, and deep trust. Here are three things to try:

Slow Your Reactions

When something goes awry, resist the urge to immediately fix it. Pause. Breathe. Let the moment exist without interference. Pausing does not equal passivity, it’s merely a chance to get present. Often, what we call “problems” are just processes unfolding. By allowing them to be for a moment without fixing, you create space for solutions and synchronicities to appear. When you release resistance, clarity emerges on its own.

Spend Time Savoring

We don’t even realize how we rush through our joys. We are always onto the next task, the next post, the next goal. The practice of savoring allows us to fully receive what’s already here: a meal, a hug, the way your bed feels when you wake up, the feeling of sunlight on your skin. Savoring magnifies gratitude and presence, which are the fertile ground of miracles. When you truly receive your life, you invite more. Appreciation multiplies abundance.

Take Tiny Actions, Then Let Go

The widow’s oil reminds us that miracles often begin with something small: a single gesture, a phone call, a willingness to try. This is what effortless action looks like—taking a tiny step and then releasing attachment to the outcome. Take one aligned step toward what you want, no matter how small, and then allow the universe to meet you halfway. Trust that what you’ve set in motion will unfold in its own perfect time..

Miracles, in Kabbalistic understanding, are co-creations between us, the Creator, and the Universe. The Creator wants to give us everything—joy, love, fulfillment—but cannot impose it upon us. Our free will is the bridge. When we take even the smallest inspired action like the widow’s drop of oil or make space through non-doing, we signal our readiness.

During the month of Sagittarius, the energy of expansion and faith is strong. Miracles are so much closer than we think—in fact, they’re surrounding you even now. We don’t experience them because we’ve earned them or proved ourselves, we experience them when we allow them to land. As Winston Churchill, a Sagittarian himself, once said: “Continuous effort—not strength or intelligence—is the key to unlocking our potential.” I like to think he was speaking about that same effortless action. The effort of practicing certainty when we’re in doubt or choosing joy when we’re feeling fear.

This month, instead of pushing, try pausing. Instead of striving, reconnect to certainty. Allow space for the Light to move through you and watch as your entire life blooms with miracles big and small.

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