Monthly Archives: February 2014

Druids, Dastürs, legal rulings and wise counsel The role of dastürs in Zoroastrianism is very similar to the role of druids among the Celtic peoples of Gaul, Britain, Ireland and other Celtic lands. A druid was a member of the priestly class … Continue reading →

Speñtá Ármaiti, serene flow of thoughts and an ancient love festival February 18 is the feast day of “Ármaiti.” Ármaiti also known as Speñtá Ármaiti is one of the “splendid, auspicious immortals.” Her name is made out of 2 parts … Continue reading →

Childbirth rituals and charms/formulas in Zoroastrianism In Zoroastrianism, the birth of a child is viewed as an auspicious advantage to the whole community because it furthers the propagation of the race, the spread of the Ancient Zoroastrian faith, and the … Continue reading →

Vohü Manö, “passion, spirit,mind” and the Old Norse Vili and Vé The 11th month of the Zoroastrian calendar is named after Vohü Manö (farsi Bahman.) It starts on or about January 15th and ends on February 14. It lasts exactly … Continue reading →

The Winged Sun Disc, Fravashi or Fravahar The winged sun disc is one of the best-known symbols of Zoroastrianism today. The symbol of the winged sun disc IS THOUGHT TO represent a Fravashi or Fravahar. Fravashi is the forerunner to the Greek … Continue reading →

Sadeh, Çardæ, an ancient Aryan winter festival of bonfires Sadeh or more accurately Çardæ is the most important ancient Iranian/Aryan winter festival, celebrated by kindling huge bonfires. Sadeh/Çardæ falls on or about January 30th or 40 days after winter solstice or … Continue reading →