Start of fasting «Days» (23/06)

The post called «Days» lasts from June 23 to 28 (2—7 degrees Cancer).

The mystery of this fast is related to the knowledge of what is Light and what is Darkness, what is Evil and what is Good. This is a time of overcoming seductions, purifying thoughts, for it is with the purification of thought that liberation from any desecration and evil begins. The innermost meaning of these days — is the protection of elements and elemental spirits from attack by dark forces.

At the heart of the Zoroastrian universe is the idea of the triplicity of good thought, good word and good deed. This chain of creation begins with a good thought, the mystery of which is played out during this fast.

Therefore, during the fasting period, believers are recommended to devote these days to thinking about the essence of Being, about life, about the battle of Good and Evil in the world.

The name of the post «Days» is due to the fact that Zoroastrians have the most revered good animal — dog, and the fast itself continues during the period when the Sun follows 2—7 degrees of the zodiac sign of Cancer.

When the Sun enters 1 degree of Cancer, the fox — dog of the fiery element comes into force; in 2 degrees Cancer — dogfish — crows; at 3 degrees Cancer — earth dog — dog; at 4 degrees Cancer — water dog — beaver; at 5 degrees Cancer — dog element plants — raccoon; at 6 degrees Cancer — dog animal element — mongoose; at 7 degrees Cancer — dog of the elements man — hedgehog.

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