Assembling a Horoscope
In the Zoroastrian calendrical and zodiacal system, the qualities of the month and associated houses remained constant. The constellation occupying the house will change depending on the zodiacal age.A birth or event horoscope can be constructed by applying the qualities associated with the birthday or event:
- Calendar month names and qualities/properties/traits,
- Calendar day names and qualities/properties/traits,
- House,
- Zodiacal sign
- Zodiacal age
- Particular positions of the sun, moon, stars and planets
The Zoroastrian day starts at sunrise, i.e. when the first rays of the Sun shine over the horizon. The start of the day is therefore variable. (Also see When does the Zoroastrian Day Start?)
The Zoroastrian year starts at sunrise on the day of the spring equinox.
The days on which the names of the month and day coincide are considered particularly auspicious.
While the zodiacal signs can be seen as influencing and adding a further dimension to the horoscope, it is the month and day qualities, supplemented by the qualities of the house, that are the primary determinants of the horoscope.
Qualities Associated with Names of the Month & Houses
| Grego- rian Dates | Month Avestan (Modern) Name | Qualities Associated with Month Names | Houses & Qualities | Current Zodiacal Sign (1 - 2150 CE) |
| Mar 21 -Apr 19 | Fravashi (Farvardin) Representation: fravahar (guardian angel) & sprouted grain. Also see Nowruz table | Guardian angel, spiritual guide, caring, nurturing, supporting, intuitive, creative spirit | Gyanan (new life and growth) | Mahik, fish (Pisces) |
| Apr 20 -May 19 | Asha Vahishta (Ardibehesht). Representation: fire & spiritual flame. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Righteous law, law-making, lawfulness, order, goodness and good deeds, helpfulness and beneficence, action, energy (fire spirit), drive, motivation, dynamism, fiery | Kisagan (purse) | Varak, ram (Aries) |
| May 20 -Jun 18 | Haurvatat (Khordad). Representation: water & environment. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Wholeness and holistic, pursuit of excellence and perfection, connection with and protector of environment, conservationist, lover of outdoors, not wasteful, balanced approach | Bradaran (brothers) | Gav, cow (Taurus) |
| Jun 19 -Jul 18 | Tishtrya (Tir). Representation: star and archer on a mountain-top | Sirius, brightest star, lucky, fortunate, drought to be followed by rain - duality of life, beacon, guide, standard | Pidishtan (Parents/ Foundation) | Do-patkar, two-figures (Gemini) |
| Jul 19 -Aug 17 | Ameretat (Amordad). Representation: flowers, fruit & vegetation. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Undying, legacy, beyond human limitations and mortality, continuation, seeker of an existence beyond the horizon | Franzandan (Off-spring, progeny) | Kalachang, crab (Cancer) |
| Aug 18 -Sep 16 | Khshathra Vairya (Shahrivar). Representation: metal & sky. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Dominion, governance, leadership, stewardship, self-reliance, steely, resolved, protector and champion | Kardagan (Those Who Were/ Servants/ Travellers) | Sher, lion (Leo) |
| Sep 17 -Oct 16 | Mithra (Mihr, Meher). Representation: Sun, natural light | Light, kindness, keeping one’s word, friend, loyal, trustworthy, caring, kind, helpful, benevolent, loving | Wayodagon (nuptials) | Khushak, ear of grain/corn (Virgo) |
| Oct 17 -Nov 15 | Aban (Aban). Representation: stream | Water, nurturing, fertility, healing and wisdom, stainless, immaculate, fluid | Margan (dead ones) | Tarazhuk, the balance (Libra) |
| Nov 16 -Dec 15 | Atar (Adar). Representation: outdoor bonfire | Fire, energy, latent energy, spirited, energetic, transformer, transformative, bringing of light, hyper-duality: sustainer & destroyer, itself needs to be continually sustained | Washtagan (sick) | Gazdum, scorpion (Scorpio) |
| Dec 16 -Jan 14 | Dae. Representation: people | Creative, overall governing and constituting, discerning, building, enabling (associated in the day names with a sub-category) | Mayan-i asman (mid-sky or heavens) | Nimasp, centaur (Sagittarius) |
| Jan 15-Feb 13 | Vohu Manah (Bahman). Representation: milk & animal life. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | cerebral, high mind, thinker, clear thinker, analytical, life-long learner, knowledgeable, wise, informed decision-maker, visionary, rational | Farrokhan (fortunate, auspicious ones) | Vahik, lead goat (Capricorn) |
| Feb 14-Mar 15 | Spenta Armaiti (Spandarmad). Representation: ground & earth. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Equanimity, serenity, peaceful, calm, tranquil, emotionally intelligent, meditative, introspective | Dushfarragan (unfortunate ones) | Dul, water-pot (Aquarius) |
| Mar 16 -Mar 20 | Gatha-Hamaspath-maidyem. Family, feast & rest days (very auspicious) Representation: sprouting grain. Also see Nowruz table | Generosity of the spirit, sharing, selfless sharing, community and family focused, honesty, piety, gratefulness | Dawn of a new beginning | Cusp Dul, water-pot (Aquarius) & Mahik, fish (Pisces) |
Qualities Associated with Days
| Week/Day No. | Day Name Avestan (Modern) | Qualities Associated with Day Names |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | Ahura Mazda (Hormozd) | Creative, overall governing and constituting, enabler, holistic (most auspicious) |
| 2 | Vohu Manah (Bahman). Representation: milk & animal life. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Cerebral, high mind, thinker, clear thinker, analytical, life-long learner, knowledgeable, wise, informed decision-maker, visionary, rational |
| 3 | Asha Vahishta (Ardibehesht). Representation: fire & spiritual flame. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Righteous law, law-making, lawfulness, order, goodness and good deeds, helpfulness and beneficence, action, energy (fire spirit), drive, motivation, dynamism, fiery |
| 4 | Khshathra Vairya (Shahrivar). Representation: metal & sky. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Dominion, governance, leadership, stewardship, self-reliance, steely, resolved, protector and champion |
| 5 | Spenta Armaiti (Spandarmad). Representation: ground & earth. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Equanimity, serenity, peaceful, calm, tranquil, emotionally intelligent, meditative, introspective |
| 6 | Haurvatat (Khordad). Representation: water & environment. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Wholeness and holistic, pursuit of excellence and perfection, connection with and protector of environment, conservationist, lover of outdoors, not wasteful, balanced approach |
| 7 | Ameretat (Amordad). Representation: flowers, fruit & vegetation. Also see jashan/jashne sofreh items & symbolism and Sace/Ses | Undying, legacy, beyond human limitations and mortality, continuation, seeker of an existence beyond the horizon |
| 2/8 | Dadvah Atar (Dae-pa-Adar) | Creative fire & energy (auspicious) |
| 9 | Atar (Adar). Representation: outdoor bonfire | Fire, energy, latent energy, spirited, energetic, transformer, transformative, bringing of light, hyper-duality: sustainer & destroyer, itself needs to be continually sustained |
| 10 | Aban (Aban). Representation: stream | Water, nurturing, fertility, healing and wisdom, stainless, immaculate, fluid |
| 11 | Hvar Khshaeta (Khorsheed). Representation: Sun | Sun, bright, inspiring, energizing |
| 12 | Mah (Mah). Representation: Moon | Moon, nocturnal, subdued |
| 13 | Tishtrya (Tir). Representation: star and archer on a mountain-top | Sirius, brightest star, lucky, fortunate, drought to be followed by rain - duality of life, beacon, guide, standard |
| 14 | Geush Urvan (Gosh). Representation: cow / kine | Soul of Life/Creation/Earth |
| 3/15 | Dadvah Mithra (Dae-pa-Meher) | Creative light (auspicious) |
| 16 | Mithra (Mihr, Meher). Representation: Sun, natural light | Light, kindness, keeping one’s word, friend, loyal, trustworthy, caring, kind, helpful, benevolent, loving |
| 17 | Sraosha (Saroosh) | Inner voice, intuitive, conscience, wise |
| 18 | Rashnu (Rashne). Representation: scales | Truthful, honest, dependable |
| 19 | Fravashi (Farvardin) Representation: fravahar (guardian angel) & sprouted grain. Also see Nowruz table | Guardian angel, spiritual guide, caring, nurturing, supporting, intuitive, creative spirit |
| 20 | Verethraghna (Bahram). Representation: banner | Victory, triumph over evil, soldier, champion, helper of those in need |
| 21 | Raman (Ram) | Peace-maker, joyous, cheerful |
| 22 | Vata (Govad) | Wind, atmosphere, ephemeral |
| 4/23 | Dadvah Daena (Dae-pa-Din) | Creative discernment (auspicious) |
| 24 | Daena (Din) | Discerning faithful trusting |
| 25 | Ashi (Ard/Ashishvangh) | Blessed, gifted, rewarded |
| 26 | Arshtat (Ashtad) | Full of rectitude and justice |
| 27 | Asman (Asman). Representation: Sky | Sky-like, lofty |
| 28 | Zam (Zamyad) | Earth-like, grounded |
| 29 | Mathra Spenta | Spiritual, devoted, calm, introspective |
| 30 | Anaghra Raocha (Aneran) | Boundless energy and spirit. Bringer of brightness and light |
