The Zephyrstar Season, part of the 5 Mt System of Miryai, is a 73-day spiritual system rooted in the wisdom of the Tigris-Euphrates region, Byzantine, Persian, and Silk Road traditions, beginning on the first new or full moon between August 13 and August 28. It consists of five two-week fortnights, each aligned with one of five elemental themes and three levels of a 15-level Manichaean spiritual progression, a path to liberating divine light embodied by Inanna’s mythos in Sumerian tradition. The system prioritizes self-guided growth over guru reliance, using reflective practices and Inanna’s narrative to foster transformation. Associated traditions provide minor contextual influence. The system requires only commitment to daily engagement. For details on the 5 Mt System, see [5 Mt System Principles](#5-mt-system-principles).

The Autumn Session entails a fifteen stage unfolding of:

• The Manichaean spiritual system
• Spiritual history of the Persian region.
• Spiritual practices and rituals of its esoteric traditions
• The Mythos of Ianna, the archetype of enlightenment from this region.

Each fortnight focuses on three levels of the 15-level Manichaean spiritual progression, an elemental theme, and a segment of Inanna’s mythos, with associated traditions as secondary influences. A brief overview of the Manichaean spiritual area covered is included.

1. Metal+Metal: Ethical Foundations (August 13–27) 
   - Focus: Levels 1–3 (Avoidance of Idolatry, Truthfulness in Speech, Rejection of Greed) establish ethical purity by rejecting false attachments, embracing honest speech, and overcoming material greed, aligned with the metal element. Influenced by Sumerian and Zarathustrian traditions. 
   - Manichaean Area: Initial Purification—laying the ethical groundwork for spiritual progress by aligning faith, speech, and actions with the divine light. 
   - Inanna’s Mythos: Her descent to the underworld begins, reflecting the initial shedding of worldly attachments.

2. Metal+Zephyr: Non-Harm Principles (August 28–September 11) 
   - Focus: Levels 4–6 (Abstaining from Theft, Avoiding Murder, Chastity in Action) emphasize non-harm to light-filled beings through respect for property, non-violence, and control of desires, aligned with the zephyr element. Influenced by Elxai and early Manichaeanism. 
   - Manichaean Area: Ethical Discipline—deepening commitment to non-harm, preserving divine light in all life forms to prepare for spiritual liberation. 
   - Inanna’s Mythos: Her confrontation with underworld challenges mirrors overcoming destructive impulses.

3. Metal+Earth: Intellectual Alignment (September 12–26) 
   - Focus: Levels 7–9 (Rejection of False Teaching, Abstaining from Magic, Overcoming Doubt) focus on aligning with true doctrine, rejecting dark practices, and cultivating unwavering faith, aligned with the earth element. Influenced by Silk Road Manichaeanism. 
   - Manichaean Area: Gnostic Preparation—ensuring intellectual and spiritual alignment with Manichaean cosmology to advance toward liberation. 
   - Inanna’s Mythos: Her trials in the underworld reflect discerning truth amidst darkness.

4. Metal+Water: Active Service (September 27–October 11) 
   - Focus: Levels 10–12 (Diligence in Almsgiving, Veganism, Non-Violence) involve supporting the Elect, adopting a plant-based diet, and practicing total non-harm, aligned with the water element. Influenced by Denewar and Sufi traditions. 
   - Manichaean Area: Practical Liberation—actively contributing to the cosmic redemption of light through service and disciplined living. 
   - Inanna’s Mythos: Her preparation for ascent reflects service to the divine mission.

5. Metal+Fire: Cosmic Mastery (October 12–24) 
   - Focus: Levels 13–15 (Full Chastity, Non-Possession, Gnostic Mastery) achieve complete detachment, renunciation of possessions, and full gnosis of the cosmos, aligned with the fire element. Influenced by Rumi’s Sufism. For details, see [15-Level Manichaean Progression](#15-level-manichaean-progression). 
   - Manichaean Area: Full Realization—attaining mastery as a vessel for light’s liberation, guiding others toward cosmic union. 
   - Inanna’s Mythos: Her ascent and glorification embody the liberation of divine light.

Inanna, a Sumerian archetype of enlightenment, is the spiritual model of the Zephyrstar Season. Descending to the underworld, she faced trials, shed attachments, and ascended transformed, embodying the liberation of divine light. Her journey parallels the 15-level Manichaean progression, reflecting the path from ethical purity to cosmic mastery. Her story aligns with each fortnight’s levels. For her full narrative, see [Inanna’s Mythos](#inanna-mythos).

The Zephyrstar Season centers on the Manichaean spiritual progression, linked to Inanna’s Sumerian mythos, with minor influences from traditions like Zarathustrianism and Sufism. These provide contextual support for the 15-level progression and elemental framework. For a detailed historical overview, see [Historical Context](#historical-context).

The season begins on the first new or full moon between August 13 and August 28, with fortnights starting every 14 days. Practitioners engage in daily reflective practices, focusing on the elemental theme and three levels of the Manichaean progression, as detailed in linked resources. The system requires only commitment to daily engagement.

Season: Autumn (Late summer/early fall) with 5 Fortnights.  Aug 13- Aug 28  (1st new or full moon)

• Fortnight 1:
• Fortnight 2:
• Fortnight 3:
• Fortnight 4:
• Fortnight 5:

• Manichaean Cosmology - 15 levels
• Mythos of Inanna - 15 part "myth" of her life and times
• Associations and symbols
• Introductory Notes
• 5 Element Study