Cyrus the Great and the Emancipation proclamation

The Cyrus Cylinder  is an ancient clay cylinder, now broken into several fragments, on which is written a declaration in Akkadian cuneiform script  . The 2,600-year-old clay cylinder was made on the order of the Persian King Cyrus after he captured Babylon in 539 BC. Referred to by some scholars as the "first bill on human rights", the cuneiform inscriptions on the cylinder appear to encourage freedom of worship throughout the Persian Empire and to allow deported people to return to their homelands. The empire, founded by Cyrus and Darius, stretched from the Balkans to Central Asia at its peak. It was the first state model based on diversity and tolerance of different cultures and religions, according to Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum.On loan from the British Museum, the Cyrus Cylinder is touring American museums at the time when "relations between the US and Iran are not in their healthiest position", says Julian Raby.He is director of the Freer and Sackler Galleries, where the prized piece of pottery has just gone on display.

The Persian-born Zaratas (Greek: Zoroaster) was a relative of King Cyrus the Great (sixth century BC) and came to Babylon in the wake of Cyrus' conquest of the city in 539 BC. He was soon acknowledged as a great teacher by the Babylonian priesthood. Initiated by the sublime Being of the Sun, Ahura Mazdao, so that his clairvoyance extended beyond the Sun to the mighty beings of the zodiac, Zaratas spoke of four "royal stars" - Aldeberan, the Bull's Eye, the central star of Mul Gud An Na, the "Bull of Heaven"; Regulus, the Lion's Heart, shining from Mul Ur Gu La, the Lion; Antares, the glowing red ember of Mul Gir Tab's (Scorpio's) heart; and Fomalhaut, beneath the stream of water spilling from the urn of Mul Gu La, "The Great One" (Aquarius).[1]

Shown above is the lunar eclipse of June 13, 539 BC at Babylon. Notice that the eclipse is very significant for the place since a powerful Grand Cross [Jupiter-Uranus-Mars-Neptune] straddles the meridian axis.

We associate Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus with the passion for freedom. Mars is simply the basic desire to do whatever we please. Jupiter wants to be free to pursue an ultimate value, whatever the individual has chosen as an ultimate goal in the life. Uranus wants to transcend any past limits, to permit freedom for everyone provided they are equally willing to allow it to others. Zip Dobyns [2]

Jupiter-Uranus: Emancipation proclamation

The meridian axis of the chart aligns with the Royal Persian stars Aldebaran (4ta) and Antares(4sc). Is it a coincidence that the current Yod of Jupiter-Pluto-Saturn has the apex planet Jupiter conjunct Aldebaran – a star historically connected to Cyrus the Great and the Persian Royalty?

Aldebaran is a star of pioneering leadership. It imparts the virtue of social morality and integrity and challenges us to uphold it. As the apex planet of this Yod, Jupiter impels wide-sweeping visionary action that establishes a socially sustainable and protective infrastructure for all people and all life. It impels the practical and well-grounded application of wealth and resources in an enterprising capacity to support the fundamental well-being of all life. Nick Fiorenza [3]

As the Cyrus Cylinder begins its tour from Washington on March 11, it is interesting to note that  the Ingress of Mars into Aries on March 12, like the Winter Ingress chart (above) too has Uranus  on the IC  square Pluto essentially a call for freedom (Uranus)  from oppressive (Pluto)  authority (Capricorn) especially when that authority is no longer working in the interest of the people. 

[1]http://www.astrogeographia.org/about_us/origins_of_star_wisdom/

[2]http://www.ccrsdodona.org/m_dilemma/1982/pis/uschart.html

[3]http://www.lunarplanner.com/Snippets/12.12.21-Solstice/index.html