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* 23rd: The Sun’s Ingress into Scorpio/Eagle, occurs on the day that Retrograde Venus conjuncts the Sun. This deeply spiritual inferior conjunction of Venus happens every 19 months. It is the basis of the myth of Persephone, who travels to Hades to rescue her beloved. This is an allegory of the mother’s birth experience when she travels over the edge of death, and through the pain of giving birth to bring her child into the world. 

* 24th: The Black Box is based on Mercury turning Retrograde, which is always filled with trepidation, at 20 degrees Scorpio/Eagle. Mercury in the Sign of the Eagle is usually a bit brooding and contemplative so turning Rx does not really affect him as much as in other signs. Although it provides special power and perspective, like an eagle soaring high above us.