Retrograde in History · 2016

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On January 11, 2016, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Capricorn, tracing backward through 27°39′ of the sign.

WhenJanuary 11, 2016♑︎Capricorn 27°39′Rx windowJan 5 – Jan 25, 2016
Mercury retrograde♑︎CapricornLeap yearWikipedia
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Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.