Retrograde in History · 2023

death and funeral of Benedict XVI

On January 5, 2023, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Capricorn, tracing backward through 19°37′ of the sign.

WhenJanuary 5, 2023♑︎Capricorn 19°37′Rx windowDec 29, 2022 – Jan 18, 2023
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The record

death and funeral proceedings of Pope Benedict XVI

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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.