Retrograde in History · 2009

first inauguration of Barack Obama

On January 20, 2009, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aquarius, tracing backward through 0°57′ of the sign.

WhenJanuary 20, 2009♒︎Aquarius 0°57′Rx windowJan 11 – Feb 1, 2009
☿Mercury retrograde♒︎Aquarius☉CazimiWikipedia
The record

56th United States presidential inauguration

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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.

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