Retrograde in History · 2006

July 2006 Java earthquake

On July 17, 2006, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Cancer, tracing backward through 26°04′ of the sign.

WhenJuly 17, 2006♋︎Cancer 26°04′Rx windowJul 4 – Jul 29, 2006
☿Mercury retrograde♋︎CancerWikipedia
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Destructive tsunami earthquake south of Java Island, Indonesia

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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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