Retrograde in History · 2013
resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
On February 28, 2013, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Pisces, tracing backward through 17°50′ of the sign.
WhenFebruary 28, 2013♓︎Pisces 17°50′Rx windowFeb 23 – Mar 17, 2013
The record
event in which Pope Benedict XVI resigned on 28 Feb. 2013 at 20:00 CET, after an announcement on 11 Feb.
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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.