Retrograde in History · 1991

Ukrainian independence referendum

On December 1, 1991, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Sagittarius, tracing backward through 23°31′ of the sign.

WhenDecember 1, 1991♐︎Sagittarius 23°31′Rx windowNov 28 – Dec 18, 1991
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The record

independence referendum

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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.