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Retrograde motion fakes backward movement

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The sky isn't actually moving backward; it just wants you to suffer an optical illusion. This phenomenon happens when a celestial point appears to reverse its path from our perspective. Astrologically, it drags the associated energy inward, forcing deep reflection and typically completely derailing forward progress just to teach you patience.

Retrograde motion fakes backward movement
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