Retrograde in History · 1988
1988 Spanish Grand Prix
On October 2, 1988, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Libra, tracing backward through 26°17′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenOctober 2, 1988♎︎Libra 26°17′Rx windowSep 28 – Oct 20, 1988
The record
Formula One motor race held in 1988
Born inside this same window
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.