Retrograde in History · 1707

Acts of Union 1707

On April 30, 1707, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 17°38′ of the sign.

WhenApril 30, 1707♉︎Taurus 17°38′Rx windowApr 25 – May 18, 1707
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The record

Acts of Parliament creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain

Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.