Retrograde in History · 1978

August 1978 conclave

On August 26, 1978, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 20°39′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 26, 1978♌︎Leo 20°39′Rx windowAug 4 – Aug 28, 1978
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The record

On 26 August 1978, the papal conclave elected Cardinal Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I on the fourth ballot, succeeding Paul VI.

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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.

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