Retrograde in History · 1848

Avram Iancu

On November 8, 1848, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Scorpio, tracing backward through 18°46′ of the sign.

WhenNovember 8, 1848♏︎Scorpio 18°46′Rx windowOct 29 – Nov 18, 1848
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Romanian politician (1824–1872)

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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.