Retrograde in History · 1761
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On August 15, 1761, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 23°01′ of the sign.
WhenAugust 15, 1761♌︎Leo 23°01′Rx windowAug 1 – Aug 25, 1761
The record
series of 3 alliances (1773, 1743, 1761) between the Bourbon kings of France and Spain
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.