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
Mercury retrograde♌︎LeoCazimiWikipedia
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.