Retrograde in History · 1945

Proclamation of Indonesian Independence

On August 17, 1945, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 29°53′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 17, 1945♌︎Leo 29°53′Rx windowAug 6 – Aug 30, 1945
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The record

1945 document declaring Indonesian independence from the Netherlands

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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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