Retrograde in History · 1789
Storming of the Bastille
On July 14, 1789, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Cancer, tracing backward through 23°25′ of the sign.
WhenJuly 14, 1789♋︎Cancer 23°25′Rx windowJul 1 – Jul 25, 1789
The record
On 14 July 1789, revolutionary insurgents seized the Bastille in Paris after four hours of fighting that left 94 dead, marking the flashpoint of the French Revolution.
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.