Retrograde in History · 1714
Treaty of Baden
On September 7, 1714, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Virgo, tracing backward through 4°14′ of the sign.
WhenSeptember 7, 1714♍︎Virgo 4°14′Rx windowAug 19 – Sep 11, 1714
The record
Signed on 7 September 1714 in Baden, Switzerland, the Treaty of Baden ended formal hostilities between France and the Holy Roman Empire.
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.