Retrograde in History · 1843
Treaty of the Bogue
On October 8, 1843, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Libra, tracing backward through 29°15′ of the sign.
WhenOctober 8, 1843♎︎Libra 29°15′Rx windowOct 3 – Oct 24, 1843
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treaty between China and the United Kingdom, concluded in October 1843 to supplement the previous Treaty of Nanking
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.