Retrograde in History · 1952
water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics
On August 2, 1952, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 26°36′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenAugust 2, 1952♌︎Leo 26°36′Rx windowJul 29 – Aug 22, 1952
The record
Water polo at the Olympics
Born inside this same window
More from this window · Jul 29 – Aug 22, 1952
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.