 Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash We start the week off with lots of energy in water and earth and as the week progresses we have Mercury moving into a fire sign and Venus moving into air which changes the overall vibe. For people new to astrology it’s an interesting practice to observe the elements that are being activated at any given time. You can learn a lot about yourself through this process. I am mostly fire and air and when there is a lot of water energy sometimes I feel like I am floundering or just treading water. But when we have a lot of air energy it’s like I have a buzz from all that energy. Pay attention for yourself and let me know how you feel under different elemental influences.
Monday October 29th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Cancer Mercury Conjunct Jupiter in Scorpio What it means: Mercury and Jupiter are opposites. Mercury likes to examine the details while Jupiter is all about the big picture. When these two planets get together we have either polarities or we have an amazing balance between the two of them. Ebertin says they represent “sound common sense, the intellect” and that is certainly something to strive for in this life. Good ideas, to put it more simply. We have good, solid ideas and are capable of implementing them. So pay attention to what goes on in that head of yours today. Sometimes we can think too much of ourselves under an aspect like this so also pay attention to whether or not those ideas you have come from a place of humility or from a place of ego. Questions to ask: What represents common sense to you? In the situation you are in right now what would be the most positive and most logical course of action? Tuesday October 30th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Cancer void-of-course at 9:31 PM CDT Moon enters Leo at 9:42 PM CDT Mercury enters Sagittarius What it means: Mercury is moving quickly. Just yesterday we was in conjunction with Jupiter at the end of Scorpio and today he enters a new sign: Sagittarius. It will take over a week for Jupiter to follow suit but he isn’t that far behind. With Mercury moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius we get a lighter feeling in the universal vibe. Scorpio is a water sign and deep while Sagittarius is a fire sign and much flashier. So lighten up, have fun, and enjoy the change of scenery. Mercury remains in Sagittarius until Questions to ask: What are the most important things in your life and how can you delve into those areas more? How can you develop stronger relationship with those closest to you? How can your intuition evolve? What inspiration are you receiving today? Where are you too comfortable in your life? What changes can assist your personal growth? Wednesday October 31st ~ Happy Halloween What’s going on today: Moon in Leo Venus Opposite Uranus Venus Rx enters Libra What it means: Venus and Uranus in opposition give us a strong desire for independence and freedom. We are also attracted to the unusual and even things and people that others might not appreciate or understand. That’s okay … to be an individual we have to honor that which we are attracted to with style. This is the second of three passes of this aspect. The first was back on September 12th and the final pass will be in just a couple of weeks on November 15th. One way to use this aspect is to figure out how to create more freedom within the context of an existing relationship. Another way is to embrace to image of what you are into right now and dress up for Halloween. Be free to escape into another reality and have fun with it! Later in the day we have Venus retrograde moving back into her home sign of Libra. This is a welcome change of energy. Venus is Scorpio isn’t as comfortable with herself but in Libra she is in her natural state. Venus has been retrograde since early October and we are working on reframing our relationships. This includes the relationship with ourselves as well as those with others. So once she moves back into Libra it becomes all about balance. Questions to ask: How do I create more freedom and independence within the context of my relationships? How can I acknowledge my love the weird things in life? How can I create more balance in my life? How can I invest in internal balance so that I can have more balanced relationships with others as well? Thursday November 1st ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Leo void-of-course at 11:31 PM CDT With only lunar aspects today we have a good opportunity to start the new calendar month off right without distractions. Leo moon can be stern but ultimately wants to help others feel at ease. Think about how you can not only make yourself feel more at ease today but also extend that warm comfort to someone around you. Friday November 2nd ~ Moon enters Virgo at 12:48 AM CDT The Virgo moon is excellent energy for productivity and organization. Wrap up the week right today by getting things done efficiently and be ready for an adventure this weekend. Mercury (ruler of Virgo) is in Sagittarius (lover of adventures) right now after all. Saturday November 3rd ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Virgo With the moon in Virgo it’s a great day to go to a trade show or a hobby club. Whether you like building model airplanes, larping, or are into astrology like me you can find a local hotspot to share your love of something with others. Sunday November 4th ~ Daylight Savings Time Ends What’s going on today: Moon in Virgo void-of-course at 1:26 AM CST Moon enters Libra 3:01 AM CST We have another day with only lunar aspects which gives us the freedom to act more independently. Do something you love today, with people you love, and you are going to be fine.
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 A tense full moon mid week sets the tone. Are we refusing to change or are we changing everything? We ought to be somewhere in the middle of that equation. Take what’s working and stick with it while making changes in other areas to support your current success. One thing at a time.
Monday October 22nd ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Aries at 1:58 AM CDT Mercury Sextile Pluto What it means: Go deep, today. Look at core beliefs, secrets, the shadow side. Illuminate the mysteries and get a clearer picture of what’s truly important at the heart of it all. Questions to ask: What’s at your core? What matters most to you? Tuesday October 23rd ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aries void-of-course at 1:18 PM CDT Sun enters Scorpio Sun Opposite Uranus What it means: Happy Birthday Scorpio! With the sun moving into a new sign we have a change of pace. With Scorpio there is a lack of patience for any bs but there is incredible patience in cultivating what it truly important. So here we have a month to delve into the depths of what we care about most. The sign of Scorpio is often associated with the occult and this is a great time of year to expand your studies into this area, if you are so inclined. Personally I like to use the energy this time of year to further develop and enhance my own intuitive abilities. All of the water signs help to do this of which Scorpio is one. The other thing happening today is the sun opposing the planet Uranus. This is a powerful aspect and often we can be shocked out of our comfort zone with the lightning of Uranus strikes. If you receive that sudden inspiration today pay attention. It’s illuminating your path whether you realize it or not. Questions to ask: What are the most important things in your life and how can you delve into those areas more? How can you develop stronger relationship with those closest to you? How can your intuition evolve? What inspiration are you receiving today? Where are you too comfortable in your life? What changes can assist your personal growth? Wednesday October 24th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Taurus at 9:33 AM CDT Full Moon in Taurus Venus sextile Saturn What it means: Let’s talk about Venus sextile Saturn. Venus is all about our love, money and relationships. Saturn is about simplicity, stability and having a good foundation. With that in mind this aspect today is wonderful for creating that stable foundation you are looking for with your relationships. Since Venus is retrograde this probably involves some adjustments from how you thought you would be doing things but it’s time for that adjustment now. Showing your affection for a loved one is highly recommended today, and remember that can be done simply and without fanfare. Expressing your love doesn’t need extra sprinkles. The full moon today is tense. It creates a grand square with the nodal axis and has Uranus conjunct the moon in Taurus and Venus retrograde conjunct the sun in Scorpio. If you feel off your game or easily upset that’s okay … the energy accounts for that feeling. But the real question is how to harness your discomfort into something productive. This all happening in fixed signs which are the most stubborn and resistant to change but the invocation of Uranus means that change is necessary or even unavoidable. Something’s got to give. The Sabian Symbol for the degree of the full moon is “An Electrical Storm”. With the intensity of the formation of this full moon I think this Sabian Symbol is apt. Imagine is you will a lightning storm. Can you see, in your mind’s eye, how during the moment of brilliance, the moment the lightning strikes, everything in view is illuminated? It goes dark again, immediately, but for that split second we have a glimpse into the darkness, toward the horizon, of the bigger picture. This same thing is happening in your life. Something is happening. It is probably a little scary and a little uncomfortable, but it is giving you that flash of vision that you need to see the lay of the land around you. That momentary insight is important. Questions to ask: How do I create a stronger foundation in my life for my relationships? Am I on the right track? Am I struggling to reach for the appropriate things in my life? Do my feelings today matter in the big picture? How can I harness my insight today to plot a better course moving forward? Thursday October 25th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Taurus It’s a quiet day after yesterday’s intense and uncomfortable full moon. Today’s energy is good for getting yourself back on track and back down to business, if you got knocked off your rails yesterday. One thing at a time, one moment at a time. And weather permitting get outside into nature to help rebalance your own energy as well. Friday October 26th ~ Moon in Taurus void-of-course at 9:49 AM CDT Moon enters Gemini at 2:41 PM CDT Sun Conjunct Venus in Scorpio What it means: When the sun and Venus are conjunct we shine a light (the sun) on what we relate to, what we find beautiful, what we resonate with artistically (Venus). When I talk about “what we relate to” this is much broader than just our interpersonal relationships. It includes culture, music, art, mood, anything that you find appealing and attracted to. For example you might love the 1960’s and anything having to do culturally or artistically with the 1960’s. This aspect highlights these affinities and allows us to lean into them more so that we are able to better embody the energy for ourselves. And as we become more the embodiment of the things we love the more beautiful we become because we are more resonate with what makes us tick on the inside. Questions to ask: What am I attracted to? How can I bring that which I am drawn to more into being in my own day to day life? Saturday October 27th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Gemini void-of-course at 11:37 PM CDT Sun Sextile Saturn What it means: The sun and Saturn together are great planets for creating a strong foundation. Sometimes with Saturn we have to set aside what we might want to be doing in order to take care of our responsibilities but let’s call this laying the groubdwork. Once we have that groundwork laid and our foundation is set then we have the freedom to enjoy other areas of our life. Today’s energy should help with productivity and getting those troublesome tasks out of the way. Questions to ask: What can I do today to create a firmer foundation in my life? Are there basic needs I should be taking care of right now? Sunday October 28th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Cancer at 6:27 PM CDT It’s an all day long void-of-course moon in Gemini until early evening when the moon moves into Cancer. Seems like a great day to go window shopping or to play video games. Don’t try to do anything too serious today but if you want to catch up with family or friends that’s a great idea.  Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Weekly Forecast ~ Week of October 15th
* I have moved to Central US Time so all times noted are now Central Daylight Time (CDT). * With a week of mostly Mercury aspects we get a respite from the heavy energy we have been dealing with these past few weeks. Mercury gives us a wonderful opportunity this week to get our thoughts aligned and where we want them to be. We need to do this because next week we have a shocker of a full moon coming up so we want to make sure we are adequately grounded before the lightning strikes! Monday October 15th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Capricorn Mercury Conjunct Venus in Scorpio What it means: I like to think of Mercury Venus aspects as beautiful words. On a deep level this represents how you talk to yourself and to others. The sign of Scorpio is often related to our personal (and ancestral) history. With that in mind are you recognizing your own personal growth and achievement over time? We can often carry negative baggage with us as a result of something that happened to us in the past. And a day like today gives us the opportunity to rephrase (Mercury) our roots (Scorpio) with love (Venus). Work on acknowledging the strength, courage, commitment and simple humanity of your experience. Do it with kindness and compassion and we can in fact rewrite history. Questions to ask: Are you recognizing your own personal growth and achievement over time? How can you rephrase the way in which you define yourself? Tuesday October 16th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Capricorn void-of-course at 3:50 AM CDT Moon enters Scorpio at 4:49 PM CDT We have only lunar aspects today with the moon turning void-of-course late afternoon. That means get your tasks done early today and allow yourself to just take care of routine things in the evening. Wednesday October 17th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Aquarius at 2:36 AM CDT With the moon in Aquarius today we are driven by ideas. What’s on your mind today? Aquarians are the inventors of the zodiac so see how you can be more inventive in your own life. Thursday October 18th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aquarius Another day with the moon in Aquarius and this gives you license to truly just be yourself. Be unique, be weird, be different. Accepting your own differences makes it easier to accept the differences in others which ultimately makes the world a better place. Friday October 19th ~ Moon in Aquarius void-of-course at 7:27 AM CDT Moon enters Pisces ar 3:20 PM CDT Mercury Trine Neptune Mercury Square Mars What it means: Mercury makes two aspects today. First is a trine to Neptune which can represent connecting with our source of inspiration, connecting to our intuition, or simply connecting to Source. I love to use Mercury aspects to improve our own self-talk as well as our communication with others. With that in mind the question arise: are the thoughts I think and the words I say sacred and divinely inspired? If not, why not? As we move closer to source energy we become more at peace with ourselves. The second Mercury aspect is a square to Mars which is many ways is an opposite energy but today I’d like to tie these two aspects together. We begin with the divine inspiration from Neptune and then, with Mars, what can we do about it? What action can we take in the real world that can bring us closer to divinity? We might have to give something up, or come into conflict with a long held belief, to make this transition work. But spirituality can’t just be in our heads, it must also be in our actions, if it is to work. Questions to ask: Are the thoughts I think and the words I say sacred? Do I recognize divine inspiration in my life? What actions can I take in the real world that can bring me closer to divinity? Saturday October 20th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Pisces The moon in Pisces loves fantasy so allow yourself to delve into a magical world today. Magic is all around us, if we just believe. We can follow rainbows and unicorns and still be present. Have fun with your imagination! Sunday October 21st ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Pisces void-of-course at 6:47 PM CDT We have another day with the moon in Pisces which is wonderful for prayer work, chanting, rituals or whatever spiritual practice you enjoy. Pisces is all about being connected to something larger than yourself and spiritual practices are often a path to that connection.  Photo by Julia Caesar on Unsplash Weekly Forecast ~ Week of October 8th
* I have moved to Central US Time so all times noted are now Central Daylight Time (CDT). * A supportive new moon in Libra kicks off the week. We have the opportunity to do some clearing and charging in our lives as if we were crystals. Clear out the negativity and charge with positive power. Then we are ready to be utilized for a higher purpose. Monday October 8th ~ What’s going on today: New Moon in Libra at 10:47 PM CDT What it means: A new moon is always a fresh dose of positive energy. Sometimes it flows easier and other times it is more difficult, but the potential for positive change is always there with every new moon. This new moon has a little bit of both ease and difficulty, but overall, in my opinion, it can help us manifest our dreams. Libra is about relationships, harmony, diplomacy, balance. If your life is in a state of imbalance, disharmony, undiplomatic or lacks healthy relationships then this new moon is perfect for you to let go of some of your old patterns and introduce some new, healthier ways of being to your soul. The new moon makes a wide square to Pluto which tells us that whatever is holding you back from achieving balance must be released. If, for example, you are in an abusive relationship it is better to walk away and start fresh with this new moon than to hold onto the patterns of abuse in your life, if you ever want to get past them. Since the ruler of this new moon, Venus, is retrograde in Venus that is another signal that it is time to release old patterns. Patterns to be released could come from childhood or even from a past life, but now is the time. Helping us out is the asteroid Ceres who is conjunct the new moon in Libra. Ceres is a mother goddess of the harvest so it is appropriate she is being highlighted now that we have entered autumn. The new moon is also supported by Neptune in Pisces by trine. Putting it all together we have the ability to plant seeds of positive change and we have the power to then grow and manifest that change in our lives. This is why I love new moons so much: they allow us to harness the energy of the planets on a monthly basis, if we pay attention. The Sabian Symbol for this new moon is “After A Storm a Boat Landing Stands In Need of Reconstruction”. The truth is we have all been through a storm, whether physical, mental or emotional. If you take a hard look at your own life what is in need of reconstruction? The boat landing represents safe harbor. What in your own life represents safe harbor? I can admit that after moving cross country and still dealing with the details of the move I have a few things I can think of in my own life that meet this definition. My sense of inner balance, inner sanctuary, is in turmoil. It takes time and effort to repair and rebuild a new support structure. That’s okay. But it gives us great insight on where we should be focusing with the new moon. Another way to see where to focus is by looking at your own chart and seeing what planets and houses are being activate by the new moon. I know my own career sector is being energized so that’s another area for me to set goals with this energy. My Venus/love life is also being activated. There are many possible areas of growth and change this month, and we can work on one or all of them. Questions to ask: Is your life flowing harmoniously? If not what can you do to put things back into balance? What areas of your life might need a little reconstruction? Where are you willing to invest your time and energy to create a more balanced and happier state? Tuesday October 9th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Libra void-of-course at 3:50 AM CDT Moon enters Scorpio at 11:09 PM CDT Mercury enters Scorpio What it means: If you have been following me you know that I love using Mercury to improve our thoughts and words. With Mercury entering Scorpio we can learn just how much power our thoughts and words contain. We can also learn just how magical that can be. Mercury in Scorpio is a great time to explore the occult, but also to explore your own psyche and all the dark corners contained therein. Mercury in Scorpio is also the perfect detective so if there are some secrets you are wanting to uncover now is the time to dig deep. Mercury remains in Scorpio until Halloween. Questions to ask: Am I respecting the power of my thoughts and words? Am I using that power wisely? How can I add more magic and mysticism into my thought patterns and speech patterns? Wednesday October 10th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Scorpio Mercury opposite Uranus Venus square Mars What it means: Mercury is the thoughts we think and the words we say. Uranus is the present moment, the now, a spontaneous rhythm, a jam session. We may notice today that there is a strong magical power in our ability to manifest things with the spoken work today, or even a thought. If we are out of touch with the present moment, however, this can be a jarring experience. Practice living in the moment, in the now, and speak with clarity regarding your present desires. You may also find the words of another person to be particularly insightful today under this influence. Venus square Mars can certainly indicate sparks between the sexes … sparks of attraction or sparks of anger, maybe both. Venus is retrograde in Scorpio while Mars is slow but direct in Aquarius. If you can remember what you were doing a month ago on September 8th it might give you some insight into this Venus/Mars cycle in your own life because that was the first pass of these two planets. Now we have the second pass and it’s time to sort out the things that might be going wrong in your yin-yang balance. That can be internally or in your relationships. The final (third) pass of these two planets isn’t until January so we have some time to work through our feminine and/or masculine issues. Questions to ask: Do my thoughts and words reflect the present moment or are they carried over from past experiences? How can I live more in the now? What insights do I hear from others today? Are your relationships filled with sensuality and balance both? If not how can that be improved? Are you internally balanced between your masculine and feminine sides? How can you make that balance work better? Thursday October 11th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Scorpio void-of-course at 6:12 PM CDT Sun square Pluto at 11:07 PM CDT What it means: Sun square Pluto is power and intensity. Because it’s the square it might be a struggle. But we can struggle to step into our own personal power and then grasp it fully and embrace it. No more shrinking violets here. If you haven’t noticed in my writing there has been an energetic theme these past few weeks about power. Your power, my power, our shared power. With power comes responsibility. How do I use my power? Am I a bully or a dictator? Or am I a conscious and conscientious human with the goal of being a good person? Am I using my personal power for selfish purposes or am I using it to make this world a better place? Motivations are important. Or am I afraid of using my power at all? Questions to ask: How do I use my power? Am I a bully or a dictator? Or am I a conscious and conscientious human with the goal of being a good person? Am I using my personal power for selfish purposes or am I using it to make this world a better place? Or am I afraid of using my power at all? Friday October 12th ~ Moon enters Sagittarius at 4: 53 AM CDT Mercury sextile Saturn What it means: It’s nice to get some positive Saturn energy this week to offset all this Pluto and Scorpio energy. Pluto and Saturn have similar energies except that Pluto brings intensity and Saturn brings aloofness, even apathy sometimes. But also peace and calm and a sense of emotional distance, even if it’s harsh. So when we have Mercury and Saturn holding hands we can think (Mercury) about things more realistically (Saturn). We can be practical, decisive and act with good boundaries. Of course the planet Mercury is in the sign of Scorpio so he does bring in some of that intensity we have been dealing with all week but with Saturn’s help that intensity can be channeled productively toward problem solving and even “right thinking” in the Buddhist sense. Questions to ask: How can I simplify my thoughts and words? How can I focus my desires so that I can accomplish something real? How can I reframe my thoughts to be supportive? Saturday October 13th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Sagittarius void-of-course at 7:58 PM CDT The moon in Sagittarius loves adventure so allow yourself to get out and explore something new today. That exploration might be a place, a person, a thing, an idea or a combination of all of those things. Shoot for the stars and let life surprise you by what you find out there in the world. Sunday October 14th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Capricorn at 2:17 PM CDT It’s nice to end the week on an energetic lull after all of the intensity we have experienced up until now. This morning is great for lounging around and relaxing. Once the moon enters Capricorn you might feel like you should be working on projects and getting things done and the lunar energy will support you in this.  Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Weekly Forecast ~ Week of October 1st
* I have moved to Central US Time so all times noted are now Central Daylight Time (CDT). * The big theme this week is Venus retrograde. Will your love life suffer? Only if it’s not healthy … we can utilize Venus retrograde cycle to address the deep wounds we carry inside. We can heal our hurt feelings, our broken heart, our dashed romantic hopes. If you are carrying some romantic wounds these next few months can really help to heal them, if you do the work. Monday October 1st ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Cancer at 1:00 PM CDT With the moon void-of-course for the morning it’s a slow start to the week but use it to wrap up things that have lingered and to prepare for the week ahead. Once the moon moves into Cancer in early afternoon you can begin your new projects and get it done! Tuesday October 2nd ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Cancer Mercury square Pluto What it means: Any time we are dealing with Pluto it’s a question of power. Do you have it? Are you using it wisely? Are you giving it away? When Mercury is involved it’s about the thoughts we think and the words we say. Are we underminding ourselves with negative thinking? Or are we empowering ourselves through transforming our internal and external messages? We each are the only ones with the power to change what goes on inside our own head so this type of aspect can reveal destructive patterns you might have without even being aware of those patterns. If that happens it’s the perfect opportunity to rethink your perspective to create a sense of power working towards your own soul evolution. Questions to ask: Do you have personal power? Are you using it wisely? Are you giving it away? Are we underminding ourselves with negative thinking? Or are we empowering ourselves through transforming our internal and external messages? Wednesday October 3rd ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Cancer void-of-course at 3:33 AM CDT Moon enters Leo at 4:12 PM CDT It’s a quiet day with an all day long void-of-course moon. Stick to routine tasks and hold off until late afternoon to start anything new. Once the moon enters Leo later in the day we will feel more energetic and less withdrawn. Thursday October 4th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Leo I actually have to moon in Leo in my natal chart and I like to think of it as personal warmth. How can you let those around know you care about them? The Leo moon is warm, welcoming, kind, funny and not above putting on a show to make you smile. You can do this too, even if your moon is in a different sign, under today’s energy. Friday October 5th ~ Moon in Leo void-of-course at 6:34 AM CDT Moon enters Virgo at 6:19 PM Venus Station Retrograde What it means: Friday is the day of Venus, and this Friday Venus stations retrograde and remains in retrograde motion through mid November. What that means is that Venus is spending a lot of time in the sign of Scorpio. She entered Scorpio on September 10th and won’t leave until January 8th, aside from dipping back into her home sign on Libra for the month of November. I like to use Venus retrograde to celebrate Venus energy. I like to go to art galleries, museums, gardens, salons, spas … anywhere that Venus energy is alive and well. When we focus on allowing Venus to work well in our lives it makes it easier all around. The truth is that Venus can be sensitive and retrograde in Scorpio can represent a deep wound that you might not know how to heal. The heartbreak that you suffer is a real thing, but it is buried deep inside of you. If you feel damaged or like your still haven’t healed from that lost love then this retrograde cycle can help you finally heal those wounds. Be open to healing, even if it hurts. Better to heal the wound and carry the scar then the walk around with an open wound all your life. Questions to ask: How can I honor the art and beauty that surrounds me? How can I honor my own creativity and my own love? How can I heal my broken heart? How can I recover from the wounds deep inside that nobody else can see? Saturday October 6th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Virgo The moon in Virgo likes to put work before play so today you can get some projects done and still have time to get outside in nature. Virgo is an earth sign, after all, and does enjoy some time outdoors. Personally I plan to go to the farmers market and then check out some open houses in the area. Both of these activities fit the energy of the Virgo moon nicely. Sunday October 7th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Virgo void-of-course at 9:03 AM CDT Moon enters Libra at 8:10 PM CDT This week we have a lot of daytime void-of-course moons where the moon is void-of-course from early in the morning until late in the day (this is the third one this week). These moons are best for relaxing and taking it easy. You can take care of routine tasks like checking email and doing laundry but save new projects for another day. |
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