- The Moon is in Sagittarius until 11:30 AM, after which the Moon is in Capricorn.
- The Moon is void from 6:37 AM to 11:30 AM.
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Gibbous phase until 11:58 AM, after which the Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurs today at 11:58 AM.
- Venus is retrograde (Venus is retrograde from March 4-April 15).
- The Sun enters Aries today (the Sun transits Aries from March 20-April 19).
Times are EDT.
Horoscopes
Aries
The Sun enters your sign today, dear Aries, and this begins a month-long cycle that puts you, your goals, and your needs up front and center. Generally speaking, it’s a time for seizing the day, for shaping your life as you’d like it to be, as well as for being heard, noticed, and counted. With Venus retrograde in your sign for much of this cycle, you may not feel quite as outgoing as you typically do at this time of the year, but you are sure to feel the momentum start to pick up. While this is a very personal cycle, professional interests or concerns can demand your attention beginning midday. It’s probably best to take the path of least resistance now, or you could be prone to stress or unnecessary conflict. However, as the day advances, you’ll feel more comfortable tending to both personal and professional concerns.
Taurus
You are certainly in the mood for adventure today, dear Taurus, so if you can make time for an activity that takes you out and about, then do so. Some deeper insights into love can also emerge today if you tune in. Try to avoid the tendency for debates or disagreements to push out these opportunities. The Sun enters your privacy sector this morning, launching a cycle that spans the coming month in which you spend more than the usual time reflecting and resting. It’s a time to tie up loose ends, put a stop to projects or situations that no longer work in your best interests, and learn more about your inner or spiritual needs. It’s the right time for forgiveness and letting go – focus on healing for best results. You may have a difficult time seeing yourself as others see you, and decisions may require more time than usual. More than likely, however, they can wait.
Gemini
You might question the commitment level of a friend or partner today, dear Gemini, or there can be a matter of trust to deal with now. However, from this minor conflict comes more insight, and, as the day progresses, you feel relieved, supported, and productive. The Sun enters your solar eleventh house this morning and will influence this social area of your chart until April 19th. This is a period for prioritizing the connections in your life. During this cycle, you have increased influence on friends and groups which, in turn, boosts your self-esteem. While this transit typically promises a livelier social calendar, Venus is retrograde here concurrently, and there can be some tensions brewing or less social activity than usual.
Cancer
While you can be content to do your own thing this morning, dear Cancer, by midday, your personal agenda seems to be put on the back burner as you focus on compromising and allowing others to shine. Helping out a partner, or simply listening more intently to their wishes and needs, is the key to success and fulfillment today. It’s time to give due attention to those who support you and who are dear to your heart. While this may seem to conflict with your new focus on your professional affairs as a career cycle begins today, it’s temporary. The Sun enters your solar tenth house this morning, where it will continue to transit until April 19th. During this cycle, your ego and identity are tied to your professional or social standing, what others think of you, and your ability to meet your responsibilities. Letting these things slide will make you fret. Tend to your needs for approval – they’re real and not a sign of weakness as long as they’re balanced and moderate. With Venus retrograde in this sector concurrently, you may want to pay particular attention to your professional or public manner.
Leo
You can begin the day feeling rather light and breezy, dear Leo. By midday, you become very much aware of the flaws or inconsistencies in your life, and while this can lead to frustration or worry, you can take advantage of this state of mind by actively working on fixing problems. Take the time to reorganize, tidy, and handle nagging issues that will help to free your mind for more engaging experiences. You can’t seem to escape the fact that life goes on no matter where your head is at, and little tasks that you’ve neglected still need doing. Find the time to organize your life in small, helpful ways. This is of particular importance, even if it seems inconvenient, with the Sun’s entry into your solar ninth house today — a sector that rules adventure, learning, spirit, and life experience. During this month-long cycle, you crave and seek out a little more from life than the ordinary. While on some level you could be feeling as if you are re-awakened, Venus is retrograde in the same sector for most of the course of this transit, and there can be some ups and downs, delays, or rethinking related to adventure-seeking and mind expansion.
Virgo
The Sun enters your solar eighth house today, dear Virgo, where it will continue to transit until April 19th. You are motivated to understand yourself, your relationships, and a significant other during this period, and you are also interested in projects, people, and experiences that stimulate your deeper feelings or that demand more concentration and commitment. It’s a good cycle for developing self-mastery skills — some form of self-transformation is likely at this time of year. While the day can begin rather standardly, towards midday, energy can become tense. You want to be recognized and admired by people close to you, but they seem to be too busy dealing with their own issues and problems to take the time to give you feedback. Work on making yourself happy and things will come together naturally.
Libra
A minor conflict is possible today, and it’s one that revolves around partnerships and previously made agreements, dear Libra. You are not in the most conciliatory of moods right now, but neither is a significant other. However, you have a true advantage today, as you can easily get to the heart of an issue. You are particularly resilient and interested in true solutions rather than quick fixes. The Sun enters your partnership sector this morning and will transit here until April 19th. This cycle brings your need for others to the fore, and particularly a partner in some shape or form. This is a time for making adjustments and compromises as you come to a better life balance. With Venus retrograde in this sector concurrently, there can be some complications in close relationships, but there can be a second chance to get things right.
Scorpio
Your ability to communicate effectively is a gift, dear Scorpio, and today, using that gift wisely will help you to lessen some of the tensions around you. Personal interests and social distractions can be plenty today, and this can cause some stress if you have far too much to do. Intensity can translate into passion, or if taken too far, into power tripping. This morning, the Sun enters your work and health sector where it will transit for a month. During this period, your ego and identity are wrapped up in the work or services you provide, as well as the success of your self-care programs. As such, this is a time for paying particular attention to improving or maintaining health and wellness endeavors, daily routines, and work projects. Getting organized and enjoying what you do may be more complicated than usual this year with Venus retrograde in this sector for most of the transit, but you have a little more cosmic support now that the Sun is here.
Sagittarius
The astrological new year begins today, dear Sagittarius, and this brings the Sun into your solar sector of self-expression for the upcoming month. Until April 19th, you thrive on others’ feedback and good vibes, and you are more openly affectionate and playful. You might pay more attention to personal hobbies or recreation and entertainment. Romantic feelings are stirred. However, with Venus in this sector and retrograde for the first half of the Sun’s transit here, there can be some questions about personal enjoyment and satisfaction or complications in these areas of life but much creative power if you can tap into it. A question of whether you have enough money or resources, or a difference in values with a love interest, can crop up today. However, as the day progresses, you feel less conflicted. New insights into a family matter help you to prioritize and focus on what really is important to you now. Give your family and home the attention they need and find ways to increase your sense of security and stability, even if this requires a lot of effort.
Capricorn
The day can begin rather quietly, dear Capricorn, but shortly before midday, the Moon moves into your sign, and the focus is now on your needs and personal projects. You are driven to seek out those things that validate your emotions and boost your spirits. Conflicts with others or kinks in your plans can indeed occur now, but you can extract from them just the right motivation to set things right. Work on a pet project or intellectual pursuit fares well as the day advances. This morning, the Sun enters your home and family sector and will spend the coming month here at the bottom of your solar chart. Your identity and ego are more heavily invested in your home life and family relations. Worldly ambitions tend to take a backseat now. Your focus now should be on making yourself feel secure and content in your personal environment and in your own skin – it’s a critical time for working on your self-esteem and sense of security.
Aquarius
While the day can begin in a lively way, as you approach midday, you’re likely to feel the need for a breather, dear Aquarius. Avoiding situations that are highly competitive or stressful today is simply strategic and possibly necessary. You can use some time to regroup and recharge your emotional batteries. It can be difficult to avoid tension midday, however, with a Sun-Moon conflict that has everyone feeling a little edgy. However, as the day progresses, it’s far easier to find a balance. The Sun enters your communications sector this morning and will stick around here until April 19th. You take increased pride in your studies, communications, light travels, connections, and casual relationships or associations during this cycle. This is a time for exploring new interests and learning new things, but not the best time for concentrated efforts. With Venus retrograde here concurrently for the first half of this transit, you may be reassessing whether or not your current interests or studies are satisfying.
Pisces
While there can be a rather tense energy to the middle of the day, dear Pisces, you come into your own as the day advances. In fact, you’ll find that others are quite cooperative and helpful once past the obstacles of the Sun-Moon square. You may be an authority on a matter today and tomorrow. You can also discover something fascinating or new information on a situation that offers you more personal power and a sense of accomplishment, particularly related to your relationships. The Sun enters your solar second house this morning where it will transit until April 19th. You are more invested in your practical affairs, income, talents, and security during this cycle. You can be very motivated to build your resources and make yourself more comfortable. Venus is retrograde in the same sector for the first two weeks of this cycle, and you’d be wise to look back at what worked for you in the past before moving forward.
*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.
If Your Birthday is March 20th, If Today is Your Birthday full horoscope here.
Astrology of Today – The Details:
If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:
*Times above are Eastern Standard Time.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 11:30 am
Event: Moon enters Capricorn
Description: The Moon in Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 6:37 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 11:58 am
Event: Third Quarter at 0°Cp13′
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 1:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Chiron
We may have some difficulty letting go of hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 4:33 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Pallas
Our judgment may be temporarily impaired by excessive emotions, or emotional bias. We may be experiencing a conundrum. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way. There can be sensitivity to others’ opinions experienced now.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 6:37 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Saturn
There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic. A time for making lists. Emotional matters may not fare very well. There can be some loneliness or starkness felt. An auspicious time for projects demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 10:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Cer
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Ceres
There may be difficulties giving or receiving affection, care, concern, and nurturing.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 11:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Cap
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Capricorn
Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 11:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun
This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 5:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.
Date & Time: Mar 20 2017 6:28 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Cnj Ari
Description: Transiting Sun Entering Aries
Time to focus on being assertive and freedom-loving. Be a little selfish and let your individuality shine but don’t be too impetuous.
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
CAPRICORN STRONG
Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
FIRE STRONG
Fire is enthusiastic, dynamic, and spontaneous, but lacks reflection. We are more courageous and adventurous now, with a tendency to act before thinking. There is little concern about what happened in the past. We are competitive and possibly impatient or bored easily.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER WEAK
There may be some insensitivity or lack of empathy now. We may be out of touch with what we’re feeling or with our emotional needs. We may be tougher than usual now, and more inclined to follow mental or practical considerations than we are to listen to our intuition.
BALANCE OF MODES
CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
MUTABLE WEAK
We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.
LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on March 20th:
Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.
Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).
**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).
THE MOON
THE MOON IN CAPRICORN
You feel secure when life is structured, or you are working hard. You may be emotionally distant or cold. You mother’s love may be limited in some way. Your mother may have been strict or cold.
1ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right patella
Sabian Symbol: A leader claims power from the assembled tribe.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE THE SUN Orb 0°00′ Separating
There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.
TRINE MARS Orb 7°24′ Applying
Feelings and desires seem to be in sync, making this a good time to take purposeful action. Healthy competition, resourcefulness, courage.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 2°40′ Separating
There can be stronger awareness of our responsibilities, or new responsibilities fall into our laps. Emotions may be cooled, and we can appear to be unsympathetic.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 5°12′ Separating
We could be dwelling on hurt feelings or resentments. We can be sensitive to what others think of us, and decisions made now may not reflect our hearts, and can be regrettable later on. We might take things the wrong way due to sensitivity. We may not make efforts to be understood. Hurt feelings are opportunities for healing.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN ARIES
You are an assertive and freedom-loving individual. You have a strong need for independence, and may tend to display self-concern assertively.
1ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebrum
Sabian Symbol: A woman has risen out of the ocean, a seal is embracing her.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 7°39′ Applying
We take pride in our ability to relate well with others or to smooth over differences now. Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and some superficiality are themes. This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, all things considered.
SQUARE SATURN Orb 2°39′ Separating
We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time.
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 5°11′ Separating
You are wounded, either physically or emotionally. You are scared to express yourself because you are so sensitive to pain. At some stage in your early life you have suffered and this contributes to your adult fear of pain. You have a compassionate nature as you have the ability to understand other people’s hurts.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN ARIES
You are an independent thinker. You talk quickly, and like to think up new ideas. You may experience flashes of intuition.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 5°17′ Separating
We are more agreeable, sociable, and focused on balance and harmony. Conversations flow nicely.
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 7°19′ Applying
You are prone to making mountains out of molehills. You struggle to keep a balanced viewpoint, but can become fanatical in pursuit of your beliefs.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°58′ Applying
We can be worried or troubled, a little paranoid, and possibly suspicious with this combination. We are defensive about our ideas, intelligence, or perceptions, and might take it personally if others are not agreeing with or adopting our opinions.
VENUS
VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.
8TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheekbone
Sabian Symbol: A woman’s hat with streamers blown by the east wind.
MARS
MARS IN TAURUS
You have strong personal desires, although you will usually follow a reliable course of action in attaining those desires. You are stubborn if opposed.
8TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical nerves
Sabian Symbol: A sleigh without snow.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
21ST DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal hilum
Sabian Symbol: A crowd upon a beach.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 2°34′ Separating
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°20′ Applying
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.
SATURN
SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)
28TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right leg muscles
Sabian Symbol: An old bridge over a beautiful stream.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°29′ Applying
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°31′ Applying
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.
URANUS
URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).
24TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle
Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°55′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.
NEPTUNE
NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)
13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.
PLUTO
PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).
20TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of right knee
Sabian Symbol: A hidden choir singing.
Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect
CHIRON
CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).
26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.
VESTA
VESTA IN CANCER
You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.
21ST DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Inferior pancreatico-duodenal artery
Sabian Symbol: A prima donna singing.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN PISCES
You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.
27TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Phalanges of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A harvest moon.
JUNO
JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.
13TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A fire worshipper.
CERES
CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.
15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Epiglottis
Sabian Symbol: A man with rakish silk hat, muffled, braves the storm.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Ascending colon
Sabian Symbol:
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.
4TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Nerves of left foot
Sabian Symbol: Heavy traffic on a narrow isthmus linking two seaside resorts.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits Mar 20, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sun 00°Ar13 +00°05′
Cnj 29°Pi36 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Mar 07°Ta38 +14°18′
Cnj 07°Ta53 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta00 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to Ves 20°Cn45 +26°13′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.
Aspects to Cer 14°Ta22 +13°04′
Cnj 14°Ta33 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious
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