Summary:
- The Moon is in in Gemini all day (until Tuesday, April 12th, at 4:06 AM).
- The Moon is void from 2:56 PM forward (until tomorrow at 4:06 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- A New Moon occurred on the 7th and a First Quarter Moon will occur on April 13th.
- Mars is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mars will retrograde from April 17-June 29).
Times are EDT
Horoscopes
Aries
While in many ways this is a day in which you live in your head, dear Aries, with the Moon in your communications sector all day, Mercury and Neptune are moving towards a harmonious angle, and this gives you a window into your subconscious mind. You can more easily get in touch with your innermost desires. Private time is helpful now, even in small doses, as there is general “busyness” around you today. You are especially insightful and you might uncover a resource or information that benefits you greatly. This is a good time for money management initiatives and business matters that require imagination and intuition. You are more able to “read” others’ intentions and motivations or feelings.
Taurus
This is a strong day for getting centered, dear Taurus. You are responding to both the world of the five senses and higher planes with equal enthusiasm. Combining the practical and imaginative comes naturally to you right now. Particularly as the day advances, you gravitate towards peaceful and calming situations and conversations. Your more easygoing and likable qualities are emphasized now, and they draw others to you. You can feel quite supported and positive about your lot in life as well as where your life is headed. You can give great advice today, or you can inspire or be inspired by friends and connections. At the moment, you tend to gravitate towards both situations and people that are healthy for you.
Gemini
You have a good head for all practical matters today, dear Gemini, yet you are also inspired, imaginative, and emotional. Your creativity is on show – others are noticing your special flair or the unique mark you make on whatever you do – so take advantage. You might have strong intuition about what needs to go or about those things that no longer serve their purpose, particularly related to business. Support for career or public efforts can come from behind the scenes right now, and you may be drawing upon your inner wisdom to solve problems. You are more able to express ideas or feelings that you normally can’t find words for. There can be a nice feeling about a private matter.
Cancer
The Moon is in your privacy sector all day, dear Cancer, and you can benefit from some anonymity and time for sorting things out. Even so, you are drawn towards others and expressing yourself now, and this can also bring rewards. In fact, today is strong for presenting your ideas, as well as for friendships and communications. You have a real sense for future trends and might especially enjoy the arts or spiritual pursuits right now. What and how you communicate can encourage others to open up, and you might inspire and help someone out. You may have the chance to communicate in a more creative way with friends or networks. There can be a breakthrough of sorts in your spiritual understanding later today.
Leo
This should be a strong day on many different levels, dear Leo. There is good social energy with you today as you are relating well with others and enthusiastic about connecting. Even so, your emotional life and ambitions are also in strong focus. You more naturally take the lead or initiative in emotional situations today. This is a good time for career matters, and recognition for your efforts and talents is quite possible now. With some creativity, you are also in the position to improve your financial state. You might receive encouraging news today, or you might enjoy sharing helpful information with others. Barriers tend to fall away in your conversations with others, which can be refreshing.
Virgo
Your ambitions and goals come into stronger focus today with the Moon at the top of your solar chart, dear Virgo. Conversations are easy and helpful. As the day advances, you could be bonding with others through shared opinions or acceptance of differences. Relating well with others now involves interacting with them as equals and seeing a person as a whole rather than focusing on the flaws. It’s a good time for talking about a private or personal matter. You may find an opportunity to support someone who needs your help either mentally, physically, or spiritually. You are likely to receive favorable, positive responses to your ideas or plans. There is more understanding of others, and compassion is highlighted, so that even if healing conversations don’t occur, healing thoughts can figure strongly now.
Libra
There is ease in self-expression and imagination is enhanced today, dear Libra. You are more receptive to the subtle things in life, particularly later today. Your ability to focus on what truly matters on emotional or spiritual levels can open up doors that were previously closed. Do not ignore opportunities that come your way now. Some of you can enjoy a financial boost. You may become aware of an untapped resource, and some of you could receive positive news of a loan coming through or some kind of windfall. An open-hearted conversation or healing thoughts can figure strongly now. Your willingness to change and be changed is what’s endearing you to others.
Scorpio
This is a strong day for gaining new insight on your life and on the important people in it, dear Scorpio. There is greater understanding of subtleties and better acceptance of differences. Relationship matters can thrive today and tomorrow. People tend to support your ideas and enjoy your stories and insights. It’s a wonderful time for artistic pursuits, whether you’re enjoying others’ work or creating something yourself. The healing power of art and music can be in focus. You are especially in touch with your creative insights and powers. Reaching out and connecting can bring unexpected opportunities right now.
Sagittarius
You are people-focused today with the Moon in your opposing sign, dear Sagittarius. You are seeing the other side of a story now. Even so, it’s also a strong day for practical matters that can benefit from intuition and imagination. Take the time to slow down long enough to contemplate recent events and your own feelings. If you have been working hard or going through quick changes in your life, this is a time for more relaxation and rest. Assimilate rather than act. You can have romantic feelings in connection to the past. Intuitive insights into health or recent work projects can be helpful and right on mark.
Capricorn
You are communicating with more style, color, or sensitivity today, dear Capricorn, and this endears you to others. It’s a strong time for sharing your ideas and thoughts, creative writing, and artistic expression. Be supportive and open with others for best results today and tomorrow. There can be benefits to your business or projects through word of mouth – people may be speaking well of you and good reviews can come in. This is an excellent time for writing, particularly about your feelings toward someone or for professional aims, such as promotion or publicity work.
Aquarius
While the day can be quite light on many levels, dear Aquarius, you’re also in the position to make some rather profound observations. Problem solving is enhanced today as well, particularly with regards to financial, home, and practical or mechanical matters, but also on emotional levels. Sharing ideas or plans with family might be rewarding now. You have strong opportunities for expanding your family experiences, particularly when it comes to finding peace with your past. You can feel warmed by memories, and you are likely to experience some reverence for the past and the good times had and shared.
Pisces
While there is a pleasing focus on your inner world and personal life today, dear Pisces, there can be nice rewards for making connections. Communications, learning, publishing, and transportation are in especially good shape for you right now. It’s easier than usual to get your message across. You may be receiving good feedback, news, and reviews. Reaching out to others, socializing, and making connections can prove positive and rewarding. Receiving new information that helps you and your goals along can figure strongly. You are effortlessly displaying your finer qualities, competency, and personal strength today.
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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 (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Gemini
Description: The Moon in Gemini
We are attracted to new ideas, but we need to discriminate more so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 2:56 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 1:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Jupiter
We may not be very realistic right now – there can be some exaggeration. Minor annoyances are possible now. Contrariness or disagreements. This is not an ideal time for publicity, promotion, or legal matters. We can experience injustices. We are less inclined to consider the consequences of over-eating, over-drinking, or overdoing in general. This is a time to show some restraint. Grandiosity is not appreciated right now, and excess doesn’t go over well either. With a little self-control we can learn about what truly makes us happy.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 4:35 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Saturn
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 6:47 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 11:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 1:24 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting North Node
This is the trigger for out with the old and in with the new. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now. Plans could need reworking. We could feel temporarily out of the loop.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 2:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Sun
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Sun
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 3:56 pm
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: 11 Apr 2016 8:16 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Mer
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Mercury
What feels right clashes with logic today. What people are saying may be a misrepresentation of their true feelings/emotions. It’s better to think before we speak, or misunderstandings can follow.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 8:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Jun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Juno
There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 9:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pallas
There is a good ability to successfully combine logic and intuition, and to understand problems taking into account the human element. There is sensitivity to people’s issues now. Cooperation. Effective, sensitive decision making.
Date & Time: 11 Apr 2016 10:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Opp Jun
Description: Transiting Mercury Opposition Transiting Juno
There can be misunderstandings now. We may be expecting others to fill our mental needs or to communicate with us/listen to us, when they have other ideas and preoccupations. There can be fickleness, an inability to listen to others, and nervous energy. This is not the best time for focus and connection. However, if we can get past self-concern, we have a lot to learn from others now. Seek balance for best results.
ARIES STRONG
Initiating, pioneering energy. Independent, bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, inspirational, direct, decisive. Can be egotistical, impulsive, impatient, aggressive, lacking subtlety.
GEMINI STRONG
Agile, versatile, inquisitive, flowing, conversational, airy, many ideas. Can be volatile, superficial, changeable, restless and inconsistent.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
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.
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
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.
LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on April 11th:
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 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 GEMINI
We are attracted to new ideas and are especially curious. We may need to discriminate so that we don’t become too scattered. Communications mean more to us than usual.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SEXTILE THE SUN Orb 1°37′ Applying
This is a harmonious time. People are more cooperative and supportive than usual. Things seem to flow more easily, and confidence is natural.
OPPOSITION SATURN Orb 4°24′ Separating
There could be a realization that is disappointing or depressing, a feeling of limitation, or an experience of being blocked or thwarted now. There could be a lack of warmth and sensitivity experienced now, and self-protectiveness.
SEXTILE URANUS Orb 0°01′ Separating
We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.
SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°19′ Applying
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.
23RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Muscles of mastication
Sabian Symbol: A woman in pastel colors carrying a heavy and valuable but Veiled load.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE SATURN Orb 6°01′ Separating
We are taking pride in our responsibilities or performance. This can be a time of steady progress and increased self-discipline. We are more inclined to humble ourselves to authority or good advice, and tend to employ traditional methods.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 1°38′ Separating
You are a rebel but also a leader. You are innovative and original. Others may see you as arrogant, wilful and disruptive at times. Life will be full of surprises. Politics, science or computing appeal to you.
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°43′ Separating
We may be tempted to control or manipulate events and people, and can have difficulty reaching a compromise. We might need to reevaluate expectations, face our fears, manage power struggles, and deal with urges to control others and situations.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN TAURUS
You place importance on traditional knowledge. You learn in a slow, methodical and hands-on manner. You stick to old ideas and may fear having to learn anything new.
10TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Cervical veins
Sabian Symbol: A red cross nurse.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
QUINCUNX MARS Orb 1°12′ Separating
You either have so many ideas that you don’t know where to start or you have so many plans in the pipeline that you scatter your energies. You need to make priorities.
TRINE JUPITER Orb 4°30′ Applying
Good judgment. Taking in the full picture. Speculative thought. Positive thinking. Interest in learning. Teaching.
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 1°06′ Applying
Our words and thoughts can be more imaginative and colorful, subtle or creative. We can experience a sense of knowing and understanding with minimal explanation or instruction. Intuition is highlighted or awakened.
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.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
TRINE MARS Orb 1°19′ Applying
You have a talent for relating to other people. You are a loyal and fun loving partner with an ability to balance intimacy with independence. You may take your own creative talents for granted and fail to make the most of them.
MARS
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.
9TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right lymphatic vessels
Sabian Symbol: A mother with her children on stairs.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE JUPITER Orb 5°43′ Applying
Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.
CONJUNCTION SATURN Orb 7°27′ Applying
You sometimes feel that it is hard to express your energy fully, that something always holds you back. There is a feeling of “bashing your head against a brick wall” and this is frustrating. You are ambitious, and have the ability to slowly but surely reach your goals. You also have the ability to organise yourself and others, and good self discipline.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 2°18′ Applying
This is a time for resting, escaping, or taking a break as we reconsider our needs. We might temporarily lose focus or direction.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.
15TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: ‘Bare area’ of liver
Sabian Symbol: An ornamental handkerchief.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 1°44′ Separating
We are faced with the need to temper our enthusiasm or to slow down to avoid overextending ourselves. This is a time for clarifying and editing projects and goals. We may need to cut back on something in order to grow in another area. Patience is required now.
OPPOSITION NEPTUNE Orb 3°24′ Applying
We may be misled easily under this influence–by others, or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now, as we are inclined to want to find more meaning in what we’re doing.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 3°03′ Separating
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.
CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 6°58′ Separating
Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.
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)
17TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Sciatic nerve
Sabian Symbol: An easter sunrise service.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°23′ Separating
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 NEPTUNE Orb 5°09′ Applying
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.
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).
21ST DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Eye muscles
Sabian Symbol: A pugilist entering the ring.
ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°04′ 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)
12TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of right foot
Sabian Symbol: An examination of initiates.
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).
18TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of right knee
Sabian Symbol: The union jack flies from a new british destroyer.
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).
23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A `materializing medium’.
ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 1°29′ Separating
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.
VESTA
VESTA IN TAURUS
You have the ability to work in a stable and persistent manner. You are committed to working in a comfortable and predictable manner. You need to avoid becoming inflexible.
15TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Epiglottis
Sabian Symbol: A man with rakish silk hat, muffled, braves the storm.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN AQUARIUS
Your mind can be brilliant, original and insightful. You are able to quickly grasp new ideas and apply them to the future. You fight for your ideals, and humanitarian or political causes.
27TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Left fibula
Sabian Symbol: An ancient pottery bowl filled with violets.
JUNO
JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.
11TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Penis, Labia majora
Sabian Symbol: A drowning man rescued.
CERES
CERES IN PISCES
You feel most cared for when experiencing at-one-ment with the world. You care for others by relieving their pain. You have compassion for your loved ones.
29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Gall-bladder
Sabian Symbol: A royal coat of arms.
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.
22ND DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A man bringing down the new law from sinai.
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*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***
Transits 11 Apr 2016 – Event Chart
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp28 -20°50′
Cnj 16°Cp51 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Ves 14°Ta41 +12°19′
Cnj 14°Ta32 MENKAR — A victim of the Unconscious
Aspects to Cer 28°Pi52 -07°55′
Cnj 29°Pi35 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect
Aspects to Nod 21°Vi24 +03°24′
Cnj 21°Vi50 DENEBOLA To go against society
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