- The Moon is in Taurus all day.
- The Moon is void from 10:20 AM forward (until tomorrow at 5:05 AM).
- The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.
- The New Moon (Solar Eclipse) occurred on February 26th in the sign of Pisces, and the First Quarter Moon will occur on March 5th.
- Venus is in its pre-retrograde shadow and nearing its retrograde station (Venus will be retrograde from March 4-April 15).
Times are EST.
Horoscopes
Aries
On the one hand, you can be feeling pressure to produce, make a decision, and get things done today, dear Aries, courtesy of a nervous Mercury-Mars aspect, and on the other, Mercury moves to a conjunction with Neptune, encouraging compassion and letting things unfold naturally. This is not the time to rush decisions. Watch that you don’t say something offhand that you later regret if you’re feeling pressured this morning — tackle things one at a time rather than wear yourself out. Watch also for revealing a secret or speaking too soon. As the day moves forward, creative pursuits and easy entertainment are favored. It’s also a good time for sudden and possibly golden new ideas. There can be some serendipity happening now – something you hear or someone you meet by chance can stir up all sorts of feelings, thoughts, and ideas. You may feel a little restless or discouraged if real life seems a bit dull in comparison to your inner landscape!
Taurus
When it comes to money and love, you may not be seeing things very clearly today, dear Taurus. People may not be listening very well, and there can be mix-ups and possibly hurt feelings. Misunderstandings involving a friend or associate are possible in the first half of the day. Watch for crankiness or too-direct conversations with friends. As the day advances, you want to see the best in people and situations. It’s a good time to let go of resentment and impatience. Resolve to enjoy the moment rather than entering situations with complicated expectations. You may be dreaming up exciting and inspiring plans for your future now, and some of you can thoroughly enjoy helping others out. While conversations with friends and lovers can be fun and imaginative, there is a tendency for misunderstandings, likely due to wishful thinking.
Gemini
You can feel a little agitated at times today, dear Gemini, although this tendency can totally turn around as the day advances. In the first half of the day, you may feel that others are pushing you for a decision or an answer. You can be short in your communications as well. Impatience can hamper the thinking process. Later today, your ruler, Mercury, moves towards alignment with Neptune at the top of your solar chart. Ideally with this aspect, you can combine intuition and reason in wonderful ways. This can be a time of inspiration as you bring more creativity, color, and imagination to your career or goals. You may be dreaming up new ideas to impress others or to further your professional interests. However, there can be some confusion or impracticality now, and it’s best to be above board in all of your dealings.
Cancer
Rushing things, particularly conversations and decisions, can get you in a little trouble in the first half of the day, dear Cancer. You may need to take extra care with how and what you communicate, particularly in professional situations. The judgment of value can be off today with Venus moving to a retrograde station, so rushing decisions or jumping to conclusions can be particularly consequential now. Interactions can be complicated as there is a tendency to shoot from the hip with observations and criticisms. Think before communicating for best results. As the day advances, complications can persist, but they’re likely to be largely more pleasant. Fantasy and imagination figure strongly in your mind. There can be some inclination to gloss over or adjust previously held beliefs and morals, but for the most part, you’re in a good position to add more color and flair to your life.
Leo
Rushing into decisions or acting in haste can be a tendency in the first half of the day, dear Leo, but should be tamed. Impatient communications can also get you into trouble now. Try not to lend out today, and avoid significant financial transactions until you are more clear-headed and less pressured. Relationships with a partner could be tricky, and you might be feeling goaded. However, as the day moves forward, you have a little more faith that things will happen as they are meant to be. Your fantasy world is rich, although there is a chance your imagination could run ahead of itself. There is highly creative energy available now. You can have tremendous insight into others’ motives and desires, even if they are doing their best to keep these things to themselves. Even so, wishful thinking may come into play and skew judgment a little. Venus moving to a retrograde station can have a similar effect.
Virgo
Try not to rush things today, dear Virgo, as impatience and over-stimulation can impair judgment. Talking too much or too quickly can be other potential problems as your ruler, Mercury, forms a tense aspect with Mars. The tendency to rush things diffuses as the day advances. In fact, later today, you could come to a friendly agreement with someone. This can be a time of animated conversations or inspiring thoughts and fantasies, enhanced by letting your imagination go and freeform activities. However, it’s not the most practical time, so it’s best not finalize anything important. Venus moves to a retrograde station, complicating judgment further.
Libra
Conversations can be a little short this morning, dear Libra, as others can be too impatient to get on with the action to explain things thoroughly. Don’t rush decisions and movements today. While neglecting important details can be a problem all day, conversations and thoughts lose their sharper edges as the day advances. As Mercury and Neptune move towards a conjunction, your thinking becomes more intuitive, and you tune into other levels of conversation and observation – those that we have trouble articulating. Conversations with others can be delightful, even if they aren’t explicitly productive. However, if you’re looking for solid answers, they’re unlikely to come now. Resolve yourself to enjoy the moment. Work can be fun if you are allowed some room for creativity. Helping others find the information they need can be satisfying today.
Scorpio
You can feel quite a bit of pressure to produce or to make quick decisions in the first half of the day, dear Scorpio. Try not to succumb to this as errors in judgment can result. So can unnecessary and energy-draining disputes. Abrupt or hasty movements can also lead to problems or mixups now. As the day advances, you are ready to let go of tension and enjoy more creative thinking. You’re more inclined to think of pleasant things or to entertain a fantasy. If you resolve to avoid putting too many expectations on others, yourself, and life itself, then it can be an inspired time. Let your mind wander and enjoy the excitement of possibilities now. Healthy escapes can help refresh your thoughts and interesting ideas can emerge now.
Sagittarius
The first half of the day can feel a little rushed, dear Sagittarius. Decision making is unlikely to be sharp if you’re impatient, which is highly likely now. You might feel that you are walking on eggshells with others. Watch for a tendency to speak too soon or move too quickly. Impatience with others can get you into trouble as well. Later today, you’re inclined to let things be. You’re also likely to reminisce about the past and perhaps romanticize or glorify it a little. Leaving things open to interpretation is best now. Try to be content with not having to know the answers for the time being. A lack of clear direction can be frustrating, but you need time to let things form and unfold, so be patient! A shift is occurring as Venus moves to a retrograde station, reinforcing the need to keep things open rather than make hard choices and decisions.
Capricorn
Try your best not to jump to conclusions or succumb to pressure to make quick decisions today, dear Capricorn. In the first half of the day, you can feel rushed or prodded, and you may be short and impatient with others. Something that’s communicated to you can touch a nerve. While you should watch for self-deceit and incomplete information today, this can be an imaginative, creative time for you, particularly as the day moves forward. Writing and speaking can be especially inspired now, and you may be able to sell your ideas quite quickly. Look for unique ways to express yourself. While detail work may suffer now due to a wandering mind, creative efforts can thrive. You are absorbing information well when it appeals to your emotions or creative side, but you’re likely to overlook the practical details at the moment.
Aquarius
Decisions and money management may suffer due to impatience today, dear Aquarius, although tension tends to diffuse starting around midday. It can be all too easy to offend someone in your haste, or you might intellectualize a matter that means something more to another person, and you could come across as critical or even cold as a result. Something similar can happen to you with a Mercury-Mars challenging aspect coloring the first half of the day. While things become considerably less tense later today, it’s still wise to avoid big decisions. For one, Venus is moving to a retrograde station, and the shift itself can cloud judgment. For another, Mercury and Neptune approach a conjunction, and it’s very easy to convince yourself of something you want to believe. However, this alignment is highly creative and has much potential for bringing imagination to your practical world. You can rework a project or idea in a more imaginative way now. As well, love can be dreamy or confusing (it’s often a toss-up when Mercury and Neptune meet).
Pisces
You could feel some pressure to get things done quickly or to come to a decision today, dear Pisces, when a patient approach makes more sense. Focusing on realizable goals and stopping to appreciate what’s already in place, will bring the most satisfaction now. People can be pushy, cranky, and impatient in the first half of the day, but as the day moves forward, tensions ease, perhaps in some cases a little too much! You are more talkative than usual, and people are drawn to you and your words or ideas. A significant person in your life can be in agreement with you, or in some way in your corner with your needs and wants in mind. You are picking up a lot from what’s going on around you, and people may be spreading good word about you. You are rather impressionable and sensitive now, and perhaps a little vulnerable to influence. If you’ve been feeling lost or without an anchor recently, this feeling can heighten now. If so, look for people or places that help ground you.
*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.
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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 3 2017 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Taurus
Description: The Moon in Taurus
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 10:20 am
Event: Moon goes void of course
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 0:13 am
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: Mar 3 2017 2:17 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Jun
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Juno
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 3:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Venus
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 10:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pluto
This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 12:34 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Vesta
We can derive a nice feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment from tending to our responsibilities, work, or other commitment. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. Alternatively, we can bring more sensitivity to our practical affairs. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters. It’s also a strong time for taking care of domestic matters.
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 1:33 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile 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: Mar 3 2017 3:51 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 5:45 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: Mar 3 2017 7:03 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Chiron
We are more emotionally present and involved. We more easily hone in on problem areas and want to fix them. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 11:52 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Sat
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Saturn
This is a brief period of uncertainty, guilt, fear of not performing well, fear of rejection, a feeling that others will not support or fulfill our needs/desires, or a sense that something can’t be achieved. Patience is a virtue right now. Otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 1:58 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cpl Mar
Description: Transiting Mercury ContraParallel Transiting Mars
Date & Time: Mar 3 2017 12:47 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Mar
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Mars
Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is likely but may go a little too far. Impulsive speech or other communications. Mechanical breakdowns are possible.
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.
TAURUS STRONG
Stable and enduring, strong values, unyielding, earthy, acquisitive, strong desires. Can be stuck, stubborn, overly possessive, self-indulgent.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
BALANCE OF MODES
The modes are balanced.
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 (EST) on March 3rd:
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 TAURUS
This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.
20TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Occiput
Sabian Symbol: Wisps of clouds, like wings, are streaming across the sky.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
QUINCUNX JUPITER Orb 2°18′ Applying
Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.
TRINE PLUTO Orb 0°59′ Separating
We can be quite focused now, driven by our goals and ambitions and motivated to put problems behind us. We might happily pour ourselves into a current passion or interest, and could find it easy to get to the bottom of things.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN PISCES
You are an imaginative and serene individual. You need to express your fantasies and imagination, and may be a dreamer or be ungrounded.
14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 2°55′ Applying
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 1°32′ Separating
Fantasy plays a strong part in your life, either as a creative channel or as an escape. You are ‘other worldly’, possibly artistic or musical. You may be unclear of your own identity. Try to use your creativity rather than escaping through addictive behaviour.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN PISCES
You are highly intuitive with a good imagination. You have the ability to tune into other people’s thoughts. You may have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. You may experience periods where you seem to disappear into a dream world before being jolted back to reality.
11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION NEPTUNE Orb 1°22′ Applying
You have an imaginative mind, although at times you speak in a vague fashion. You are sensitive to the thoughts and ideas of other people. You are creative.
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.
14TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Frontal lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A serpent coiling near a man and a woman.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 5°42′ Applying
Perception of value is skewed by fear or desire. There can be envy, jealousy, and manipulation now. Issues of over-attachment can arise. There can be difficulties controlling desires in relationships.
MARS
MARS IN ARIES
You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
ASPECTS OF MARS
OPPOSITION JUPITER Orb 3°17′ Separating
You feel a pull between your drive to achieve and a need to enjoy yourself. You need to develop self discipline and to curb your impatience.
TRINE SATURN Orb 1°27′ Applying
We can be reserved but possess self-control now. We are better able to focus on priorities or practical affairs. This is a good time to take care of details, to get organized, and to put in hard work.
CONJUNCTION URANUS Orb 3°12′ Separating
You feel the need to express your energy level by taking chances. You are attracted to dangerous sports. You need to learn self discipline by directing that energy into constructive outlets. You have great courage.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.
23RD DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Suprarenal veins
Sabian Symbol: Chanticleer salutes the rising sun with exuberant tones.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 0°04′ 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 3°18′ 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)
27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Gluteal muscles
Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.
ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 4°39′ 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 CHIRON Orb 2°51′ 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).
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 URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°22′ 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).
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
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).
25TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left distal tibio-fibular joint
Sabian Symbol: The purging of the priesthood.
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.
21ST DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left fibula muscle
Sabian Symbol: A little white lamb, a child and a servant.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: An angel carrying a harp.
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.
9TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Jugular veins
Sabian Symbol: A christmas tree decorated.
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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 3, 2017 – Event Chart
Aspects to Sat 26°Sg52 -22°05′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Ves 20°Cn10 +26°08′
Cnj 20°Cn28 CASTOR To write or create.
Aspects to Jun 08°Cp12 -11°16′
Cnj 08°Cp32 FACIES — Ruthlessness or the victim.
Aspects to Cer 08°Ta19 +10°33′
Cnj 07°Ta53 HAMAL To follow one’s own path
Cnj 08°Ta00 SCHEDIR The Queen, female power.
Aspects to SNo 03°Pi20 -10°16′
Cnj 04°Pi05 FOMALHAUT *** Success through noble ideals
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