- The Moon is in Libra until 3:18 AM, after which the Moon is in Scorpio.
- The Moon is void until 3:18 AM (since 7:50 PM yesterday).
- The Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase.
- The Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 10th and the New Moon will occur on November 18th.
- Mercury is in its pre-retrograde shadow (Mercury will retrograde from December 3-22).
Horoscopes
Aries
You enjoy a strong desire to grow, build, and move forward today, dear Aries, but you’re not interested in cosmetic fixes only. Resolving conflicts is natural with a focus on reinforcement and reward. Relationships get a nice boost as you’re not afraid to show your commitment and compassion. You are displaying more patience than usual with the people in your life, and you may be seeing beauty in people, places, and situations that you hadn’t seen before. The Moon meets up with optimistic Jupiter in your intimacy sector later today. You’re in a particularly good frame of mind for focusing on the things you love doing, for increased self-acceptance and enjoyment, and for learning new things about yourself or someone important to you.
Taurus
Powerful aspects today can give your relationships a pleasant boost, Taurus. There is a willingness to learn and grow, which is priceless! Your imagination is working in your favor. This is a time for releasing a tendency to stubbornly hold on to the ways of the past and instead embracing new methods of relating that honestly work for you. You are at your most companionable right now. A spirit of acceptance and friendship improves your relationships. The Moon makes its monthly conjunction with Jupiter later today, and this can serve to expand your feelings about others in positive ways. Your closest relationships are especially crucial to your sense of emotional satisfaction now.
Gemini
The environment around you is conducive to learning, dear Gemini, and you can absorb a lot now, mainly related to your work and health. Humble confidence gets you everywhere with others, and there can be some recognition of your efforts and performance. More importantly, you enjoy helping people out. There can also be an opportunity to learn a new method or you could come across useful information that helps you get the job done more efficiently or more to your liking. Your ability to see the bigger picture is motivating and helps drive you through the less glamorous work. Business can benefit if you take into account any neglected spiritual or humanitarian goals. Later today, the Moon aligns with Jupiter, and you feel particularly fulfilled when you feel needed. Watch for a tendency to feel superhuman when it comes to your chores, fitness, or work efforts.
Cancer
You have a couple of feel-good transits with you today, dear Cancer. You are especially free to be yourself, to explore new ideas, and to share a bit of yourself with others. You are not afraid of being different, and not going out of your way to be, either, which makes you especially relatable. Your special kind of gentleness is more appealing to others than usual right now. You’re also very tuned in on a creative level. Interactions are focused on growth and healing, and people enjoy your unique vision or personal philosophy. Emotionally, you’re inclined to look for specialized attention later today with the Moon in your showy, expressive solar fifth house aligning with jovial Jupiter. Emotionally arousing activities satisfy you most.
Leo
With your ruler, the Sun, and Chiron in harmony today, dear Leo, you are particularly comfortable with and relatable to others. Your unique qualities are in the spotlight, and you feel at home wherever you are. You don’t have to push anything. In fact, some understatement can do the most for you right now. Supportive emotional and family relationships can figure strongly. A Venus-Neptune trine reinforces gentle acceptance and understanding. There can be useful discoveries on an emotional level or an opening of the heart that’s significant to you. Later today, the Moon meets up with positive Jupiter, drawing out the happy nester in you, and you can find it particularly easy to enjoy domestic, quiet, or indoor comforts. It’s a fine time for spoiling yourself and loved ones a little.
Virgo
People tend to respond well to your plans and ideas today, Virgo, and letting others know that you’re listening and understanding helps give relationships a boost. Projects flow well. Pay close attention to dreams and daydreams today, as you may very well come up with a solution to a long-standing problem. A partner or friend’s gentle touch or conversation can help you relax. Money instincts are also good today. The Moon joins with optimistic, generous Jupiter in your communications sector later today, sunnying your disposition. You benefit greatly from a liberal, warm approach to your life and to connecting and communicating with others. Teaching, advising, guiding, and learning are satisfying and in focus.
Libra
A couple of powerful aspects support your work, finances, and health matters today, Libra. Financial discoveries can be favorable now. These influences favor genuine, sincere efforts to connect with others. Solutions to problems today won’t come if forced or overanalyzed. In fact, you’ll be in great shape if you approach them holistically and do some overview thinking and feeling. This is a time for sensing trends, wants, and needs. You feel good from the inside out, and this helps motivate you towards your wellness and self-care goals. The Moon meets with Jupiter in your comfortable solar second house later today, putting you in the mood to settle in and do something special for yourself. Good energy is with you for honing a skill, developing a talent, and perhaps coming across some practical knowledge that you can put to good use.
Scorpio
Today’s Sun-Chiron and Venus-Neptune trines are wonderful, in general, but are particularly strong for you since the Sun and Venus are in your sign, dear Scorpio. Feedback is excellent and you manage to stand out from the crowd in a pleasant way. Even if admiration isn’t quite so explicit, you are energized and motivated now, and you’re giving off a nice buzz as you go about your business. The most charming and likable qualities of your personality are magnified these days, and today, configurations bring out the idealist, romantic, and dreamer in you. You might be a mentor of sorts right now, guiding someone to a better mental space. The Moon meets up with Jupiter in your sign later today, and you can feel very hopeful. People enjoy your company and tend to connect you with opportunities or offer you invites. Today is very much about your needs, feelings, and desires. Expressing yourself through spontaneous, engaging, and perhaps unusual activities can be especially rewarding. There is no room for worry about the past — you’re looking ahead now!
Sagittarius
The day can be quite useful for gaining a better understanding of your emotional life, family, and loved ones, dear Sagittarius. Your inner fantasy world is alive and well, and you quickly draw upon your stores of compassion. You might come to a new understanding of a complicated matter from the past. This is a good day for forgiving someone (or yourself) and for extending someone help. The Moon meets up with Jupiter in your privacy sector later today, and you see real benefits to working behind the scenes, preparing, building inner strength, and reflecting or enjoying more solitude. In the year ahead, you’re bound to grow more comfortable with your vulnerabilities or limitations, and self-acceptance is both a goal and reward.
Capricorn
You have unusually helpful influences with you today along social lines, Capricorn. There is pleasant openness as well as sincerity and warmth in your friendships and communications now. The thoughtfulness or understanding of a friend might lift your spirits, or you might come to someone’s aid, perhaps through kind words or gestures. The Moon meets up with Jupiter in your sector of groups, friends, dreams, and wishes later today. It’s an excellent time for activities with a friend, networking, connecting, and sharing. There can be lively exchanges that renew your spirit and confidence.
Aquarius
You have supportive, rewarding influences affecting your sectors of career, responsibility, and money today, dear Aquarius. It’s a time for putting your natural talents to good use, and for taking the lead. You are getting a strong sense of what you truly value on practical and professional levels. Focus on the unique elements that you bring to your work and your partnerships, and watch as you attract the right resources and people to you! The Moon meets up with Jupiter in your sector of responsibilities, career, long-term goals, and reputation or status later today, suggesting a real enjoyment of taking care of business and pursuing your goals. Others respond well to your comfort with the role of authority or leader, and this can lead to excellent opportunities to advance.
Pisces
Two strong influences today serve to highlight your unique and valuable traits, dear Pisces. You’re seen in a particularly favorable light, and your powers of observation run high. In fact, you may be in demand for your insight and perspective. It’s a good time to teach, guide, and learn, or simply share ideas and bond with others through them. The Moon meets up with optimistic Jupiter in your sector of spirit, higher learning, and adventure later today. This is a good time for instruction, guidance, advice, teaching, and sharing ideas. Your attitude is positive, and your resourcefulness comes to the fore.
* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.
If Your Birthday is November 16th, 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:
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 3:18 am
Event: Moon enters Scorpio
Description: The Moon in Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 1:07 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Vesta
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 2:37 am
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: Nov 16 2017 3:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas
We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 3:18 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Sco
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Scorpio
Contemplate the deeper things in life. Avoid unnecessary conflict, but if it’s going to improve your life, go ahead and make waves. Tune in to your intuition. This is a good time for investigations, looking into a matter further, doing research, connecting to others with a shared passion, solving a mystery, and devising a strategy. When the Moon in Scorpio is strained, we may take our passions too far.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 3:29 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Ves
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Vesta
We are a little serious or stiff in self-expression at this time. We are more able to make sacrifices or put our emotions aside in order to get something important done. This can be a good time to commit fully to something – especially health and healing matters.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 9:51 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Neptune
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 5:11 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ura
Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Uranus
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 7:02 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. Our feelings expand or are magnified, for better or for worse. It’s generally a good time to teach, learn, write, express ourselves, reach out, travel, publish, and promote. We may go over the top.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 9:38 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Chi
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Chiron
Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 10:48 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Sun Trine Transiting Chiron
We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. A spiritual awakening is occuring right now. Note your dreams and innermost thoughts. Enjoy a renewed sense of purpose.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 7:11 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqq Pal
Description: Transiting Mercury SesquiSquare Transiting Pallas
There can be mental tension and disorganization, making this a difficult time to get a clear message across.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 1:18 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Tri Cer
Description: Transiting Mercury Trine Transiting Ceres
We are imaginative, creative, and communicate warmly and considerately. This is a good time for both teaching and learning, and for expressing feelings. Researching cooking, health, and nutrition can be fruitful now. It’s also a strong time for marketing.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 3:44 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Mercury SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
There can be distractions and difficulty focusing now, and important details may be missed in the process. There may be a superficial interest in a project or a misjudgment of how much effort something requires.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 4:06 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven SSq Sat
Description: Transiting Venus SemiSquare Transiting Saturn
Interactions may not be flowing freely. There can be some concern about feelings, loyalties, money, and relationships. We are not as demonstrative and perhaps less appreciative. Small obstacles or hurdles require patience.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 10:20 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Venus Trine Transiting Neptune
We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time. Feel the need to escape to a romantic island getaway? Follow the urge even if it is limited to a luxurious bath or a trip to a swimming pool.
Date & Time: Nov 16 2017 10:14 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Pll Jun
Description: Transiting Venus Parallel Transiting Juno
Strong Signs, Elements, Modes
BALANCE OF SIGNS
SCORPIO STRONG
Intense, magnetic, penetrating perception, power to confront. Can be destructive, vengeful, jealous, overly dramatic.
SAGITTARIUS STRONG
Inspiring, broad vision, enthusiastic, goal seeking, truthful, adventurous. Can be reckless, unrestrained, tactless.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.
WATER STRONG
We are more compassionate, emotional, and intuitive than usual, and we may react emotionally to situations, possibly at the expense of logic or practicality.
BALANCE OF MODES
FIXED STRONG
We are thinking about the long view, seeking out security and stability rather than change. We may be committed, focused, resistant to making changes, and stubborn.
LUNAR PHASE: BALSAMIC
Moon less than 45 degrees behind the Sun.
Time to tie up loose ends, review, reflect, let go, and edit.
The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on November 16th:
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 SCORPIO
You have an emotional intensity, and a strong need for drama. Under stress you will create drama and intensity in your life. You may have been born at a time when your mother experienced a crisis, or your birth may have been traumatic. Your mother may have been possessive and intense.
5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus
Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.
ASPECTS OF THE MOON
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 7°03′ Applying
We are less inhibited and more willing to indulge ourselves. Decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth.
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 3°33′ Applying
We want to honor our inner code. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. Our feelings expand or are magnified, for better or for worse. It’s generally a good time to teach, learn, write, express ourselves, reach out, travel, publish, and promote. We may go over the top, however.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 6°58′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.
THE SUN
THE SUN IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate and intense individual. You may gain attention through creating dramatic situations. You may also be secretive.
25TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Coccyx, Fallopian tubes
Sabian Symbol: An x ray.
ASPECTS OF THE SUN
QUINCUNX URANUS Orb 0°54′ Applying
You have difficulty coping with anything out of the ordinary. You need to make adjustments to allow yourself to express your unique talents and original thoughts.
TRINE CHIRON Orb 0°03′ Separating
We find it easier to bounce back from criticism, rejection, or feelings of insecurity; to humble ourselves. We can be filled with a sense of purpose. We more easily cooperate with others.
MERCURY
MERCURY IN SAGITTARIUS
You seek knowledge to expand your world view. You are a born philosopher, enjoying any information which helps you see the big picture. For instance you may enjoy a religious debate. You place importance on freedom of speech and thought.
16TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left iliac vein
Sabian Symbol: Sea gulls watching a ship.
ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°35′ Applying
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°40′ Separating
Our minds can wander and communications can be unclear. We may not be seeing the obvious, and instead are imagining more complicated scenarios. Business and mechanical matters may suffer.
VENUS
VENUS IN SCORPIO
You have an intense need for relationships. You will also be intense once in a relationship. You will want to know your partner’s innermost thoughts and yet you may have a tendency to secrecy.
12TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Seminal vesicles
Sabian Symbol: An embassy ball.
ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 3°29′ Separating
We are looking for more meaning or color to our lives and especially to our relationships. We seek to make others happy and tend to give others the benefit of the doubt. Our feelings and tastes are grand, and we may be especially extravagant or indulgent.
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 0°05′ Separating
We are more sensitive to others’ needs and wants, and more desirous of harmony, love, beauty, and balance. We are generous, compassionate, open, and vulnerable. Spiritual/emotional concerns trump material ones at this time.
MARS
MARS IN LIBRA
You have a strong desire for diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. You may become indecisive when opposed.
16TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Renal arteries
Sabian Symbol: A boat landing washed away.
ASPECTS OF MARS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°42′ Applying
We may be looking for the upper hand and resisting others’ control. Resentments come to the surface.
JUPITER
JUPITER IN SCORPIO
You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.
9TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Sperm duct, vagina
Sabian Symbol: Dental work.
ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 3°24′ Applying
You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.
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 0°44′ 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 1°42′ Separating
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).
26TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Skull
Sabian Symbol: A man possessed of more gifts than he can hold.
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, 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 IN SCORPIO
You are intensely committed to your work. Dedication and the ability to focus are keys to your work. Sexual morals may feature strongly as you seek to either break existing sexual mores or repress sexual urges behind a strict code of ethics.
1ST DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Urethra
Sabian Symbol: A sight-seeing bus.
PALLAS
PALLAS IN ARIES
You have a keen intellect with the ability to come up with exciting, new ideas. You are also happy to risk putting your new ideas into action.
30TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Parotid gland
Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.
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.
19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.
CERES
CERES IN LEO
You feel cared for when other people play with you and praise you. You like to show others you care for them by encouraging their creative talents and sense of fun.
16TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Left atrium
Sabian Symbol: Sunshine just after a storm.
THE NORTH NODE
THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
20TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Mitral valve
Sabian Symbol: Performing a majestic ritual to the sun.
THE SOUTH NODE
THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.
20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.
*** CONJUNCTIONS TO SELECT FIXED STARS ***
Transits 16 November 2017
Aspects to Sun 24°Sc31 -18°54′
Cnj 24°Sc01 AGENA The pain of learning
Aspects to Ven 11°Sc33 -14°10′
Cnj 12°Sc32 ALPHECCA Fruitfulness
Cnj 12°Sc06 ACRUX Focused on the physical world.
Aspects to Sat 26°Sg11 -22°25′
Cnj 25°Sg58 ACULEUS Enduring attacks but success
Aspects to Plu 17°Cp26 -21°46′
Cnj 16°Cp52 RUKBAT Steadiness and strength.
Aspects to Pal 29°Ar50 -27°17′
Cnj 00°Ta39 MIRACH In harmony to be receptive
Aspects to Cer 15°Le12 +22°36′
Cnj 15°Le26 DUBHE Loving but forceful
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