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An educational podcast that aims to help you interpret the celestial imprint known as your astrology. Dalanah is a Hellenistic Astrologer, Stoic Philosopher, and student of Jungian Psychology. With the combined knowledge from these various fields, we can begin to discover our very own personal mythology. Now, let’s unlock your story.

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    • Oct 31, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 150 EPISODES

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    The Moon Matters Podcast is an incredibly insightful and informative podcast that delves into the world of astrology. Hosted by Dalanah, this podcast breaks down complex astrological concepts in a way that is easy to understand for both beginners and experienced astrology enthusiasts. With her clear explanations and engaging delivery, Dalanah has created a podcast that has become a go-to resource for anyone looking to learn more about astrology.

    One of the best aspects of The Moon Matters Podcast is Dalanah's ability to explain astrological concepts in plain English. She breaks down each placement and aspect in a way that is relatable and easy to grasp, making it accessible for listeners who may not have much background knowledge in astrology. Her descriptions are accurate and detailed, allowing listeners to gain a deeper understanding of their own birth charts and how the planets affect their lives.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is Dalanah's passion for astrology and her genuine desire to share her knowledge with others. Her enthusiasm shines through in every episode, making it enjoyable to listen to and absorb the information she presents. Additionally, Dalanah's humor adds a lightness to the content, making it both educational and entertaining.

    While there are many positive aspects of The Moon Matters Podcast, one potential drawback could be its focus on beginner-level astrology. While this makes it accessible for those who are new to astrology, more advanced or experienced listeners may find themselves craving deeper discussions or more nuanced interpretations.

    In conclusion, The Moon Matters Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn more about astrology or deepen their understanding of astrological concepts. With its clear explanations, engaging delivery, and passionate host, this podcast offers valuable insights into the world of astrology. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, The Moon Matters Podcast has something for everyone.



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    Latest episodes from Moon Matters Podcast

    Halloween Special: Reading Hannibal Lecter's Chart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 30:08


    We're celebrating Halloween by reading the chart of one the most iconic fictional spooky characters-- Hannibal Lecter. We'll go through Hannibal's main placements and strongest planets, and then even devote some time to synastry with Clarice. Can you guess what planet his biggest pet peeve comes from? Is he better suited as an Aquarius Sun or a Capricorn Sun? Tune in and find out

    Transiting Jupiter in Gemini

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 50:21


    We can get so focused on "hard" transits that we forget to look for where the natural auspicious energy is manifesting in our lives. Jupiter began transiting the sign of Gemini on May 25th of 2024, and will remain there until June 9th of 2025. Join me as we go over what Jupiter in Gemini indicates as a whole and how it's likely to manifest in each of the 12 houses.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    The Astrology of Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 38:35


    Learn how to explore your natal chart for money and business potential, as we dive into the astrology of business! We'll explore how to work with the money planets, houses, and aspects within your natal chart and the chart of your business. We'll also go over the importance of synastry with our creative endeavors, as well as transits.Below is the link for all the materials for this episode. This includes all the charts mentioned, as well as the checklist for working with your own business charts.The Astrology of Business: Episode MaterialsSupport the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    Financial Astrology with Susan Gidel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 78:04


    Pluto ruling precious metals, Venus is actually a great indicator of wealth, and did you know we're about to switch from an Earth to an Air economy? Join me as financial astrologer, Susan Gidel, breaks down financial astrology for us and explains everything from stocks and trading, to buying property and starting a business.Susan is a professional astrologer and has decades of experience working in the realm of finances and stocks. She currently works full-time as a financial astrologer and helps clients reveal their financial potentials, as well as helping them to navigate the markets via astrological means.Susan's WebsiteSupport the Show.Thank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    Reading My Husband's Birth Chart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 74:36


    Today is Moon Matter's 4th birthday!! I celebrate by reading Cary's chart for fun, but to also give an example of what an astrological consultation with me is like. We talk personality, fated events, and karmic energy, so I hope you'll join us as we celebrate Moon Matters.Thank for all the support throughout these last four years. I honestly can't believe this is my life and that I get to share these teachings with you. I hope you'll check out my new podcast, Dharma Daze, where I explore the spiritual landscape in new and exciting ways. Here's to many more years of me rambling in your brain!Support the Show.Thank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    Astro Tech with Natalie Loh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 69:12


    Natalie Loh is a product manager, self-taught programer, and all around tech genius based in Singapore and London. Her software, Transitcal, is an awesome look into what the future of astro-tech could be like. We talk about her software, as well as the role of AI and other tech in astrology.Transitcal Promo Code- MOON15Natalie's Links:WebsiteInstagram (@transitcal.astrology)TwitterEmail- hi@transitcal.comSupport the Show.Thank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    AS & DS: Exploring Self and Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 22:55


    The Ascendant and the Descendant are the other half of the angles that create the backbone our Fate, our concept of Self, and our dealings with "the other". We're going to explore what these placements mean in general, as well as focus on understanding how they can play an important role in creating the axis of self vs other.Support the Show.Thank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    MC & IC: Exploring the Heavens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 33:09


    The MC and IC are two very important angles in our charts. They're part of the skeletal structure that forms the backbone of our Fate, our life path, and who we are as people. We're going to explore what these placements mean in general, as well as focus on understanding how they can play out when placed in houses other than the typical 10H/4H position.Support the Show.Thank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    Saturn's Karma: Shani Sade Sati

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 24:27


    In Vedic astrology Saturn is the ultimate planet of karma, destiny, and Fate. Every 22-23 years an event known as our Shani Sade Sati occurs. Join me as we explore what this transit is, how to calcuatule it, and what we can expect from it.Support the Show.Thank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.My Website

    Aspect Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 29:09


    While aspect patterns are fun, they can also be confusing and hard to understand. In this episode we'll explore what aspect patterns are, the parameters for finding them, and go over some of the major aspect patterns in astrology.Support the Show.Thank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Exploring the Elements: Air, Earth, Fire, Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 41:20


    It's long overdue that I made an episode dedicated to exploring elements. The elements are both foundational and advanced. We learn them in the beginning of our practice and often never circle back to see the richness they continue to provide. We'll be going over each element and then tie in aspect relationships, as well as some tarot insight.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Working with Chiron in Aries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 41:32


    Chiron has been transiting through the sign of Aries since 2019. It can be easy to forget about a placement when it has such a long transit time, so today we're checking in with my favorite centaur. We'll go over Chiron in Aries in each of the 12 houses and how this energy can manifest. Take some time to think about how this energy has presented for you, and what Chironic events you've worked with from 2019 until now.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Interpreting Solar and Lunar Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 35:41


    Return charts are a great way to get a glimpse of the energy that's to come, especially Solar and Lunar returns. Join me as we discuss what these charts are, how to cast them, and the main points of interpretation for each.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Saturn Return in Pisces Examples

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 32:13


    Kurt Cobain, Isaac Newton, and the dude who allegedly invented the telephone. Today we're spilling the Saturn in Pisces tea and exploring the charts of people who have this natal placement. We'll give background on their natal Saturn to understand its innate energy and then see what events unfolded throughout their time with Saturn.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Chiromancy: Elemental Palms, Mitigating Factors, Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 30:09


    We're wrapping up our series on Chiromancy with a catch-all episode where I cover the remaining odds and ends. I hope this mini-series gave you a foundation to continue to build your studies on and thanks for indulging me in my favorite divinatory art.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Chiromancy: The Thumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 21:51


    Around 2 millions years ago we developed another appendage that would forever spark the debate-- is it a finger or not? While this episode won't answer that burning question, we do dive into the world of the thumb and see what it has to offer to the art of chiromancy.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Chiromancy: The Lines of the Palm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 35:50


    Did you know there's a "big three" in Chiromancy like there is astrology? Tune in as we talk about the lines of the palm, learn how to locate them, and what the general meaning of each one is.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- The Final Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 3:31


    It's the last day of our Stoic advent podcast extravaganza! We're hearing from Marcus one last time as we wrap this thing up. I'll see all of you back here on the second week of January as we resume our talks of chiromancy. Until then, stay safe, be kind, and enjoy the rest of your year!Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 4:42


    It's the second to last day of our Stoic advent! Today we're getting a short and sweet pep talk from the founder of Stoicism himself.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 4:27


    This Stoic passage is as fresh as bread right out the oven. Today we learn that Stoics aren't all about being austere and that tapping into our divine sensitivities is just as important to this philosophical practice.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 4:25


    Today's passage reminds us that philosophers are just regular people with regular problems. The moral of today's pod is that you should be so straightforward that you stink...or something like that.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 5:25


    It's our last day pondering memento mori and we're examining posthumous fame. Can our memory really live on forever? Tune in and find out!Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 4:36


    It's crazy to think we only have a few days of the Stoic advent left! Today we're continuing our discussion of memento mori with another quote from Marcus.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 3:21


    It's memento mori time everybody! This pod is setting us up for the next few days and comes with a thought exercise to get us in the right frame of mind.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 7:46


    We get a longer passage from my mans Epictetus today! Day 18 of this advent podcast holiday special explores compassion and communication vs contempt and hate.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 4:49


    We get a two for one deal today! I quote a Stoic we haven't heard from yet, as well as the awesome Alan Watts.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 5:51


    What did you want to be when you grew up? I bet it was something that resonated deeply with your soul and you weren't concerned with how much fame or notoriety it would bring. Epictetus reminds us that we'll always stand out if we go where we're meant to shine.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 5:08


    The beginning of this episode has a meditation technique that brings tarot into the mix. Then we get to hear from Epictetus about why outside validation isn't necessary.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 5:21


    Are you superstitious? Does a "bad" tarot reading stick in your mind for too long? Today's Stoic passage gives us insight as to how we can remain open to the auspicious nature of omens, even if they don't appear to auspicious in the moment.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 4:58


    Mercury Rx begins today! This advent pod contains some wisdom from Epictetus on why we shouldn't feed the trolls and how we should conduct ourselves in conversation. I also have another challenge for you and share some of my own personal principles.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 4:02


    Day 11's episode was an awesome chat about Moon Signs, but today we're back on track with Stoic goodness. Today we're pondering our beliefs and the amount of heartbeats we're given in a lifetime.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Moon Musings with Narayana Montúfar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 65:19


    In this episode I got to muse about the Moon with amazing astrologer, Narayana Montúfar. Narayana is the senior astrologer at Astrology.com and Horoscope.com, she's also a writer, editor, and artist. Her new book Moon Signs is a great resource for creating a foundational understanding of all things lunar. From progressed Moons to our relationship to our mothers, we talk about it all.Links:Narayana's WebsiteBuy Moon SignsMoon Sign CalculatorSupport the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 5:31


    It's not easy to be kind and compassionate towards people who are rude for seemingly no reason. This pod explores why we need to remain heart-centered even when someone gives us stank face.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 5:42


    We get to meet the founder of Stoicism today and learn how Stoicism got its name! This pod also has another challenge for you, are you ready?Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 4:21


    Ever laughed so hard you died? This famous Stoic did! Open this pod to hear the tale of the man who died laughing as well as some thoughts on autonomy and Fate.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 4:34


    This pod includes a challenge along with the Stoic passage! The actions of today equal the fuel for tomorrow, so let's think about how we can make the present moment better for ourselves, our loved ones, and strangers.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 6:06


    This pod starts off with a little game I like to call "catch and release". After that we get into the Stoic passage of the day and explore why it's important to live our truth gracefully.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 5:08


    We're switching gears from Marcus Aurelius and I'm calling in the homie, Epictetus. Hopefully this one gets you thinking about not only your mental diet, but the people you allow to order from the menu.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 6:38


    Have a case of the Monday's? Then this Stoic pod is for you. It's a reminder that waking up and getting out of bed is a lot easier when we're following our destined path and not forcing ourselves to be something we aren't.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 5:26


    Amor Fati, anyone? It can be hard to love life on the days where you get your sweatshirt caught on the door handle right after getting an ambiguous text from your boss about having to stay late on a day you already made plans. This pod explores the notion of accepting all of the experiences Fate offers, preferred or un-preferred.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Stoic Advent- Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 7:19


    Pop open this pod to hear some advice about what I like to call, our "mental diets".Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Holiday Season Special! (Stoic Advent- Day 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 5:40


    Welcome to the first annual Moon Matters holiday season special. This special means I'll be dropping a podcast a day throughout the month of December. It's an advent calendar, but podcast format! Each day I'll be dropping some Stoic wisdom to help us navigate this tricky time of year.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Chiromancy: The Mounts of the Palm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 40:22


    Today we're exploring the 7 mounts of palm. Each mount relates to one of the 7 traditional planets in astrology, so we're treading in familiar territory.The 7 Mounts of the PalmSupport the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Intro to Chiromancy (Palmistry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 19:52


    We're finally getting to talk about my favorite form of divination...hands! I'm a chiromancer at heart and have been for as long as I can remember. The art of palmistry is vast and beautiful, so join me as we get some basics down and ready ourselves to explore all the palm has to offer.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Death and Astrology with Cary Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 52:42


    You've heard of birth charts, but what about Death charts? This special Halloween episode my beloved husband joins me to talk about death, astrology, and how we can use someone's passing as a means to heal wounds and find wisdom.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    The Asteroid Goddesses: Vesta

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 34:34


    Who is this recluse that guards the sacred flame? Do have them to thank for E=mc2? Can we find our dharma and burn karma through this placement? Find out as we explore my favorite of the asteroid goddesses, Vesta.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    The Asteroid Goddesses: Pallas Athene

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 32:18


    This asteroid goddess might be the most popular out of the bunch, and it's not just because of who her dad is. Let's settle once and for if it's Pallas, Pallas Athene, or simply Athena.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

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    The Asteroid Goddesses: Ceres

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 33:08


    One of the most dramatic Greek myths ever told includes today's placement. We're going to be learning about the power of the asteroid (or is it?) Ceres. Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

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    The Astrology of Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 31:43


    A patron suggested topic! Join me as we explore the markers of career/life calling in our birth charts.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    Becoming an Astrologer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 32:48


    Moon Matters turns 3 years old today!! Join me as I celebrate 3 years of Moon Matters by talking about my experience of becoming an astrologer. I give advice for anyone taking a non-traditional path in life, and make an announcement that will impact the Fate of Moon Matters forever.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

    The Astrology of Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 28:31


    Join me as we discuss the astrology of animals! We'll go over how we can use adoption day charts to glean information about our animal companions and how we can overlay charts without birth times onto our own for synastry purposes.Support the showThank you for listening to the Moon Matters Podcast. I appreciate you supporting my work, and I'm so grateful to be part of your astrological journey.

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