"July is hot afternoons and sultry nights and mornings when its joy just to be alive. July is a picnic and a red canoe and a sunburned neck and a softball game and ice tinkling in a tall glass. July is a blind date with summer." – Hal Borland
July Dates of Interest:
- Sunday, July 2 - World UFO Day
- Monday, July 3 - Full Buck Moon @ 4:38 am
- Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day (USA)
- Friday, July 7 - A Requiem for Peace @ 7:00 pm
- Friday, July 14 - Bastille Day
- Saturday, July 15 - UUCLV Food Pantry
- Saturday, July 15 - PPDLV Planning Meeting @ 1:00 pm (UUCLV)
- Monday, July 17 - New Moon in Cancer @ 11:31 am
- Saturday, July 22 - Pagan Movie Night - A Crafty Double Feature!
- Friday, July 28 - Lammas Ritual @ 8:00pm - Zoom
- Saturday, July 29 - Lammas Ritual @ 7:00pm - UUCLV
- Monday, July 31 - Harry Potter's Birthday!
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“Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July. Still she haunts me, phantomwise, Alice moving under skies Never seen by waking eyes.” ― Lewis Carroll
The Sacred Tree Calendar
Oak (Duir) Moon
7th Moon of the Celtic Year
June 10 - July 7
Oak in the forest towers with might, In the fire brings the Gods in sight.
The oak tree endures what others cannot. It remains strong through challenges, and is known for being almost immortal, as is often attested to by its long life and ability to survive fire, lightning strikes, and devastation. If you were born under this sign, you have the strength of character and purpose to endure, too - no matter what your challenges. Direct your energies wisely, make sure your your risks are well-calculated, and you'll overcome whatever seemingly "impossible" quests are sent to you.
Written by Kim Rogers-Gallagher, and Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2000
The Oak moon falls during a time when the trees are beginning to reach their full blooming stages. The mighty Oak is strong, powerful, and typically towering over all of its neighbors. The Oak King rules over the summer months, and this tree was sacred to the Druids. The Celts called this month Duir, which some scholars believe to mean "door", the root word of "Druid". The Oak is connected with spells for protection and strength, fertility, money and success, and good fortune. Carry an acorn in your pocket when you go to an interview or business meeting; it will be bring you good luck. If you catch a falling Oak leaf before it hits the ground, you'll stay healthy the following year.
Growth and fertility spells work best at this time of the year. Focus on building and consolidation your wisdom, endurance and security.
Magickal properties:
- Dreaming of resting under an oak tree means you will have a long life and wealth.
- Climbing the tree in your dream means a relative will have a hard time of it in the near future.
- Dreaming of a fallen oak means the loss of love.
- If you catch a falling oak leaf you shall have no colds all winter.
- If someone does get sick, warm the house with an oakwood fire to shoo away the illness.
- Carry an acorn against illnesses and pains, for immortality and youthfulness, and to increase fertility and sexual potency.
- Carrying any piece of the oak draws good luck to you (remember to ask permission and show gratitude.)
- The Oak trees essence helps boost energy levels and the ability to manifest our goals.
Oak twigs bound together with red thread into a solar cross or a pentagram will make a mighty protective talisman for the home, car, or in your desk or locker at work.
"Oaken twigs and strings of red Deflect all harm, gossip and dread." Garden Witchery by Ellen Dugan
LESSON OF THE Oak:
from 'The Wisdom of Trees' by Jane Gifford
The oak represents courage and endurance and the protective power of faith. The tree's noble presence and nurturing habit reassured ancient peoples that, with the good will of their gods, their leader, and their warriors, they could prevail against all odds. As the Tree of the Dagda, the oak offers protection and hospitality without question, although its true rewards are only apparent to the honest and brave. The ancient Celts deplored lies and cowardice. To be judged mean spirited could result in exclusion from the clan, which was one of the most shameful and most feared of all possible punishments. Like the oak, we would do well to receive without prejudice all those who seek our help, sharing what we have without resentment or reservation. The oak reminds us all that the strength to prevail, come what may, lies in an open mind and a generous spirit. Inflexibility, however, is the oak's one weakness and the tree is prone to lose limbs in storms. The oak therefore carries the warning that stubborn strength that resists will not endure and may break under strain.
I honor the energy of oak, the doorway to the mysteries. I will call upon the strength of the Horned One when I feel in need of protection. So mote it be
Excerpts from: The Goddess Tree
SACRED FIRE CIRCLE
by: Jezibell Anat
The midnight fire is burning,
As the seekers gather round.
Hearts and souls are yearning
As they stand on sacred ground.
The dancers start their turning
As the drums begin to pound,
And the flame blazes,
And the energy raises,
And chant praises the divine.
Then the rhythm rolls like thunder,
Hot and wild and fierce and sweet,
Reaching over, reaching under,
Through their hearts into their feet.
Bodies move in wonder,
Writhing, rocking to the beat.
The dark extols them,
The music holds them,
The moon enfolds them in her shrine.
But the drummer's hands grow weary,
Playing patterns through the night,
And the dancers become bleary
As their muscles lose their might,
Legs ache, and eyes are teary,
As they stumble towards the light.
Now the shadows hide them,
And thoughts divide them,
But the stars guide them through the cold.
Someone shares a story,
Others sing of love and power,
And their pain is transitory
As they dance the final hour,
The sun bursts forth in glory,
And they bloom like morning flowers,
Joy inflames them,
Mystery frames them,
Alchemy claims them: lead into gold.
Fire Circle Photo
Image by: Arctic Images
“I drifted into a summer-nap under the hot shade of July, serenaded by a cicada lullaby, to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder.” ― Terri Guillemets
~ July Spotlight ~
Behold the Full Buck Moon!
July’s full Buck Moon will grace skies on Monday, July 3rd, at precisely 4:38 AM PST. Fun fact: although it reaches its “full” phase for a fleeting moment, our eyes may perceive it as full for up to three days!
The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.
ALTERNATIVE JULY MOON NAMES
Other names for this month’s Moon also reference animals, including
- Feather Molting Moon (Cree)
- Salmon Moon, a Tlingit term indicating when fish returned to the area and were ready to be harvested.
Plants and weather also feature prominently in July’s Moon names. Some of our favorites are:
- Berry Moon (Anishinaabe)
- Moon When the Chokecherries are Ripe (Dakota)
- Month of the Ripe Corn Moon (Cherokee)
- Raspberry Moon (Algonquin, Ojibwe)
- Thunder Moon (Western Abenaki)
- Halfway Summer Moon (Anishinaabe)
A moon-flooded prairie; a straying Of leal-hearted lovers; a baying Of far away watching dogs; a dreaming Of brown-fisted farmers; a gleaming Of fireflies eddying nigh, and that is July! ~James N. Matthews
JULY MOON FACTS:
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the Moon. He also placed the U.S. flag there.
On July 31, 1999, the ashes of astrogeologist Eugene Shoemaker were deposited on the Moon.
Adapted From The Farmer's Almanac July Full Moon
“Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
Julys's Full Moon Magic
July Blessing Moon
Wigington, Patti. "Blessing Moon." Learn Religions, Feb. 8, 2021
July's full moon is known as the Blessing Moon, although it's also called the Meadow Moon. July was originally called Quintilus but was later renamed in honor of Julius Caesar. Falling in the heat of the middle of summer, this moon phase takes place when we're all feeling a bit lazy and sluggish - after all, going outside can seem like a chore as the heat index climbs. Physically, we're often a bit slower than usual in July, which is why this is a good time of the year to focus on meditation and dream work.
This is indeed a season of blessings - if you've got a garden growing, July is when you're starting to see fat tomatoes form on the vine, plump peppers, watermelons, and the beginnings of squash for later harvesting. Your flowers are blooming, and corn stalks are on their way to being tall and bountiful. If you have herbs growing, now is the perfect season to start thinking about harvesting and drying them for later magical use.
Correspondences:
- Colors: Green, silver, blue-gray
- Gemstones: Moonstone, white agate, opals or pearls
- Trees: Ash and oak
- Gods: Juno, Venus, Cerridwen, Athena, Nephthys, Lugh
- Herbs: Mugwort, hyssop, lemon balm
- Element: Water
Blessing Moon Magic:
This is a great time to do divination and dreamwork. For a bit of moon magic divination, consider doing some full moon water scrying.
If you've ever thought about creating a dream journal, this month is a good time to start one. Dreams can be prophetic, in that they may tell us of things yet to come, or they can be therapeutic, a way of our subconscious acknowledging problems that have to be resolved. Write down your dreams so you can try to interpret their messages later, and see how they'll apply to your life in the coming months.
Find a way to incorporate the watery energy of the Blessing Moon into your spell crafting and ritual. Enjoy the relaxing feeling of July's full moon and use it in your personal meditation. If you garden, get outside and do some weeding. Turn it into a meditative exercise, pulling weeds as a way of getting rid of the emotional and spiritual clutter that may be stifling your happiness.
July Full Moon Journal Prompts:
- Take a moment to congratulate yourself on any achievements you’ve had recently! Make a list and bask in the happiness and pride in your hard work.
- Write about how July’s Blessing Moon makes you feel. What are your favorite ways to celebrate?
- Name a book or movie you’d like to read or watch before the year ends. Why?
- How can you be more intentional with your time?
- What are some magical spaces in your local area you love to explore? Go visit this space and write about it in detail.
- Keep a journal next to your bed to record your dreams. This will be a wonderful reference for you to refer back to and interpret later on.
“Drink in the moon as though you might die of thirst.” ― Sanober Khan
New Moon in Cancer
From: Dark Pixie Astrology
The Cancer new moon can be helpful for connecting to our emotions, and letting what we feel motivate us to take action. It can be easier to get going, and we can focus on projects, ventures, and opportunities that we connect with emotionally, that strengthen us internally, or that we can build from the ground up with. We can enjoy starting from the bottom and working our way up, and we can make sure the foundation is solid and secure.
We may also focus on home and family matters, projects, and get togethers, and this can help us feel closer to our home, our community, and those we think of as family. We can be there for those we care about as well, and let out our nurturing sides.
We may want to stick to what we know best though, since Cancer prefers comfort and familiarity, so this may not be a great time for venturing too far outside of our comfort zones. Instead, we can find ways to work with what we already know, and expand on them.
The new moon is sextile (beneficial aspect, 2 signs away) transit Uranus in Taurus, and this helps with the expansion of what we already know to create new opportunities and ventures. We can take a different approach to the known, and find ways of thinking outside the box with what we're comfortable with so we can maintain emotional security. We can also work on changes that will benefit the foundation of our lives, and strengthen our cores.
Dark Pixie Astrology offers a free monthly worksheet so you can keep track of planetary events like new and full moons every month! Click the button below to get your copy:
“But here I am in July, and why am I thinking about Christmas pudding? Probably because we always pine for what we do not have. The winter seems cozy and romantic in the hell of summer, but hot beaches and sunlight are what we yearn for all winter.” ― Joanna Franklin Bell
Harvest Season
A snap's within the summer wind
It teases at the air
With warming glow on fields below
The harvest season's here
Soon leaves shall yield a brilliant shield
Of copper, gold and bronze
And rivers strain 'gainst summer rain
As daylight later dawns
Come gather golden honey
Come reap the tender corn
And with me lay in new mown hay
Before the winter's born
Come take my hand and work the land
Come labor side by side
We'll thresh the wheat and try to beat
The summer's ebbing tide
Our bones may ache, our backs may break
But labor's been well done
Pain will displace in your embrace
As with the fading sun
Come gather golden honey
Come reap the tender corn
And with me lay in new mown hay
Before the winter's born
With straw stacked deep and none to reap
I turn my eyes to you
Your chest laid bare to warm night air
And sparkling as the dew
You meet my gaze though twilight haze
As evening starts to fall
I slyly plea that we should heed
The harvest season's call
Come gather golden honey
Come reap the tender corn
And with me lay in new mown hay
Before the winter's born
Come gather golden honey
Come reap the tender corn
And with me lay in new mown hay
Before the winter's born
Music and Lyrics by: Heather Alexander/Alexander James Adams
Artwork by: Wendy Andrew
~The Kitchen Witch's Cauldron~
Lammas Rustic Sun Bread
Rustic sun bread tastes like a slice of the summer harvest season. The best creative Lammas bread recipes make the most of seasonal ingredients. This one incorporates local honey, hand-gathered sunflower seeds and whole grains. Adorn your harvest table with a loaf of magical goodness. ~ Moody Moons
Meaning of the ingredients:
Staying mindful of the meaning of the ingredients while you cook gives a kitchen witch recipe its magic.
Honey - Throughout the world and across cultures, people associate bees with magic and the supernatural. The ancient Romans believed that bees carried messages from the gods. Egyptians made offerings of honey to the dead in their tombs. And in modern witchcraft, practitioners associate honey with the summer festivals.
Sunflower Seeds - Symbolizing abundance, prosperity and sun magic, include sunflower seeds in this recipe to draw luck and honor the waning sun. All parts of the sunflower are used in joy magic and to brighten moods. They also taste scrumptious in bread.
Whole wheat - Lammas is really a celebration of the grain harvest. Which is why bread-baking is a traditional activity on this lovely, late-summer holiday. Choose high-quality flour for this recipe, and get it from a local source if possible!
There are fantastic step-by-step instructions with pictures on Moody Moons website. Follow the link below to find it!
July, that lovely hell, all velvet dresses and drapes stuffed into a hot little hole. – Laura Kasischke
Lammas Lughnasadh
First Harvest Celebration
August 1
By Priestess Novaembre
In August the days grow visibly shorter. The astrological point of the change is when the sun is at 15 degrees Leo, but tradition sets August 1 as the day this change in the seasons is celebrated. This date is a power point of the Zodiac and is symbolized by the Lion, one of the four fixed signs of the Zodiac. The Lion denotes strength and nobility, but also generosity and mercifulness.
Modern Pagans call this holiday Lammas, or sometimes Lughnasadh. It is one of the eight sabbats, or spokes, in what is called the Wheel of the Year. Four of the sabbats are solar observations based upon the stations of the sun. These are the two solstices, Yule, the longest night and shortest day, and Midsummer, the longest day and shortest night, and the spring and autumn equinoxes when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal. The other four sabbats observe the seasons of the Earth and all bear difficult to spell and pronounce Gaelic names: Samhain, Imbolg, Beltane, and Lammas or Lughnasadh. These are not human made holidays, they don’t commemorate any historical event. They existed before humans - they are as old as Earth herself.
In the lands of northwest Europe, Lammas was the first of three harvests before winter was upon them. Lammas is the beginning of fall and the ending of summer.
Lammas was the medieval name for the holiday in northern Europe, and in Saxon it means “loaf-mas,” or “celebration of bread” because this was the day that loaves of bread were baked from the first grain harvest. The word comes from the Old English “hlaf” meaning “loaf” and “maesse” meaning “feast.”
In Irish Gaelic, the festival was called “Lugnasadh” and was said to be a Celtic feast to commemorate the funeral games of the Irish sun god Lugh - but this is confusing as Lugh, the god of light, does not really die, at least mythically, until the Autumn Equinox. Digging deeper, it seems that it is not Lugh’s death that is commemorated, but that of his foster mother, who died of exhaustion after clearing the plains of Ireland for agriculture. In addition to being a solar deity, Lugh symbolized the grain that is sacrificed with the harvest only to be reborn in the new shoots of spring.
Hoof and horn, hoof and horn, all that dies shall be reborn. Corn and grain, corn and grain, all that falls shall rise again.
This time of year was also celebrated in ancient Egypt. The days between July 24 and August 24 are called the Dog Days of summer - I thought it was because dogs lay panting in the heat, - but actually it is because at that time Sirius, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, or large dog, thus it is called the Dog Star, appeared. This is the brightest star in the sky except for the sun. Sirius appeared just before the Nile flooded, so was a watchdog for the Egyptians, telling them to expect the annual inundation which made possible the planting of crops and the continuance of life. This was the Egyptian New Year, and August 1, was the first day of the Egyptian calendar. It was a time of feasting, drinking and merry making.
Festivals at this time of year were found throughout the northern hemisphere - and they have similar meanings. This is when the first crops are cut in the fields, the harvesting of the grain. The grain dies so that the people might live. Eating this bread, this sacred gift, gives us life. Grain has always been associated with deities who die and are then resurrected from the underworld by the Goddess. This was the story of Ishtar and Tammuz, Inanna and Dumuzi, Aphrodite and Adonis, and Isis and Osiris. It is the story of Demeter and Persephone - it is the cycle of the death and rebirth of the grain. When the sacred grain, the gift of the Goddess, has been gathered, when it has been threshed by the flail and winnowed to separate the wheat from the chaff, when it has been ground to a fine flour between the stones of a mill, then mixed with water, the fluid of life, and with a little magic added in the yeast, then baked in a womb like oven, then the sacred loaf will be broken and shared at the Lammas feast. So sacred is the ancient process and the grain it involves, that it was once presided over only by Priestesses.
Bread has long been thought to be the one essential food, the bare necessity, along with water, for survival. It has been the sustenance of prisoners and penitents, sinners and saints. Bread has come to symbolize food itself.
As a symbol for life, bread represented and was revered as the body of the deity whose gift it was. When the development of agriculture heralded the birth of the Neolithic, it was the body of the Goddess that was commemorated in this way.
The sabbats, or spokes, on the Pagan Wheel of the Year, are liminal times, times of change, when one has not quite left one season and not quite entered another.
The mental and emotional indications of the changing season are more visible at Lammas than are the physical ones. Change is in the air. There is anticipation - anticipation of the coming autumn, of going back to school, of cooler weather to come. Anticipation of the fall holidays - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Yule. And because of this anticipation, there is a surge of energy.
It is a time to look back over the preceding year, especially the time since Yule, but not just that. It is a time to examine your life. You are even now reaping what you have sown. What are you harvesting at this time? What seeds have you planted that are sprouting? It is time to look within ourselves. If you like it, how do you continue it? If you don’t like it, then what needs to be done to change it - how can you cultivate positive words, deeds and emotions for the future? How can you rid yourself of words, deeds, and emotions that produced an ineffective harvest? Now is the time to replace them with ones that will bring success, happiness, health and joy into your life and the lives of those around us. May the good that we have spread be increased and may the pain we have caused be diminished.
“Die tonight to be reborn again in the fire of Lugh” ― Anujj Elviis
~ Crafty Corner ~
How to Make Floral Incense Sticks
From the blog of: Moody Moons
Make your own floral incense sticks and indulge your inner earth child.
Got a bunch of fresh, leftover kitchen herbs from last night’s Italian dinner? Need a project to use up your herb garden surplus? Got some fading wildflowers from your last nature walk? Make a batch of incense wands to store for the winter or give away for Lammas.
Step 1: Choosing Herbs and Flowers
When selecting herbs and flowers for your incense wands, consider the following:
Minimal Pesticides - The only surefire way to guarantee pesticide-free incense floral smudge sticks is to grow the ingredients yourself. That said, food-grade herbs from the grocery store or wildflowers gathered from a remote area generally make a pretty high-quality wand.
Toxicity - Some herbs, like nightshade and jimson weed, are toxic when burned. Check to make sure your herbs and flowers are safe to burn.
Beauty - Flowers add color and flare to your wands. Choose ones that look pretty dried.
Metaphysical Properties - Finally, when selecting herbs and flowers (and even spices, like cinnamon) for your floral incense wands, consider their metaphysical properties and try to match them to their intended use. For example, if you plan to use it in a love spell, try rose, cinnamon and Queen Anne’s lace. Or, if you want a wand to clear negative energy in your home, add lemon peel or mint.
Step 2: Binding the herbs.
Gather your herbs and flowers roughly in the arrangement you want them.
Unwind some natural jute twine and place your bundle on top as pictured below.
Do NOT use synthetic rope or thread, which produces toxic fumes when burned.
A 100% cotton sewing thread also works fine, but the twine gives it a pleasing, rustic looks.
Step 3: Tie a firm knot at the top.
Tie a simple, firm knot an inch or two down from the top of the floral smudge stick. You want leave some loose at the top so that they will “breathe” when you burn it.
Step 4: Wind the twine.
Firmly holding the twine with your thumb as you go, wind it around the bundle, moving down in a spiral, and then doubling back.
Step 5: Tying off the bundle
Once you secure the bundle with twine, loop the end of the twine rope underneath and pull tight.
Allow the bundle to dry for 2-3 weeks (or longer if you live in a humid climate).
The longer the dry time, the better it will burn.
Pro Tip: Naturally air drying the bundle yields the best results. But if you don’t have time to wait, you can place the bundle in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Do NOT leave it in the oven unattended.
Step 6: Anointing with essential oils.
This part is optional, but it makes a huge difference.
Once the bundle is completely dried, consider adding a few drops of complimentary essential oils. Experiment with different combinations and enjoy the creative pursuit!
Burning the floral incense wands:
To burn, simply light the tip and blow on it gently until it begins to smoke.
If you are having trouble getting it to burn, it probably isn’t dry enough yet. Just extinguish it complete and give it a few more days.
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” – Porgy and Bess
Monthly Book Review section!
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” ― George R.R. Martin
Lammas: Celebrating the Fruits of the First Harvest
by: Anna Franklin (Author), Paul Mason (Author)
Once a prominent Celtic festival known as Lughnasa (from the Gaelic násad, games or assembly, of Lugh, a Celtic deity and hero), Lammas is a joyful celebration of the first harvest. In an age when crops can be imported all year round, we tend to forget just how important this time was to our ancestors―the failure of the harvest meant starvation and death. Early August was a time to celebrate the fruits of the first harvest and work positive magic for prosperity and protection.
Explore the origins, customs, and lore of Lughnasa and learn about similar festivals around the world, including Celtic, Norse, Roman, Egyptian, Russian, English, and Native American celebrations. Lammas includes a host of ideas for celebrating the bounty of the earth:
- Prepare mouth-watering recipes for seasonal food, wine, and incense
- Perform Lughnasa spells, songs, games, and rituals, including a traditional Witch ritual never before published
- Make traditional crafts including corn dollies, sacred masks, totem shields, and more
Compared to well-known Celtic holidays such as May Day (Beltane) and Halloween (Samhain), few people are familiar with the lore of Lughnasa. Even modern Wiccan books rarely devote more than a few pages to the Lammas celebration. Whether you're just starting on the path or are an experienced Witch looking for a new perspective on this ancient festival, you'll find that Lammas is a cornucopia of history, folklore, recipes, spells, and rituals.
Lughnasa survived the rise of Christianity by becoming Lammas (from the Anglo-Saxon hlaef-mass, meaning loaf-mass). Lammas marks the first harvest when the first grain is gathered, ground, and baked into a bread known as the Lammas loaf, a practice still popular in many parts of the British Isles. The following spells excerpted from Lammas offer ways for the modern kitchen witch to make magic.
Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal:
This volume attempts to retrieve and revivify the ancient traditions surrounding the early fall festival of Lammas, or, as the authors assure us it is better called, Lughnasa. While a certain degree of whimsy, fancy, and wish-fulfillment play a part in their teachings on divination from ashes, color symbolism, and the like, the authors write engagingly. This book should give pleasure and welcome advice to those interested in pre- and extra-Christian ritual practice. For larger collections or where interest in neo-paganism is strong. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author:
Anna Franklin (England) has been a witch for 30 years, and a Pagan in her heart for all her life. She has conducted many rituals, handfastings and sabbat rites. She is the High Priestess of the Hearth of Arianrhod, a coven of the Coranieid Clan, a group of traditional witches with their roots in the New Forest, and branches in several parts of the UK. The Hearth publishes the long-running Silver Wheel Magazine, runs teaching circles and postal courses, and is also a working coven. Anna Franklin is the author of eighteen books on the Craft, including the popular Sacred Circle Tarot, Midsummer, Lammas (with Paul Mason), and The Fairy Ring.
Paul Mason is an English Pagan artist, photographer, and illustrator best known for his stunning photomontage images and book jacket designs. He has worked previously with Franklin as illustrator of "The Sacred Circle Tarot" and co-author of Lammas. Mason lives in the English Midlands.
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