THE
FORECAST

Alllllllllrighty then!

Time to catch up on a truckload of news, in no particular order. Let’s start with a few headlines that aptly reflect the potential of last week’s key patterns, i.e., the romantic idealism of the Mercury-Venus meet-up in pristine Virgo and the cooperative flow of the rip roarin’ Leo Sun’s sextile to jovial Jupiter in chatterbox Gemini, both of which happened last Wednesday:

• “Joy Ride: Upbeat Dems Are Spreading Optimism to a Divided (and Newly Delighted) Nation”

• “Harris, Walz, and the Democrats’ Joyful Campaign”

• “Harris has ushered in a new ‘F’ word for Democrats: Fun“

• “Happy warriors Harris and Walz propose an antidote to Trump’s American carnage”

All through the week, I was happily humming “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” from Annie. And now, you can, too.

“Happy warrior” is an apt reflection of the upside potential seen in the horoscopes of Harris and Walz, both of whom have significant placements in warrior Aries and pixie Gemini.

The weekend before Harris’ pick was announced, it was reported that it was likely going to be Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) or Governor Tim Walz (D-MN). Walz is a far better choice, imho, given what we know of the horoscopes involved. Born on June 20, 1973 in Kansas City, MO — time unknown — Shapiro is a Gemini, driven by Moon in Aquarius. His Gemini Sun is at the Aries Point — 29 Gemini and it is conjunct Saturn. The Sun and Saturn are in a t-square with a Mars-Pluto opposition in Pisces and Libra, respectively. This is a horoscope that can’t help but generate attention, and has the power to move mountain. But I was concerned about transiting Neptune sitting right on Shapiro’s 29 Pisces Mars, square his Sun. Seemed like a vulnerability to being misunderstood — or — even worse — to scandal.  Too risky for the mission at hand.  And guess what? Headlines about a 2023 sexual harassment settlement involving one of his former aides reappeared several days ago…and…I’m relieved he didn’t make the cut.

Here’s Tim Walz — April 6, 1964 in West Point, NE — birth time unknown.

I can’t believe I’ve been using Solar Fire for 20 years, and only discovered this chart design today. Woot!

Observations:

• Walz is a pioneering Aries, driven by the Moon in either late Capricorn or early Aquarius.
• His Aries Sun and Mars were eclipsed in March and April, so we can appreciate why he is in the spotlight now. The last time these planets were eclipsed was in March and April of 2005, when he entered politics, filing to run for Congress and retiring from his decades-long stint in the Minnesota National Guard.
• His Saturn opposition to Uranus-Pluto forms a T-square with Venus in Gemini. Note that his Saturn sits on Kamala Harris’ Midheaven; there is an arguably karmic connection. Note also that when transiting Mars entered Gemini last month and connected with that T-square, he was credited for being the first to call MAGA Republicans and their ticket “weird.”
• Walz’ Jupiter opposes Harris’ 27 Libra Sun and is conjunct her 27 Aries Moon. We see how he can be a cheerleader for his running mate.
• Transiting Pluto has been squaring Walz’ Jupiter; transiting Jupiter was squaring his Pluto last month. These are patterns of potential empowerment.
• His Mercury — how he needs to think — is in methodical, practical Taurus and trine to innovative, wise-crackin’ Uranus.
• Like Harris, he’s recently completed his second Saturn return.  Both have proven their worth.

Speaking of horoscopes that were eclipsed in March and April…

…and because so many emailed to say how much they enjoyed reading about my personal long Moon void adventure...

…my Mercury was eclipsed in March; my IC was eclipsed in April. Mercury is connected to my 3rd, 6th and 9th houses, so I was alerted to the high probability of a surge of action in matters of communication, disease, publishing, and possibly foreign affairs. The eclipsed IC is the root of the horoscope, calling attention to family, heritage, and home ownership.

So, what has happened since?

• When transiting Mars met up with Mercury, I severely sprained my hand (Mercury rules hands)!
• I discovered all kinds of fun facts about the Italian side of my family — going back generations
• I moved my forecast — with its new name of Why Now News — to Substack, and my audience is growing — yay!
• The roof of my apartment building is finally being replaced…and my share of the $3 million cost was assessed at $11,700.
• Astrology is amazing. Right?

The $11,700 assessment was the kick I needed to finally turn Avid Readers’ pledges of support into actual payments. THANK YOU to the 14 Avid Readers who are supporting Why Now News on Substack…and THANK YOU to the 30 Avid Readers who have been Faithful Monthly Supporters via my Cosmic Tip Jar on PayPal. My next project is to create more treats for Avid Readers whose support makes Why Now News possible, so stay tuned.

Meanwhile…

Mars-Jupiter in Gemini (big data) square Saturn (blocks, downers, chillers), combined with Mercury Rx square Uranus (disruption of data) suggested stories of hacking in the headlines. Data — especially data transmitted via networks — is key to those who wish to rule in the wake of the December 2020 Great Conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn in Aquarius, currently being supercharged in the extreme by transiting Pluto at 0 Aquarius.  That link, ICYMI, is to an article I wrote about the Great Conjunction — a.k.a. The Great Mutation — for an astrological journal.

• “Hackers may have stolen the Social Security number of every American. Here’s how to protect yourself.“
• “Why newsrooms haven’t published leaked Trump campaign documents“ (reportedly hacked by Iran)
• “U.S. considers breaking up Google after illegal monopoly ruling” — not a hack, but reflective of two patterns: Pluto at 0 Aquarius, and the Jupiter-Saturn square. The latter suggests adjustments will be made to counter tech bros who wish to rule the world, if you ask me.

In other news…

UPDATE: on Nancy Pelosi. Her new book is aptly titled The Art of Power. It’s apt for her Scorpio Moon, and for her Saturn-Pluto square at 0 Taurus – 0 Leo, which is being supercharged in the extreme by transiting Pluto this year. That square will be activated three times by transiting Mars at 0 Leo, and those will happen on November 5-6, January 4 and April 19. For reference, transiting Mars left Aries for 0 Taurus on the evening of January 6, 2021, and here’s how she exerted power and control on that day.

UPDATE: on President Zelensky of Ukraine. Transiting Pluto is opposing his 0 Leo Mars, suggesting a dramatic application of action in the extreme. He will have exact hits on August 20 and December 1. Have you been following reports on Ukraine’s efforts against the Russian invaders?

• “Ukraine’s swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities”

UPDATE: on Alexei Navalny, who “died under mysterious circumstances” in a Russia prison on February 16. This item is bittersweet, because of what could have been. Like Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained in Russia and tried on espionage charges, Navalny’s horoscope is receiving patterns suggesting an anguished effort. Unlike Gershkovich (as far as we know, as we don’t have a birth time for him), Navalny was also receiving the wipe-out potential of transiting Neptune. But on July 30, transiting Jupiter was conjunct Navalny’s Gemini Sun and opposing his Neptune — a pattern suggesting expansion and reward. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jupiter met up with Gershkovich’s Gemini Moon, too.  The next day, President Biden announced a prisoner exchange: Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Vladimir Kara-Murza and others were released from Russian prisons, including several of Navalny’s associates. It was one of the largest prisoner exchanges ever. Navalny should have been with them.

UPDATE: on Matthew Perry, who also died under mysterious circumstances, as the chart for the 911 call placed on that date suggests. Neptune was on the Ascendant of that call chart (discussed in a prior forecast), suggesting drugs, victimization, and things not being what they seemed. At the time, it was reported that no sign of drug use was found by first responders. However, now that Perry’s Sun-Neptune square (in Leo-Scorpio) is activated by transiting Uranus, we see the potential for surprising — if not shocking — revelations. Today, five people — including a drug dealer and two doctors — were indicted on charges related to Perry’s death. Perry was addicted to ketamine.

UPDATE: on Kamala Harris. As mentioned in the last forecast, the Mars-Jupiter conjunction in Gemini, square to Saturn in Pisces and (exact on Monday) square to Venus in Virgo (it’s a t-square formation), connects with Harris’ Venus-Uranus-Pluto mash-up in Virgo, all of which oppose Chiron in Pisces. Translation: a ginormous rightness of purpose, in an effort to heal (via activated Chiron) and make things right (via activated planets in Virgo). Note that her Jupiter is in Taurus square to Saturn in Aquarius. Jupiter in Taurus suggests her need for reward involves basic material comfort and security. (With Jupiter in the 12th house  — of the self-undoing — it could also explain her coping strategy after the November 2016 election: a family-sized bag of nacho-flavored Doritos she refused to share — “not even with Doug!”) Meanwhile, with Saturn in Aquarius, she needs to help people. This week, Harris presented her economic plans: build affordable housing for people; push back against corporate landlord/profiteers; put affordable food on the table. Oh — and healthcare, too.

Yesterday, President Biden and VP Harris announced ginormous price cuts that will save billions for 65 million Medicare recipients. The price cuts are on the top ten drugs prescribed for Medicare patients, and this savings arrived two years after Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act — which not one single Republican voted for (but vowed to repeal), as historian Heather Cox Richardson explains.  Fifteen more drugs will be selected for negotiated lowered rates in February, if the Democrats prevail in November.

In other news…

…this Mars-Jupiter conjunction in Gemini hasn’t been quite as destructively explosive as I thought it might, and I’m thinking we need to consider the controls suggested by the Venus-Saturn opposition as it squares Mars and Jupiter. For example:

• Speaking of inflation reduction, inflation (Mars-Jupiter expands) is actually down (Saturn contracts) by 3% this year, while the U.S. economy continues to grow!
• For the first time since 2011, Burning Man (Mars-Jupiter) didn’t sell out (Saturn).
• Game show host (Mars-Jupiter in fun and games Gemini) Peter Marshall has died (Saturn). He hosted “Hollywood Squares,” arguably one of the wittiest game shows ever.
• Gemini rules snacks, if you ask me. Saturn means business. “Mars to buy Pringles and Pop-Tarts in snack food mega-deal”. Speaking of junk food, for the record, yesterday the OMG (Old Miserable Guy) held a press conference with a box of Froot-Loops.
• I told you late-night comics would be having a field day this week. Check out Seth Meyers’ jaw-dropping way with words as he recaps What Happened in Politics while he was on a three-week vacation.

On the other hand, these stories involving Mars-Jupiter in Gemini themes (e.g., a war on words or war of words) could be considered “destructively explosive”…what do you think?

• “Journalist Jeff German was stabbed to death. Las Vegas watches as the accused politician goes on trial.” The politician had sent “threatening texts” to the journalist, who was reporting on alleged workplace harassment on the part of the politician.

• Heather Cox Richardson’s latest post notes that the OMG’s running mate,  JD Vance, is upset about being called “weird,” and that rhetoric — the weaponization of words — is “all MAGA Republicans have left to attract voters.” HCR’s daily posts are essential reading — FYI to new Avid Readers of Why Now News.

• “New College (in Florida) trashes hundreds of books, including from former gender and diversity center,” Currently posted below that story is an item about dangerously explosive air bags, sponsored by Mars-Jupiter in Gemini. My work is done!

Forecast for the weekend and Monday

Lots of buzz through Monday.  Surprises — possibly seismic — are in store as Sun-Mercury squares Uranus on Sunday and Monday, followed by Monday’s Full Moon revelations that affect the Usual Suspects — anyone with placements at 27 degrees of Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. That includes the United States, President Biden and the OMG (Old Miserable Guy), and many more.   Moon goes void on Monday at 2:25 PM ET for four and a half hours. CHILL.

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Allllrighty then!

I hope you’re enjoying this roller coaster ride, because the ride continues through August. Whatever shake-ups hit the fan, consider them necessary in order to pave the way for something new and improved.

We’ve just had:

• August 2nd (Thursday): Venus square Uranus
• August 4th (Sunday): New Moon in Leo; Venus enters Virgo

Highlights this week:

• Mercury retrograde on Monday
• Sun sextiles Jupiter on Wednesday
• Venus meets up with Mercury Rx on Wednesday

This week’s patterns are generally exuberant and expansive, with the caveat that Jupiter is not at its best in Gemini, and thus leaders may lose sight of the Big Picture amongst all the details. Still, it’s likely to be entertaining and idealistic.

Next week, the wild ride begins:

• August 14th: Mars meets up with Jupiter in Gemini, suggesting big blow-ups and hot, wet air
• August 14th: Mercury Rx backs into Leo, activating the convicted felon’s Ascendant
• August 16th: Mars square Saturn, suggesting militant discipline in action and aggression
• August 18th: Mercury Rx squares Uranus – Algol for the 2nd time since the Full Moon of July 21st; yes events that happen today are related to what happened then
• August 18th: Sun meets up with Mercury Rx
• August 19th: Full Moon in Aquarius on the Moon in the US horoscope
• August 19th: Venus squares Jupiter — echoing things that happened on the Mars-Jupiter meet-up
• August 19th: Venus opposes Saturn
• August 19th: Sun squares Uranus-Algol — leaders may lose their heads
• August 19th: Jupiter square Saturn — first of three we’ll have between now and next year. Big adjustments likely as tension over the seeds planted on the December 21, 2020 Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunction comes out. Exuberance and growth (Jupiter) is challenged by the streamlining needs of Saturn. Because this square falls close to the Mars-Neptune square in the US horoscope, we may anticipate an uptick in seductive, visionary and/or fanatical assertions and actions. What a night the Democrats have picked for the opening night of their convention in Chicago! Not to be outdone, this square directly affects the horoscope of the convicted felon, who — thanks to Avid Reader Andre — will henceforth be known as OMG (Old Miserable Guy). Got that?
• August 22nd: Sun enters Virgo
• August 22nd: Venus squares Mars
• August 24th: Mars sextiles Mercury Rx
• August 27th: Venus trines Uranus
• August 28th: Venus opposes Neptune
• August 28th: Mercury turns direct
• August 29th: Venus enters Libra
• August 29th: Venus trines Pluto
• September 1st: Uranus turns Rx on Algol
• September 1st: Pluto Rx backs into Capricorn, and the last time this happened, a bridge collapsed in outside Philadelphia. Seriously. Coupled with Uranus Rx on Algol, a seismic event — literally or figuratively would not be surprising.

As for the details of THIS WEEK, it began with Mercury turning retrograde at 12:56 AM ET — in Virgo.

A pause, while we discuss the Mercury retrograde phenomenon and what it means for YOU:

So many people who know nothing else about astrology have heard of Mercury retrograde.  Often it elicits curses and groans, and that’s a shame. Yes, all of the flights on American Airlines may be grounded because of a computer glitch, and the entire country of Finland may be offline because of a transportation strike. These things actually happened on the first day of Mercury retrogrades past. But there’s much good that can be accomplished when the Messenger Planet appears to be retracing its steps.

Mercury—which in the language of astrology refers to mindset, travel and communication—will appear to move backward through the sky until August 28th. It’s not really moving backward, but that is how it looks from our perspective here on Spaceship Earth. Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times each year, for a period of 22 days.

Contrary to popular belief, Mercury retrogrades are no reason to freak out. Mercury retrograde gets a bad rap because we are geared, in this crazy modern age, to always be thinking, doing, moving FORWARD. You know what that gets you? BURN OUT. We need our down times, and Mercury retrograde is a perfect time to give our minds a rest. Why else would your computer, phone and/or car choose THIS time to malfunction? Because you are supposed to be slowing down. And as you slow down, it is vitally important that you FOCUS.

When Mercury is retrograde, be prepared for travel delays, scheduling screw-ups, mechanical breakdowns, computer crashes, having to repeat what you’ve just said, misunderstandings, the past coming back for a second look, surprise reunions and having to repeat what you just said. Use your FOCUS and double check important details, like email addresses, instructions for assembling IKEA furniture.  Read the instructions more than once — and don’t hesitate to ask for help.  FOCUS!!!!!!!!!

If you are looking for a job, Mercury retrogrades are a perfect time to reach out to people from your past. Mine your address book and trust that your contacts will be happy to hear from you. However, do not be frustrated if your target is away on vacation or keeps rescheduling meetings. Also, triple check your emails and resumes before you hit “send,” as there is a higher probability of typos and other sloppy snafus.

In your business, you’ll need to make sure all communications have been received and are clearly understood. Be mindful of the higher potential for communications equipment to go on the fritz. MAKE SURE YOUR FILES ARE BACKED UP. Also be aware of a higher-than-average probability for delays in shipping and travel arrangements. For this you will need an extra dose of patience.

You may also find it profitable to REview a project from the past. Maybe you shelved it then, but now is the time to REconsider. However, be advised that a spontaneous, “out-of-the-blue” idea for advancement may not be so sound when Mercury turns direct. This is why the conventional wisdom advises against finalizing and/or signing contracts on deals during Mercury retrograde. An exception might be supported if you are REnegotiating or RElocating. If you absolutely must close a deal, triple check everything.

This is a good time to schedule a corporate REtreat. Any activity that affords the opportunity to REview past performance is encouraged. REsearch on a new strategy is also favored.

Mercury retrogrades are not favored for launching a new website or a new communications system. There is a higher-than-average probability of technical glitches and confusion. I can tell you horror stories about a certain prestigious college’s lackluster launch of a website/communications portal which occurred several years ago, on a day when Mercury was stationary retrograde. The portal was completely redone the following year. No surprise there.

Adopt a playful attitude of flexibility to whatever twists you encounter. Avoid making major purchases (especially electronic ones), but don’t freak out if an appliance dies and must be replaced.  Don’t believe everything you hear or read in the papers. Rumors have a higher probability of spreading during Mercury retrogrades. Avoid losing patience — that’s a big one.

When in doubt, be silent!

Do plan on RElaxing, REviewing, REsearching, REorganizing, REgenerating, REconnecting and REcreating…and REviewing your life with your astrologer.

Mercury turns retrograde at 4 degrees of Virgo…and retraces its steps all the way back to 21  degrees Leo, where it was on July 17th.  Yes, there will be a connection between events that happened on that day and whatever happens on August 28th, when it  turns direct.  Mercury will return to 4 degrees Virgo on September 11th. Thus,  since July 17th, Mercury has been in its “shadow phase.” The shadow phase refers to the distance Mercury traveled since the 17th — and will now retrace, while retrograde.  Once Mercury turns direct, it will again be in a “shadow phase,” as it retraces old ground for the third time. Mercury covers new ground and leaves its shadow phase on September 11th. Clear?

Note that Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto are all currently retrograde. Mercury joins them this week; Uranus turns retrograde on September 1st. There is nothing unusual about all these planets retrograde, so please ignore any mainstream media hysteria about it, OK? Retrograde planets suggest it is time to stop looking outward, as in stop projecting the fulfillment of your agenda on other people. Now is the time to TUNE IN (and maybe even TUNE OUT). The potential here is that — having taken time for REview and REorganization — you’ll feel ever so much more refreshed and ready to move forward, especially when an inner planet (e.g., Mercury) turns direct.

The Sabian Symbol for this Mercury Rx is “a man dreaming of fairies,” which Sabian Sage Blain Bovee interprets as having much potential for others getting along. That sounds hopeful, and reflective of Pluto as it travels through Aquarius this month.

Back to the daily forecast:

• MONDAY: Moon squares Uranus – Algol at 11:15 AM ET, suggesting a shock to the system that may echo the potential of Friday’s Venus (money, women, art) square to Uranus-Algol. Here’s a shock: “Dow tumbles 1000 points; S & P loses 3%”  — except it shouldn’t have been a shock because market volatility often “coincides” with challenging Venus-Uranus patterns. The rip roarin’ dramarama Leo Moon then went void…and by the time you read this, well over six hours later (because that’s how long it takes to produce this forecast), the Moon will be in Virgo, ready to put everything back in order. Hopefully you chilled until 5:16 PM ET, when Moon regains its focus. Crises that crop up during Moon voids are often much ado about nothing. One coping strategy is to stick to routine, and roll with the twists and flakes. At 7:24 PM ET, Moon meets up with Venus for a nearly-perfect rendezvous (because if it was perfect, there would be nothing for Venus in Virgo to do). Getting the word out is on the agenda for the meet-up of Moon and Mercury at 1:19 AM ET on…
• TUESDAY. If you’re Kamala Harris, you’re graced by Venus connecting with the Midheaven of your horoscope as you announce your VP pick this morning. I suspect her choice will win support, given patterns exact tomorrow; however, the Moon’s only aspect for the rest of the day is a square between Moon and Mars at 4:14 PM ET. Choose your picky battles carefully, and remember to triplecheck your facts and figures, given that Mercury is RETROGRADE. Next stop for the Moon: an exuberant or bombastic square to Jupiter, exact at 12:07 AM ET on …
• WEDNESDAY: After the expansion, contraction. Get used to this pattern as Jupiter (growth) and Saturn (streamlining) get closer to the pattern they’ll be in for the next several months (i.e., a square). For now, Jupiter comes first; later in the cycle we will get the gravitas first, followed by a possible reward. Today’s gravitas reflects the Moon’s opposition to Saturn, exact at 5:44 AM ET. Will the Sun’s sextile to Jupiter at 9:36 AM ET expand on possible loss…or will it reflect an easy rally of support around regal Leo leader? We shall see, and we shall note the potential for a romantic ideal reflected by Mercury’s meet-up with Venus at 11:12 PM ET. Unconventional alliances are supported, as Moon trines Uranus at 11:26 PM ET.
• THURSDAY: A fine day to note your dreams, as Moon opposes Neptune at 4:40 AM ET. Moon goes void for an hour; it enters Libra at 5:31 AM ET, now focused on building relationships that are fair, diplomatic, and balanced. Depth to the mission is added by a trine to Pluto at 6:31 AM ET, which then goes on a long trek through Libra until 8:39 AM ET on…
• FRIDAY: …when it is further energized by trine to Mars…and blown up even more by a trine to Jupiter at 1:54 PM ET. Balance may be had by 5:44 PM ET, reflecting the cooperative flow between the Sun and the Moon. And then….CHILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL….because the Moon will be void for the next 24 hours — until 6:33 PM ET on…
• SATURDAY…when it enters Scorpio, ready to execute a power play or catharsis, reflecting the square to Pluto at 7:26 PM ET. A chatty evening, perhaps, as Moon sextiles Mercury at 11:41 PM ET.
• SUNDAY: the only exact aspect today is Moon’s sextile to Venus at 10:40 AM ET.

Speaking of Sunday...last Sunday (August 4), we had a New Moon in Leo. Here is that chart, set in Washington, DC:

Observations:

• A New Moon offers us an opportunity to re-set intentions and goals for the next lunar cycle.  Make a list; light a candle; pause for station identification. Expressing your authentic self just for the fun of it is readily facilitated by Moon in Leo. So are royal entitlement and ego aggrandizement. Leo is born to rule; there’s no need to prove its case, and the sooner everyone in the room recognizes and honors it, the happier everyone will be. Why is that so hard for non-Leos to understand?
• This New Moon may be seeking the spotlight behind the scenes, given its placement in the 12th house.
• What catches my eye are Saturn and Pluto on the cusps of the 8th and 6th houses. The 6th refers to workers and health issues, and Mercury is Rx. Rarely do we have a Mercury Rx without a notable strike. Covid is on the rise — perhaps Pluto here is an alert. The 8th refers to joint investments, shared values, debt, taxes, inheritance and death. Saturn refers to necessary controls and it is the ruler of the 6th in this New Moon chart. Hmmm.
• Venus is also eye-catching at the verrry end of Leo, about to change in condition. Venus rules the 10th house — leaders, and that house is packed with volatility: Uranus and Mars, on its way to Jupiter, ruler of the 8th.
• The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is a familiar one: “an old sea captain rocking.” It was last seen a year ago, when Venus (women, money, art, values, social expression), turned direct. Blain Bovee sees this as a holding pattern. On the other hand, astrologer Lynda Hill offers this caveat, which supports the 12th house placement of the New Moon:
  

  this Symbol can sometimes indicate wanting to retire and withdraw from life too much so that it interferes with the ability to make a living or feel like contributing to society.

  I don’t know about withdrawing from life, but Mercury IS retrograde, and a break sure sounds nice. But with this fire hose of a news cycle, that feels impossible!

• You are more personally affected by this New Moon if you have planets around 12 degrees of Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus. That includes Queen Elizabeth II, because the horoscope lives forever.

Stay tuned for the news in the next forecast.

Here’s the 411 on personal consultations — Mercury retrograde are apt times for REVIEWing your life with your astrologer.

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