WAXING MOON
Time: From New Moon to Full Moon( Approx14 days)
Goddess Aspect: Maiden.
Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, and Epona.
Magickal Attributes: INVOKING Beginnings, New projects, Ideas, Inspirations, Energy, Vitality, Freedom.
Correspondences for the Pagan Practitioner: A short guide to common correspondences used in daily workings
Jennifer Weiner
Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification and fertility.
Waxing Moon
The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.
Moon phase: Second Quarter
Moon Sign: Sagittarius
Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Moon sign. Favors expansion and growth.
Incense: Narcissus
Color: Silver
Think for a moment on all of the witchery, magick and enchantments that you have discovered. Don’t be afraid to adjust spells to suit your own specific needs. Any gentle, illusory, and dreamy charms and spells can be enhanced when you work on the day of the week that is dedicated to the moon. Mondays are a fantastic day to boost your psychic abilities and to tune in to your intuition and empathy. It also gives you the opportunity to work with a different lunar phase each and every Monday, which means in one month you could work four different types of moon magicks on Mondays. How’s that for adding to your repertoire? You are going to have mad skills in no time at all.
So light up those lunar scented candles and add a little mystique to your outfit by wearing an enchanting lunar color. Wear your sparkling silver jewelry and maybe add a pair of dangling silver earrings or a pendant shaped like a crescent moon. Create lunar potions and philters; make a dream catcher and give it as a gift to someone you love. Burn some sandalwood or jasmine-scented incense today to inspire the glamour and magick of the moon. Slice up a favorite variety of fruit that is in season for a snack or share it with your love and enjoy his or her lunar and romantic qualities. Brew up a cup of chamomile tea, enchant it with a little moon magick, and relax and get a good night’s sleep.
Most importantly, get outside tonight and watch the moon for a while. What phase is she in? What color was the moon as she rose? Why not start a journal and write down at what location the moon rises and sets for a few seasons? This is a great way to teach you to tune in and to become more aware of the moon and the influence that she pulls into our lives. Try calling on Selene for her magickal assistance, and call Thoth for wisdom and strength. Get to know the Norse Mani and the Latvian Meness. These gods of the moon have plenty to teach, and if you allow their influence to cycle through your life, you’ll receive many blessings. Be imaginative, and create your own personal lunar magick and witchery. Go on….the moonlight becomes you.
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
In the word Monday, we can see part of the word Moon. In the romance languages such as Italian or Spanish, this day of the week is called Lunes and clearly relates to the word lunar.On Mondays, a variety of magick may be worked. Because Monday centers on the energies of the Moon, things like psychism, dreams, feminine energy, health, success in spiritual pursuits, domestic matters, and things of family origin are especially important this day.
Mondays are best for love magick and anything concerning home or family, thus old saying, Mondays child is fair of face, which seems clearly to relate to the themes of love and health.
Angels of Monday are Gabriel, Arcan, Missabu, and Abuzaha. Arcan is known as the king of the angels of air and the “ruler” of Monday. Abuzaha (Abuzohar) serves Monday, and is very responsive to invocations and ritual magick. Missabu is a ministering angel of Arcan.
Check whether the moon is waning or waxing to determine what your spell will be. During waning moons, do spells to rid yourself of obstacles or for wisdom and protection. During waxing moons do magic for increase of any kind or to draw something into your life.
On Mondays, the best hour to work is moonrise. Get this information from your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac.
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Gypsy Magic
Tasha’s Day by Day Planner for July 2015
Mon. 7/27 Philosophical Sagittarius Moon helps us cope.
Tue. 7/28 Cheerful Sagittarius Moon starts us off; schedule business meetings after 3 PM with the focused Capricorn Moon.
Wed.7/29 Ambitious Capricorn Moon urges us onward.
Thu. 7/30 Wheel and deal with political Capricorn Moon until 5:40 PM then relax and have fun with inventive Aquarius Moon.
Fri. 7/31 Friendly Aquarius Full Moon suggests gatherings. Venus backs into Leo for romantic choices.
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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Monday, 27 July, 2015
Waxing, Gibbous Moon Age: 12 days.
Ascending Node is at 3° Libra.
Moon in 21st degree of the Sign Sagittarius, the Bowman;
also in 14th deg. of the Constellation Ophiuchus, the Serpent-Holder.
Moonset: 2:26 morn. Moonrise: 4:49 eve. Souths: 10:06 eve.
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Waxing Moon
Time: From New Moon To Full (Approx. 14 Days)
Goddess Aspect: Maiden
Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona
Magickal Attributes: Invoking Beginnings, New Projects, Ideas, Inspiriation, Energy, Vitality, Freedom. Workings On This Day Are For “Constructive” Magick (Love, Wealth,
Success, Courage, Friendship, Luck Or Health.)
Perform magic on waxing moons to attract a new quality or behavior, to increase the light within, to attain personal and spiritual growth and greater awareness. The quarter moon suggests a period of overcoming obstacles and continuing on the path to growth.
Spells and rituals involving the fire element should be performed when the Moon is in a fire sign: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Aspects of Sagittarius ~ Yang, Masculine, Solar, Positive, Diurnal, Fiery, Mutable, Barren, Horary Eastern, Autumnal, Austral, Obeying, Double, Double-Bodied, Dual, Bicorporeal, Feral, Bestial, Animal, Four-footed, Dry, Vocal (first half only), Bitter, Hot..
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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
Lunar Lore
Midsummer-Moon Madness: Madness is supposed to be
affected by the moon, and to be aggravated by summer heat;
so it naturally follows that the Full moon at midsummer is
the time when madness is most outrageous.
~Brewer’s “Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.”
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Silver was, by the ancient alchemists,
called “Diana” or the Moon.
– Brewer, “Dictionary of Phrase & Fable”.
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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Monday, 27 July, 2015
Sunrise: 6:04 morn. Sunset: 8:24 eve.
Length of Day: 14h. 20m.
Dawn: 5:33 morn. Dusk: 8:54 eve.
Length of Twilight: 0h. 30m.
Sun in 4th degree of the Sign Leo, the Lion;
also in 7th degree of the Constellation Crabba, the Crab;
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Solar Lore
Sun set in a clear,
Easterly wind’s near;
Sun set in a bank,
Westerly will not lack.
~ St. Andrews, Scotland.
Aspects of Yang, Masculine, Solar, Positive, Diurnal, Fiery, Fixed, Barren, Horary Eastern, Summery, Boreal, Commanding, Feral, Bestial, Animal, Four-footed, Dry, Bitter, Hot
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You step from the shadows
I have seen you there before
You wait for a sign
I know why you have come here this
night
You have been called
I called you this night
I sent my power to the wind to
summon you this Full Moon
You stand before me and wait
I take my hand and run it over your
body
I feel you quiver at my touch
I remove my linen shift, it drops to
the ground I stand naked before you
The Goddess has called her Witches
She has called us to join in the great
ritual
We will dedicate ourselves to her
this night, as we have done in the past
You have waited for me, as we have
joined in the past
We are known to each other
Our lives have been intertwined in
the past, now in the present
You take me this night
Your power reaches deep into me, it
fills me with desire
We have joined as Witches do, no
shame just pleasure
The night is filled with the desire of
Witches
As children of the Goddess we know
who we are
And the power we have this night
We rule ourselves and this night
We go into the night as children of
the Goddess
For we are Witches and the Earth
belongs to us…..
A Witch’s Prayerbook
JoAnne Spiese
As some of you probably remember, I had a major disaster in one of my bathrooms. I had a contractor that was suppose to do the work. But due to the flooding in our area, he backed out on me at the last minute. He wanted to get rich quick on FEMA money.
Today, everything has come together so quickly my head is spinning. I have a new contractor and he is going to start work tomorrow. So I have to run the insurance check to the bank. I also have to pick out new vinyl tile and a new vanity for the bathroom. It has to be here by Sunday. So I have to get my happy little rump up and get busy. I would pretend to bitch but who would I be kidding, lol! I love to shop. I hadn’t had a chance to actually do it and enjoy doing it for quite some time (having to watch every dime I spend). I swear I won’t go crazy but I will definitely enjoy this spending spree.
Wish me good luck and happy shopping and we are off!
Till tomorrow…..
Love ya,
Lady A
Green Dragon
Symbol: Commence
The Green Dragon tile suggests the time has come for you to begin a new project, or take your life in a new direction.
Wake up! Cardinal is chirping at you—bringing a message of personal power. Stop shrinking from your destiny. Stop pretending that you are less than. If you are unsure of your path, ask Cardinal to fly with you—it’s certain he will help you focus, gain clarity, formulate a plan, become self-assured, and step out into the world with the confidence befitting a person of your power.
Past Influence whose impact on your life is waning.
The Hourglass
The Hourglass is a gentle reminder that time passes and with it goes opportunity. Every moment is a moment we cannot retrieve or relive, and there are no guarantees that what we put off today really can be done tomorrow. The Hourglass urges us to make every second of our lives as rich and fulfilling as we possibly can.
Present Influence whose impact on your life is very strong.
Wisdom
A very very few of us are fortunate to be born wise. For most of us our Wisdom evolves, grows as we move through life gathering experience and knowledge. Wisdom denotes your thoughts and feelings derived from the melding of your life experiences with all that you have learned. Our Wisdom can get us through the difficult moments in our lives as well as provide the mental and spiritual tools we need to succeed
Future influence whose impact on your life is growing and will be very strong in the future.
Solitude
Solitude is represented by a single person standing at the end of a boardwalk staring out at a vast, empty panorama. They are truly alone, but may not feel loneliness. They are at a place in their life where the need to withdraw from the our secular world is strong, because their focus should be on their inner self, their morality, and their dreams. The view before them is empty, but it is a canvas on which they may paint their future–a future restricted only by the size of their imagination and courage. For them Solitude is a choice. They chose to take the walkway that distances them from the rest of us. It is also a choice that can be undone. Just as they chose to take a path that leads them away from us, they may choose to turn around and come back at anytime.
The Golden Egg denotes the opportunity for substantial material gains. However, the Golden Egg is also a reminder that managed greed ensures what gains are made will be lost.
As a daily card, The Golden Egg suggest that the prospects for you to increase your financial wealth are very strong today. Seize whatever opportunities come your way, but don’t ride them too long or you may find yourself no better off than you were before they came along.
Your Witches Rune
The Ear of Corn
Meaning: This rune represents abundance, success and happiness. This is considered a lucky rune and if leading, it is very positive about your query, whether the query is about finance, business, friendship, partnership or spirituality. In conjunction with the Rings, it indicates a happy and prosperous marriage. With the Sun, it means success in your career, and with Waves, success abroad.
The Empress is “The Earth Mother” of the Tarot. She embodies all that is nurturing, clean and wholesome. Her powers resonate from her drive to create and care for life on a grand scale. She is in tune with Nature’s rhythm and realizes that life’s most pleasurable moments often stem from the simplest things. She is not afraid to enjoy herself–to let loose—to the point of being lavish. Abundance and luxury are important to her. The Empress is completely comfortable with her femininity and her sexuality. She is sensual, earthy, generous, and likes the good life. Still, her driving force is a need to create and nurture, and fulfilling this need overrides everything else.
After a thunderstorm, or any period of extreme tension, a period of new clarity and fresh opportunity follows. The storm has the effect of clearing the air and suddenly reducing atmospheric tension. Deliverance is at hand. In the wake of a storm on land, deliverance appears in the form of new color and life, which bursts forth in all the fields and flowers. In the wake of a storm at sea, deliverance takes the form of land itself.
In the field of human relations, the rain of forgiveness washes the human landscape clean after a period of conflict and enmity. Great clarity of purpose and renewed vigor can follow the healing of old wounds. But care must be taken not to re-open such wounds by moving too quickly. In the same way, it is important to return to normalcy before moving ahead with new plans after periods of stress.
Following the resolution of a difficult situation, your first priority, should be to return to normal conditions as quickly as possible. Breathe a sigh of relief, but don’t relax completely. It would be a mistake to re-awaken the sleeping dogs of the immediate past before the new situation has crystallized. Look ahead. Attend to any residual matters that need resolution, and do so as quickly as possible. Make a clean sweep of the past, move deliberately and the future will bring good fortune.
The Past
Berkano
Berkano is the Rune of birth and rebirth. This may symbolize a time when you are capable of great personal growth. Love may be in the air as well.
The Present
Ehwaz
Ehwaz represents movement. You may be closing in on reaching your current goals. Your life may be changing for the better. Harmony with others should come easy for you at this time.
The Future
Fehu
Fehu is the Rune of prosperity, good luck and unbridled creative energies. Being associated with Frey, this Rune is also a powerful omen of fertility. Fehu is one of the three Mother Stones and should never be taken lightly.
Your Rune for Today
Jera
era denotes positive, recurring cycles, fertility and a time to harvest rewards from your hard work.
Phonetic equivalent: y (but may be used in place of ‘j’)
What has traditionally been known as the Moon card refers to a deep state of sensitivity and imaginative impressionability, developed within a womb of deep relaxation. Here we dream and go into trance, have visions and receive insights, wash in and out with the psychic tides, and experience deep mystical and/or terrifying realities beyond our ordinary senses. The full moon and/or eclipse cycle charted by the Magi (as in some of the earliest Moon card images) exemplify this as a mechanism that Nature uses to expand consciousness.
The variants of the courtly lovers (representing skillful use of the sex force) or the man sleeping it off under the tree (use of drugs to alter consciousness) are also traditional avenues for tapping this primal force. Human interest in higher states propels us to the frontiers of consciousness, where we cannot always control what happens. The Moon card represents the ultimate test of a soul’s integrity, where the membrane between self and the Unknown is removed, and the drop of individuality reenters the Ocean of Being. What transpires next is between a soul and its Maker.
Venus turning retrograde today launches a six-week cycle that can find you reviewing, reassessing, and possibly experimenting with your social and love life, dear Aries. Work matters might be on the tricky side until the 31st. Review of health programs or work projects may be necessary now, particularly in terms of your enjoyment factor. There may be some lack of clarity in a romantic relationship. A mysterious backwards-looking energy is with you on a romantic level. It’s a period of fateful events and encounters. Your powers of attraction are high, but your love life may be complex. While reminiscing about the past is just fine and in fact helpful right now, try not to get stuck there. On the job, it’s time to show yourself what you’re worth – the focus should be on making yourself happy. Get in touch with what truly matters to you. Your more impulsive and reckless traits are likely to be stimulated this morning with a Mars-Uranus square. Something on the domestic front might get you irritated today, and your impatience doesn’t help. Energy, though stop and go, might be harnessed to do something creative or productive, and if you manage to do so, you could move mountains right now. Watch for rebellious or rash moves. Perceptions are a bit skewed today and tomorrow.
Venus turns retrograde today, and will remain retrograde until September 6th, dear Taurus. You will be looking at creative projects, romantic matters, relationships with your children, and home or family matters in new ways, perhaps critically at times. It’s not about putting creative ideas on hold, it’s about refining them before pushing forward. This can also be true of romantic relationships. Past loves may reappear, possibly in the flesh, or you could be a little hung up on them emotionally. A current romantic interest may be difficult to read. You may discover that you have been undervaluing or overvaluing someone during this cycle. There may be some comfort issues to deal with around the home. On a psychological level, too, you could experience some lack of support from family members during this cycle. The trick is to learn how to more confidently rely on yourself during leaner times. This morning, a Mars-Uranus square can tempt you to take shortcuts, but instead of saving time, it could cost you some. Don’t let impatience rule. Recent unresolved matters may be at the heart of stressed or impatient behavior today.
Relations can be on the tricky side today, dear Gemini, with Venus beginning its six-week long retrograde cycle. Social graces may not be up to par, and it’s important to avoid taking social faux pas too seriously. This cycle can find you strolling down memory lane frequently. Until the 31st, you may be dealing with uncomfortable conditions in the home or with family, or you could be revisiting old personal or domestic problems. For the remainder of the retrograde cycle, communications and your daily life are up for review. You may be thinking about, analyzing, or talking about old relationships and matters, perhaps feeling a little stuck in the past. In fact, you can learn a lot about what you want, who you love, and what you value during this retrograde, but important, big decisions should probably wait until later. This morning’s Mars-Uranus square can stimulate restlessness. Impatience can lead to impulsiveness today, especially with money, but it can also get you worked up about a differing concept or value that someone is expressing. You may need to deal with consequences of poor decisions today, so keep your wits about you.
Venus turns retrograde today, dear Cancer, and during this six-week cycle, you’ll do well to review the past in order to better understand your needs and values. You are looking at matters differently, especially related to finances, possessions, comfort issues, and love relationships. It’s probably better to avoid making important, life-changing decisions until you’ve digested everything. You might have important conversations about the past and possibly love during this time. You might be learning to live leaner. It’s an excellent period for reviewing finances and collecting financial information, as well as re-budgeting, but not ideal for buying new big-ticket items. If you are good at spotting deals, however, you could find some unusually good ones. A Mars-Uranus square this morning can put you in reaction mode, especially if you feel restricted or overruled. Your own independence could get you some negative attention today. Act from your heart rather than in reaction to others.
Venus turns retrograde today, launching a six-week cycle that turns love and financial matters around for review. This retrograde begins in the sign of Virgo, but returns to your sign, dear Leo, on the 31st where it remains for the remainder of the retrograde. While you may not always feel confident and certain about your feelings during this cycle, it’s an excellent period for considering how your approach to attracting what you want has served you in the past. It can be an important time for making adjustments to your personal behavior and manner. Taking extra time to figure out what it is you want is natural now, and anyone foolish enough to pressure you will not get very far! This morning, with a Mars-Uranus square, you may get all fired up over something, possibly a past or buried issue, but outlets for expressing your frustration can be limited. Differences of opinion can seem like blocks right now, but you’ll be much better off if you find ways to work through frustration before making a stand. Get to the heart of your impatience. Uranus will station retrograde tomorrow.
Venus has been in your sign for only a week, dear Virgo, and may have already brought you some pleasant attention and perhaps a few admirers. Today, Venus turns retrograde. This cycle lasts until September 6th, and while you will still attract others magnetically until the 31st when Venus moves back into your privacy zone, you could be a little withdrawn and hesitant about pushing forward in matters of the heart. Your love life is bound to become a little complicated and perhaps fateful. It’s a strong period for getting in touch with your needs from love, as well as the way in which you present yourself to others. This can be a time when you have a change of heart as you look at matters in a different way. Complicated love relationships may be an issue in the coming weeks. It can be a good time to put a difficult attachment behind you once and for all. This morning’s Mars-Uranus square can be a little problematic, especially with Uranus nearing a retrograde station. There can be a conflict involving a friend or associate revolving around matters of give and take. It’s probably not best to push things right now, as you’re likely to come up against a brick wall. Confusing interactions complicate matters considerably. Keep your cool now, even if provoked. It’s better to observe than take definite action at the moment.
Romantic matters are on the complicated side for you these days, and some of you might be tempted to bury your feelings in order to concentrate on other areas of life, dear Libra. Some of you will feel the need to keep your deeper feelings private. Dealing with past relationships, love triangles, or sacrifices made for a lover can figure strongly in your life now and in the coming weeks with a six-week Venus retrograde cycle beginning today. Your love life may be complex during this cycle, and you should watch for secrets surfacing that make you rethink current plans. Friendships can enter tricky, complicated territory later in the cycle. Resurfacing of issues and possibly even people from the past may figure strongly. Uranus is about to turn retrograde as well, and a square with Mars today can stimulate provocative energy. It’s your “job” to keep a handle on your own emotions, as it can be just as easy for others to hit a nerve with you as it can be to hit theirs. Unresolved tension can build, but you might discover a creative or physical outlet for it.
The ruler of your partnership sector, Venus, turns retrograde today, launching a six-week cycle that turns your attention to the past as well as to some of your unacknowledged inner needs, wants, and desires, dear Scorpio. Some of you could be experimenting with your social or love life. Friends may not be as forthcoming in the coming week, and you may need to approach acquaintances with more sensitivity. For the remaining five weeks of the retrograde period, partnerships, finances, and career matters can be areas that require a second look. Don’t waste your time trying to come to a decision about a relationship matter that is not yet ready to be resolved. Let things flow and observe how things are unfolding. Uranus is also coming to a retrograde station, and this morning’s Mars-Uranus square can have a little more impact than it normally does. You could have little patience when it comes to work or the sheer number of “little things” that you need to do today. You may be tempted to take shortcuts that could end up costing you more in the long run. If you can manage it, try to work independently or in a setting in which you can set your own pace, as others’ slowness can frustrate you now.
Sensitivity is important today as we can be a little on edge, dear Sagittarius, with both Venus and Uranus coming to a station. The Venus retrograde cycle that begins today can affect your professional goals or reputation for the first week, as you may be returning to old problems or dealing with resurfacing problems. The remaining five weeks, Venus will reverse into your adventure sector, and while some of your plans may require redoing or rethinking, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see things in a different way and this can work to your advantage in the long run. This can also be a time when you’re processing recent events and you are catching up with your feelings on these matters. This morning, emotional restlessness can tempt you to take unnecessary risks, with money or with people. Haste truly makes waste today, so aim to take it easy. Listen to your heart rather than to others who may not be expressing themselves very pleasantly. Also keep in mind that all is not as it appears today, particularly when it comes to career matters and friendships.
Venus stations and turns retrograde today, dear Capricorn. Retrograde Venus will spend its first of six weeks in your adventure sector, and the remaining five in your intimacy sector. Your attention can turn to the past as you do some catching up with your feelings about your relationships, attachments, finances, hobbies, and pet projects. Review, revise, and redo if necessary. Most importantly, as you come at these matters from a different angle, get in touch with what it is you truly value and enjoy. Try to leave important deal-signing for a later date. Uranus is also coming to a station and Mars is in challenging relationship to Uranus this morning. You could be dealing with moody, stubborn, or difficult personalities now, especially when it comes to those closest to you. Crankiness tends to come from inner restlessness and a desire to break free from restrictive circumstances, so give everyone the space they need, and moods will settle.
With Venus now retrograde, it’s time to review the past and to avoid making important, life-changing decisions until you’ve digested everything, dear Aquarius. This six-week cycle is about playing catch-up with your feelings, needs, wants, and values. This is not a time for making strong, definite decisions, but rather for considering problems from different angles and perspectives. This Venus retrograde cycle lasts until September 6th, and for you, reassessing relationship and intimacy needs can figure strongly. Your ruler, Uranus, is also coming to a retrograde station tomorrow, and is challenged by Mars today. This influence can have you feeling pressured. Avoid hasty moves and shortcuts, particularly when it comes to work, paperwork, communications, and transportation. While the retrograde cycles of both Venus and Uranus should be rewarding on many levels, their stations today and tomorrow can be a little disorienting as you adjust to the changes of direction, and perceptions can be a little skewed.
Venus turning retrograde today launches a six-week cycle in which you are getting into better touch with your feelings, sensibilities, tastes, and values, dear Pisces. You are given a chance to catch up with those matters that you’ve overlooked, brushed aside, or simply were too busy to deal with. You may be looking at partnerships, relationships, your work, or your health and daily routines in a different light. Questions of whether you are enjoying yourself enough can be called up now. This morning, a Mars-Uranus square can have a stronger influence than usual with Uranus also approaching a retrograde station. Do your best to avoid risk-taking with money. You might work up the nerve to take an emotional risk with a love matter, but it’s probably better to wait for a less volatile time to express yourself. There can be difficulty seeing things clearly today, and our judgment may be slightly impaired.
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