The Witches Almanac for Saturday, December 15th

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The Witches Almanac for *Saturday, December 15^th

*Saturday (Saturn): Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes and houses.

Consualia (Roman)

Moon Sign: *Capricorn

*Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.

*Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full): is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon enters *Aquarius 4:53 pm

*Aquarius: Rebellious energy. Time to break habits and make abrupt changes. Personal freedom and individuality is the focus.

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Incense: Pine

Color: Brown

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Your Love Horoscopes for the Weekend of Dec. 14 – 16

Weekend Love Horoscopes

December 14 – 16: Restlessness Rules

Jeff Jawer on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrology

Friday could get a little chilly emotionally, with the Moon in ambitious Capricorn and freedom-loving Uranus gaining traction by slowly moving forward again. Independence may be more valued than cooperation and compromise now, providing some clarity about individual needs — but at the risk of losing your way on the road to love.

A friendlier mood rolls in on Saturday afternoon when the Moon enters amicable Aquarius. Going out as part of a group or working for a cause can be especially enjoyable. A spirit of adventure and willingness to take risks in pursuit of love comes with amorous Venus’ shift into outgoing Sagittarius later that night. Restlessness rules hearts as we seek broader horizons, which isn’t necessarily comforting for those who prefer caution and safety to unplanned romantic gestures.

The desire to escape routine relationships and predictable forms of seduction grows on Sunday when Venus squares enchanting Neptune. Ah, this is romantic fantasy at its dreamy best, when we tend to turn our backs on reality and let imagination take over. This is good so long as it’s a temporary escape from the ordinary and you channel this creative energy into a magical or spiritual experience. Yet it’s no time to bank on long-term plans and make commitments based on the inspiring but often fleeting feelings of the moment.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for December 14th

Easy does it! This could turn into one of those days when you regret quick decisions that turn out to be foolish or based on false information. First of all, this is a good point in the calendar to remember that solar and planetary alignments or events from a previous day can still have repercussions now. Therefore, even though Thursday’s Sagittarius New Moon and Uranus station in Aries appear to be in the past, they both can still pack a wallop within the psychic atmosphere. In addition, this 24-hour time-period provides a barrage of favorable and challenging sky patterns. For example, Mercury trine Uranus (3:25AM PST), the Moon parallel Venus (2:52PM PST) and the Sun forming an inspirational, 72-degree link with Chiron (4:11PM PST) can expand your consciousness, strengthen romantic bonds, and help you learn more about holistic healing and advances in the fields of alternative medicine. Discordant aspects are also numerous as Venus makes an off-kilter, 150-degree tie with Ceres (1:46AM PST), the Moon makes its monthly union with Pluto in Capricorn (3:32AM PST), Mercury parallels Pluto (4:22AM PST), the Sun makes a frictional, 45-degree tie with Saturn (6:39AM PST), and Mercury squares Chiron (5:21PM PST). If these five difficult celestial seasonings seem to be exacerbating foul moods all around, don’t be shocked. Any time five challenging aspects are present when three auspicious aspects attempt to lift your spirits, you don’t know what the final outcome will be. It is certainly wise to take some setbacks in stride and to pick yourself up after frustrations or delays knock you off-course. Watch out for late-night, emotional fireworks — possibly in the form of familial or partnership arguments and snafus — as the red planet Mars unites with the Moon in Capricorn (12:18AM PST tomorrow). Use words to heal — not harm.

The Witches Almanac for Friday, December 14th

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The Witches Almanac for *Friday, December 14^th

**Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation and beauty.

Warriors’ Memorial (Japanese)

Moon Sign: **Capricorn

**Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.

**Waxing Moon

**The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Incense: Orchid

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Color: Coral

~Magickal Graphics~

Daily Cosmic Calendar for Thursday, December 13th

Be ready for anything! Excitement reigns as the New Moon energizes 22 degrees of Sagittarius (12:43AM PST). Usually, any New Moon implies the need to immediately be more forceful in determination as you leap ahead into a positive frame of mind for the next four weeks. However, this New Moon starts a void lunar uncertainty zone that lasts 13 hours until 1:44PM PST when the Moon enters earthy Capricorn. Therefore, you need to play a waiting game until the coast is clear. Meanwhile, during the void-of-course time-span, Uranus at 5 degrees of Aries makes a station (4:03AM PST) — shifting from reverse to direct. All Uranus themes — intuition, revolution, radical change, genius and innovation, the multi-media, high-technology, breakthroughs or breakdowns, the nervous system, shock waves, surprises, jokers, eccentricity, rebellion and anarchy — are accentuated throughout the day. Intensity continues to reign supreme as Ceres opposes Juno (5:12AM PST), Mars makes a caustic, 45-degree link with Chiron (9:06AM PST) while the Moon forms its monthly union with Juno in Sagittarius (10:38AM PST). Since all three of these strident sky patterns occur during the void lunar cycle, each one fosters the sense that uncertainty and the unknown are in the catbird seat. Respecting partners and loved ones is important right now — due to the double-dose of Juno energy this morning. Once the Moon enters industrious Capricorn (1:44PM PST), hard work and perseverance can be your dynamic duo in order to reach new career milestones. Healing forces are back on the march tonight when the Moon forms a supportive, 60-degree rapport with shaman-like Chiron (10:17PM PST). Get set for another blockbuster day on Friday.

Astrology Insights for December 2012

Maria DeSimone on the topics of blogs, astrology

I don’t know about you, but my world ended on October 29. The Mayans were only a couple of months off. OK, so I’m obviously being sarcastic (and no, the world really isn’t going to end). But seriously, for so many of us on the East Coast, Hurricane Sandy might as well have been named Hurricane Mayan.

All I have to say about November 2012 is good riddance. I am so happy November is behind us, I feel like celebrating New Year’s Eve a month early. If your world turned upside down in November — with the difficult Solar Eclipse sandwiched in between an especially biting Mercury Retrograde — then take heart: December will be better.

December brings unexpected fulfillment — or loss

On November 28, a Lunar Eclipse in Gemini makes close contact to Jupiter. I’d like to ignore all the fancier aspects this Eclipse made in the sky (inconjunct, yod, blah, blah, blah) and just keep it simple. But I can’t. There’s just too much of a story here. The Eclipse is conjunct Jupiter and sextile Uranus. Unexpected emotional fulfillment … or perhaps ending.

Now, let’s get complicated and start talking about the famous yod around this eclipse. A “yod” is a rare astrological aspect that forms between three or more points where two planets are sextile, and both are quincunx to a third planet. In this case, the Moon makes an inconjunct aspect to Mars-Pluto in Capricorn and Venus-Saturn in Scorpio, while Mars-Pluto and Venus-Saturn are sextile. With a yod pattern, you can say there’s a strong fated quality to whatever happens emotionally around this eclipse promise.

For many of us, this eclipse has a fated, karmic suggestion of adjustments and completion when it comes to love. Especially powerful, fatal attraction love affairs or those extra complicated relationships. If you have planets around 7 degrees of just about any sign, you are somehow inextricably tied to this eclipse. You will feel its emotional pull. I say this because of the incredible relationship that all of the love planets (Venus, Mars) have to this lunation.

But for others, like me, it might have more to do with family and safety issues.

A light at the end of the tunnel

Whatever the case, we’ll spend the first half of December adjusting to the emotional implications of late November’s eclipse. Then, on December 11, I see a light at the end of the tunnel that began for so many on October 29. This is because on December 11 we’ll have the final Mercury square Neptune aspect that occurred for the first time on October 29, right before Mercury went retrograde. The confusing communication and lack of cooperation you might have experienced post-Sandy, such as dealing with paperwork issues, FEMA, insurance problems and anything else, will now be resolved.

Life gets better by December 13, when we pass Mercury’s shadow phase and enjoy a gorgeous New Moon in Sagittarius to boot. This New Moon is when I know the fresh start will be in full swing for all of us, whether you’ve been dealing with hurricane fallout or other personal drama.

For two weeks after this we’ll feel energized, happy and one with the universe again.

On December 28, an emotionally charged Full Moon in Cancer might bring some tension with family, but remember to keep it all in perspective. After all, it’s not like the world is going to end. You’ve got this.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for November 27th

If you haven’t yet started preparing for tomorrow’s Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, start doing so now — even though the Moon itself in Taurus is void until 4:59PM PST. Think more about your higher destiny on Spaceship Earth than on fulfilling lower-level, personal needs. Some of yesterday’s challenges — the Sun square Chiron, Venus parallel Neptune, Mercury stationary, and Venus joining forces with Saturn — are still reverberating in the psychic atmosphere. Now you have to deal with the every two-year Mars-Pluto union in Capricorn (12:18PM PST). While it is wise to steer clear of temperamental individuals and avoid pushing the anger button on the partnership front, you may still be able to tweak this Mars-Pluto convergence into being favorable if you tune into your spiritual willpower and carefully direct the dynamic emotional forces available into constructive channels of creativity. Since the Moon is void while the Mars-Pluto encounter occurs, you may want to wait until after 4:59PM PST — when the Moon is more safely placed in Gemini territory — before proceeding with some of your dynamic plans. What can undermine your best efforts is that Venus forms a frictional, 45-degree link to Juno (5:15PM PST) and as the Moon squares Neptune (5:53PM PST). It may be better to enjoy reading, writing and research with the Moon in the third sign of the zodiac than to try and maneuver the Mars-Pluto rapport into being your personal support system.

The Witches Correspondence for Saturday, November 24th

Magickal Intentions: Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundaries, Time and Death
Incense: Black Poppy Seed and Myrrh
Planet: Saturn
Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius
Angel: Cassel
Colors: Black, Grey and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Myrrh, Moss, Hemlock, Wolfsbane, Coltsfoot, Nightshade and Fir
Stones: Jet, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Lava, Pumice
Oil: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli

Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spell work involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects. It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

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Daily Cosmic Calendar for November 18th

There have been three stations by celestial bodies already in November (Mercury, Neptune and Chiron) and, two days from now, Pallas takes its turn being in the spotlight. Issues concerning problem-solving and strategy sessions will become increasingly important over the next 48+ hours. In the meantime, the Moon in Capricorn leaves void status to enter the universal air sign of Aquarius (4:11AM PST). It’s now the right time of the month to energize group projects, team sports, community events, and global causes close to your heart and idealistic beliefs. With Venus making an inspirational, 72-degree rapport with Pluto (9:19AM PST), your creative artistic juices are really flowing. Try your hand at unusual crafts and hobbies. With the Moon contacting high-tech ruling Uranus via a supportive, 60-degree alliance (12:31PM PST), it is a good afternoon to visit stores that specialize in state-of-the-art electronic gadgets. Reading, writing and advanced studies in esoteric philosophy, astrology, numerology and kindred subjects are highlighted this evening as the Moon approaches a flowing trine with Jupiter (forming exactly at 2:49AM PST tomorrow morning).

The Witches Almanac for *Sunday, November 18th

The Witches Almanac for *Sunday, November 18^th

Sunday (Sun): Healing, spirituality, success, strength and protection.

St. Plato’s Day

Moon Sign: *Capricorn

*Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.

*Waxing Moon

*Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full): is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon Enters *Aquarius 7:10 am

*Aquarius: Rebellious energy. Time to break habits and make abrupt changes. Personal freedom and individuality is the focus.

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Incense: Frankincense

Color: Orange

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Birth Totems – The Red Hawk (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19)

The Red Hawk

March 21 – April 19
Moon: Budding Trees Moon
Season: The Awakening Time
Wind: East Winds
Direction: North-East
Element: Fire
Elemental Clan: Hawk Clan
Plant: Dandelion
Mineral: Opal
Polarity With: Falcon
Color: Yellow/Green
Musical Vibration: C Sharp
Personality: Active.
Spiritual Energy: Feminine energies
Emotions: Quickly aroused
Positive Traits: Pioneering spirit
Negative Traits: Impatient, selfish and often times egotistical.
Compatibilities: Salmon and Owls
Conscious Desire: To lead, manage head the adventure.
Subconscious Desire: Learning through experience.
Spiritual Path: Expanding the individual through discernment
Strengths: Persistence and patience with others
Weakness: Conceit and intolerance.

Your Daily Cosmic Calendar for November 17th

Keep your eyes focused on the prize. Being in charge and reaching the top of the totem pole make sense following last night’s Mars move into Capricorn and with the Moon in this sign until tomorrow morning. Looking upward and onward is a key to enhancing your stature in the greater community and in your main fields of expertise. Assisting you in reaching important worldly pinnacles are a creative and imaginative, 60-degree tie from Mars to Neptune (6:23AM PST) as well as the Inferior Conjunction of the Sun and Mercury retrograde at 26 degrees of Scorpio (7:48AM PST). A conjunction of this kind happens approximately every four months and can only occur when Mercury is in reverse and between the Sun and Earth. Visualize this astronomically as a line-up in the solar system of the Earth, Mercury, and the Sun. You can think of it as a New Mercury — when cosmic seed-ideas are seeking entrance into the eager minds of human beings. Additional reinforcement is waiting in the wings later on as Mercury makes a subtle and yet still constructive, 30-degree rapport with Venus (6:20PM PST) while the Moon makes a supportive, 60-degree tie with Mercury (7:47PM PST). Catch up with correspondence, literary and educational endeavors. Another void lunar cycle intervenes when the Moon makes a supportive, 60-degree link to the Sun (9:55PM PST). While this Moon-Sun contact may feel good and inspirational, it launches a void lunar twilight zone that lasts until 4:11AM PST tomorrow morning when the Moon enters service-oriented Aquarius. Keep a low profile as Saturday night morphs into Sunday morning.

The Witches Correspondence for Saturday, November 17th

The Witches Correspondence for Saturday, November 17^th

Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects. It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

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The Witches Almanac for *Saturday, November 17th

The Witches Almanac for *Saturday, November 17^th

*Saturday (Saturn): Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes and houses.

Queen Elizabeth’s Day

Moon Sign: *Capricorn

*Capricorn: Develops strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities, and obligations. A good time to set boundaries and rules.

*Waxing Moon

*Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full): is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Incense: Ivy

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Color: Black

~Magickal Graphics~

Your Weekend Love Horoscopes for Nov. 16th – 18th

Weekend Love Horoscopes

November 16 – 18: Channel Your Energies

Jeff Jawer on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrology

The Moon moves into responsible Capricorn on Friday morning, pushing us to strive for ambitious goals and commit to the hard work and dedication to reach them. Usually, this earthy sign inspires us to establish plans and stick to them in a particular order. This sense of control and predictability makes us feel safe enough to trust others and open our hearts.

But stability may be hard to come by on Friday, as the Moon crashes into volatile Uranus and opposes volcanic Pluto. Emotions can be intense and circumstances could shift in an instant. Instead of fighting these tides of change, it’s best to adapt to surprises with as much grace and flexibility as possible. Macho Mars also enters calculating Capricorn on Friday night, adding to the desire to restrain feelings and manage circumstances.

Taking on a practical project or setting a goal that demands some effort is a constructive way to channel this energy. Playing games is fine, as long as the activity itself is more important than the outcome. When one person tries too hard to win, the other can feel like a loser, which is not conducive to intimacy. A lunar move into airy Aquarius on Sunday morning should make things friendlier and less competitive. Inventive and unusual experiences are fun ways to connect if we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for November 16th

The cosmos is trying to come to your defense and ease your psychic pain — following the trio of discordant aspects that seemed to come out of nowhere yesterday. The big problem early on today is that the Moon makes its monthly union with the red planet Mars in late Sagittarius (1:45AM PST). This not only has the capacity to increase volatility across the board, but it begins a short void lunar uncertainty cycle that lasts until 2:37AM PST when the Moon enters earthy, industrious Capricorn. Meanwhile, there is a potential mellowing-out taking place as Juno forms an inspirational, 72-degree link to far-out Neptune (2:20AM PST) while Venus trines Vesta in air signs (2:38AM PST) — happening just 1 minute after the void lunar cycle is over. The Juno-Neptune and Venus-Vesta alignments — occurring just 18 minutes apart — are a big boost for women in general, forging sisterhood ties, and creative artistic expression. Once the Moon is solidly in the tenth zodiacal sign of Capricorn (2:37AM PST), it is natural to strive to reach the executive penthouse by climbing the ladder to worldly success. Determination and hard work are the dynamic duo leading you to new heights of responsibility. Helping you along the way is a sensitive and yet purposeful trine from Saturn to Chiron (3:24AM PST). Mood swings can change quite a bit later on when the Moon makes its monthly union with Pluto in Capricorn (3:19PM PST). While this lunar connection with the planet of the underworld has a tendency to equate with rising worries and fears, your ability to tune into spiritual willpower and mental concentration — like a laser beam used in medicine and manufacturing — can become a saving grace right when you need it the most. Keep track of the shift by Mars from Sagittarius to Capricorn (6:37PM PST). The red planet remains in its sign of exaltation until December 25, 2012. Mars in Capricorn can always be utilized to stimulate career planning and professional advances.

The Witches Correspondence for Saturday, November 10th

Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects. It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

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The Witches Correspondence for Saturday, November 3rd

Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects. It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

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Daily Horoscopes for October 6

Aries

March 21 – April 20

Holding on to the past and all that entails, including various other articles that you’ve grown out of, is managing to clutter up your social life as well as your cupboards! Throw away the emotional baggage for one; and then give your favorite charity a call and have the junk picked up. Nothing is so refreshing as a clean up – inside and out!

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 26, 46, 44, 38, 15, 25

Taurus

April 21 – May 20

You know just what you want right now and woe to anyone or anything that gets in your way! Accidents, mistakes made in haste, or ego conflicts may occur due to your impatience and willfulness. Positively, physical energy is high and you could accomplish a great deal.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 37, 11, 38, 41, 3, 48

Gemini

May 21 – June 21

Friendship and cooperative endeavors flourish now. You achieve a harmonious balance of giving and receiving, of talking and listening, and any social or joint activity will benefit. Though you feel wonderful now, you’re likely to regret your actions later if you don’t curtail your impulses to overindulge, overspend, and enjoy too much of a good thing.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 42, 16, 37, 48, 39, 19

Cancer

June 21 – July 21

This is a good time for relaxing recreation, a time to refresh and rejuvenate yourself and do the things you most enjoy doing. Good humor and optimism prevail now, and you are able to get a larger perspective on your life. This is also a good time to approach someone who is in a position to benefit you emotionally, intellectually, or materially.

Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 31, 17, 15, 37, 21, 32

Leo

July 23 – August 23

There is still some unsettlement in your home environment, but nothing you won’t be able to sort out today. In fact, there could be some unexpected assistance from a friend that brings some interesting advice into the equation. A social invitation calls for a new outfit and a revised attitude.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good
Power Numbers: 1, 43, 21, 45, 31, 12

Virgo

August 24 – September 22

Rather than focusing on the strictly personally rewarding aspects of your efforts (for example, your income, amount of vacation time, and other amenities), you are more sensitive to the value of your service as a contribution to society. Your motivations and personal ambitions become more elevated and idealistic now. You are able to see your work in better perspective.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 36, 33, 43, 19, 24, 2

Libra

September 22 – October 22

It would be nice if life always gave us exactly what we want when we want it, but alas, things just don’t work that way. Your plans may be waylaid for awhile, but in the end you will get attain your goals. To ensure you take the shortest path possible keep your proverbial nose to the grindstone and don’t allow the negative attitude of others to curve your efforts.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 23, 29, 11, 37, 40, 45

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

You might find that other people want to interfere in your life just now and those in authority may also be difficult for you. If you’re feeling isolated or alone, generating inner feelings of bitterness or frustration will not help your cause. Try to be agreeable rather than angry with people.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good
Power Numbers: 11, 40, 49, 26, 12, 39

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

This is a time for you to speak out about your thoughts or concerns regarding your work or professional matters. Communication with your superiors or with people in authority who are in a position to consider and act on your ideas comes to the fore now.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good
Power Numbers: 14, 25, 43, 29, 1, 31

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

You are very clear and perceptive now. It’s a good time to make a decision or come to an agreement, negotiate, exchange your views with others, present your case. If you are in a profession dealing with words, ideas, or communication, this is a very productive time for you.

Emotions: Good ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Good
Power Numbers: 29, 27, 11, 40, 3, 15

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Responsibilities at home may take up more time than usual this week, so set some time aside. Also, parse your schedule so that you don’t take on too much because of the extra duty and that you don’t wind up handling more errands and odd jobs than you meant to.

Emotions: Fair ~ Money: Good ~ Wellness: Fair
Power Numbers: 26, 9, 7, 3, 8, 24

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

There is a revolutionary atmosphere around you, but expansion and contraction are part of the cocktail that could muddle your head and make it difficult for you to know what it is you’re fighting for. Don’t rush forward without applying a little foresight. Don’t burn any bridges right now.

Emotions: Good ~ Money: Fair ~ Wellness: Good
Power Numbers: 45, 29, 15, 2, 34, 11

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