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ambermotta · 4 months

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Working with Dragons — My POV

When you look up "draconic magick" or "dragon magick" there is not really a lot to read. In fact, a lot of the info you'll find looks like a copy-paste from one another.

So I thought I would bring my own insight into what working with dragons feels like to me. Not exactly an informative post, just a "personal experience" one.

I believe it is important for newcomers to read about variety of experiences because otherwise, they might start feeling their practice is "wrong" if things are different for them.

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If it wasn't clear already...

UPG WARNING!!!

This is my experience only, other practitioners WILL have different takes on working with dragons.

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Regarding Identity

For the majority of my journey with dragons, I have only worked with one dragon. They reached out to me, but took me years to finally feel ready to work with them, and since I was still a bit insecure, I didn't really seek out other dragons.

By the way, I use they/them pronouns because I don't feel a particular gender signature coming from them.

They are strongly tied to energies of the ocean and I have only seen them as very serpent-like.

The other main dragon I have worked with, who showed up a lot later, is a dragon strongly associated with fire and protection, and his energy is mostly masculine from what I can tell.

As of now, this is what I can share about them. One of the things you'll see being talked about dragons is that you should not talk about the ones you work with unless they give you permission to, and for the most part, this has also been my experience.

They can be quite secretive — I had the ocean dragon very often remind me to stay quiet about the work I'm doing, and be very careful about what I share. Not just about them, but about myself.

Some things need not be secret forever, but when they ARE supposed to be done quietly, I will get the nagging, almost intrusive feeling, of keeping my mouth shut whenever I am itching to say something I shouldn't.

They have also shown to be secretive when we work together, as in I'm instructed to do something a certain way but not told why until the work is done.

And I understand why afterwards.

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Demanding?

From all dragons I have worked with, they have always been quite insistent. Be it regarding how something should be done, how to behave, or on what to get.

Please do not misinterpret this as being pushy or forcing boundaries.

What I mean is that some spiritual beings can be very subtle with their messages when they want to tell you something... But for me, dragons aren't subtle. They keep sending signs and messages until I get it.

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As for being demanding, it depends on your relationship with them.

They were not demanding at first because I was still unsure of what I wanted, but once I decided to commit, they definitely started communicating more and giving instructions on work we should do together.

So there's a greater degree of commitment that we both respect.

As for being "demanding" with offerings, to me they seldom ask for those. If I do it it's because I want to, not because they have asked or shown they needed it. In terms of spiritual beings I have met, they seem to be the least interested in offerings or praise. But again, this is just my experience.

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Personality

It can vary drastically from one dragon to another.

For me, the Ocean Dragon is serene, regal, mysterious, but standing in their presence can also feel scary and can make you feel small. They also have a more turbulent side.

The fire dragon feels much more assertive, fierce, loyal, but at the same time less "massive" in size and less intimidating somehow. They remind me of a knight or paladin archetype to be fair.

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So I assume that personality and energy signature, as well as your relationship with them, will change drastically from one dragon to another.

I have not experienced finicky, prideful, or petty behaviour from them. Dragons are often considered in media and mythology to have big egos, but to me, they feel the exact opposite... wise and humble, but their presence is so massive I feel one must be very careful not to mistake their good disposition for weakness.

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Conduct when working with dragons

I find that while they are wondrous and inspiring, their energy can feel intimidating, and maybe because of that I feel like I must be more serious when working with them. I am not necessarily being formal around them, but I do have a great deal of respect for them and other creatures in their presence.

It feels more like respecting the elders than an authority figure though.

As for magical conduct, I have never had to work with them on anything that did harm to others. In fact, they have heavily aided me in works that focused on helping others.

They have also helped me through my fair share of shadow work. So, both right and left hand path.

You may see some folks claiming that dragons have no qualms with helping mages with "dark magic" and that you actually must work on keeping balance, "working on both sides of the coin" if you will.

They have never demanded that of me, though I recognize it could just be in respect for my decision of not wanting to do most baneful work.

I can't say I fully understand their nature and moral compass yet.

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Types of Dragons

So far, they seem to come in all sorts of shapes. The traditional western-type dragon is far from being the only one or the most common one. Some may look much more like snakes or birds than to winged lizards.

I can see some elemental associations, but I don't think they are restricted to working with just one element.

Unfortunately, since I don't know many dragons, I am not sure if they are always tied to an element or how many types there are.

However, the ones I met did seem to "dwell" in certain environments. The ocean dragon I only see in water, and the fire dragon I have seen on top of a rocky hill, looking down a vast, dry, sunny field.

As for dragon guardians of the elements, directions, etc – I haven't met them, haven't worked with them, so I don't know if there is such a thing.

by Kou Takano

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Mythological Dragons

I have not met a lot of people who worked with widely known dragons, such as Tiamat, Fáfnir from norse mythology, or Yamata-no-Orochi from japanese tales.

But I feel working with them would be a singular experience, just as it is with any other dragon (or spiritual being for that matter). It could be easier considering you would have at least an idea of who they are and what they may like, either from "lore", ancient worship, or SPG (Shared Personal Gnosis).

This is still something I'm thinking about exploring in the future.

Fáfnir, found on Harreira.com

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Conclusion

This was just an overview of what working with them feels like to me. I'm definitely not as experienced as some other folks I've talked to, and my practice is constantly constantly evolving.

So far, it's been great! I'd love to hear from other people on draconic magick.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Or share your experiences as well!

Thank you for reading!

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satorisignal · 8 months

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Dragon Guardian - Mountain Of Sword

#Dragon Guardian #technically not really a doujin band anymore but they were when this album released iirc

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theblasianwitch · 2 years

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I fell in love with The Tea Dragon Society series by Kay O'Neil so I just had to make some of my fav teas as their characters

I'm curious what other teas I can do. My focus is small tea plants to stick to the theme but I also theorize that any teas from trees would have to be bigger but not as big as the guardian dragon in the series.

#tea dragon society #dragon guardian #kaijune #dragon series #fanart #lavender #rose #chamomile #jasmine #rooibos tea #ginseng

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supergenial · 7 months

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[translation+lyrics] 聖魔人学園 2010 ver by Dragon Guardian

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Yeah you probably thought I was done with Dragon Guardian but I just find this song intriguing because the only version I've ever been able to find is the one that says "2010 ver" so where the hell IS the original one? Like genuinely, what the hell. To confuse matters further they have a similarly named song that has no relation at all to this one but boy, does it clutter the google results. Also halfway into the song they straight up reuse (and drastically improve) a melody from nageki no karumia which is also from an entirely different album from the previous mentioned (their best of album also did a new version for nageki no karumia, but I'm kinda 50/50 on whether it's better than the original). Hell, the title for this song sounds like it's going to be about a school but the lyrics seem to be the thoughts of an errant warrior, there's no school in this aside from the school of hard knocks.

So what the hell. Where is the Dragon Guardian historian who can point me to the original version of this song? This shit has corroded my brain for ages. Speaking honestly it's not even that good but I'm just so puzzled. Anyway, lyrics down below the cut, see you all next time.

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聖魔人学園 2010 ver. (Seimajin Gakuen, Holy Demon Academy).

Kanashimi wo seoi ima made ikite kita Samayoi tsutsuketa wake wa chikara ga hoshikatta

Have lived until now bearing such grief Yet I continue to wander for the power that I seek

Kodoku ni ikiru tame jou wo sutete Yasashisa sae wasurete wa kokoro wo yami ni someteku

Discarded my emotions for the sake of living in solitude I’ve even forgotten kindness for my heart has been dyed by darkness

Mune ni kizamareta musuu no kizuato wa Ikusa wo tatakainuita otoko to iu na no akashi

Countless scars have been engraved onto my chest But surviving in combat is what has made me into a man

Kachitsutsukeru koto ni imi wo motome Mamorezu ni ushinatteita tatakau hontou no imi wo

Continuing to win gives me the purpose that I seek Though my real purpose was the one I lost when I failed to protect them

Utsukushiku chiru kosumo ni saita hoshi wa Shingan wo mikiwameta hateshinaki otoko no yokubou

The stars bloom so beautifully throughout the cosmos To reach them is what any man would desire

Hikari wa ore wo terasu tame ni kagayaku Kurayami ni obieta kako no sugata wa mou nai

Their light shines only for my sake And so the me that feared the dark in the past is no more

#蒼之志士 #ao no shishi #dragon guardian #seimajin gakuen #聖魔人学園 #yeah I posted the song as a pretext to rant about it #holy crap it's been over a year since we did anything with only male vocals

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anime-to-the-t · 1 year

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#Osaka Castle #Osakajo #Tiger #Dragon #Tiger guardian #dragon guardian #golden #Osaka #Japan #Japan travel

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arirainart · 2 years

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I never thought that I will do it but i did. I asked for feedback O_O I was always afraid of getting feedback because I felt that when someone criticizes my work - they criticize me; hence it's not my art what is bed, it's me. But! A couple of days ago I was thinking about the phrase 'constructive criticism' and it just hit me. CONSTRUCTIVE It supposed to not say how bad your art is, it supposed to give you some advice to CONSTRUCT in other words to BRING YOUR ART FURTHER. I know, it's so obviously, but back then for me it wasn't. What I want to say is if you think your art is 'bad' in some ways, see it not as a lack of skill but as a ☆room for improvement☆ And never stop creating♡

Join me on https://www.patreon.com/arirainart for step-by-steps, references I use for drawings, HR-versions and other versions of my artworks, sketchbook spreads, outlines, and much more~

Follow me for more: https://www.instagram.com/arirainart/

#ArirainArt #Illustration #fantasy #fantasy art #dragon #dragon art #dreamcatcher #dragon world #dragon guardian #digital art #Illustration artist #artists on tumblr #dragon with dreamcatcher #painting #drawing #asian dragon #sakura #sakura dragon #chinese dragon

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joyful-witch · 2 years

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New friend. His name is Puddles.

#outdoors #outdoor statue #dragon statue #mushrooms #fake mushrooms #dragon guardian #Puddles the garden dragon #my post

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crucorvid · 29 days

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A reference for my upcoming comic. The name's a work in progress, so for now it's just gonna be called "Silly Comic".

This is Lenny, a guardian dragon across a continent known as Wysteria and of something known as the Stone Orb. The Stone Orb consists of evil, so Lenny is the one to make sure it doesn't overpower the land of good and purity. If this power of evil goes out of balance, life will turn to stone.

One night, Lenny senses a disturbance. The shadows whispering. There is a danger coming for the Orb.

I then decided at the end Lenny becomes stone himself to eternally protect life from this evil source he must watch. I have ideas for the plot and all, I'm just gonna leave that as a mystery because I'm most likely not going to stick with the idea.

I'm open to ideas and suggestions. This is a story I'm continuing from a few years ago, so it's.... interesting, to say the least. Don't ask me how I came up with the name Lenny. 😭

He's open to the ask box!

#webcomic #dragon art #dragon #original comic #dragon guardian #hopefully i dont regret this #i regret lots of my works lmao

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hijacksecrets · 6 months

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CONCEPT: What if HTTYD doesn't take place in the past, but in the future? In a post-apocalyptic setting where dragons are actually evolved/mutated animals after a post nuclear war.

And what if Hiccup gets the chance to explore the world like he wants and finds something beyond anything he could have imagined?

Like a boy who has been asleep for centuries...?

#hijack #my art #my stuff #how to train your dragon #rise of the guardians #hiccup horrendous haddock the 3rd #rotg jack frost #Post Apocalypse AU

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fallen-gravity · 1 year

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#tumblr polls #polls #if ya know ya know #rise of the brave tangled frozen dragon #rise of the guardians #brave #tangled #frozen #httyd

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ambermotta · 6 months

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Meeting a Dragon (Guide, Guardian, or Otherwise)

Disclaimer: the information I give is a mish-mash of personal experience, research, experience in study groups and other people's accounts. I don't claim to know the absolute truth. I'm just here to help!

Preparations

Just like any other type of spirit work you do, to connect with the right type of spiritual being you'll need to be in the right mindset. The more powerful and high frequency the spirit is at, the harder it can be to attune to their vibration.

For connecting with dragons I reccomend you do some heavy work on cleansing the environment and yourself, as well as make sure you have strong protections (how to do that is a matter for another post). Offerings prior to any ritual are also a great idea.

And after all the cleansing you will need to keep your negative thoughts and emotions in check as to not energetically upset the balance you have achieved. Of course, it's impossible to never experience these, so when you do it will be good to remind yourself to keep calm and return to a state of peace.

Something to Ponder

You may wonder - do I even have a dragon guardian? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, if you want to connect with any dragon willing to help you out you will need to do some introspection and evaluate things such as:

If I meet a dragon, what will I do with that information? What is my purpose? What is my goal with all of this?

Knowledge for the sake of knowing it is useless. You are far more likely to get a response from any spiritual being if you intend to do something with the information you're asking for, otherwise you're just wasting their time and energy to entertain a selfish curiosity.

Setting the Mood

After you have aligned your goals, energy, environment and mindset it's time to actually try to get in touch.

Do keep in mind that how successful you are can vary a lot depending on how keen you are to sensing energies, experience, whether the technique works for you and whether the dragon actually thinks if you're ready to meet them or not.

I recommend you try to "set the mood". You definitely DON'T need to do all of these or get a lot of supplies, but if you think you can get your hands on these things they may help you connect more easily:

Turn on music that you think matches the draconic energy you are looking for.

Gather elements of nature such as rocks, plants, branches and crystals that you feel are right for what you are doing. Remember to always ask for permission when taking anything from nature and make sure it's legal!

Gather the four elements. Light a candle, an incense, get a glass of water... for earth you can use crystals but I personally like having living plants.

You can turn off the lights to help your mind slow down. You can focus on the candle, or close your eyes so that you can pay more attention on what you feel rather than what you see.

Dress for the occasion. No particular outfit needed, just try to make it feel special.

You can gather and use any personal tools you have, like a wand, athame, or sacred necklace.

It is preferable to have a protective token with you, if you have any. If you don’t a protection circle will do!

Please remember you can connect with spirits without any of these, and you can have all of these and still feel nothing. These are things that usually HELP, but it's YOU who makes it happen.

Techniques

#1 Divination

When I met my dragon guide it was through a tarot reading. I didn't even have my own cards, I used a website to draw my cards and after I did I felt the need to close my eyes and just "feel it". I was not yet ready to work with this dragon (damn, it took me almost a decade), and even though I doubted it when the time came it turned out my odd attempt at tarot reading was actually VERY accurate.

I did not use a specific spread as far as I remember. I was never a spread type of reader. I just pulled the cards with the intention of figuring out the energy of the dragon and the meaning revealed itself with each card drawn, as well as their collective energy.

Some ideas of what to look for in your divination session are:

Is there a particular element, symbol or environment this dragon is associated with?

What can they teach me?

What should I do to connect and work with them?

Do they think I am ready? If not, what should I do?

What are they like? Big and bulky, or slender and gracious? Do they have limbs? How many? What colors do they like most?

What do they expect from how? How are you supposed to behave around them?

These answers may come to you in the cards (literally) or through your intuition (subjectively). Both are valid, don't restrict yourself just to what you see.

Remember no two readers read the same way. If you are already into divination, work with whatever you have the most affinity with. If you like tarot spreads or boards, that's awesome! If you're more of a intuitive reader don't be afraid of trusting yourself either. As long as you are prepared, you're good to go.

If you're not a reader and would instead like to get someone else to do the divination for you, make sure you are familiar with the reader. What do they usually read? What is their moral compass like? How do your guts feel about them? And even after the reading, it's important you trust what your own intuition says about it all.

#2 Meditation

Meditation means different things for different people.

For some it can be a state of relaxation and observing ones thoughts and feelings. Feeling energy. If this is the route you want to take, before you start the meditation you can invite the dragon to come and let you feel their energy.

You can also kind of turn this into a prayer/conversation kind of thing by talking to them either verbally, or through sharing with them your thoughts and/or feelings. I really like doing it this way because it feels very personal and emotions can get very strong. However, it is basically impossible to do if you are struggling with negative feelings or feeling very anxious. Unfortunately if you're not at balance and you can't bring yourself back to a relaxed state feeling them is going to be really hard.

The other way to do meditation is through guided meditation. With this technique you will have someone else being your guide and taking your mind on a journey. This is very beginner friendly and something I enjoyed a lot when I was first getting into meditation.

You don't have to restrict yourself to everything your guide says. They are there mostly to help you stay in the right mindset and remind you of what you're doing, plus facilitating your connection.

There are a few dragon-specific meditations online. Unfortunately there aren't many, but if the ones there are don't work for you you can either improvise with a more general guided meditation or use ones aimed at spirit guides and deities.

#3 Prayer

I'm using the word prayer to describe "establishing some sort of dialogue with a spiritual entity". If you'd like you can write your own prayer and treat it more as a sort of reverence to the dragons, this can definitely deepen your connection.

But prayer can be as simple as sitting in silence, in a peaceful mindset, and talking to your dragon guide. I would avoid unimportant mundane matters... It is best to have a dialogue that can actually help you connect with the dragon. Telling them your goals, your thoughts, asking about them... then just pay attention to how your body feels, and what thoughts come up. You may wish to avoid talking about problems right away if your focus is to get to know them.

This sort of direct-ish communication doesn't necessarily require anything fancy. If you are able to tune in, you can do it anywhere. But as I mentioned before, certain tools can help you with that, and it's always a good idea to make sure you are protected.

#4 Ask for signs

Be specific about it and ideally set a time period for it to show up. If you ask for a sign that is too easy to come up and easily explainable by physical causes then anything can feel like a sign and lead you into delusion. If it's too complex it can take a long time to manifest in the physical world.

Also keep in mind a sign can come in a more subjective way. For example, if you ask for a rainbow apple to confirm a sign from your dragon perhaps you'll not get a literal rainbow colored apple, but instead a crazy music video with psychedelic rainbow aesthetic and random apples (as well as other objects) thrown around. Yeah this has happened to me - but regarding Loki.

Overall I'm very very careful with signs and I'd rather try the other methods a few times before asking for this one because it's way too easy for your mind to get in your way (either making you doubtful or leading you into finding your signs) or you asking for things that are too out of this world. For the average person asking for signs is not healthy or trustworthy. Plus, it rarely gives you any further insight into the dragon.

Conclusion

After you're done make sure to thank the dragons for their time and energy however you like. It is a great time to give them an offering if you haven't already.

If you did not feel anything, keep trying. Keep this off your mind for a few days then try again, or try the next few weeks once per week. If you are still unsuccessful you can ask the dragons why they are not showing up, or what is blocking you from feeling them.

If you felt something but still couldn't figure out much about the dragon, be patient. There could be a number of reasons why. You may ask them for clarification!

In any case, the keyword is Patience. It can take years for you to be truly ready to work with them. Sometimes they are willing to work with you, but even when you think you are ready, you end up backing away... and that's okay. They are rarely in a hurry, and neither should you.

Thank you for reading!

#draconic wicca #dragon magick #draconic magick #witchblr #magick #witchcraft #draconic witch #draconic witchcraft #dragonkin #otherkin #spirit work #dragon guardian #spirit guides #witch tips #baby witch

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alkalinefrog · 3 months

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Kiss doodles from when I was getting used to CSP!

#my art #hijack #hiccup horrendous haddock lll #jack frost #how to train your dragon #rise of the guardians #frostcup #jackycup

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theblasianwitch · 2 years

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Places Found Connected to Dragon Folklore (that you may not know)

Shinsen-en, Kyoto Imperial Garden Pond

It's a little unclear to me whether or not it was O Goncho who rested in this pond, but it's legend states that O Goncho was a white dragon who lived in a deep pond and would change into a golden bird every 50 years, its cry similar to that of a wolf's howl was said to be an omen of famine. The Shinsen-en is the pond of the old imperial family of Japan and it is said that they had a guardian dragon who lived in their pond.

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

"Ha Long" is translated to mean "descending dragon". According to Vietnamese legends, Vietnamese people are said to be descendants of dragons and Ha Long Bay was the site where they called on their mother dragon for aid from invaders. The dragon mother and children choose to stay after defeating the invaders to help other residents work the land. In some translations, the mountains of Ha Long Bay itself is said to be the resting mother dragon.

Mount Kinabalu of Borneo

Said to be the place of one dragon who guards a precious pink pearl. Many have tried to steal the pearl, and none have succeeded. The name of the mountain comes from the term "Akinabalu" or "the revered place of the dead". Take that however you like.

Tianchi Lake, Changbai Mountain, China

Similar to the Lochness Monster, there is a Tianchi Lake monster, and it's said to have even more sightings than the Lochness to the point that it's believed to host multiple. Not surprisingly it also has an aptly named "Dragon Gathering Springs" near by.

Appalachian Mountain Range, United States of America

The legend of the Thunder Bird in Native American folklore, and the Quetzalcoatl of Latin America are said to be two of three brothers who fought over reign and control of the Americas. The Thunder Bird got North America, while the Quetzalcoatl got South America, but during the fight, one brother perished and died. Its body based on the legend of their battle is said to make up the Appalachian Mountain range that stretches across the upper eastern coast of the United States and slightly dipping into now Canada.

#dragon #dragons #dragon guardian #dragon lore #folklore #witchblr #witches of tumblr #witch community #asian witch #black witches #draconic #draconic witch

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