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Astrology Update ~ June 2013

Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

Be prepared this month for a relationship roll-a-coaster as Venus traverses Gemini, Cancer and Leo.  On June 2 Venus enters Cancer to focus on financial/domestic security, affection, and extremes in emotional sensitivity.   When Venus enters Leo on June 27, expect emotional stabilization along with an emphasis on creative endeavors, living life to it’s fullest, and craving the spotlight.

On June 3rd the heavens provide us with a Grand Trine of Mercury, Saturn, & Neptune helping us visualize and manifest our professional goals.  Then on June 7th when Neptune turns retrograde for six months, it’s time to enlighten/heal any hidden ideas, concepts and actualities that may be holding your spiritual enfoldment at bay.

On June 8th at 11:56 am EST we have the New Moon at 18º11′Gemini, boasting two rare Kite configurations.  The first one is composed of a  Grand Trine with Neptune, Saturn and Venus, Part of Fortune sextile Saturn and Venus, and Neptune opposing the Part of Fortune.  Remembering the Kite becomes the driving focus of the chart, look for an emphasis on being altruistic toward others, plus artistic endeavors.

The second Kite is composed of a Grand Trine with Chiron, N. Node and Mercury, N. Node sextile Chiron & Mercury, and Pluto opposing Venus and Mercury.  This is a time to heal and move forward by embracing paradoxes, writing, and gaining acceptance for your ideas.  Watch out, however, for the shadow side of this configuration that may leave you prone to confidentiality leaks and unwise decisions.

In addition, we also have Jupiter, Sun, Moon and Mars in Gemini with the former three conjunct, making communication of all kinds a focus for this New Moon. Uranus square Mercury and Venus feed the shadow of the second Kite by providing impetus for impractical, snap ideas and relationships, without having foresight of truth or consequences.  In addition watch out for unconscious emotional desires with Neptune square Mars.

When the Sun stands still for the Summer Solstice on June 20th, it’s a good time to mirror this event by taking pause in your busy life to see how you want to improve it and proceed.

We have a rather benevolent Full Moon on June 23, 7:32am, EST at 2º 10′ Capricorn with a slew of trines and sextiles.  A Grand Trine with Neptune, Saturn & Sun/Jupiter helps us accomplish our aims with the stock market, spirituality, organizing plans for our future and meditation.

Sextiles: Moon/Saturn, Neptune, Uranus/Mars, Pluto/N. Node enhance the Grand Trine by emphasizing organizational abilities for profession and home, hard work to accomplish tasks, psychic tendencies, and transforming our culture to serve the people. We finish the month with Jupiter moving into Cancer on June 25th for the rest of the year, Mercury turning Retrograde on June 26th until July 20th and Venus moving into Leo on June 27th.

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Astrology Update: April 2013

Sunday, April 7th, 2013

We begin the month on  April 10th with lot’s of energy for new adventures from the New Moon, 20º 41′ Aries, at 5:35 am and a stellium of planets in the same sign. (Sun/Moon/Mars/Venus conjunct & Uranus) Although the tendency will be to enjoy life to the fullest, or concentrate volumes of passionate energy on new projects, this Sun/Moon contact calls for pacing your actions so you don’t burn yourself out.

When Pluto turns Retrograde April 12th for the next five months, it will be time to detoxify your body, release old toxic memories, and any material possessions that are no longer needed.

Mercury enters the planetary line-up in Aries on April 13th making us impatient with opposition and delays, and not inclined to follow through on ideas already initiated.

Venus enters Taurus on April 15th reinforcing our emotional security, with the Sun following suit on April 19th,  boosting our ability to ground our physical plans and accomplishments.  However, watch out for a two-week slow down in financial and love affairs when Venus begins opposing Saturn on April 16th.

With Mars entering Taurus on April 20th, although it may reinforce the Venus/Saturn vibe, it will also give you the determination and perseverance needed to keep the ball rolling.

This month we have a Full Moon, partial Lunar Eclipse that promises to upset our apple cart. Eclipses are powerful signposts of healing crises and change, and this month’s eclipse won’t disappoint with a struggle between your conscious will and unconscious feelings. (Moon/Saturn & Mars/Sun conjunction, plus Sun/Moon opposition)

Take attention away from your ego and help someone else. (Venus/N. Node conjunction) It’s time to choose your cup as half full instead of half empty by incorporating the sextiles/trines into your day instead of focusing on the oppositions. (Pluto sextile Saturn, Jupiter sextile Venus, Mars sextile Neptune, Pluto trine Sun/Venus ~ Saturn opposing Sun/Mars, Moon opposing Mars, N. Node opposing Mercury/Uranus)

In doing so, you will activate the Yod (Jupiter/Mercury sextile, both quincunx the N. Node) that can help you to reach toward new spiritual ideas and pursuits through writing, travel and study.

We end the month on April 28th when Saturn makes its closest approach to the Earth, while conjoining the Sun. Although a general activity slowdown is indicated, there is quick recuperation with Sun trine Moon the following day, helping you to calmly address any manifested obstacles.

 

About Your Astrologer… Barbara-Lynn Freed has studied and worked with astrology for over thirty years.  Her personal readings specialize in  discovering your Karmic issues, your Evolutionary Goals and your Life’s True Purpose, while helping you to gain insight into how to grow and change within your current life dynamics.  For more information and to have your chart read, see her website.

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Astrology Update: March 2013

Sunday, April 7th, 2013

The first important astrological event happens on March 11th at 3:51pm EST with the New Moon at  21º 24′ Pisces. Here we have a seven-planet line-up in Pisces of Mars, Sun, Moon, Venus, Chiron, Mercury, and Neptune. It’s a good time to listen to your dreams, and hone your psychic skills. (Mercury/Chiron/Neptune conjunction) The Venus/Chiron conjunction brings synchronous encounters that give way toward your next life step in this new cycle of experience. The Venus/Sun/Moon conjunction brings a happy, energetic disposition, but be careful not to burn yourself out with too much activity with Mars in Aries, also conjunct Sun/Moon.

This New Moon also features a Yod (Saturn/Pluto sextile/quincunx Jupiter) that allows you to analyze your potential/situations realistically, while taking advantage of uncertainty.

We celebrate Mercury going direct on March 17th , and the Spring Equinox on March 20th.

With Venus entering Aries March 21st, watch out for aggressive self-expression and competitiveness in relationships. Then things really heat up for a week on March 22nd when Mars conjoins Uranus/squaring Pluto. This combination can bring accidents, rebellion against constraints, and drastic and sudden change.

Although the Full Moon, 6º 52′ Libra, occurring on March 27th at 5:27am, would like you to find balance in your relationships, this will be difficult to achieve with Mars/Uranus/ Sun/Venus, all conjunct in Aries. Expect impulsiveness, rebelliousness, intense activity, drastic and sudden change, emotional outbursts, and sudden attractions. However, if you manage to restrain yourself you can work with the Sun/Uranus energy to venture out into the higher realms, helping to activate the Pisces stellium of Chiron, Mercury & Neptune. These planets will help you delve into your unconscious mind and psychic awareness.

The last important configuration of the month happens on March 28th with Pluto squaring Sun/Venus/Uranus/Mars for the next three weeks. Look out for arguments, control issues, and people/social conditions interfering with what you want to do. Try to keep a lid on your emotions while you release patterns that no longer serve your best interests.

 

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Astrology Update: February 2013

Friday, February 1st, 2013
Astrological shifts begin the month on February 1st with Mars entering Pisces and Venus entering Aquarius: an interesting mix of two very different energies. Watch out for erupting suppressed anger and strong unconscious emotions with Mars, while Venus brings us an impersonal, though friendly outlook on life, and a need for freedom in relationships.

Mercury enters Pisces on February 5th helping us enhance our intuitions, and imagination. However, watch out for fluctuating emotions and vacillating  decision-making.

On February 10th at 2:20 am EST the New Moon joins Venus and the Sun in Aquarius at 21º43′, while four other planets (Neptune, Mars, Mercury and Chiron) are in Pisces.  With this type of stellium it would be easy to assume that this New Moon will be a bed of Roses for spiritual development in mankind. However, the multitude of aspects suggests that a conscious choice must be made and reflects that dualism still prevails.

It’s time to review or assess your accomplishments, while curtailing new projects as Saturn moves retrograde on February 18th and stays there for five months. Mercury joins this backward motion on February 23rd, going retrograde until March 17th.

We end the month with the Full Moon on February 25th at 3:26 pm EST, 7º24′ Virgo, featuring a grand stellium of five planets in Pisces. (Neptune, Sun, Chiron, Mars, Mercury, with Venus at 29º Aquarius, displaying a bit of both signs)

 The major aspect here is an exact, mutable T square with Sun/Moon in opposition, square Jupiter that may bring crisis due to emotional excess and wanting to achieve too much, too fast. This is supported by the Mars/Mercury square that can bring arguments, irritation and an inclination to jump to conclusions and Moon opposing Neptune, helping you project your emotional confusion.

However, this Full Moon continues to reflect the theme of choice and duality with Sun/Venus conjunct Neptune, Sun trine Saturn, Pluto trine Moon and  sextile Sun. These aspects give us the option of communing with the Divine, spiritual love and understanding deeper levels of conscious, strength of will, power to do good, and emotional regeneration of self and environment.

 

About Your Astrologer… Barbara-Lynn Freed has studied and worked with astrology for over thirty years.  Her personal readings specialize in  discovering your Karmic issues, your Evolutionary Goals and your Life’s True Purpose, while helping you to gain insight into how to grow and change within your current life dynamics.  For more information and to have your chart read, see her website.

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Astrology Update: December 2012

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012

There’s been a lot of noise on the Internet about a December 3rd exact planetary alignment with the Pyramids of Giza. However, after doing much research I discovered it’s a misnomer. Yes, Mercury, Venus and Saturn will all be in Scorpio, but not lined up with the pyramids the way people would like them to be. Too extensive for this column to cover, read the full story in a Discover Magazine article here.

On Dec. 12th, Mercury moves into Sagittarius helping us stimulate yearnings for philosophical thoughts and attitudes. And on Dec. 13th, Uranus finally turns Direct. This marks a time to break away from past patterns and begin something new.

Also, on Dec. 13th the New Moon takes place at  21º 45′  Sagittarius, 3:42 am EST and features a stellium in Scorpio, (Saturn, N.Node, Venus, Part of Fortune Part of Spirit) bringing in a wave of transformative energy onto the planet. This stellium accentuates spiritual awakening, joy, and rebirth, while the Sun, Moon and Mercury in Sagittarius promote high goals, positive thinking, and concern for society as a whole, along with prophetic insights to help unfold our destiny.

The most dynamic aspect with this New Moon is a Yod, (Pluto/Saturn sextile & Pluto/Saturn quincunx Jupiter), that points us to regeneration through discipline and hard work, while helping us assess situations realistically, allowing for opportunities to develop and take advantage of uncertainty.

When Venus moves into Sagittarius on Dec 17, our emotional responses and inner feelings become more spiritually oriented, open and honest.

Then Winter Solstice arrives on December 21st bringing the end of the Mayan Calendar and the birthing of the Fifth World with another Yod (Pluto 9º Capricorn sextile Saturn at 9º Scorpio, with both quincunx Jupiter at 9º Gemini).

Coupled with the Pluto/Saturn mutual reception, the Yod of 2012′s Winter Solstice alludes to a time when we have the power to regenerate ourselves and the world from unrest and chaos through discipline and hard work, while learning to look at situations realistically, release our fears and dogmatic attitudes and move toward new opportunities. This reflects the Mayans view of a time for awakening and moving into a higher state of consciousness.

With Mars moving into Aquarius on Dec. 27, we are stimulated to work toward the good of the whole through independent actions.

And last in the roundup is the Full Moon on  Dec. 28th, 7º 06′ Cancer, at 5:21am EST. While the Yod of the New Moon still prevails, there are a number of other close aspects that add a slightly different flavor.

Saturn sextile Sun & trine Moon, gives us organizational skills, patience, discipline, and common sense to endure hardship to achieve long-range goals and build on established foundations.  Jupiter quincunx Sun helps us learn the right use of generosity, whereas, we need to watch out for a need for excitement and adventure with unwise action that can bring danger of unrest on the home front with Pluto opposing Moon. Uranus sextile Mars rounds out this Full Moon energy by bringing rapid, decisive, action helping us to work hard to accomplish tasks at hand.

 

About Your Astrologer… Barbara-Lynn Freed has studied and worked with astrology for over thirty years.  Her personal readings specialize in  discovering your Karmic issues, your Evolutionary Goals and your Life’s True Purpose, while helping you to gain insight into how to grow and change within your current life dynamics.  For more information and to have your chart read, see her website.

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Astrology Update ~ October 2012

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

This month begins with Venus moving into Virgo from 10/4/12 – 10/30/12. Watch out for over analyzing your emotions or being too critical of your loved ones. This would be a good time to retreat into your work or other intellectual pursuits to avoid conflict in relationships.

On the same day, Jupiter turns retrograde until the end of January 2013. This retrograde enables you to review your philosophy of life, where it’s taking you, and shift your consciousness to a higher frequency.

October 5th marks the day when Saturn moves into Scorpio for the next 2 ½ years. This is important because it forms an extremely rare Mutual Reception with Pluto in Capricorn. Because they are in each other’s ruling signs it indicates that a challenge must be overcome before success can be accomplished.

The challenge denoted here, focuses on power struggles between people and government to gain authority, and further unrest in the global economy. However, once these energies are balanced, there is the promise of reorganization of financial structures and government that serves humanity instead of serving itself.

Mars moves into Sagittarius on October 8th and stays there for about six weeks. During this time you can look forward to high energy and the urge to get out of your rut to explore new opportunities and physical terrain. Because this planet/sign combination promotes patriotism, it will be interesting how it affects the upcoming elections and continued world drama.

The New Moon takes place on October 15th, 22º 32′Libra, at 8:02 am EDT. For those of us who live in the Piedmont of North Carolina, our New Moon main event will be a  

Grand Fire Trine with Uranus 5ºAries, trine Mars 5º Sagittarius, trine the Mid Heaven 3º Leo. This will be a great time for achievements in career. Venus sextile Mercury enhances this by giving you grace and skill to thought, speech and writing abilities.

However this may be tempered by the need to assess new information accurately and listen and act on constructive criticism (Jupiter quincunx Mercury). If you are planning a party, be careful not to get carried away with alcohol, since unconscious habit patterns, self-indulgence and deception prevail. (Jupiter square Venus & Mars square Neptune).

On October 29th two significant astrological events occur. The first one has Venus moving into Libra for the next 3½ weeks, however, also squaring Pluto and opposing Uranus for the first week. Watch out for relationship upheavals during this time. As Venus moves away from these two planets, expect your relationships to normalize and gradually relax into understanding the feelings of others, and seeking close, harmonious bonding in romance.

The second event is the Full Moon 6º 48′ Taurus at 3:49pm EDT.  Watch out for this Moon! With a Sun/Saturn conjunction be prepared for hard work to achieve results. Saturn quincunx Uranus challenges us to overcome restrictive traditions, yet accept responsibility for our actions, while Sun quincunx Uranus lends a hand with a tendency to resist conformity, take a stand, yet tolerate the differences of others. Try to stay positive and socialize with others.

And finally, on October 30th, Mercury moves into Sagittarius for the next couple of weeks before it goes Retrograde in November. Sagittarius enables you to see life’s big picture and be interesting in attitudes rather than facts.

 

About Your Astrologer… Barbara-Lynn Freed has studied and worked with astrology for over thirty years.  Her personal readings specialize in  discovering your Karmic issues, your Evolutionary Goals and your Life’s True Purpose, while helping you to gain insight into how to grow and change within your current life dynamics.  For more information and to have your chart read, visither website.

 

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Astrology Update: September 2012

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

Every Full and New Moon the heavens download us with intense stellar energies that shift our vibrations and open us to new opportunities for growth.

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The New Moon this month falls on September 15th at 10:11 pm (EDT) at 23º 37′ Virgo. With Neptune trine Venus, the name of the game is actualizing your originality and resourcefulness by rejecting old conditioning, while seeking out new adventures in a freedom, loving way. Mercury quincunx Neptune challenges us to inspire others with our visions, to trust our intuition and think more realistically. Jupiter quincunx Mars adds to this by helping us to take risks, and organize our activities.

The Full Moon falls on September 29, at 11:19 pm (EDT) at 7º 22′ Aries, and is probably best spent alone as it will be playing havoc with our emotions. With the Moon conjunct Uranus expect erratic moods and behavior, and having the Sun in opposition to this gives a nervous, high strung, tense, and irritable disposition. Adding to the fray is Pluto squaring Sun and Moon. This intensifies emotions and forces actions in relationships, Mars squaring Venus denotes emotional issues in relationships, and Neptune square Venus, unveils unconscious and Karmic emotional difficulties. This is a good time to also stay away from alcohol, as it will only intensify how you feel.

Uranus/Pluto maintains its near exact square all month and continues forcing us to look at our core issues and work through them to raise our vibration.

 Other dates of note

September 7th: Venus moves into Leo for the next six weeks, which gives us an extra push to enjoy life, but watch out for the drama.

September 17th: Mercury moves into Virgo  (a sign it rules) for the next three weeks inviting in practical reasoning, order, and attention to details.

September 18th: Pluto ends it’s six-month retrograde, helping us to move forward with our transformational projects.

September 22nd: Fall equinox (equal day & night) with the Sun moving into Libra bringing more harmony, sharing, and cooperation into our lives.

September 26th: Grand Air Trine of Jupiter, Moon and Mercury that gives us clear sailing in all realms of communication in most areas of life, expansive imaginations, common sense, and optimistic thinking. This Grand Trine is also a good time to work with legal affairs, or entertain in your home.

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Astrological Update: August 2012

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Astrological ZodiacThis August 2012 boasts two Full Moons each with particular significance.  The first at 10°15′ Aquarius on August 1st, 11:27 pm EDT, features a Yod or Finger of God/Destiny. A Yod is formed by two quincunxes (very difficult aspect) and a sextile (easy aspect) that liberates the configuration into a powerful transformative purpose. The planets involved in the first leg are Pluto quincunx Jupiter and the second leg are Pluto quincunx the Sun and Mercury. The sextile is composed of the Sun and Jupiter, making Pluto the apex of this configuration. (an apex is the main drive of a configuration)

This Yod is transforming humanity to accept a new way of Being by:

  • Learning to develop new insights in overcoming challenge constructively
  • Seeing opportunity in uncertainty
  • Releasing obsessive, outmoded, dogmatic, cultural & personal patterns
  • Being charitable to others
  • Living simple and contemplative lives

The New Moon on August 17th, 25° 8′ Leo at 11:54 am EDT, responds to the Full Moon’s energies with a  

Box configuration composed of the South Node square Sun/Moon, square the North Node, square Neptune/Chiron, square the South Node.

This box of squares creates intense challenge, stress and tension as the entire world reels in reaction to the last Full Moon’s energies. We will seem to be out of synch with the flow of reality.

Then on the last day of the month, August 31, the second Full Moon of August at 8° 34′ Pisces, 9:58 am EDT emerges, balancing Heaven’s energy with both a Yod and a Box. The box is formed by the North Node squaring Mercury, squaring the South Node, squaring Neptune/Chiron, squaring the North Node. This configuration primarily deals with miscommunication within society and not understanding what’s going on.

The Yod, comprised of Uranus quincunx the Sun and Mars, and the Sun sextile Mars, tells a completely different story. With Uranus at the apex, releasing traditional patterns through non-conformity and independent action are emphasized. We are encouraged to stop provoking others, tolerate the differences in humanity and resist self-justification. The sextile helps us to use our will for constructive and creative action, cooperation, and to be courageous in the face of danger.

In conclusion, the month of August seems to reflect humanity’s growing pains as they strive for a higher way of Being.  Try and use these energies to catapult yourself into a higher consciousness.

 

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July 2012 Astrological Update

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

This month’s Full Moon on July 3rd 12° 14′ Capricorn is a mixed bag of energies where you may feel pulled in a lot of different directions.

Emotions are strong willed with Pluto conjunct the Moon and opposing the Sun.  It’s a time to take risks and let those old emotional patterns die to make way for the new. But watch out for mood swings and exerting too much force in domestic situations.

Uranus adds unpredictability by squaring the Sun and Moon and trining Mars.  There’s added support here to release the old and bring in the new, but you need to be very careful traveling this 4th of July Holiday, as this combination also rules erratic behavior, unwise action, ill health and sudden accidents.

Jupiter mellows out some of this disagreeable energy by conjoining Venus, sextiling Mercury/Uranus and trining Mars. Look for feelings of altruism, optimism, and good karma.

When Uranus retrogrades on July 13th for the next five months, it will be a good time to, become attuned to the Universal Will, and discover deep, hidden insights that heal the past, so when Uranus turns direct on December 13, of this year, you will be better equipped to move forward unimpeded.

A day later, Mercury also retrogrades aiding us further in our inward quest. When this planet turns direct on Aug. 7th, you can resume contract signing and new undertakings.

Then on July 15th until the end of the month, Mars adds its energy to an already volatile Uranus/Pluto square  (Mars opposing Uranus/squaring Pluto). Expect radical change, explosive outbursts, and a conflict between your will and desires.

The New Moon at 26° 55′ Cancer on July 19th rounds out the month. Once again the theme of duality from past new and full moons is present. Saturn is squaring both the Sun and Moon giving rise to obstacles in self-expression in romance and profession, as well as, a lack of vitality and a  predisposition toward depression. However, with Jupiter sextiling Uranus we become more sensitive to new forms of spirituality, prophetic vision, optimism, altruism and unexpected luck. Jupiter also quincunxes Pluto and helps to moderate Saturn by putting things in perspective, analyzing potential and taking advantage of uncertainty.

 

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June 2012 Astrological Update

Monday, June 4th, 2012

This month starts off with a bang with a Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse on June 4th, 14º 13′ Sagittarius seen only in Eastern Asia, Australia and in the western portion of North America.

This Super full moon (last in a series of three), packs a punch with the duality of Gemini Sun and Sagittarius Moon, asking us to Walk our Talk in life situations. Once again we have a box in the heavens, (MC and Mars both square Sun and Moon), accented with Mars exactly square Venus.

These aspects do not bode well for our relationships, so watch out for conflict with authority, emotional issues with boss and family, unconscious habits surfacing and irking others, arguing, impulsive behavior, anger, and frustration.   Although you may be tempted to simply stay in bed and shut off your phone and computer, please note that Mars will stay in a close orb with Venus from June 1-12, making it difficult for you to escape your relationship issues entirely.

Hopefully the Venus/Sun conjunction will help to temper things a bit and keep you optimistically confident that all will be well. Later that day Neptune goes retrograde until November 11 of this year, helping us to move inward and work on our spirituality by dissolving old, rigid structures we have blindly depended on.

Two days later on June 6th, Venus occults the Sun in a rare eclipse.  Many see this alignment as realigning us with the Divine Solar Feminine and helping to birth a new consciousness for humanity.  While connecting our mind with our heart, Venus in Gemini will also help us reassess our beliefs toward this new paradigm.
Throughout the month Uranus and Pluto are in a tight square, continuing to push your core issues to the surface.  Jupiter moves into Gemini on June 12th for the next year,  reinforcing June’s lunar eclipse, Summer Solstice is on June 20th, and Saturn turns Directon June 25th helping you to organize projects that have been on hold.The New Moon falls on June 19th at 28º 43′ Gemini. Here we have Mars (squaring) and Saturn/Neptune (trining) the Sun and Moon, along with Venus retrograde in an exact sextile to Uranus.  It is another New Moon featuring the polarization in the world.  Do you choose to create chaos with your emotions or do you embrace the new paradigm of Love, cooperation and a sense of responsibility to the collective?

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