Which Yoni Combinations Are the Worst for Marriage
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Dangerous Yoni Matches in Marriage. How to Neutralize Their Negative Effects?
The Hidden Danger of Yoni Incompatibility (And Why You Must Not Ignore It)
In Vedic astrology, Yoni matching is not just about sexual compatibility-it is about instinct, subconscious energy, fertility, and emotional bonding between two souls. When two Yoni types are naturally hostile (known as Yoni Vair), tradition reads it as instinctive friction that can show up as emotional turbulence or physical distance.
According to Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra:
“योनिवैर्ये कलहो नित्यं, समभिव्यक्तं दुःखदं।”
“योनिवैर्ये कलहो नित्यं, समभिव्यक्तं दुःखदं।”
Meaning: When the Yonis are hostile, conflict becomes frequent and unhappiness manifests.
This is why ancient sages warned about certain Yoni combinations that should be approached with caution. These combinations are called “dangerous” or “incompatible Yonis” because they can result in:
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Lack of attraction or forced intimacy
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Constant arguments or emotional detachment
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Instinctual rejection at a subconscious level
However…
This is not a death sentence for your marriage. Yoni incompatibility is a signal, not a verdict. Vedic astrology also provides time-tested remedies to neutralize these effects and restore harmony.
What Is Yoni Compatibility and Why It Matters
Before we reveal the most incompatible Yoni combinations, it is important to understand what Yoni represents in astrology and why a mismatch creates challenges.
What Is Yoni in Astrology?
In Vedic astrology, Yoni refers to a person’s instinctive, sexual, emotional, and life-force nature, as symbolized by animals. Each birth Nakshatra corresponds to one of 14 animal Yonis, each carrying a unique energy pattern.
Yoni determines:
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Physical attraction and sexual compatibility
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Emotional bonding style
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Fertility and reproductive harmony
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Subconscious comfort or discomfort with partner (instinctual reaction)
What Does Yoni Compatibility Mean?
Yoni compatibility is assessed by seeing whether the two animal symbols are:
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Friendly (brings harmony)
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Neutral (manageable with awareness)
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Enemy or Hostile (likely to cause Yoni Dosh)
Scriptural Insight from Garuda Purana:
“वैर्ये योनिषु दोषो भवति”
Meaning: When Yonis are hostile, it creates instinctual disharmony.
What Happens in Yoni Dosh (Incompatibility)?
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One partner may feel unconsciously repelled or irritated
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Intimacy may feel forced or unsatisfying
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Small issues escalate into larger emotional conflicts
Important: This is not always visible immediately-some couples experience issues only after marriage, when the instinctual layer becomes active.
Why We Should Care
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Ancient astrologers gave clear warnings about certain Yoni pairs
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These are referred to as “Ati-Vair” Yonis (extremely hostile)
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But they also gave remedies and alignment methods to overcome them
Most Incompatible Yoni Combinations
Each combination below includes:
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Animal symbolism explanation
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Why conflict arises (instinctual psychology)
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Effects on marriage
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Remedies & balancing methods
1. Tiger Yoni (Vyaghra) vs Cow Yoni (Gau)
Tiger Nakshatras: Chitra, Vishakha
Cow Nakshatras: Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada
Cow Nakshatras: Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Bhadrapada
Why It Is Dangerous:
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Tiger is dominant, aggressive, driven by ego
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Cow is peaceful, nurturing, and non-confrontational
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Tiger energy sees Cow as too passive
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Cow energy feels threatened or emotionally overwhelmed
Effects on Marriage:
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Power struggles
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Emotional suppression
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Physical disconnect due to fear vs dominance
Remedies:
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Shiva-Parvati puja to balance ego vs nurturing energies
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Cow fasting on Mondays, Tiger chanting Mahamrityunjaya mantra
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Couples meditation to align pranic flow
2. Cat Yoni (Marjara) vs Dog Yoni (Shvan)
Cat Nakshatras: Punarvasu, Ashlesha
Dog Nakshatras: Ardra, Moola
Dog Nakshatras: Ardra, Moola
Why It Is Dangerous:
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Dog seeks loyalty, constant reassurance
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Cat seeks independence, emotional space
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Natural instinct: dog chases, cat runs away
Effects on Marriage:
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One feels suffocated, the other feels abandoned
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Frequent misinterpretation of intentions
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Emotional roller-coasters
Remedies:
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Venus strengthening rituals
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Joint charity for animals (dog/cat feeding remedies)
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Practicing conscious communication
3. Serpent Yoni (Sarpa) vs Mongoose Yoni (Nakula)
Serpent Nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira
Mongoose Nakshatras: Uttara Ashadha
Mongoose Nakshatras: Uttara Ashadha
Why It Is Dangerous:
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In nature, mongoose and snake are mortal enemies
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Serpent energy is deep, intense, possessive
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Mongoose is defensive, analytical, anti-manipulative
Effects on Marriage:
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Hidden tension, trust issues
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Fear or anger during intimate moments
Remedies:
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Nagadevata puja (Serpent worship) & Lakshmi Narayana puja
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Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama
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Avoiding harsh speech, practicing emotional transparency
4. Horse Yoni (Ashwa) vs Buffalo Yoni (Mahisha)
Horse Nakshatras: Ashwini, Shatabhisha
Buffalo Nakshatras: Hasta, Swati
Buffalo Nakshatras: Hasta, Swati
Why It Is Dangerous:
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Horse is fast, fiery, passionate
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Buffalo is slow, stubborn, emotionally heavy
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Horse energy feels stuck or dragged down
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Buffalo feels overwhelmed by Horse’s impulsiveness
Effects on Marriage:
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Reduced attraction over time
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Misaligned physical rhythms
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Frequent frustration or withdrawal
Remedies:
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Worship of Lord Subramanya (Karttikeya)
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Agni homa for energy alignment
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Practicing pranayama to balance fire vs water elements
5. Monkey Yoni (Vanara) vs Sheep Yoni (Mesha)
Monkey Nakshatras: Purva Ashadha, Shravana
Sheep Nakshatras: Krittika, Pushya
Sheep Nakshatras: Krittika, Pushya
Why It Is Challenging:
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Monkey is restless, playful and quick to change
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Sheep is gentle, steady and easily hurt
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Monkey may tease or unsettle; Sheep may emotionally withdraw
Effects on Marriage:
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Hurt feelings that go unspoken
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One partner seeks change, the other seeks routine
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Potential long-term dissatisfaction if not discussed
Remedies:
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Moon strengthening rituals (Chandra mantra for Sheep)
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Hanuman worship for Monkey Yoni natives to steady the mind
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Regular emotional check-ins and counseling-based bonding techniques
These combinations are considered the most challenging, not doomed.
Remedies, patience and good communication can greatly ease the friction, and the rest of the two charts often matters more than the Yoni alone.
Remedies, patience and good communication can greatly ease the friction, and the rest of the two charts often matters more than the Yoni alone.
Remedies to Neutralize Yoni Clash - How to Transform Instinctual Conflict into Harmony
The ancient Rishis did not just identify incompatible Yoni combinations - they also prescribed highly effective spiritual and practical remedies to balance these energies. Modern science also shows that emotional bonding, communication, and hormone regulation can override instinctual mismatch.
Below, each dangerous Yoni pair is given specific Vedic and scientific corrections that work on the pranic, emotional, and psychological levels.
1. Tiger Yoni vs Cow Yoni - Remedy
Core Conflict: Dominance vs Nurturing imbalance
Goal: Harmonize ego and heart energies
Goal: Harmonize ego and heart energies
Vedic Remedial Measures
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Perform Ardhanareeshwara Puja - balances masculine & feminine forces
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Observe Monday Fasting (Somvar Vrat) - calms aggressive energy (for Tiger Yoni)
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Offer Curd Rice or Green Grass to Cow Temple - enhances nurturing vibration
Scientific Technique
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Practice “Active Appreciation Ritual” - each partner speaks 3 positive traits about the other daily. This rewires conflict-based perception into gratitude-based bonding.
2. Cat Yoni vs Dog Yoni - Remedy
Core Conflict: Freedom vs Attachment
Goal: Balance emotional independence and reassurance
Goal: Balance emotional independence and reassurance
Vedic Remedial Measures
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Lakshmi Narayana Puja - harmonizes heart and loyalty aspects
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Recite Venus Mantra: “Om Shum Shukraya Namah” for 108 times on Fridays
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Donate food to stray dogs or cats (resolves past-life karmic hostility)
Scientific Technique
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Attachment Healing Exercise: Cat partner expresses emotions verbally; Dog partner listens without reacting. This builds security and reduces chase-avoidance dynamics.
3. Serpent Yoni vs Mongoose Yoni - Remedy
Core Conflict: Depth vs Defense
Goal: Transform hidden suspicion into trust
Goal: Transform hidden suspicion into trust
Vedic Remedial Measures
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Offer turmeric milk to Nagadevata temple on Nag Panchami
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Recite Vishnu Sahasranama daily to dissolve ego-based fear
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Perform Satyanarayana Puja - enhances truth and trust in relationships
Scientific Technique
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Emotional Transparency Practice: Each partner expresses fears openly for 10 minutes weekly. Bringing subconscious to conscious breaks defensive karmic cycles.
4. Horse Yoni vs Buffalo Yoni - Remedy
Core Conflict: Speed vs Stability
Goal: Align mental pace and emotional rhythm
Goal: Align mental pace and emotional rhythm
Vedic Remedial Measures
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Subramanya (Murugan) Puja on Tuesdays
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Agni Homa - to regulate excessive fire or lethargic tamas
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Offering ghee lamps during sunrise - symbolic of pranic alignment
Scientific Technique
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Breathing Synchronization: Both partners practice slow deep breathing together for 5 minutes daily. This aligns heart rate variability and energy rhythm.
5. Monkey Yoni vs Sheep Yoni - Remedy
Core Conflict: Restlessness vs Sensitivity
Goal: Replace emotional hurt with secure bonding
Goal: Replace emotional hurt with secure bonding
Vedic Remedial Measures
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Chandra (Moon) Mantra for Sheep Yoni: “Om Chandraya Namah”
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Hanuman Chalisa for Monkey Yoni to steady the mind
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Offering milk to Shiva Lingam - calms emotional storms
Scientific Technique
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The “Pause & Hug” Method: When conflict arises, instead of reacting, the monkey-energy partner must pause and hug the sheep-energy partner for 20 seconds. This releases oxytocin and prevents escalation.
Universal Remedies for Any Yoni Mismatch
These are effective regardless of combination:
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Practice
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Vedic Benefit
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Scientific Benefit
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Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” together
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Balances prana
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Lowers blood pressure, stress
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Temple Visits of Divine Couples (Shiva-Parvati, Lakshmi-Narayana)
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Activates harmony energy
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Triggers calmness & bonding hormones
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Couple Meditation & Pranayama
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Cleanses Yoni-related karmic energy
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Synchronizes heart & brain frequencies
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Gratitude Journaling About Partner
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Enhances marital dharma
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Rewires brain towards positive bonding
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The Classical Enemy Pairs at a Glance
Classical texts list seven pairs of sworn enemies (Yoni Vairam): Horse and Buffalo, Elephant and Lion, Sheep and Monkey, Serpent and Mongoose, Dog and Deer, Cat and Rat, and Cow and Tiger. Some Tamil matching tables, including the one Sithars Astrology uses, add further hostile pairs such as Cat and Dog. To see the nakshatras of all 14 Yonis, read our basis of Yoni Porutham guide, and for the most harmonious animals see which Yoni is the best for marriage.
Dangerous Yoni combinations are not a curse. They are a call for conscious energy alignment.
They reveal where effort is needed, not where destiny ends.
They reveal where effort is needed, not where destiny ends.
Understanding Is Power, Remedies Bring Harmony, and Conscious Love Transcends Instinct
Yoni incompatibility is not a barrier-it is a message from the cosmos. It tells you where instinctual friction may arise in marriage so that you can take proactive steps to align energies and create a harmonious life together.
Ancient sages did not design astrology to induce fear;
They designed it to guide human consciousness beyond instinct and towards divine love.
“An incompatible Yoni may challenge your instincts-
but it also gives you the chance to awaken your soul.”
but it also gives you the chance to awaken your soul.”
Key Takeaways
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Certain Yoni pairs are naturally conflicting (Yoni Vairya).
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These combinations can lead to tension only if left unaddressed.
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Vedic remedies + modern psychological tools provide a complete healing framework.
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Your free will, awareness, and spiritual actions are stronger than any dosha.
What You Can Do Next
To transform instinctual conflict into spiritual and emotional harmony:
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Learn Your Yoni Type & Compatibility:
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“Yoni in Vedic Astrology - Types, Compatibility Chart, and Remedies”
Need Personalized Guidance?
Every horoscope is unique. If your Yoni combination concerns you, a detailed reading can reveal:
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Whether Yoni Dosh is actually active
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How strong or weak it is in your chart
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Which remedies will work specifically for you
Book a Yoni Compatibility Consultation - guided by authentic Vedic astrology and practical modern techniques.
Astrology reveals areas where your energy needs alignment.
Science offers tools to regulate your emotions and hormones.
Love and awareness transform destiny.
Science offers tools to regulate your emotions and hormones.
Love and awareness transform destiny.
When instinct clashes, consciousness must rise. That is the true purpose of marriage in the Vedic tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does a hostile Yoni combination mean the marriage will fail?
No. Tradition never says a marriage must be avoided only because of a Yoni mismatch. It is one porutham among ten, and it shows where patience and understanding are needed.
Why do some couples with a Yoni mismatch still live happily?
Other factors in the two charts, such as a strong Venus, a good 7th house, a supportive Navamsa or good Gana and Rasi matching, can outweigh it, and trust and maturity matter more than any single porutham.
Which is the most hostile Yoni combination?
Serpent and Mongoose (Rohini or Mrigashira with Uttara Ashadha) is traditionally treated as one of the strongest enemy pairs, together with Cow and Tiger and Horse and Buffalo.
Is Yoni more important than Rajju or Nadi?
No. In Tamil matching, Rajju is given the greatest weight, and Nadi plays that role in North Indian Ashta Koota. Yoni describes instinctive and physical harmony and is read together with the rest of the match.
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