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(1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, [and Cancer] stands [in it]: the king of Akka[d will extend the life]. (3) If the sun [stands] in the halo [of the moon]: they will speak the truth [in all lands; the son will speak] the truth [with his father]. (6) If the moon is surrounded by a halo and [two stars stand in the halo] with the [moon]: a reign [of long days]. (r 1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, [and Mars] stands in it: in all lands the culti[vated field] will not pro[sper]. (r 5) From Munn[abitu].
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(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (3) If the moon's horns at its appearance are pointed: the king of Akkad will rule the land wherever he wants. (6) If Regulus carries radiance: the king of Akkad will exercise complete dominion. (r 1) From Munnabitu.
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