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FULL MOON IN TAURUS - April 20-26

This New Moon encourages professional initiatives. For those working on their own or in the communications sector, from Monday it will already be possible to make new contacts or small movements that will prove useful to your business. Peace of mind comes to love, where recent discussions have been silenced — each in their own way. For everyone — including singles — Saturday and Sunday are the most interesting days to love and fall in love.

TEMPO: vivace tranquillo


This week begins with an edge, thanks to the Moon in your sign. What wasn't clear before you can now see in 3D perspective. There is greater awareness in work and love objectives, despite the quadrature of Jupiter slowing down your progress and triggering discontent. Thursday and Friday are the best days to speak to those slowing your ascent.

TEMPO: allegretto deciso


Those who decide to get excited this week make no mistake: This sophisticated Venus in your sign moves the heart to more appetizing meetings. It must be said that free spirit will be favored over "love on a shoestring," given the climate of uncertainty that surrounds you. But nothing is ruled out. Those who are separated can experience some moments of tension with their ex. As for work, last week I told you to seek stability and focus on your goals, but I see that you are still hazy and in slow motion — come on!

TEMPO: marcia emozionato


From now it's possible to enlarge your network of contacts or discuss with a superior everything regarding your future work. Be on your best behavior though, because by the summer a contract renewal, a confirmation or a major change is coming. Friendship is important this week too, especially concerning someone who has betrayed your trust: Speaking clearly is always the best approach. Thursday is a good day when it comes to affairs of the heart: Choices will be made, and there's surprising news ahead.

TEMPO: allegro prestissimo


It can't be said that you're missing love. What is certain, however, is that something is not quite right. There are several reasons: work right now is worrying you and making you nervous; distance; family responsibilities; excessive expenses for your house or upcoming wedding — or, worst of all, unrequited love. Only one solution: Be patient and pragmatic and you'll find a way to stay afloat.

TEMPO: andantino a lavoro


The positive aspect of the New Moon and the Mars-Mercury conjunction make you smile again and give you an optimistic outlook. An important choice in your emotional life — a surprising gift from the stars — is coming for you between Monday and Thursday. Some anxiety will be felt, but you continue onwards with determination. Those in crisis may run into forbidden passions, while recent couples will tread carefully, without engaging too much. Work is tiring, but moves up a gear.

TEMPO: vivace con ansietta


The turnaround for your sign continues. Something in your professional ambition has been unlocked, or at least there are indications that things will change soon. Those who have felt like their life was stagnating for some time can now get going again. Days like Tuesday and Wednesday are very good for planning, while Saturday and Sunday will see good news or a confirmation. In love, Venus trines with special emotions to everyone, especially lonely hearts: Look around you.

TEMPO: presto brillante


The sky this week still shows signs of fatigue. Recently there have been discussions that have led you to reconsider your general attitude. Obviously, stable couples are not afraid — but those in crisis can be knocked down. Pay attention to clandestine affairs: Some skeletons in the closet may get out. Even at work there's a tense atmosphere for projects, while deals and agreements are slow to take off.

TEMPO: adagio irrequieto


This week you may have to deal with an argument with your boss or a co-worker. Your explaining skills are convincing, but be careful not to fake your reasons. Listen, contemplate and meditate. In general this is a week of fatigue, with nervousness around Tuesday. Love fades into the background and work absorbs a lot of attention. Only those in deep crisis will seriously question their relationships.

TEMPO: marcia risoluto


This is a sky for big events! New love is coming for you with the Sun and Moon both in good positions — no more excuses for saying you've been single for too long. Among other things, you now have a clear idea of who and what you are looking for. As for couples, what are they looking for? If your goal is a baby or a wedding, you now have all the credentials for it to happen. There's a moment of strength and renewal at work: A comeback is close.

TEMPO: allegrissimo col botto


You are on edge. By taking things personally, you risk triggering vitriolic arguments with people you love. Instead of yelling randomly, focus on why you are so tense. Undoubtedly, you've got something on your mind: a family member in need? A stagnating situation? An asphyxiating partner? If you are aware of it, then you must take charge of the situation and do something about it … Don't worry — there's always a solution!

TEMPO: adagietto consapevole


This week there is a voltage spike in affections between Tuesday and Wednesday. Your sign tends to remain silent and observe situations, rather than face them. I think that at this point — and I'm sure you do too — you must speak with clarity and firmness, without recrimination or whining. Around Friday, good news will come at work, which in some cases may relate to the beginning of a new job or project.

TEMPO: andante a singhiozzo

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Sincericide — When Saying What You Really Think Can Doom A Relationship

We all know good communication is the bedrock of a healthy relationship. Here's why keeping some of your thoughts to yourself, and a practiced lack of utter sincerity, is a bedrock of a healthy couple.

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Do you really want to say that?

Updated May 7, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.*

BUENOS AIRES — We know we can often be hard on ourselves, even if our perpetual, and private, self-evaluation can help us reassess our conduct and do better.

But what if it's your spouse or partner criticizing you? How harsh can they be without harming or even killing a relationship? Ours is a time of limited tolerance for dissent (with a brisk tendency to cancel and "unfriend") and polls show younger generations are keener than before to meet kind and empathetic partners.

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While we can always state our views and discuss a point of discord without offending, it is also crucial to understand why and when we feel we are justified criticizing a partner's conduct or decision. Because even the plain truth, blurted out freely and once too often, can do irreparable harm. Some call it "sincericide."

Psychoanalyst and therapist Irene Fuks told Clarín that the dangers of "sincericide" are in the word itself, which combines sincerity with homicide and suicide.

"There's something deadly at work," she stresses, as words become darts. And while some people like to boast they say things "as they are," we need to stop a moment, says another analyst Erika Salinas, and "ask ourselves, this thing I'm going to say, does it add up, is it necessary or does it contribute something?" It is one thing to disagree, she adds, and another "to tell [your partner] what they 'are' or 'are not'," which can be hurtful.

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