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Nobody knows what it's like to be in your shoes nowadays. You're under a lot of pressure at work plus you're juggling an array of commitments and responsibilities that you simply can't ignore. However, barking at loved ones and friends isn't exactly conducive to building support and understanding. Would you put up with this kind of behavior if positions were reversed? The people in your life may not get what you're up against, but that doesn't mean they don't care. They want to be there for you. Show them how they can be on April 17 and 18.
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Mars in Taurus makes you more bullish than usual. Audacity is good for going after what you want because oftentimes you'll get it. However, Mars in Taurus also lends itself to annexing other people's territory and things. It may start out small — like taking up more room in the medicine cabinet or forgetting to return an item you borrowed, but it will grow. This could get you into hot water on April 17 when a loved one pushes back against your encroachment on his turf. You'd best yield the field if you know what's good for you.
Next: Gemini horoscope
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Your boyfriend or spouse won't be easy to live with this week. It's not entirely his fault that he's being snarky. Saturn opposite Venus is one of the bitchier astrological aspects. He'll be on your case about the way you dress, the way you eat, the way you dote on him, the way you don't dote on him, etc. This would be a great time for him to take a 10-day business trip. If not, then let his words go in one ear and out the other as you smile and nod in all the right places.
Next: Cancer horoscope
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It isn't easy undergoing identity crises at the same time. It doesn't really allow one partner to be there for the other. Thankfully Pluto retrograde on April 16 shows that he will arrive on the other side of his soul-searching sooner than you which frees him up to be there for you. Now that might sound selfish until you remember that Pluto comes out of retrograde on Sept. 24. This is when he'll be back in the thick of those angst-ridden questions again so take this time when you can get it. You'll regret it if you don't.
Next: Leo horoscope
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You'll surprise everyone with your unusual choice in lovers on April 18. This could be someone who hails from an entirely different background or it could be someone whom you've been friends with for years but there wasn't anything romantic until recently. In any case it's bound to upset loved ones and friends as only a new moon/Uranus occultation can. It's important to ask yourself at this time whether you truly see a future in this. It isn't easy to tell the difference between whim and passion now and the consequences may be more than you bargained for.
Next: Virgo horoscope
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A lover isn't a project. A lover is a partner. It's something you need to remind yourself of on April 17 when Mars squares Jupiter. You can see untapped potential in the person you're dating. He's smart, talented and good looking and he could be so much more if he would only let you coach him. But this is where you're entering dangerous territory. People don't take too kindly to being made over in somebody else's image — and even if he did, would you still respect him? Maybe you should focus on accepting him for who he is first.
Next: Libra horoscope
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You'll want to be careful of what comes out of your mouth on April 17 and 18. The sun is moving through an incendiary patch of sky and you could say something that you'll wind up regretting later. Now it could be argued that it's always best to speak the truth when you feel it, but considering how put-upon you're feeling nowadays, is it really worth the aggravation? Take a vow of silence instead. Besides, many of the things that annoy you about your nearest and dearest will miraculously resolve themselves once the sun enters Taurus on April 20.
Next: Scorpio horoscope
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They say that hindsight is 20/20 but that doesn't begin to compare to the flash of insight (or is it déjà vu?) that you'll experience when a loved one comes to you with an all too familiar problem on April 17. Years ago you would have advised adopting a zero tolerance response to any kind of deceit or betrayal, but nowadays you see that scorched earth policies — although gratifying in the moment — do more harm than good. Feel free to share this piece of advice. You'll help someone avoid the same kind of costly mistakes you made.
Next: Sagittarius horoscope
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This is apt to be a difficult time in your relationship because you're not feeling very loving. If anything you feel distant, disconnected and like people don't really get you. The best thing to do when you're undergoing a Venus/Saturn opposition like you are right now is to sidestep heart-to-heart talks and postpone any discussions about your immediate romantic future because everything will appear to be dark and gloomy. You just can't be pleased no matter how hard people try. Thankfully the mood lifts next week. This is when you'll be back to your bubbly, gushing self.
Next: Capricorn horoscope
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Are you adopting the ostrich policy when it comes to addressing a certain intimate matter? The ostrich policy is when you bury your head in the sand with the mistaken belief that others can't see your tuckus sticking straight up there in the air. It would be a good idea to address the situation on April 18 when a new moon in Aries affords you a unique opportunity to speak from the heart. Chances are that the other person shares your reservations and is also looking for a way to voice concerns before things go too far.
Next: Aquarius horoscope
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There are decisions you make with your head and decisions you make with your heart, and Saturn opposite Venus on April 14 shows that your head will prevail. Your guilty secret is that you're a big softie. It's a well-kept one given that people often assume you're not as deeply feeling as themselves. You are. It's just that you don't talk about it. In any case, the time has come to decide between two people who are vying for your interests. One will be happy and one will be sad. The sooner you impart the news — the better.
Next: Pisces horoscope
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You won't like it when your spouse accuses you of wanting to spend more time with a sibling or friend than with him. This will push your buttons and you'll want to lecture him about his jealousy and possessiveness, but before you do you might consider what he's saying. Isn't it kind of true? As a Pisces, it isn't always easy to acknowledge when you've been remiss. You often pour your heart and soul into the world's neediest cases while ignoring the fact that loved ones need you too. You shouldn't make them feel bad about wanting you.