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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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Bucha To Bakhmut, Mariupol To Maryinka: Our Brutal Introduction To Ukraine's 'Hero Cities'

The world has come to know Ukraine’s geography through decisive battles and unspeakable war crimes in places like Mariupol, Bucha and now Bakhmut. We zoom in on what these places mean for the war, in both strategic and symbolic terms.

Bucha To Bakhmut, Mariupol To Maryinka: Our Brutal Introduction To Ukraine's 'Hero Cities'

Ukrainian soldiers preparing a tank for combat on the Bakhmut front.

Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bakhmut, an eastern city of just over 70,000, was known across the region for its sparkling wine and salt mines – and around the world, it was barely known at all.

Through cruel coincidences of fate and geography, the names of places like Bakhmut have become iconic as they appear in newspaper headlines, day after day.

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Now, Bakhmut joins the annals of history alongside places like Iwo Jima, Gallipoli or Falluja that appeared on the map in pitched battles. Or like Aleppo — introduced to many around the world as the site of atrocities during the Syrian Civil War, though known to both history and food buffs for its UNESCO-recognized ancient souk and thousands of years of multicultural culinary wonders.

Over the past 15 months, the world has come to know Ukrainian geography, often in the most tragic circumstances. Just a few weeks after Russia's full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022, the Ukrainian government recognized 14 cities, including Kherson, Mariupol, Bucha and Irpin, as “Hero Cities” – a distinction dating back to World War II, when the Soviet Union recognized cities like Kyiv and Stalingrad (present-day Volgograd) for their residents’ bravery and determination in the face of the Nazi invasion.

After more than a year of full-scale war and as Ukraine's long-awaited counterattack nears, we look at some of the places that have become the site of crucial battles in the ongoing conflict, forever seared into posterity:

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