Criticism is never easy to absorb. It’s painful. It often makes us feel like we did something stupid or that we foolishly opened ourselves up to somebody else’s judgment. But take a moment to mull over what’s being said. Even if this person is being mean-spirited, there’s probably a nugget of truth in there somewhere which is why it’s important to put defensiveness aside and to truly listen. Look for points to embrace rather than points to dispute because even the harshest criticism is constructive if it helps you to improve.  And that’s the most important thing. Signs most affected: Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, and Aquarius