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While they may be excellent at caring for others, Pisceans are often not so great when it comes to taking care of themselves. Self-care is essential for them, as is paying attention to their diet, health and lifestyle, and to the health of their feet—proper footwear is essential. Sensitive to their environment, they can be easily influenced by anything from loud music to bad weather to distressing stories on their news feed. This sensitivity can affect their emotional and physical health. If they become aware of just how much external influences affect their health, this will help them understand that their mood swings and health problems, such as headaches and stomach upsets, can be linked to their emotions and sensitivity.

Pisceans need to learn to distinguish between real hunger and emotional eating, because they are prone to comfort-eat during times of stress. Keeping a mood and food diary will help them recognize unhealthy eating habits and triggers, so they can then take steps to manage or avoid them. Eating in a calm and peaceful environment and chewing their food slowly will also benefit them.

Very susceptible to the aging impacts of nicotine, Pisceans should avoid smoking and passive smoking. Drugs should also be avoided for obvious reasons. They have a tendency to rely too much on over-the-counter medications for their aches and pains. Unless they are advised to take such remedies by their doctor, they should avoid them and experiment with natural therapies instead.

Pisceans need to live their dreams, whether through books, classes, hobbies or in their imagination. Spending time in nature is highly recommended to boost the wellbeing of this water sign, especially beside lakes, rivers and the ocean. Hobbies that interest them may include dance, writing, painting, poetry, skating and sailing, as well as visits to museums and historical sites. With their tendency to take on the problems of others and to feel tense about the injustices of the world, taking regular time out for relaxation is essential. Meditation, mindfulness and yoga are great stress-busters. Wearing the color purple will encourage them to look within themselves for a sense of purpose, identity and fulfillment, rather than trying to find it outside themselves in others.