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The biggest challenge for Pisceans is to be able to empathize with others without taking on their pain. It is vital that they learn to set boundaries. Being such compassionate souls, Pisceans all too often end up giving too much of themselves away. This means people take advantage of them, draining their energy and creativity as they listen to and serve others while neglecting their own needs. Pisceans are also vulnerable to co-dependent behavior, becoming too reliant on others for their self-esteem. They need to learn to believe in their own power and find their own identity.

When the world overwhelms Pisceans, they can turn to escapism and fantasy as a coping mechanism. This is positive if they channel their sensitivity into creative or artistic pursuits, or things that serve the greater good, but can be disastrous if they turn to drugs or other addictions. Their creativity is their “super power,” but unless they find ways to use it responsibly, they can waste their fine creative potential in daydreaming. The daily routine and mundanity of daily life can be deadening for a Piscean. Paying the bills, shopping, keeping the house tidy and holding down an uninspiring job can be soul-destroying for these impractical souls. They love their lives to be spontaneous and need to learn to balance their free-flowing lifestyle with the mundane necessities.

Since they have something of every sign of the zodiac in them, Pisceans can get inspiration for the task of grounding themselves in reality from all the other signs, including their own, as they can learn what works and what does not work for other Pisceans. Virgos can encourage them to be more tidy, efficient and organized. Taureans and Capricorns, especially, can show them the benefits of practicality and common sense. Aquarians can encourage them to speak out and push the boundaries more. Geminis and Librans can help them be more cerebral and less emotional in their approach to life. Cancerians can encourage them to ask for help when they need it; Sagittarians can teach them the importance of focusing their idealism and being less influenced by the opinions of others. Scorpios can help them distinguish between people who genuinely admire them and those who are simply using them, while Arians and Leos can help them include more optimism and adventure in their approach to life.