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The dreamy water sign Pisces is associated with imagination, romanticism, idealism, and transcending the mundane experiences of everyday life. This desire for transcendence comes in many ways for Pisceans. For some, it may mean religious and spiritual worship or a love of music, movies, and theater. For others, it may mean a descent into the world of drug or alcohol addiction.
Ultimately, the lesson for Pisceans to learn is to channel their essential spiritual nature into selfless service to the community and the world. When they act as conduits of compassionate service, they gain a sense of purpose and grounding that can guide their lives.
 Essences from the Sea
Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, was the God of the ocean. Some companies have made essences from sea plants and animals. Ones that are especially relevant to Pisces are: Kelp: Kelp is a wonderful seaweed that is especially nutritive and tonifying. Kelp helps alleviate tension at a fundamental level and release any emotional tension, helping us feel happy and contented in the moment. It also elevates our spiritual and psychic sensitivity and puts us in touch with the transcendent. (Essence available from Pacific Essences) Whale: Whale is a great totem from the ocean. Its undeniable size gives it great power. It is the largest mammal on earth. When we tap into this being, we find a fountain of spiritual strength, wisdom, and knowingness. These creatures are incredibly sensitive and carry with them the spirit of the ocean with its vast, interconnected web of life. Call on Whale for spiritual serenity and strength, or to open up emotions and the heart. (Available as an essence from Wild Earth Animal Essences.)Gem Essences for PiscesLike flower essences, stones have also been infused into essences that capture their essential qualities. By taking these essences, we can gather the essential properties of the gem into our lives. Gem essences can often be purchased in the same places where flower essences are sold. Some that are pertinent to Pisces are:
Opal: Opals come in many different colors. It has the ability to represent all the planets and elements and is a very adaptable and mutable stone. Opal helps us when working in the spirit worlds, dealing with discarnate entities, ghosts, and the astral realm. It also helps increase our magnetism, beauty, and psychic powers when used wisely.
Aquamarine: This is the stone of the fall, of sunset, of the dying times when psychic awareness becomes more clear. It helps us remember, divine, and gain prophecy. It also helps us relax and melt, letting go of anxiety. General Recommendations for Pisceans
more often. Pisceans are primarily emotional and sensory-oriented people.
A good home atmosphere and loving people around them will go far to ensure the
health of a Pisces.
Pisceans also do well with frequent periods of rest and isolation to avoid outside stimuli and to recharge their batteries. Pisceans also need an outlet for their creative and imaginative side. By drawing on the wellspring of their unconscious through artistic mediums, Pisceans can release emotions and feelings that may be deeply buried. By doing this, intense energy can be expressed instead of remaining in the body and causing disease and illness.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jonathan Keyes graduated from Evergreen State College with a Bachelor's degree in Science, were he studied herbalism and health sciences. He went on to study with various shamans in Ecuador, Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest, and learned to practice Plant Spirit Medicine, a blend of shamanism, herbalism, and Chinese Medicine. Jon now lives in Portland, OR, where he works as an astrologer, herbalist, and healer. You may contact him by email. See Jon's other Vibration offering, Oak -- A Balm for the Driven, which has special relevance to the sign Capricorn.  ART CREDITS: Dolphin photo and scuba-diving Neptune from
Art Today. The animated fish are from an amusing collection
of animations for the twelve signs by OTWIC. The glyphs are from a set by Ancitita.
Pisces tile by Star Baby Designs.
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Pisceans often have an "old soul" quality about them. Because it is the last sign of the zodiac, there is a sense of Pisces wanting to return to the beginning point, the source and center of all creation. This spiritual yearning can lead some Pisceans to get lost and confused and forget about the necessities of daily life. They can become so caught up in the beauty of a flower, the majesty of an operatic aria, or the taste of whiskey that they forget the basic chores and tasks necessary for leading their daily life.
Labradorite: This green stone has an iridescent quality that includes shades of blue within it. This beautiful stone brings harmony and gentleness to the wearer. Labradorite helps expand our consciousness and encourages prophetic vision. It helps dispel anxiety and nervousness and develops inner beauty.