How hard is it to BE your sign?

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Below is our ranking of the signs
 from MOST to LEAST difficult to actually BE..

#1 Pisces...Most Difficult

As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces has a maturity and perspective that often feels like a burden. It is often said that Pisces is actually all of the signs put together rather than a real sign in its own right. They feel, experience, notice and process more than any other sign, which can feel overwhelming and make it difficult for them to define themselves. Pisces seem to live in a state of flux, floating somewhere in the in between. The symbol for Pisces is the two fish swimming in opposite directions which describes the unique dilemma of the sign. Pisces is torn between actually living here in the physical world on earth and a constant desire to escape into their imagination or the unconscious world of dreams and feelings, making being a Pisces here on earth difficult. Rules, schedules, deadlines and physical limits are frustrating for Pisces. 

Through their vivid imaginations and sensitive feelings, they can truly grasp a glimpse of the beyond, of how it can feel to live without earthly restrictions. Their imagination is an almost physic connection with the collective unconscious that helps them feel on a universal level. They can conceptualize a world without rules and schedules. They yearn for this world like no other sign, which can make their earthly life feel unduly restrictive.

Pisces' Gift...A compassion for the human condition and a seemingly physic ability to sense pain gives Pisces the ability to help people like no other sign. Pisces have the ability to truly empathize, which can bring great peace to people. They have an emotional maturity that is patient, forgiving and caring. Their creative ability is limitless. They can create art with universal appeal because it draws from the collective unconscious of the universe.

#2 Capricorn...

Being ruled by Saturn, the planet of restriction and denial, Capricorn has a tough go of it. They assume that life is difficult and have a hard time focusing on the good things. Focusing on the negative is their normal way of thinking. Unlike most of the other signs who have no problem blaming the world or other people when they fail, Capricorns tend to blame themselves. Their realistic maturity in dealing with the hard facts of life makes it difficult for them to make excuses for themselves. It also makes them very responsible and they know that it would be silly and immature to run away from obligations. Being responsible and taking the blame when things go wrong are heavy burdens. What's more Capricorns are driven to constantly achieve. They are persistent and hard working, which doesn't give them a lot of room for fun and frivolity. Their security conscious nature is another difficulty. It's hard for them to reward themselves after they have made money or achieved because they want to constantly increase their security by saving money and continuing to work hard.

Capricorn's Gift...An ability to remain strong through hard times makes Capricorn a strong sign. This strength gives them confidence and people respect them for it. A real life common sense that can deal with the world in practical ways makes them rocks that other people can always rely on.

#3 Cancer...

A super-sensitive nature makes it difficult for Cancer to go very long without feeling hurt or offended. They tend to take things personally. Then, once they are offended, forgiving is extremely difficult for them. Cancers hold onto to pain for years, and they can still feel it like it was yesterday after years have gone by. 

Their excellent memories don't help. They remember everything people do or say if it affected them in any way. Knowing how sensitive they are, they have a cautious, self-protective nature that makes it difficult for them to deal with things directly. They skirt around issues and try to come at things through the back door, which causes things to drag out and makes things more dramatic than they have to be. By not wanting to combat problems directly, they spend more time and effort dealing with things than the other signs. They miss out on opportunities because they are so cautious. Cancers sometimes take too long to make decisions before the opportunities are gone. 

Cancer's Gift...Knowing personally how people can hurt other people so easily, Cancer has the ability to be truly kind and sensitive to the needs of other people. They make the best shoulders to cry on and the absolute best people to care for you when you are sick or in need of some motherly love. Their careful nature can bring them success in the world and they rarely make stupid mistakes.

#4 Scorpio...

Not as sensitive as Cancer, but second to them for sure, Scorpio feels deeply. What's worse, they have an extremely difficult time expressing or even admitting to emotional pain. They let it stew inside them and work it out on their own, which definitely takes longer than talking it out with someone. Scorpios are able to deal with a great deal of emotional pain, and they always get through it, but they don't forget it. Just like Cancers, they remember everything, but they are more likely than Cancer to retaliate. This can cause ruptures in relationships that never mend. When Scorpios let this become a habit, they end up alone. Their inability to forgive and forget causes them to end relationships. Scorpios would rather end a relationship than be a fool who lets someone hurt them twice. Knowing how they operate, they are careful about entering into relationships in the first place. They can actually make people uncomfortable with their probing questions and intense, direct eye contact that they use to gauge people. They are the most suspicious and distrustful sign, which protects them from pain but also causes them to miss out on relationships that could be enjoyable if they could just be more open, forgiving and trusting.

Scorpio's Gift...Once a Scorpio completes their due diligence and accepts you into their circle, they are the most loyal and faithful people in relationships. A Scorpio will never let you down if they are committed to you and you are true to them. Their cautious never nature keeps them from suffering from losses and can make them quite wealthy.

#5 Aries...

The confidence and courage of Aries constantly pushes them forward. They are decisive and don't waste time with worry and feelings of self-doubt. However, these same characteristics that get them so far are also what make being an Aries a bit difficult. Having patience with other people who slow them down with concerns that Aries consider petty and irrelevant is nearly impossible. Aries are leaders. They believe it is their job to get people moving and inspire people, which they do, but Aries are so sure of themselves that they often bulldoze people. When the people push back, Aries can't understand why. Frustration builds because they get blocked from their goals or desires and they have to deal with internal anger. They try to repress it, but it isn't easy. All of their energy and confidence needs expression. It's these times, when situations or people stifle them, that it is the most difficult to be in their shoes. The energy has to go somewhere. They can't always just swallow it, and when they can't, they can have some pretty furious outbursts. They always make themselves clear in the end, and to the amazement of many people, they were usually right in the first place because they are honest, upfront people. The struggle they have is with slowing down and having patience in dealing with obstacles.

Aries Gift...The most brave and daring of the all of the signs, Aries don't think twice about going after what they want. They inspire people with their courage and determination. It doesn't stop with themselves either. They happily defend those who are innocent and truly in need of their help.

#6 Gemini...

Boredom and lack of focus can make being a Gemini frustrating and cumbersome. Gemini's tendency toward boredom is impossible to fathom unless you are one of them. It's incredibly frustrating. It gets them into trouble because sometimes they end up getting into mischief just for the entertainment value. They need constant stimulation or they will literally develop physical tics. Shaking their legs, biting their finger nails, or even pulling out their hair are common habits for bored Geminis. They are so good at figuring things out that nothing keeps their interest for long. They get it and want to move on to something else. Geminis don't have a need to understand things deeply. It's not important to them, and of course, it gets boring. They end up knowing a lot about many things, but sometimes they would like to have the focus to learn one thing better. Gemini's lack of focus and problem with boredom also makes them detached in relationships. They have a habit of saying whatever they think, and then thinking about how it will make other people feel, oops!

Gemini's Gift...Gemini may actually be the toughest sign of the zodiac. They're quick, smart, and it's almost impossible to hurt their feelings. They can handle a lot of problems at the same time, quickly solving each one without getting carried away by emotion or drowning in self pity.

#7 Sagittarius...

How can the sign ruled by the most benevolent and lucky planet, Jupiter, be anything but the easiest sign to be? Well, that limitless good luck and free spirited, fun attitude has its flip side. Nothing good comes without bad. For Sagittarius, this bad side is a lack of self control. It isn't the worst of problems. After all, they are the seventh most difficult sign to be, but it can cause a great deal of difficulty. It is very difficulty for them to avoid pleasurable vices, and once they start one, their lack of self control makes it almost impossible for them to stop. Bad eating habits, drinking habits, smoking, the list goes on and on, but what's for sure is that once they start, they won't want to stop. It's a struggle for them and it can lead to physical and emotional pain. Their lack of self control is also seen in their relationships. Often, Sagittariuses don't know where to draw the line when it comes to getting their way. They push and push people until the other person has to push back so hard that the Sagittarius gets offended. Sagittarius' ability to think without boundaries often helps them go beyond others in terms of fun and achievement, but the rest of the world doesn't always agree, which at times, can make being a Sagittarius difficult.

Sagittarius' Gift...This sign knows how to have fun because they are always open to new ideas, adventures and conversations. They strive to always learn new things so they can understand and experience life fully. 

#8 Virgo...

Virgos do pretty well in dealing with our earthly existence. They are particular about doing things correctly and taking their time with things, which gives them success in life. They are accepting of life's daily challenges and deal with them efficiently. However, there is an internal struggle constantly going on inside every Virgo. 

They know right from wrong, but as a mutable sign, they have a tendency to let things get out of hand. It's hard for them to resist indulgences and pleasures. They know it's wrong and will actually say it out loud. They aren't in denial, but their mutable nature makes it difficult for them to set limits for themselves. When they do abide by limits and use self control, the frustration can drive them into criticizing and micromanaging people who don't. It's a way of venting their own frustration about doing what's right in their lives. This is a balancing act for them, and it can be difficult. If they let themselves free and don't worry about doing the right things and setting limits for themselves, they find it easier to get along with everyone and go about their way. If they restrict themselves, they find it hard not to nit pick other people.

Virgo's Gift...Virgos are truly the most helpful sign. They give honest advice and real, tangible help when people need it.

#9 Leo...

We are really getting into the easier signs with Leo. Leo's biggest struggle is with confidence. They ride a pendulum between overdoing it and coming on too strong in trying to impress people, all the way to just feeling to afraid of looking foolish or uncool to the point where they are so shy that they seem offish. They are generally happy people who see the best in people and in the world, but they have an intense need to be accepted at the very least and admired at the most. This makes Leos hyper aware of other people's reactions to them and they can get so hung up on how people react to them that they lose track of who they really are. Many Leos also suffer from the unfulfilled dream syndrome. They have so many ideas and dreams, but they have a hard time dealing with the practicalities of putting them into real form. It is frustrating and can leave them feeling unsatisfied with their level of accomplishment. Leos often look for people who can give them practical support while they explore their creativity.

Leo's Gift...This sign has the ability to be truly genuine and honest in their self-expression. The highest form of this is art.

#10 Libra...

Libra is the most upbeat and positive sign in the zodiac. Generally speaking, it's pretty easy to be a Libra. They always see the silver lining in any bad situation and it takes a lot to kill their spirit. Libra's biggest struggle is with fairness and reciprocation. They just can't tolerate people who don't do their part to make relationships, or the world for that matter, as equitable and pleasant as possible. Issues of fairness, and more globally, justice, can fester in their minds and drive them crazy until they have to act and do something to make a change. Then, it can be hard for them because they don't want to make too much of a fuss or cause too much of a disruption to a relationship. It's hard for them to get want they want and need out of relationships when they find it so difficult to tell people when they aren't doing their part. Libras find it so difficult to say things that might be offensive, even if they need to be said in order to fix the relationship. This frustrates them because they are leaders with a strong desire to push people in the right direction. Also, relationships are incredibly important to them, so they constantly walk the line between always treating people kindly and properly and being annoyed by how they get treated in return. This can be a real pickle for Libras because it's really hard to complain to people and get them to change their behavior without breaking Libra's own rules and being rude or unkind to people.

Libra's Gift...Libras understand the value of relationships and that you should treat other people the way you expect to be treated. They truly understand the dynamic of balance.

#11 Aquarius...

This is a pretty easy sign to be. These people are pretty content. Their biggest struggle is in dealing with emotions, feelings and displays of emotion. Aquarians find it very awkward to "go there" and get into the muck of emotion. When people get emotional with them, they lock up. They either don't respond or change the subject. They literally don't know what to say. They try harder than any sign to accept people for whom they are and not judge people. So when people get emotional, the Aquarians start calculating. They think about the morally correct solution to the person's emotional problems. Rather than consoling them and helping them work through it, they truly see it as a problem to be solved as quickly as possible so they can stop feeling awkward. Aquarians see most emotions as petty, selfish and immature. They have plenty of their own emotions, but shove them inside and try to banish them away. They try not to think about what's bothering them. It works pretty well, which is why they are rated as the second easiest sign to be.

Aquarius' Gift...The sign that spends the least amount of time dwelling on the painful, emotional parts of life, Aquarius has the gift of reason.

#12 Taurus...Easiest

Give a Taurus a comfortable couch, plenty of food and a computer or television and that's it. They're happy and content. Well, make sure it's good food and a good computer or television! But seriously, it really doesn't take much to satisfy a Taurus. They are naturally content, making them the easiest sign to be. Now, if they run out of money or resources to supply them with their physical comforts, they will become unhappy. This means they have to get up and work, but they are realistic. They'll do it, at least until they make enough to sit back down and relax! As the only fixed, earth sign of the zodiac, Taurus has the advantage of being naturally stable and practical. They have the exact kind of temperament that works best with our earthly existence. Good for you Taurus!

Taurus Gift...Really?? Isn't just being a Taurus enough of a gift?