4 Zodiacs Who Are Tough Nuts To Crack

PISCES

You have to hack your way into a Pisces to pull them out of a Matrix of their own creation, and like a cat burglar casing the joint before a job, you have to do your homework before even attempting to begin because anyone who just walks up to a Pisces with the intention of interrupting their train of thought is in for a rude awakening. They’ll respond, of course, not going full iPad kid on you, but after a short, curt answer to your question, they’ll retreat immediately back into themselves and whatever fantastic daydream they were previously enjoying themselves in. To really grab a Pisces’ attention, you have to learn to speak their language, to notice what they notice, a hidden world beneath the surface level of everyday things. But once you do, you’ll have made a lifelong friend, a conversational partner who never ceases to bring you new ideas, theories, and dreams.  

AQUARIUS

Cracking Aquarius is a tough job because everyone stops trying too soon. They are misdirected by how “nice” Aquarius is, and make the mistake of assuming there is nothing more to them. It’s true, Aquarius doesn’t like to utter an unkind thought, but that doesn’t mean they don’t cross their minds all the same. They just don’t want to be judged for their very human and very natural shortcomings. They don’t want to be known for what they did or didn’t do on their worst day. So they try to project this outer shell of consistency and adherence to their extremely high standards, and only let the truth of their struggle slip to their inner most circle. The people who know them well enough to love them for all of them, flaws included. Gaining that trust usually requires initiating that level of vulnerability and admitting to some way you don’t live up to your own expectations either.

CANCER

It can take an exorbitant amount of time to really get to know a Cancer because they never talk about themselves. They are the most generous conversationalists, knowing most people prefer to talk, and not minding to fill that role of listener for pretty much any and everyone. They have a way of making everyone feel comfortable, and downplaying their own needs and experiences in service of that goal. They’re not going to unload, or expose their baggage, or bother you with any of their problems. They’re so well-adjusted anyway, they’ve solved most of them on their own. But like everyone, Cancer has a past, and they key to unlocking it is to express a consistent interest in it, and subsequently, them. To piece together the little breadcrumbs they drop innocently enough into conversation, and start to build a theory. Once they realize you’ve come close enough to the truth on your own, they’ll fill in the blanks gladly enough. 

SAGITTARIUS

Sagittarius is always hiding behind a joke, a mask, or a dream. Diverting your attention from whatever aspect of themselves they’re most ashamed of by entertaining you, embodying a different character they think will be more palatable to you, or simply redirecting you toward some adventure they’ve recently had or are planning to have. They will market and sell themselves to you just as well as any billion dollar fast food chain. Presenting themselves in the right light, at the right angle, until you believe they’re a Michelin star meal instead of a three dollar cheeseburger. The way you get past all of this noise and showmanship is to uncover the motivation behind it. Why do they feel the need to impress? To overcompensate? If you can get at the insecurity, or the loneliness that is fueling the desire for attention, you can give them the kind they actually need. Something more genuine and intentional than a knee jerk chuckle.