Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Compassionate · Imaginative · Intuitive
Pisces is the zodiac's dreamer: compassionate, imaginative and deeply intuitive. Ruled by Neptune and traditionally Jupiter, Pisces swims between the everyday world and the world of feelings and dreams.
- Dates
- February 19 – March 20
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Neptune
- Lucky day
- Thursday
- Lucky color
- Sea green
- Gemstone
- Aquamarine
Strengths
- Deeply compassionate and kind
- Rich imagination and creativity
- Strong intuition
- Accepting and non-judgmental
Weaknesses
- Can escape into daydreams
- Absorbs other people's moods
- Finds it hard to set boundaries
- May avoid difficult decisions
Personality
Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, closing the cycle just before the spring equinox brings Aries and a new start. As the final sign, Pisces is often described as holding a little of every other sign within it. Pisces people tend to understand others deeply, sometimes better than they understand themselves.
As a water sign ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams, art and imagination, Pisces lives close to its feelings. They are sensitive to atmosphere, music, art and the emotions of the people around them. Many Pisces are creative, spiritual or simply drawn to beauty and meaning.
Pisces is a mutable sign, which makes it adaptable and gentle. Its symbol, two fish swimming in opposite directions, captures the Pisces tension between reality and dreams. They can flow easily with change, but they can also drift without a clear direction.
Pisces in love
Pisces is one of the most romantic signs in the zodiac. They fall in love with their whole heart and imagine beautiful futures with the people they care about. They are tender, attentive and willing to give a great deal for love.
Their challenge is seeing partners clearly. Pisces can idealize someone and overlook warning signs, or give so much that they forget their own needs. The best partners for Pisces are kind, steady and protective, people who cherish Pisces’ sensitivity and help them stay grounded.
Career and ambitions
Pisces thrives in creative and caring professions: art, music, film, writing, photography, healthcare, counseling, social work, spirituality and charity work. They bring empathy and imagination to anything they do.
They struggle in harsh, highly competitive or very bureaucratic environments. Pisces does best with flexible structure: enough freedom to create, enough support to stay on track. Their growth area is setting boundaries and protecting their energy.
Friendship and family
Pisces friends are gentle, supportive and great listeners. They’re the ones who understand without needing a long explanation and who forgive easily. Because they absorb others’ emotions, they may need time alone to recharge.
In families, Pisces is often the empathetic one, the person relatives turn to for comfort. They may need help saying no.
How to get along with a Pisces
Be gentle and sincere. Pisces responds to kindness and is hurt by harshness more than most. Share music, art and quiet conversations with them. Help them make practical decisions without pressuring them, and respect their need for solitude. In return, you’ll have one of the most caring and understanding people in your life.