Creative, Intuitive, and Dreamy: All About the Pisces Zodiac Sign
If you’re a Pisces, then you’ll agree that Mother Nature saved the best for last with this zodiac sign!
If you’re a Pisces, then you’ll agree that Mother Nature saved the best for last with this zodiac sign!
As the 12th and last constellation of the zodiac, Pisces wraps up the astrological year with an inclination for everything dream-like, fantastical, and oh-so-creative.
Let go of the dreaded “real world” for a bit and dive into everything you need to know about this intuitive and emotional zodiac sign.
Pisces are born between February 19 and March 20.
If you don’t know much about the zodiac system, then it’s probably both simpler and more complex than you might be imagining. In its easiest-to-understand terms, the zodiac is based on the movement of the earth relative to the sun.
As the earth orbits the sun, the sun appears to pass in front of 12 different constellations. The perceived location of the sun during your birth is what decides your zodiac sign, also called a “sun sign.”
From February 19 to March 20, the sun appears to be “in” (AKA in front of) the Pisces constellation—making you a Pisces.
Sounds easy, right?
Well… If you want to be the most precise and get what astrologers call a “natal chart” (which includes sun signs and moon signs), you’d also need to know the exact time and place of your birth. That’s because the position of the earth, sun, moon, and stars is constantly changing, so a difference of a few hours here or there may actually push you into one or the other zodiac signs.
If you’re born right on the border of two zodiac signs (what many people call “on the cusp”), then you’ll need more precise birth information to be sure which sign you really are:
For those born on the cusp, you may want to do a little extra digging to be sure you really are a Pisces. You’ll need the exact time, date, and geographic location of your birth.
Depending on the type of astrology you’re into, you may also want to get a detailed natal chart to determine your “moon sign.” The moon sign requires more information to uncover because the moon moves much more quickly than the sun.
Fortunately (and unlike the ancient Babylonians who started the zodiac system in 1800s BCE), we modern people don’t have to spend hours laboring over a hand-drawn star chart. You can use websites like Astrology.com or apps like Co-Star to more accurately map out your own full natal chart online.
No, your astrological sign won’t change. If you’re born a Pisces, you’ll always be a Pisces! Your moon sign will also always stay the same.
So now you know you’re a Pisces based on your birthday, but what does that really mean? Here’s what astrologers say about the Pisces astrological sign.
All 12 zodiac signs are further categorized into type based on where they fall in the zodiac order. Astrologers use fancy-sounding words for these, but the actual concepts are thankfully easy to understand.
Each “triplicity” of the zodiac includes three signs and is associated with a particular feature.
In ancient times, astrologers may have associated each triplicity with cardinal directions: N, S, E, and W. Today, triplicities are associated with elements—and Pisces is a water sign (along with Cancer and Scorpio).
Each “quadruplicity” includes four zodiac signs and is based on where the sign falls in the order of the zodiac. A quadruplicity may also be called a modality.
First signs are “cardinal,” middle signs are “fixed,” and final signs are “mutable.” As the last sign of its quadruplicity and of the entire zodiac, Pisces is a mutable sign (along with Gemini, Virgo, and Sagittarius).
In addition to the 12 signs themselves, the zodiac system is divided into 12 “houses.” Each house is assigned a natural “master” or ambience, based on the order of the zodiac chart.
As the final zodiac sign, Pisces is naturally housed in the final position: the 12th house. This house rules the unseen realm of spirituality, mystery, karmic energy, and secrets—which you’ll definitely see repeated in Pisces’ strongest personality traits below.
Pisces’ ruling planet is Neptune, which makes sense for a water element since Neptune is the Roman god of the sea. (In Greek mythology, Neptune’s counterpart is Poseidon.)
If you’re wondering what the heck a “ruling planet” is, you aren’t alone! Ruling planets can be confusing to those new to astrology, and the full concept gets a little complicated.
Basically, every zodiac sign has a single ruling planet that does not change. For Pisces, this ruling planet is Neptune. You can also think of the ruling planet as a sort of home base, where that particular zodiac sign feels most at home.
It’s the watery, dreamy, and fantastical influence of Neptune that gives Pisces their unique personality traits. (Contrast this to the fiery aspect of Mars, which rules Aries, to give you a better idea of how zodiac signs embody planetary aspects.)
Fun fact: In ancient and early astrology—before Neptune was discovered in 1846—Pisces’ ruling planet was Jupiter.
As a water sign, Pisces is typically associated with intuition and emotion. Some even say that Pisces are known for their psychic awareness and natural understanding of the hidden world. They may be described as enchanting, mysterious, or dreamy.
The most embodied personality traits of a Pisces will revolve around deep emotion and sense of feeling, including:
As a mutable sign, Pisces are made for change—hence the word “mutability,” which itself means “tendency to change.” If you’re a Pisces, you know how to deal with transformations of the self and circumstances, giving you a sense of real-world resilience along with your fantastical dreaminess.
It goes deeper than that, too.
As the final sign of the entire zodiac chart, Pisces are believed to naturally absorb the life lessons and emotional understanding of the 11 previous star signs. A Pisces will experience these combined energies and express them in a unique way—often embodying both the best and the worst of all of us.
Pisces’ natural intuition may lead them to focus too much on others’ unstated expectations and needs, as they intuit what is desired from them and attempt to provide it. When surrounded by malicious people, Pisces may be taken advantage of due to their sensitivity to the desires of others.
Similarly, the natural inclination toward fantasy may lead some Pisces to lose touch with reality, becoming overindulgent or even escapist if these tendencies are not harnessed in a positive manner.
See the wide range of personalities that the final sun sign can inhabit by learning more about some of these famous Pisces:
According to Astrology.com’s horoscope projections, Pisces in 2021 will have the opportunity to build their network and connect with genuine people—if they’re careful to pay attention to who is and isn’t a real friend.
Keep in mind that horoscopes aren’t meant to be some kind of fortune telling. Instead, these cosmological charts can help you understand the current energy of the universe, so you can recognize some of the greater influences on your mood, attitude, and outlook.
For more personalized results, astrologers recommend skipping the general horoscopes and instead getting a more detailed look based on your specific natal chart.
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