Soul Energy Insight
- Dates
- February 19 – March 20
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Neptune (traditional ruler: Jupiter)
- Symbol
- The Fish
- Opposite sign
- Virgo
Pisces personality
Pisces is the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac. It carries a little of every sign before it, which is why Pisces is so compassionate, imaginative and spiritually open. This is the sign of dreams, art, intuition and oneness.
Ruled by Neptune, with Jupiter as its traditional ruler, Pisces is gentle, creative and deeply empathic. Pisces people often feel what others feel and are drawn to music, art, healing and the mystical.
Pisces strengths
- Deeply compassionate and empathic
- Highly creative and imaginative
- Strongly intuitive, even psychic
- Accepting and non-judgmental
- Spiritually connected
The shadow side of Pisces
The shadow side of Pisces can turn escapist, evasive and self-sacrificing: dissolving boundaries until you lose yourself. Pisces shadow work is about grounding your sensitivity, saying no and staying present when life feels heavy.
Learn how your whole chart reveals your shadow in our guide to shadow work astrology.
Pisces in love
In love, Pisces is romantic, devoted and soulful. They dream of a spiritual connection and give generously. They need a partner who is kind, emotionally available and willing to help them stay grounded.
Pisces career and work
Pisces thrives in the arts, music, film, healing, therapy, nursing, spiritual work and charity. They need work that feeds their imagination or helps others, and they struggle in cold, rigid environments.
Pisces Rising
With Pisces Rising, you come across as gentle, dreamy and approachable. People feel at ease around you and may confide in you quickly. You approach life by intuition, flowing with what comes.
Not sure of your Ascendant? Read what your rising sign means.
Pisces Moon
A Pisces Moon is extremely sensitive and absorbs the emotions around you. You need quiet time, creativity and spiritual connection to recharge. Learning emotional boundaries is a lifelong gift for you.
Pisces compatibility
Pisces is often most compatible with Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn. Water signs Cancer and Scorpio share Pisces’ emotional depth, while earth signs Taurus and Capricorn give Pisces safety and structure. Opposite sign Virgo is a healing match of heart and hands.
Real compatibility goes far beyond Sun signs. See how synastry charts compare two whole birth charts.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Pisces?
Pisces season runs from about February 19 – March 20. The exact start can shift by a day from year to year, so if you were born on the edge, check your birth chart.
What is Pisces’s element and ruling planet?
Pisces is a mutable water sign ruled by Neptune (traditional ruler: Jupiter). Its symbol is The Fish.
Who is Pisces most compatible with?
Pisces tends to connect easily with Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn, and feels a strong pull toward its opposite sign, Virgo. Full compatibility depends on both birth charts.
What is the shadow side of Pisces?
The shadow side of Pisces can turn escapist, evasive and self-sacrificing: dissolving boundaries until you lose yourself. Pisces shadow work is about grounding your sensitivity, saying no and staying present when life feels heavy.
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