♓︎ Pisces Zodiac Sign

The dreamer. Empathetic, artistic and tuned in to everything.

DatesFebruary 19 – March 20
ElementWater
ModalityMutable
RulerJupiter and Neptune
PolarityYin
Symbol♓︎

WaterMutableRuled by Jupiter and Neptune

Pisces personality

Pisces closes the zodiac and carries a bit of every sign inside it. Traditionally ruled by Jupiter and, in modern astrology, by Neptune, Pisces is intuitive, compassionate and imaginative. They absorb the moods of a room, feel for strangers and drift into daydreams. Their gift is empathy; their challenge is keeping boundaries when everyone else's feelings seem to be their own.

Dates are approximate and shift by a day in some years. If you were born near the start or end of Pisces season, use the Big Three calculator to confirm your exact Sun sign.

Pisces in love

Pisces is a romantic in the fullest sense: poetic, gentle and willing to love imperfect people wholeheartedly. They want an emotional and spiritual connection, not just a good match on paper. They can idealize partners or avoid hard conversations, so they do best with someone grounded and kind who tells the truth softly.

Pisces in friendship

Pisces friends listen without judgment and often know what you need before you say it. They are generous, creative and a little disorganized. Protect them from people who take advantage of their kindness.

Pisces at work

Pisces thrive in creative and caring fields: music, art, film, writing, counseling, healthcare, nonprofit, photography and spiritual work. They need meaning and room to be imaginative, and harsh, rigid workplaces wear them down.

Strengths

  • Empathy and compassion
  • Creativity and imagination
  • Intuition about people
  • Adaptability and gentleness

Growth edges

  • Absorbing other people's moods
  • Avoiding conflict or reality
  • Weak boundaries with people who take advantage

Pisces as your Sun, Moon or Rising

Pisces Sun

Your core self is empathetic, imaginative and gentle. You are tuned into moods, music and meaning.

Pisces Moon

Emotionally you are sensitive and intuitive, absorbing the feelings of others. You need quiet time and creative outlets to recharge.

Pisces Rising

You come across as soft, dreamy and kind, with an expressive, approachable presence.

Not sure which signs you have? Calculate your Sun, Moon and Rising sign.

Pisces compatibility

Strongest natural matches for Pisces: Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer. Pairings that ask for more effort (and often more growth): Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

PairingOverallScore
Pisces & AriesChallenging but possible●●●●●
Pisces & TaurusNatural match●●●●●
Pisces & GeminiChallenging but possible●●●●●
Pisces & CancerNatural match●●●●●
Pisces & LeoChallenging but possible●●●●●
Pisces & VirgoStrong potential●●●●●
Pisces & LibraChallenging but possible●●●●●
Pisces & ScorpioNatural match●●●●●
Pisces & SagittariusChallenging but possible●●●●●
Pisces & CapricornNatural match●●●●●
Pisces & AquariusChallenging but possible●●●●●
Pisces & PiscesStrong potential●●●●●