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Pisces
Feb 19 – Mar 20 · Water · Mutable · ruled by Neptune
Compassionate, imaginative and intuitive — the dreamer at the end of the zodiac.
Pisces quick facts
- Dates
- Feb 19 – Mar 20
- Symbol
- ♓ The Fish
- Element
- Water
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Neptune (traditionally Jupiter)
- Opposite sign
- Virgo
- Natural house
- Twelfth house
- Keywords
- dreamy, compassionate, escapist, artistic
Pisces personality
Pisces is the mutable water sign, ruled by Neptune in modern astrology and by Jupiter in the traditional system. As the last sign, it closes winter and holds a little of every sign before it — it is the sign of imagination, empathy, spirituality and surrender.
Pisces people are deeply sensitive to what others feel, often absorbing moods like a sponge. They are creative, gentle and imaginative, with a rich inner world and a strong intuition. The two fish swimming in opposite directions capture Pisces' tension between the real world and the dream world — and their gift for bridging the two through art, compassion and faith.
Pisces strengths
- Deep compassion
- Creativity and imagination
- Intuition
- Acceptance without judgment
Pisces challenges
- Escapism under stress
- Weak boundaries
- Idealizing people
- Indecision and drifting
Pisces in love
Pisces is a deeply romantic sign, longing for a soulful, almost transcendent connection. They are tender, devoted and accepting partners. The risk is falling for potential rather than reality, or giving away too much of themselves. Pisces needs a kind partner who also offers some grounding. Their growth in love is setting boundaries without fearing it will cost them love.
Pisces at work
Pisces thrives in work that uses empathy or imagination: art, music, film, healing professions, counseling, spiritual work, charity. They work best in supportive, low-conflict environments. Cutthroat, overly rigid settings drain them; meaningful, creative work lets their gifts flow.
Careers that suit Pisces: Music and visual art · Film and photography · Therapy and counseling · Nursing and healing · Charity and spiritual work
Pisces as a friend
Pisces is the friend who listens without judgment and understands what you meant but couldn't say. They are generous with their time and empathy. They need friends who look out for them, gently, when they give too much.
How Pisces grows
Pisces grows by grounding their dreams in daily practice and protecting their energy with clear boundaries. Their compassion is strongest when it includes themselves.
Pisces compatibility
How Pisces pairs with every sign, by element and modality.
- ♉Taurus88%
- ♑Capricorn88%
- ♓Pisces88%
- ♋Cancer85%
- ♏Scorpio85%
- ♍Virgo76%
- ♎Libra58%
- ♒Aquarius58%
- ♊Gemini46%
- ♈Aries45%
- ♌Leo45%
- ♐Sagittarius33%
Not a textbook Pisces?
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Pisces FAQ
What are the Pisces dates?
Pisces season runs Feb 19 – Mar 20. The exact start and end can shift by a day from year to year, because the moment the Sun enters each sign changes. If you were born on a cusp, your birth chart — which uses your exact time and place — settles which sign your Sun is in.
What is Pisces's ruling planet?
Pisces is ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter). A sign's ruler colors how it expresses itself, so the condition of Neptune in your own chart says a lot about how your Pisces energy plays out.
What element and modality is Pisces?
Pisces is a mutable water sign. Water signs feel first and explain later. They read moods, remember everything, and bond deeply. Mutable signs close each season — they adapt, translate and prepare for what comes next.
Who is Pisces most compatible with?
By element and modality, Pisces's most natural matches are Taurus, Capricorn and Cancer. Sun-sign compatibility is only a starting point, though — comparing two full birth charts (synastry) shows where the real chemistry and friction are.
What is the opposite sign of Pisces?
Virgo sits directly across the zodiac from Pisces. Opposite signs share a theme from different angles, which is why they often attract — and why each holds qualities the other is learning.