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Pisces

Feb 19 - Mar 20 · Water · Mutable · Yin

Ruled by: Neptune

The Fish — The Mystic / Dreamer

At a Glance

Compassionate, artistic, and intuitive

Astrological Profile

Element

Water

Modality

Mutable

Ruling Planet

Jupiter (traditional) / Neptune (modern)

Associated House

12th House

Exaltation

Venus exalted in Pisces

Detriment

Mercury in detriment in Pisces

Fall

Mercury in fall in Pisces

Strengths

CompassionImaginationSpiritual SensitivityArtistic AbilityEmpathy

Shadow Side

EscapismVictimhoodBoundary DissolutionAddictionMartyrdom

Behavioral Tendencies

Absorbs emotions, seeks transcendence, creates art, avoids harsh reality, sacrifices for others, fluid identity, highly intuitive

Psychological Motivations

Need for spiritual connection, dissolution of ego boundaries, creative expression, compassion, escape from suffering

Evolutionary Lesson

Maintain healthy boundaries; ground spirituality in daily life; distinguish compassion from codependency

Frequently Asked Questions About Pisces

Pisces is a Water sign known for being compassion, imagination, spiritual sensitivity. Ruled by Neptune, Pisces individuals (Feb 19 - Mar 20) tend to express water energy through their mutable modality, making them adapters and communicators.

Pisces season runs from Feb 19 - Mar 20. If you were born on the first or last day of this range, you may be on the cusp and should check your exact birth chart for confirmation.

Pisces is a Water sign. Water signs are emotional, intuitive, and deeply empathetic.

As a Water sign, Pisces typically has strong compatibility with other Water signs and complementary elements. Check our dedicated Pisces compatibility pages for detailed analysis of all 11 pairings including love, friendship, and communication scores.

Pisces is ruled by Neptune. This planetary ruler influences how Pisces expresses its core energy, including motivations, strengths, and behavioral patterns.

Pisces Compatibility

♈ Aries ♉ Taurus ♊ Gemini ♋ Cancer ♌ Leo ♍ Virgo ♎ Libra ♏ Scorpio ♐ Sagittarius ♑ Capricorn ♒ Aquarius

Planets in Pisces

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What's in Your Chart?

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