Pisces: Zodiac Sign Traits & Meaning

Pisces is the zodiac's dreamer: empathic, imaginative and deeply intuitive. Pisces feels everything and translates it into art, compassion and spiritual insight.

Pisces — stained-glass illustration

Pisces Facts

DatesFebruary 19 – March 20
SymbolThe Fish
ElementWater
ModalityMutable
Ruling planetNeptune (traditionally Jupiter)
BodyFeet and lymphatic system
Keywordsdreamy, compassionate, artistic
Opposite signVirgo

Pisces Personality Traits

Pisces is the zodiac's dreamer: empathic, imaginative and deeply intuitive. Pisces feels everything and translates it into art, compassion and spiritual insight.

Pisces needs tenderness, creativity and emotional safety, and is turned off by harshness, cynicism and coldness.

Strengths

  • Compassionate
  • Creative
  • Intuitive
  • Gentle

Weaknesses

  • Escapist
  • Overly sensitive
  • Struggles with boundaries

Pisces in Love

Pisces loves romantically and selflessly. They dream of a soul connection and need a partner who is gentle, emotionally open and grounding.

Pisces as a Friend

As a friend Pisces is the one who truly listens, never judges and makes you feel understood.

Pisces Career

Pisces flourishes in the arts, music, healing, counselling, spirituality and caring roles.

Pisces Compatibility

Best matches for Pisces: Scorpio (90%), Cancer (90%), Taurus (86%). More challenging: Sagittarius (54%), Leo (51%).

Exact Pisces Dates

Between 1950 and 2030 the Sun entered Pisces as early as February 18 (e.g. 1953, 1957, 1961, 1965) and as late as February 19 (e.g. 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954), in Universal Time. Born on the first or last day of Pisces? Check with the sign finder on the zodiac signs page or read about cusps.

Planets in Pisces

Having the Moon, Venus or Mars in Pisces adds Pisces qualities to that part of you:

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Questions & Answers

What are Pisces's best traits?

Compassionate, Creative, Intuitive, Gentle.

Who is Pisces most compatible with?

Based on sign angles and elements: Scorpio, Cancer, Taurus.

What are the dates for Pisces?

February 19 – March 20; the exact start varies by a day depending on the year.

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