Pisces
THE FISH
Birthdays from
19th February to
20th March
Personality Profile
PISCES AT A GLANCE
Element – Water
Ruling Planet – Neptune
Career Planet – Jupiter
Love Planet – Mercury
Money Planet – Mars
Planet of Health and Work – Sun
Planet of Home and Family Life – Mercury
Planet of Love Affairs, Creativity and Children – Moon
Colours – aqua, blue-green
Colours that promote love, romance and social harmony – earth tones, yellow, yellow-orange
Colours that promote earning power – red, scarlet
Gem – white diamond
Metal – tin
Scent – lotus
Quality – mutable (= flexibility)
Qualities most needed for balance – structure and the ability to handle form
Strongest virtues – psychic power, sensitivity, self-sacrifice, altruism
Deepest needs – spiritual illumination, liberation
Characteristics to avoid – escapism, keeping bad company, negative moods
Signs of greatest overall compatibility – Cancer, Scorpio
Signs of greatest overall incompatibility – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius
Sign most helpful to career – Sagittarius
Sign most helpful for emotional support – Gemini
Sign most helpful financially – Aries
Sign best for marriage and/or partnerships – Virgo
Sign most helpful for creative projects – Cancer
Best Sign to have fun with – Cancer
Signs most helpful in spiritual matters – Scorpio, Aquarius
Best day of the week – Thursday
Understanding a Pisces
If Pisces have one outstanding quality it is their belief in the invisible, spiritual and psychic side of things. This side of things is as real to them as the hard earth beneath their feet – so real, in fact, that they will often ignore the visible, tangible aspects of reality in order to focus on the invisible and so-called intangible ones.
Of all the signs of the zodiac, the intuitive and emotional faculties of the Pisces are the most highly developed. They are committed to living by their intuition and this can at times be infuriating to other people – especially those who are materially, scientifically or technically orientated. If you think that money, status and worldly success are the only goals in life, then you will never understand a Pisces.
Pisces have intellect, but to them intellect is only a means by which they can rationalize what they know intuitively. To an Aquarius or a Gemini the intellect is a tool with which to gain knowledge. To a well-developed Pisces it is a tool by which to express knowledge.
Pisces feel like fish in an infinite ocean of thought and feeling. This ocean has many depths, currents and undercurrents. They long for purer waters where the denizens are good, true and beautiful, but they are sometimes pulled to the lower, murkier depths. Pisces know that they do not generate thoughts but only tune in to thoughts that already exist; this is why they seek the purer waters. This ability to tune in to higher thoughts inspires them artistically and musically.
Since Pisces is so spiritually orientated – though many Pisces in the corporate world may hide this fact – we will deal with this aspect in greater detail, for otherwise it is difficult to understand the true Pisces personality.
There are four basic attitudes of the spirit. One is outright scepticism – the attitude of secular humanists. The second is an intellectual or emotional belief, where one worships a far-distant God-figure – the attitude of most modern church-going people. The third is not only belief but direct personal spiritual experience – this is the attitude of some ‘born-again’ religious people. The fourth is actual unity with the divinity, an intermingling with the spiritual world – this is the attitude of yoga. This fourth attitude is the deepest urge of a Pisces, and a Pisces is uniquely qualified to pursue and perform this work.
Consciously or unconsciously, Pisces seek this union with the spiritual world. The belief in a greater reality makes Pisces very tolerant and understanding of others – perhaps even too tolerant. There are instances in their lives when they should say ‘enough is enough’ and be ready to defend their position and put up a fight. However, because of their qualities it takes a good deal to get them into that frame of mind.
Pisces basically want and aspire to be ‘saints’. They do so in their own way and according to their own rules. Others should not try to impose their concept of saintliness on a Pisces, because he or she always tries to find it for him- or herself.
Finance
Money is generally not that important to Pisces. Of course they need it as much as anyone else, and many of them attain great wealth. But money is not generally a primary objective. Doing good, feeling good about oneself, peace of mind, the relief of pain and suffering – these are the things that matter most to a Pisces.
Pisces earn money intuitively and instinctively. They follow their hunches rather than their logic. They tend to be generous and perhaps overly charitable. Almost any kind of misfortune is enough to move a Pisces to give. Although this is one of their greatest virtues, Pisces should be more careful with their finances. They should try to be more choosy about the people to whom they lend money, so that they are not being taken advantage of. If they give money to charities they should follow it up to see that their contributions are put to good use. Even when Pisces are not rich, they still like to spend money on helping others. In this case they should really be careful, however: they must learn to say no sometimes and help themselves first.
Perhaps the biggest financial stumbling block for the Pisces is general passivity – a laissez faire attitude. In general Pisces like to go with the flow of events. When it comes to financial matters, especially, they need to be more aggressive. They need to make things happen, to create their own wealth. A passive attitude will only cause loss and missed opportunity. Worrying about financial security will not provide that security. Pisces need to go after what they want tenaciously.
Career and Public Image
Pisces like to be perceived by the public as people of spiritual or material wealth, of generosity and philanthropy. They look up to big-hearted, philanthropic types. They admire people engaged in large-scale undertakings and eventually would like to head up these big enterprises themselves. In short, they like to be connected with big organizations that are doing things in a big way.
If Pisces are to realize their full career and professional potential they need to travel more, educate themselves more and learn more about the actual world. In other words, they need some of the unflagging optimism of Sagittarius in order to reach the top.
Because of all their caring and generous characteristics, Pisces often choose professions through which they can help and touch the lives of other people. That is why many Pisces become doctors, nurses, social workers or teachers. Sometimes it takes a while before Pisces realize what they really want to do in their professional lives, but once they find a career that lets them manifest their interests and virtues they will excel at it.
Love and Relationships
It is not surprising that someone as ‘otherworldly’ as the Pisces would like a partner who is practical and down to earth. Pisces prefer a partner who is on top of all the details of life, because they dislike details. Pisces seek this quality in both their romantic and professional partners. More than anything else this gives Pisces a feeling of being grounded, of being in touch with reality.
As expected, these kinds of relationships – though necessary – are sure to have many ups and downs. Misunderstandings will take place because the two attitudes are poles apart. If you are in love with a Pisces you will experience these fluctuations and will need a lot of patience to see things stabilize. Pisces are moody, intuitive, affectionate and difficult to get to know. Only time and the right attitude will yield Pisces’ deepest secrets. However, when in love with a Pisces you will find that riding the waves is worth it because they are good, sensitive people who need and like to give love and affection.
When in love, Pisces like to fantasize. For them fantasy is 90 per cent of the fun of a relationship. They tend to idealize their partner, which can be good and bad at the same time. It is bad in that it is difficult for anyone to live up to the high ideals their Pisces lover sets.
Home and Domestic Life
In their family and domestic life Pisces have to resist the tendency to relate only by feelings and moods. It is unrealistic to expect that your partner and other family members will be as intuitive as you are. There is a need for more verbal communication between a Pisces and his or her family. A cool, unemotional exchange of ideas and opinions will benefit everyone.
Some Pisces tend to like mobility and moving around. For them too much stability feels like a restriction on their freedom. They hate to be locked in one location for ever.
The sign of Gemini sits on the cusp of Pisces’ 4th solar house of home and family. This shows that Pisces likes and needs a home environment that promotes intellectual and mental interests. They tend to treat their neighbours as family – or extended family. Some Pisceans can have a dual attitude towards the home and family – on the one hand they like the emotional support of the family, but on the other they dislike the obligations, restrictions and duties involved with it. For Pisces, finding a balance is the key to a happy family life.
Horoscope for 2023
Major Trends
A lot of changes are happening this year, Pisces, as the long-term planets are shifting positions. The cosmic chess board is being rearranged and you’re playing a new game.
The most significant change is Saturn’s major move from Aquarius into Pisces, your own sign, where he will stay for the next two and a half years. This happens on March 8. This affects your health and energy. Health is not up to its usual standards this year, so you will need to rest and relax more. More on this later.
Saturn’s move into your sign has other implications, too. It signals a more serious attitude to life. You’re forced to take on more responsibilities. Many of you feel older than your years – even young Pisceans are thinking of old age. It can induce a pessimism – a tendency to depression. Everything looks black (even though it isn’t really the case). And while this transit is excellent for managing things, it isn’t that great for love. (More on this later.)
In spite of the above, you’re in a very prosperous year. Jupiter is moving through your money house until May 17, expanding earnings and the financial horizons. On May 17 Jupiter moves into your 3rd house of intellectual interests and communication for the rest of 2023. The mental faculties are very much enhanced by this transit and students will do well in their studies. It will be a good time in which to take courses in subjects that interest you and, in some cases, to teach courses.
Pluto, the ruler of your 9th house, your religious planet, is beginning to change signs. This will be a two-year process. This year and next year he will hover between Capricorn and Aquarius, your 11th and 12th houses – energizing both these areas. In 2025 he will enter Aquarius for the long haul (twenty years, approximately). This will start a revamping of your whole spiritual life and attitudes.
Venus will spend an unusual amount of time – over four months – in the sign of Leo, your 6th house, this year, from June 5 to October 9. Thus, there will be a focus on health – a preoccupation with it. Perhaps surgery is recommended. (More on this later.)
Your major interests this year are friends, groups and group activities (until March 24 and from June 12 to the end of the year); spirituality (until March 8); the body, image and personal appearance; finance (until May 17); intellectual interests and communication; and health and work (from June 5 to October 9).
Your paths of greatest fulfilment this year are finance (until May 17 and from July 18 onwards); and intellectual interests and communication.
Health
(Please note that this is an astrological perspective on health and not a medical one. In days of yore there was no difference, both these perspectives were identical. But these days there could be quite a difference. For a medical perspective, please consult your doctor or health practitioner.)
Health needs watching this year, especially for those born early in the sign of Pisces (February 19–27). All of you will feel the effects of Saturn’s move into your sign, but these people will feel them most strongly.
Saturn by himself is not enough to cause serious problems with your health, but when the short-term planets join him in making stressful aspects, things can get dangerous. Your vulnerability is increased. We will cover this in more detail in the monthly reports.
When Saturn is in your sign it is like walking uphill. You expend more energy to cover the same distance than you would if walking on level ground. The normal activities of life require more than the usual energy, and so you shouldn’t be alarmed if you can’t do as many push-ups or walk or jog as many miles as you usually do. This is natural. Respect the limits of the body and heed its messages.
There are many things you can do to enhance your health and energy. Give more attention to the following areas – the vulnerable areas of your Horoscope this year (the reflex points are shown in the chart below). These are where problems are most likely to happen, so keeping them healthy and fit is sound preventive medicine.
Important foot reflexology points for the year ahead
Try to massage all of the foot on a regular basis – the top of the foot as well as the bottom – but pay extra attention to the points highlighted on the chart. When you massage, be aware of ‘sore spots’ as these need special attention. It’s also a good idea to massage the ankles and below them.
- The feet. These are always important for Pisces as your sign rules the feet. Regular foot massage – see the chart above – should be part of your regular health regime. You not only strengthen the feet but the whole body as well. You boost your overall energy levels.
- The heart ...
