Pisces traits: the essentials
| Dates | February 19 – March 20 | Symbol | ♓︎ the Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Water | Modality | Mutable |
| Ruling planet | Neptune (traditionally Jupiter) | Opposite sign | Virgo |
| Lucky day | Thursday | Colours | sea green and lavender |
| Tarot card | The Moon | Body (traditional) | feet |
Pisces is the dreamer of the zodiac. Ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter), it is empathetic, imaginative and spiritual, feeling the world as much as seeing it. As the last sign, Pisces carries a little of every sign before it.
As a mutable water sign, Pisces adapts and flows. People with strong Pisces placements are compassionate, artistic and intuitive, with a gift for healing — but they need clear boundaries to avoid absorbing everyone else's emotions.
Water signs feel, sense and nurture, and mutable signs adapt, learn and transition — so Pisces combines water energy with a mutable style.
Pisces strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Compassionate and kind
- Intuitive and empathic
- Creative and artistic
- Adaptable
- Spiritually aware
Challenges
- Escapism
- Weak boundaries
- Over-sensitivity
- Indecision
Pisces in love
Pisces is the romantic of the zodiac. They love selflessly, intuitively and with a touch of magic. They need a partner who is gentle, emotionally present and grounded enough to help them stay anchored.
Best matches: Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn. Most challenging: Gemini, Sagittarius. Your opposite sign, Virgo, often brings strong attraction. Remember that Sun signs are only the start — Moon, Venus and Mars contacts matter more. Compare two full charts with our compatibility calculator.
Pisces compatibility with every sign
| Sign | Relationship | Score | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| ♈︎ Aries | Neighbours | 55% | Different styles that can teach each other; it takes effort. |
| ♉︎ Taurus | Sextile | 80% | Friendly and easy — compatible elements and lots of mutual support. |
| ♊︎ Gemini | Square | 50% | Spark and friction — strong attraction, frequent clashes; growth through compromise. |
| ♋︎ Cancer | Trine | 90% | Natural harmony — the same element and an effortless flow. |
| ♌︎ Leo | Quincunx | 45% | Mismatched rhythms — needs constant adjustment, but can be fascinating. |
| ♍︎ Virgo | Opposites | 70% | Magnetic opposites — you complete each other if you meet in the middle. |
| ♎︎ Libra | Quincunx | 45% | Mismatched rhythms — needs constant adjustment, but can be fascinating. |
| ♏︎ Scorpio | Trine | 90% | Natural harmony — the same element and an effortless flow. |
| ♐︎ Sagittarius | Square | 50% | Spark and friction — strong attraction, frequent clashes; growth through compromise. |
| ♑︎ Capricorn | Sextile | 80% | Friendly and easy — compatible elements and lots of mutual support. |
| ♒︎ Aquarius | Neighbours | 55% | Different styles that can teach each other; it takes effort. |
| ♓︎ Pisces | Same sign | 75% | Mirror match — instant understanding, but you share the same blind spots. |
Scores describe the geometric relationship between Sun signs and are for entertainment only.
Pisces at work and in career
At work Pisces thrives where imagination and compassion matter. They do their best work in creative or caring roles with a sense of meaning.
Careers that often suit Pisces:
- Art, music and film
- Healing and therapy
- Nursing and care
- Charity and social work
- Spiritual and wellness work
Your Midheaven matters even more than your Sun sign for career — check it with our career chart calculator.
How to get along with a Pisces
- Be gentle and kind
- Encourage their creativity
- Help them with practical matters
- Respect their need for quiet time
Pisces horoscope today, this week and this month
Read the Pisces horoscope today on PsychicBook, plus the weekly and monthly horoscopes. A Sun-sign horoscope is written for everyone born February 19 – March 20; for a forecast built on your own chart, try a forecast reading or talk to an astrologer on PsychicBook.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Pisces?
Pisces runs from February 19 – March 20. Exact dates shift by a day in some years — use the cusp checker above to confirm.
What are Pisces's main traits?
Compassionate and kind, intuitive and empathic and creative and artistic; challenges include escapism and weak boundaries.
Who is Pisces most compatible with?
Traditionally Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn — signs of the same or a complementary element.
What is Pisces's ruling planet?
Neptune (traditionally Jupiter).
What element is Pisces?
Pisces is a mutable water sign.
What tarot card is Pisces?
The Moon, in the Golden Dawn tradition.