Pisces is a sign that is represented by the symbol of a fish. Those who have the zodiac sign Pisces tend to be filled with depth and mystery.

• Dates: February 19 – March 20
• Symbol: The Fish
• Polarity: Receptive
• Element: Water
• Quality: Mutable
• Ruling Planet: Neptune 
• Tarot Card: The Moon

Pisces Zodiac Sign Personality

Those born under the zodiac sign Pisces are daydreamers - their mind tends towards the fantastical and mystical. They are introspective by nature, and this can lead others to find them either intriguing and mysterious - or other times boring or too quiet. If you look beneath their surface, most will have a brilliant inner life that they rarely share with other people around them. They care deeply for others, and Pisces can rarely stand to see their loved ones unhappy.

Being drawn to their inner lives, Pisces can sometimes express that as having an interest in the spiritual. Their inner world is so vivid that in their desire to bring that forth and express it, they may be very creative. But nothing that they can express will ever live up to the images that they carry inside them. Sensitive and delicate, they need a lot of encouragement in order to get things done and reach their full potential. They love to imagine, but sometimes fail to take action. This doesn't mean they won't get things done, it just means that they might do things a little later than their peers, when they have found the inspiration that they need.

Positives of Pisces Zodiac Sign

Strengths: Mystical, intuitive, imaginative, compassionate, sensitive and romantic

Being the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces represents our will to transcend and evolve. Their nature as the mystics of the zodiac wheel mean that the more spiritual of those in this sign are always searching for ways to unite the material world and the divine. They are adaptable and emotional - they understand how to let go - and how flow with the current. This is due to their deep connection with the world around them and their sensitivity. This sensitivity means that they are deeply affected by those around them, making them empathetic and oftentimes shape-shifters, their identities are quite fluid, altering depending on the currents that flow around them.

Filled with great ideas, they might find it difficult to bring those ideas to fruition alone, but can excel when they take the role of teacher or role model. Because of their sensitive natures, are a deeply compassionate zodiac sign. When others around them suffer, they suffer too. This makes them naturally very kind people, and love to do charity work and help those who are less fortunate than they are. Pisces loves the universe and its creatures deeply, and their friends and loved ones will feel the benefits of their compassion and empathy.

Negatives of Pisces Zodiac Sign

Weaknesses: Escapist, unrealistic, submissive, lethargic, self-pitying, lacking boundaries, dependent and codependent

Sometimes Pisces can care a little too much. This means that they can get pulled into drama that they have no business being in. Oftentimes, they are also drawn to unpredictable circumstances and unstable people, hoping to lend a hand. This makes them sometimes easy to take advantage of - and their constant worry can quickly create burn out if they don’t also focus on themselves.

Since their inner lives are so vivid and imaginative, they can sometimes become addicted to living inside their fantasies. In the worst circumstances, they can even find it difficult to distinguish fantasy from reality. Illusion can give them comfort and an easy way out of difficult situations. Some born under this zodiac sign can be escapist, purposely running away from their problems instead of confronting them.

They do not like to upset others and this can mean that making decisions is difficult for them to do. Often, they can be indecisive if they believe that they can hurt someone’s feelings, and may need a push from another sign in order to get things done. Their sensitivity means that they can get hurt easily. They need to take steps in order to protect themselves from those around them who seek to take advantage or who don't understand how deeply feeling they really are.

Love and Relationships for Pisces Zodiac Sign

It can initially be difficult to get to know a Pisces because they are quite introspective and closed off. They need a lot of patience; one has to give them time and space to work through their own feelings. They may find it difficult to deal with the more practical aspects of a relationship, trivial details not being their strong suit. Some partners may believe that they are being distant, when they are simply enjoying being with themselves and their own inner world. Lovers of Pisces may also find it complex to understand Pisces as their style of communication is not always straight forward.

Their sensitivity to others means that they often make caring and tender partners, sometimes bending over backwards in order to fulfill their needs while even neglecting their own. They innately feel the pain of others, especially their partner, and sometimes they seem to understand their lover more than they themselves do. Being impressionable too means that they need to be treated tenderly in return. Their feelings easily hurt, criticism by those that they love can leave them deeply wounded.

Friends and Family for Pisces Zodiac Sign

Friends and family need to nurture a Pisces; they need a lot of encouragement and reminders, but they will reward this with by developing their creative passions as well as their loyalty and compassion. They do spend time with family but like to have the opportunity to reflect and introspect. Being deeply impressionable, Pisces sometimes have a difficult time creating boundaries. They are always ready to help and this can lead to manipulation and being taken advantage of by other members of their family if they don’t have the best intentions. Creating distance between some members of family and developing healthy boundaries can be essential for Pisces to do.

Career for Pisces Zodiac Sign

Pisces are very loyal and dedicated people. They are the types of people that will stay with the same job or company for decades, and can be the most trusted employees. Quiet workers, they do not share a lot of information which can make them seem self-absorbed, but they simply don't see a real need to share unless it is absolutely necessary. Pisces don't necessarily make great leaders, and don't enjoy being in leadership positions. However, they are great team workers and followers, and do enjoy being guides and teachers. As long as they have support from other signs around them, they will give great ideas and advice when encouraged.

Zodiac Sign Pisces Cheat Sheet and Infographic