Pisces is the zodiac sign for people born from 19 February to 20 March. A Water sign ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, it is dreamy, sensitive and creative. Here you will find the exact dates, personality traits, what Pisces men, women and children are like, signs a Pisces is in love, compatibility with other signs, careers, talismans and facts about the constellation.
Pisces is the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac. It covers people born from 19 February to 20 March, as winter gives way to spring. The boundaries shift by a day from year to year, so anyone born on 18–19 February or 20–21 March should check their sign for their birth year: they may be an Aquarius, a Pisces or an Aries. See the full table in our article on zodiac signs by month.
| Dates | 19 February — 20 March |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ♓ |
| Element | Water |
| Modality | mutable |
| Ruling planet | Neptune (traditionally Jupiter) |
| Colours | sea green, lilac, pale blue |
| Stone | amethyst, aquamarine |
| Opposite sign | Virgo |
Pisces is the dreamiest and most sensitive sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, Pisces combines kindness, generosity and a tendency to live in a world of imagination. They read other people’s moods easily, empathise readily and often put loved ones’ needs before their own. Pisces are creative, romantic and intuitive, but cope badly with rudeness, pressure and routine — in hard times they tend to go with the flow or hide from problems.
The Pisces man is gentle, attentive and deeply romantic. He has no need to dominate but knows how to listen, support and create atmosphere. He senses his partner’s mood without words, writes poems or songs and plans surprises. On the other hand he lacks decisiveness: he puts off big decisions and runs from conflict. He needs a confident yet tactful partner who will not criticise his dreams.
The Pisces woman is tender, feminine and mysterious. She lives by her feelings, believes in true love and knows how to make a home cosy. She needs to feel cared for and protected, so she chooses strong, dependable partners. She is highly empathetic, and friends come to her for advice and comfort. A harsh word hurts her deeply, though, and she may withdraw for a long time.
A Pisces child is dreamy, affectionate and very sensitive. They love fairy tales, drawing, music and make-believe. They need a calm home, praise and support; shouting and harsh punishment frighten them. Parents should gently teach young Pisces to finish what they start and not be afraid to speak up.
Pisces are the most understanding friends in the zodiac. They will listen at any hour, cry with you and never judge. Pisces get along with all kinds of people, but have only a few truly close friends. They sometimes take other people’s problems too much to heart, so they need friends who will support them in return.
Astrologers split each sign into three decans. The first (19–28 February) is “classic” Pisces under Neptune: dreamy, creative and the most sensitive. The second (1–10 March) has a touch of Cancer: family-minded, caring and attached to home. The third (11–20 March) has a touch of Scorpio: more passionate and decisive, with strong intuition and an interest in the mysterious.
Pisces love with their whole heart and often idealise their partner. They are romantics who believe in fate, love at first sight and shared dreams. In a relationship Pisces are tender, caring and ready to adapt to the person they love. They need emotional closeness, kind words and the sense of being understood without explanation. Coldness and criticism quickly put out their feelings.
Pisces value romance and attention to detail. A soft bouquet in pastel shades — lilac roses, hydrangeas, lisianthus or peonies — with a handwritten card will touch them more than an expensive gift. Flower ideas for every sign are in our guide which flowers to give each zodiac sign.
Pisces open up to people with whom they feel safe. What helps:
What to avoid: rudeness, sarcasm and pressure — Pisces will simply swim away.
Pisces get on best with fellow water signs Cancer and Scorpio: these pairings rest on a deep emotional bond. Earth signs Taurus and Capricorn also make good partners, giving Pisces support and practicality. The opposite sign, Virgo, attracts Pisces with its reliability, though both will need to accept different attitudes to order and feelings. The hardest matches are Gemini and Sagittarius, who seek freedom and novelty while Pisces wants steady closeness.
| Sign | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aries ♈ | moderate — different pace |
| Taurus ♉ | high — complementary elements |
| Gemini ♊ | challenging — needs compromise |
| Cancer ♋ | very high — same element |
| Leo ♌ | moderate — different pace |
| Virgo ♍ | strong attraction of opposites |
| Libra ♎ | moderate — different pace |
| Scorpio ♏ | very high — same element |
| Sagittarius ♐ | challenging — needs compromise |
| Capricorn ♑ | high — complementary elements |
| Aquarius ♒ | moderate — different pace |
| Pisces ♓ | high — similar temperament |
Pisces love anything to do with creativity and water. Painting, music, poetry, photography, dance and theatre are where they feel at home. Their ideal break is by the sea, a lake or a pool, along with films, meditation and long solitary walks. Many Pisces are drawn to charity and volunteering.
Give Pisces things with soul and atmosphere. Good ideas: an art set, a vinyl record or concert tickets, a scented candle, jewellery with amethyst or aquamarine, a poetry book, or a spa or photo-shoot voucher. Choose lilac and turquoise wrapping.
At work Pisces shine where creativity, intuition and helping people are needed. They make excellent artists, musicians and designers, as well as psychologists and medics. Rigid hierarchies and strict deadlines are hard for them, but in a friendly team they become the heart of the group and a source of ideas.
Astrologers link each sign with particular stones, colours and numbers. These are Pisces’s talismans:
Whether to wear a talisman is a matter of taste, but jewellery with “their” stone or something in their favourite colour makes a good gift for a Pisces.
Pisces is one of the largest but faintest constellations: it has no bright stars, so you need to be out of the city to see it. It shows two fish tied by a cord — in Greek myth, Aphrodite and Eros turned into fish to escape the monster Typhon. From Ukraine it is best seen in autumn. The vernal equinox point currently lies in Pisces.
Pisces covers people born from 19 February to 20 March. At the edges the date can shift by a day depending on the year.
Pisces is a Water sign, like Cancer and Scorpio, and a mutable sign.
The best matches are Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus and Capricorn. Virgo makes an interesting but challenging pair.
Traditionally Jupiter rules Pisces; modern astrology assigns Neptune.
Pisces men are gentler and less decisive; Pisces women are more emotional and need more protection, but both are very romantic.
Speak kindly, without reproach, and show care through actions. Pisces soften quickly when they sense sincerity.
Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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