| Pisces is the twelfth and final constellation
of the Western zodiac, symbolised by two fishes. These are depicted
swimming in different directions and are linked together by a magical
cord. The area of the sky that this constellation occupies, has been
associated with matters piscatorial since the earliest of times, but
in classical mythology it was connected mainly with the escape of Aphrodite
(Venus) and Eros (Cupid) from the monster Typhon, when by jumping into
a river and assuming this form, they were able to escape from a
grisly fate. In many ways the constellation of Pisces is astronomically unremarkable, with even its brightest star too dim to be seen clearly without binoculars and with scant resemblance to the mythological creatures that it is supposed to represent. Yet strangely in modern times Pisces has often been almost the most important sign of all, since nowadays the point of the vernal equinox has gradually slipped backwards and under its influence, thus marking the true beginning of the astrological year. This period has been known as the Age of Pisces, has lasted for 2150 years and is now drawing to a close. It has been a time of enormous significance for the many religious, spiritual and cultural schools of thought, in which the symbolism of the fish has on occasion played a central role. |
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| Pisces therefore is a dual sign, not
only in terms of these celestial characteristics, but also the psychological
make-up of those mild-mannered, dreamy and romantic subjects born under
its sway. You are mutable by quality and are of the water element,
so in reality you aren’t
the easiest to pin down or to describe in definitive terms. Your nature
is sensitive, receptive, compassionate and diffuse, with a talent for
moulding yourself seamlessly to the company and circumstances in which
you find yourself, just as water perfectly fills the shape of any glass,
and can flow either smoothly or with greater turbulence around any
obstacles in its way. It may sound strange that one of
your greatest talents is being able to merge imperceptibly into the
background, but to be all things to all people is actually a great
skill, that many in public relations for example, would give
a lot to be able to market! Otherwise on a personal level you aren’t really the best at being famous, widely recognised or well-known and prefer a rather modest approach and presentation of your abilities. The glare of the spotlight isn’t for you, unless you have a clearly defined role that you are able to immerse yourself in, and actually, that you can hide behind. You always remember what it is like to be hurt, so will strive to show the greatest respect when it comes to handling the thoughts and feelings of those you truly care about. At times though, a fear of direct confrontation can lead to untruthfulness and to underhanded tactics, with instances where by wallowing in the sheer hopelessness of your position, you curry favour and manipulate others in a very subtle and subversive way. Otherwise you are impressionable, suggestible and can sense an atmosphere just as soon as you walk into a room. It doesn’t take you long to figure out the needs and motivations of those around you, but you might find this difficult to put into words, or even to understand yourself clearly on a more rational level. |
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| The trouble is that as the final sign, you
actually contain a small component of all those different characters
who have gone before, with little space left for you to define an equivalent
personality of your own. You find it easy to identify with other people,
either by placing yourself inside their skin, or by playing naively
along with whatever role a stronger character might appear to have
in mind. In your early years such openness and receptivity probably
landed you in a number of scrapes, but as time passes, the lessons
of accumulated experience help put you in another’s
position, without fear of compromising your own security or safety
by doing so.
Your sense of self takes some years to develop fully and the boundaries of your ego will never be the strongest, especially if your early life did not provide the solid emotional basis from which to venture forth and to experience the world. Pisceans are often described as psychic and intuitive and for many this is undoubtedly true. But the ability to separate outside influences from your own imagination takes some time to perfect, unlike those born under other more prosaic astrological influences, who are usually able to differentiate much more swiftly between the tangible and the imagined. Your sensitive and almost ethereal inner nature renders a balanced and basically placid existence as your ultimate ideal, with some time spent alone in quiet seclusion mulling over your experiences. You will certainly benefit from regular rest and recuperation, with the chance to recharge your psychic energies, and to replenish your emotional reserves. |
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