PISCES ~ THE FISHES 19th. February ~ 19th. March

Pisces is the twelfth and final sign of the western zodiac. It is symbolised by two fish swimming in different directions. Its glyph represents the relationship between these two and the link between them. The constellation of Pisces is obscure and faint, one of the hardest to spot. Its ruler Neptune, governs everything misty, intangible and amorphous. Its links with the twelfth house bring in seclusion, dreams and the unconscious. Pisces is a water sign and its subjects are extremely sensitive, intuitive, emotional and receptive. It is of the mutable quality and is changeable, versatile and adaptable. This fluid imagery makes the Pisces character a hard one to pin down. It varies with circumstances and present company. Nebulous is an apt description. At best Pisceans are charitable, altruistic, compassionate, idealistic, devoted, selfless and self-sacrificing. The religious concept of universal love is their sort of thing. While now giving way to the age of Aquarius, it is thought the Star of Bethlehem - perhaps a conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn - heralded the dawn of the Piscean age. This is a sign capable of enormous spiritual enlightenment and vision, true mysticism in fact. However, practical concerns are not so favoured. Pisceans are creative, peaceful, imaginative, dreamy and kind - with a natural charm, generosity and humility. They are gentle, loving, sentimental, tender and romantic. Music, art and dance are excellent outlets for their Neptunian energy, but paying bills on time and doing the housework are not. They have a tendency to take the easiest option, can be too easygoing, may be weak, vague, careless and indecisive. They are easily distracted, hurt and disillusioned. Their lives readily become chaotic - tidiness, order and effective financial management are not their forte. Typically Pisceans operate very much on a psychic and emotional level. They are able to sense the atmosphere in a room, or to pick up on the thoughts and feelings of those around them, without anything being said. They are bombarded by these psychic messages most of the time, although since they also possess active imaginations, sorting out the true from the fanciful is an ability that may take some time to perfect. There is a need to function in a peaceful and serene environment and this is especially true at home. Conditions of stress or negativity can wreak havoc with a Piscean’s health and emotions. Pisces needs a place to which they can withdraw, recharge and recuperate physically and psychically - ready for their next foray into the outside world. They benefit particularly from a strong partner. This would need to be someone who didn’t smother their individuality, but rather who encouraged this to greater manifestation and also who took some care of practicalities. Pisceans do a lot for people but also have a strongly self-expressive drive. If harmony cannot be achieved in the domestic sphere then it would be better to live alone, perhaps with pets for company instead. If you find it hard recognising certain characteristics in this description, among the Pisceans who you know, that’s due to the inherent malleability and susceptibility to outside influences of those born under this sign. Nowadays, spiritual development is often not encouraged. Thus a Pisces could really be almost anything, to anyone. At its lowest this sign can stumble through life and may easily be lead in less desirable directions. They can be prone to depression, to drink, drugs or other forms of escapism and self-indulgence. Their strong imagination and creative abilities can lead to evasion, lying and dishonesty. With the greatest spiritual potential of all the signs, wouldn't this be a shame? © Paul Wade 1999

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