Pisces is a mutable water sign, the last sign of the Zodiac and is ruled traditionally by Jupiter and by modern astrology, Neptune. Mythologically, Gods Neptune and Jupiter (Poseidon and Zeus) are brothers and their association with Pisces is one of limitless hope and faith. Neptune, ruler of Pisces is the ocean, and that includes the volatile nature of the ocean as well as the beauty, tranquility, and its mystery.

Imagine trying to catch a fish in your hands; once you’ve battled with water seeping through the gaps in your fingers you then have to hold on to on the slippery fish which seems to effortlessly evade your grip. This is a metaphor for the mutability of water sign Pisces; they long to move commitment free and they long to escape the captivity of boundaries imposed upon them by the material world and the physical form.

Pisces: Womb with a View

The escapism aspect of Pisces starts with a dream, longing or memory which they can’t quite pinpoint. Pisces’ longing to transcend can be likened to an ice cube in water melting back into its original state. She understands that there is more beyond this life and is very aware of the finite quality of physical existence. Instinctively Pisces yearns to reconnect to that state which it feels born out of – the sanctuary of the womb-like state.

Being born into a world of rigidity, rules and boundaries, Pisces has to learn to adapt and function on this realm which can prove difficult for her to master. Being able to see beyond what Pisces feels is the pettiness of reality, capitalism and hierarchy, it’s difficult for her to want to partake.

Being a sensitive water sign, Pisces is able to pick up on everything around her. The electromagnetic field, or ‘aura’ which surrounds everything is something Pisces can read very easily (whether aware of this or not). She is incredibly intuitive and has amazing psychic ability when developed, though Pisces may choose not to develop this gift and may not be interested in religion or spirituality at all. Pisces may decide to dedicate herself to another cause all together.

Redemption Song

Reaching out and communicating their inner creativity is something Pisceans do so well. They are particularly moved by film, art and music, be it their own or another persons creation. They are able to see the world in poetry, pastel, and watercolour. The mutability of Pisces wants to have freedom to change and amend as it goes – potentially even abandoning a project in favour of starting again with a whole new spin. 

Piscean love is eternal and all-encompassing; they believe in connectedness and want to inspire freedom and peace in the world. They are whole-hearted, forgiving souls who want to believe in the good of humanity, no matter how hard they may find it. They can also struggle to believe that people have a malicious streak, so when somebody hurts them or double-crosses them, it can be a real shock.

They feel the pain and suffering which goes on in the world and among the ones they love. Their natural ability to empathise can lead to Pisces feeling emotionally and physically drained, if they do not take measures to protect themselves. 

Scaling the Ocean Depths

There is so much depth and unchartered territory in the ocean and this has to be said for Pisces, too. Another dual-sign, the watery Pisces is represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions. This is representative of the the dilemma which every Pisces has to balance. There is a rational and practical side of Pisces, but this is often pulled away by the spiritual, dreamy and romantic side. It is a tug of war between this realm and the next.

This duality lends to the Pisces mood – as changeable as the tides which fluctuate between highly excruciating and emotional states, to humbling awe, wonder and appreciation. True comfort can be sought in chaos and solitude for our fishy-friends. The twelfth house – Pisces’ domain – is the house of resignation, solitude and humanity as a whole. Pisces will need a regular break from the outside world to go into their own little safe-place and be free to hibernate, create and recharge.

The freedom and variation of the source that Pisces connects to is like a hose on full blast with no one holding it – unpredictable and chaotic in nature, with an open expression. Pisces at their best is a benevolent, kind and accepting sign which understands the nature for freedom of expression.

Toxicity in the City

But there is the other side of Pisces which allows itself to get caught up with toxicity and bitterness when the world doesn’t end up being the place that they thought it would be.

Perhaps a good example of the potential toxicity within our oceans, is the brine lake at the bottom of the ocean, aired in the UK in 2017 on the BBC’s Blue Planet II. There is an alluring and hypnotic quality which Pisces is able to use at will and like any superpower, this can be used for good or bad. Pisces is able to manipulate, and it is likely she has learnt this by being manipulated in the past.

Pisces’ modern ruler, Neptune – sea God, ruler of the arts, the silver-screen and the capturing of moments in time (the camera was invented when Neptune was discovered) – is the antithesis of Saturn, father of time and master of the material-realm. If Saturn is the cliff, Neptune is the relentless ocean erodes it. If Saturn is the ink which permanently marks the page, Neptune is the spillage which blurs the definition. Saturn is the cruel hand on the clock of life, precious moments passing. Neptune is the photograph, the nostalgia and rose-tinted glasses which hold the memory free of decay and ruin.

The thing that Pisces has no problem with is translating her experiences into an art-form to be enjoyed by others, and communicating through that art in order to express herself. In the same way water is able to blend and saturate, Pisces longs to reach out and colour other people’s experience with her take on life, her passions and her ability to translate this into a non-physical form. Pisces also understands that you cannot own ideas or artistic expression, as ownership leads to stagnation of creativity.

Pisces: Uniter of Souls

Pisces wants us all to connect, not through higher ideals, but through the invisible web which holds us all together in appreciation and harmony. Music as an example, can makes us feel beyond our bodies and can even bring enemies together. It takes us on an adventure and gives us all an experience which we keep forever and never forget; an experience which can’t be bought with coins, but is fully immersive allowing us to travel through time and space in our minds and hearts, with other people who resonate that message.

When the Sun is in Pisces, it can be a time where we need to retreat and get more rest. It could be when we get a cold or feel a little bit run down. However, this could also be a time where we find it easier to create a piece of music, write a poem or just want to sing and dance! There is a romanticism about the Sun in Pisces which can be felt in a big way at this time of year.

So make time for rest, meditation and reconnecting with the silence. From that silence, listen for the source of inspiration, where the sound of Pisces comes from, and understand that the less you try to own it, the easier it becomes to engage with it.