Pisces zodiac sign: personality, love and compatibility

Pisces is the zodiac's dreamy, compassionate water sign: creative, intuitive and kind. See what the Fish are like in love, friendship and work.

DatesFebruary 19 – March 20
SymbolThe Fish ♓
ElementWater
QualityMutable
Ruling planetJupiter and Neptune
Best matchesCancer, Scorpio, Taurus

Pisces personality

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, and it's often called the most empathetic. People born under the Fish feel what others feel, sometimes more strongly than they feel their own emotions. They're gentle, imaginative and drawn to music, art, stories and spirituality.

Ruled by Jupiter and, in modern astrology, Neptune, Pisces lives partly in a world of dreams. That makes them wonderful artists, listeners and friends who can understand people without judgment.

Their sensitivity can also make them escape when life feels harsh, or give too much to people who don't give back. Pisces flourishes with healthy boundaries and people who protect their soft heart.

Strengths

  • Compassionate
  • Creative
  • Intuitive
  • Gentle
  • Selfless

Challenges

  • Can escape into daydreams
  • Too trusting
  • Struggles with boundaries
  • Easily overwhelmed

Pisces in love

In love, Pisces is romantic, tender and devoted. They believe in soulmates and love with their whole heart, often writing the poem, making the playlist and remembering the tiniest moments.

They need kindness, emotional safety and a partner who values their sensitivity. Harshness wounds them deeply, while gentleness lets them shine.

Pisces as a friend

As a friend, Pisces is the best listener you'll ever meet. They'll stay up late to talk you through a heartbreak and never make you feel judged. They're happiest with friends who also look out for them.

Pisces at work

Pisces thrives in creative and caring work: art, music, film, writing, therapy, nursing, charity work and anything that lets them help or imagine. They work best with flexibility and a sense of purpose, and they struggle in harsh, cutthroat environments.

Pisces compatibility with every sign

Questions people ask

What are the dates for Pisces?

Pisces covers birthdays from February 19 – March 20. The exact first and last day can shift by one day in some years.

What element is Pisces?

Pisces is a mutable water sign, ruled by Jupiter and Neptune.

Who is Pisces most compatible with?

Pisces tends to click most easily with Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, but any pairing can work with understanding.