Pisces is the zodiac's dreamer: compassionate, creative, intuitive and deeply in tune with the feelings of others. If you were born between 19 February and 20 March, you're a Pisces. Here's everything you need to know about the Pisces star sign — personality, love, work and the signs Pisces gets on with best.
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Pisces at a glance
| Trait | Pisces |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19 February – 20 March |
| Symbol | The Fish |
| Element | Water |
| Ruling planet | Neptune (traditionally Jupiter) |
| Quality | Mutable |
| Lucky colour | Sea green |
| Best matches | Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn |
Pisces personality traits
- Compassionate — Pisces feels other people’s emotions as if they were their own.
- Creative — music, art and storytelling come naturally.
- Intuitive — they often just know.
- Gentle — kind and easy-going.
- Romantic — they believe in fairy-tale love.
Pisces strengths and weaknesses
Strengths: empathetic, imaginative, generous, artistic and wonderful listeners.
Weaknesses: escapist, overly trusting, indecisive and prone to taking on others’ problems.
Pisces in love
Pisces loves with their whole heart and craves a soulmate connection. They are tender, romantic partners who notice the little things. They need someone kind, steady and protective of their sensitive side.
What Pisces needs: emotional connection, gentleness and romance. What Pisces can work on: boundaries and practicality.
Pisces at work
Pisces thrives in creative and caring careers: music, art, writing, film, nursing, therapy, charity work and teaching.
Pisces compatibility
- Best matches: Cancer, Scorpio and Capricorn tend to understand Pisces's needs and bring out the best in them.
- The opposite sign: Virgo sits opposite Pisces on the zodiac wheel — a strong attraction that needs plenty of compromise.
- More challenging: Gemini and Sagittarius can clash with Pisces's style, but any pairing can work with respect and good communication.
For a full guide to every pairing, read our article on star sign compatibility.
Famous Pisces people
Well-known people born under Pisces include Albert Einstein, Rihanna, Prince Edward and Olivia Rodrigo.
Birthday gift ideas for a Pisces
- Art supplies or a music lesson.
- A dreamy scented candle and bath set.
- A trip to the seaside.
- A beautifully illustrated book.
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