Pisces senses the subtle currents between worlds: compassionate, intuitive, and full of imagination. This sign carries an invitation to trust your own longings and to see with your heart.
What are the dates of the Pisces zodiac sign?
The zodiac sign Pisces runs from 19 February to 20 March. During this period, the Sun, as seen from Earth, moves through the section of the zodiac assigned to Pisces. The sign before it is Aquarius, and the sign that follows is Aries.
Born on a cusp day? The Sun's exact entry into a new sign shifts by a few hours from year to year. Anyone born on 18 February/19 February or on 20 March/21 March, on what is known as the “cusp”, may actually fall into the neighboring sign, depending on their birth year and time. The only way to be certain is an exact calculation using your date, time, and place of birth, for example in a personal Birth Chart Book.
What are the three decans of Pisces?
The three decans of Pisces are three equal segments of the sign, each spanning 10°. Tradition assigns each decan a sub-ruler from the same element, giving its core quality a slightly different shade:
| Decan | Degrees | Period | Sub-ruler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Decan | 0°–10° | approx. 19 February to 28 February | Neptune (pure Pisces quality) |
| 2nd Decan | 10°–20° | approx. 1 March to 10 March | Moon (Cancer influence) |
| 3rd Decan | 20°–30° | approx. 11 March to 20 March | Pluto (Scorpio note) |
These periods are approximate calendar dates. What matters is the exact degree of the Sun, which a calculated birth chart shows precisely.
What does the Pisces zodiac sign mean?
As a water sign, Pisces in astrology represents feeling, intuition, and inner depth. As a mutable sign, it stands for adaptability and change: it mediates and brings things to a close. Traditionally ruled by Neptune, the planet associated with its own distinct life themes, Pisces is considered a receptive sign, inward-looking and open to what comes in.
What qualities does astrology associate with Pisces?
These qualities in particular: in the astrological tradition, they are considered the keynote of Pisces.
Important: these are traditional associations, not a fixed judgment about any person. They describe a tendency that can unfold, offered as an invitation to self-reflection, not as a prediction.
Is your sun sign the whole story?
No. Your star sign only tells you where the Sun was at the moment you were born, and that is something you share with one twelfth of the world's population. Where your Moon falls, which Ascendant was rising, and how the planets relate to one another, that is what makes you truly unique. A personal Birth Chart Book shows you exactly this complete picture: Sun, Moon, Ascendant, all the planets in their houses and the aspects between them, all in a book written solely about you.
Anyone who wants to explore the three most important placements first will find them in the Astro Bites chapter Your Big Three. How Pisces connects with another person is explored in the Relationship Horoscope Book, which interprets both birth charts, and what the new year of life brings for Pisces is covered in the Birthday Horoscope Book, from one birthday to the next. Free for everyone born under Pisces: the Yearly Horoscope 2027 for Pisces, month by month.
Frequently asked questions about the star sign Pisces
When does Pisces season begin?
Pisces begins on 19 February. On that day, the Sun enters the sign of Pisces as seen from Earth. The preceding sign is Aquarius. Because the exact moment of entry shifts by a few hours from year to year, people born on 18 February/19 February may fall under either sign.
What element is Pisces?
Pisces is a water sign. In astrology, the element of water stands for emotion, intuition, and inner depth.
Which planet rules Pisces?
The ruling planet of Pisces is traditionally Neptune, a planet associated with its own distinct life themes.
What is the opposite sign of Pisces?
In the zodiac, Virgo sits opposite Pisces, the two forming an axis of 180°.
Am I exactly the way Pisces is described?
Your star sign describes only the position of the Sun. The Moon, your Ascendant, and all the other planets are what make you unique. The traits described here are what astrology traditionally attributes to Pisces: a mirror for self-reflection, not a fixed fact about who you are.
