Pisces
Pisces (♓︎) (/ˈpaɪsiːz/; Ancient Greek: Ἰχθύες Ikhthyes) is the twelfth and final astrological sign in the zodiac, spanning 330° to 360° of celestial longitude. It is a negative, mutable water sign. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune.
In classical interpretations, the symbol of the fish is derived from the ichthyocentaurs, who aided Aphrodite when she was born from the sea.
The ruling Archangel of the Zodiac over Pisces is Barchiel.
Dates
Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area between February 18 and March 20. In sidereal astrology, the Sun currently transits the constellation of Pisces from approximately March 12 to April 18. According to some tropical astrologers, the current astrological age is the Age of Pisces, while others maintain that currently it is the Age of Aquarius.
Characteristics
People born under the sign of Pisces are compassionate, artistic, and musical. They have a tendency to be very outgoing and friendly with strangers. Pisceans will often be overly trusting and are quick to fall in love.
Famous Tropical Zodiac Pisceans
- Sybil Leek - British astrologer and witch.
- Constantine the Great - Roman emperor.
- Rebecca Nurse - Massachusetts colonist executed as a witch.
- Nicolaus Copernicus - Polish mathematician and astronomer.
- Mary I of England - Queen of England and sister of Elizabeth I.
- John of God - Portuguese friar and saint.
- George Washington - American general and politician.
- Elizabeth Taylor - American actress.
- Ashley Skidmore - American actress and television writer.
- Albert Einstein - Austrian physicist and scientist.
- Wyatt Earp - American lawman and figure of the wild west.
| Signs of the Tropical Zodiac | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20 |
Taurus Apr 21 - May 21 |
Gemini May 22 - Jun 23 |
Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 23 |
| Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23 |
Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22 |
Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23 |
Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22 |
| Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21 |
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Pisces Feb 18 - Mar 20 |