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.

Magical sigils of Pisces from the Magical Calendar

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