PISCES: February 19 - March 20

Pisces is the twelfth Sign of the Zodiac, and it is also the final Sign in the Zodiac cycle. Hence, this Sign brings together many of the characteristics of the eleven Signs that have come before it...

Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. In ancient Roman mythology, Jupiter (the original ruler of Pisces) was the king of the gods, while Neptune was the ruler of the seas. When Neptune was discovered in recent times, it was attached to this sign. The pairing of these two heavenly bodies results in some unique energies being directed toward Pisces here on Earth.

Pisces is a Water element, ruled by mystical Neptune! This sign is extremely receptive, nurturing, compassionate, and other-directed. As with Scorpio, we have to explore and probe to find out the depths of this water. Pisces' feelings run very, very deep. A mutable nature endows Pisces with adaptable and unifying energy. These sensitive people are like the water that flows gently downstream, around the rocks and obstacles in its path. 

It's a pair of Fish that represents Pisces, a symbol that prompts others to suggest that these people 'go with the flow' and 'don't make waves.' Both of these labels are true, since Pisces are fluid and easy-going, in keeping with the Mutable Quality assigned to this sign. The fact that two fish (as opposed to one) represent the members of this sign also speaks to the duality of Pisces, their yin and yang sensibility.

Imaginative and sensitive

Compassionate and kind

Selfless and unworldly

Intuitive and sympathetic

Escapist and idealistic

Secretive and vague

Weak-willed and easily led

Pisces are compassionate, and charitable and will quickly put the needs of others ahead of their own. It's this kind of self-sacrifice that keeps these folks going. The flip side to their giving natures is that the often-timid Fish are likely to be taken advantage of by less well-meaning souls.

True to his sign, Apple Computer's Steve Jobs built his company around the notion that computers and technology should be designed to fit the desires and needs of the customers. There's no better example than his super-popular iPod and its several next-generation successors.

Those born under this sign easily relate to the emotional and unpredictable nature of this liquid gold. Pisces feel a great deal, and they also feel misunderstood much of the time. They're not quite pushovers, but they're certainly sensitive. Yes, they could cry you a river if the circumstances were right. Even so, they revel in their compassionate and imaginative natures and love to cater to others. 

More relaxation for the Fish comes in the way of sports, specifically water sports. Pisces loves to swim, and it's this easy glide in a pool or the sea that serves to alleviate much of their stress. Once their mind is at ease, the Fish should focus on their feet, a frequent source of discomfort. They are modest to the point of impracticality, often stepping up only to show their talents in painting or music.

The intuition of the Pisces-born is highly evolved. Many people associate Pisces with dreams and secrets, and it's a fair association since those born under this sign feel comfortable in an illusory world.

Pisces alternate between reality and non-reality in keeping with their introspective natures; their voyage between consciousness and an unconscious dream state says much about their intuitive, almost psychic natures. For this reason, Pisces can be hard to pin down, prompting some to call them the chameleons of the zodiac. The Fish are happy to be considered hazy since there's a certain sense of safety in that self-proclaimed netherworld. That said, they won't stay away for long, since one of their primary goals is to help others. 

The great strength of the Pisces-born is their compassionate and charitable nature. These folks love to help others and do so in the most imaginative of ways. It's their feeling sensibility that wins people over.

Here the failures of the past cycle need to be reconciled.  This is a sign of inner reflection, where the vast ocean of energies sweeps the consciousness, highlighting those crystallizations and situations most out of alignment.

Positive Side of Pisces: The Piscean can often understand the problems of others quite easily. The Negative Side: A lack of ego strength. Some Pisceans are often depressed; their outlook on life is rather glum...

Pisces, however are happy. A lack of ego is their strength. Although, it is not always easy  keeping many of these qualities under wraps. These folks are selfless, spiritual and very focused on their inner journey. They also place great weight on what they are feeling. Yes, feelings define Pisces, and it's not uncommon for them to feel their own burdens (and joys) as well as those of others. 

Without balance, Pisces can sink into the whirlpool of emotion. This can bring out hidden fears and insecurities. Lack of ego-strength can make Pisces feel dependent and helpless. Then they can fall into the martyr trap. Pisces who fear that their pleas aren't being heard tend to lapse into melancholy, and worse the kind of pessimism that leads to procrastination and lethargy. At times like this, Pisces would be wise to take time for themselves, the better to find their center once again.

Easiest for the Fish (and still great fun) is living in their lush dream world.

Pisces receptivity can translate into psychic energy. Pisces knows all and sees all but probably won't tell all. The Fishes keep the secrets of the universe within and to themselves. 

Many Pisces also immerse themselves in the arts and other creative pursuits as a centering mechanism, and they are quite talented in these areas.

Water is flowing. It is the medium of the emotional tide. People with a lot of water in their charts tend to be tuned into a vast undercurrent that allows them to feel their way through life.

Each water sign represents a different form of memory.

Pisces is short-term memory. In the blink of an eye. In the blink of an eye. Many lives can pass you by. Pisces people have been around the universe so many times they have learned the most important moment is now. Masters of the ephemeral, love and let it go school of transcendence, they, er, um,  I forget.

Pisces are generally gentle, easy-going folk, who are on the shy and reticent side. They are modest to the point of impracticality, often stepping up only to show their talents in painting or music.