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Pisces (astrology)
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| Zodiac Symbol: | Fish |
| Birth Dates (Tropical): | February 19 - March 20 |
| Birth Dates (Sidereal): | March 15 - April 14 |
| Birth Dates (Solar): | March 12 - April 18 |
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Zodiac Element: | Water |
| Zodiac Quality: | Mutable |
| Domicile: | Jupiter, Neptune |
| Detriment: | Mercury |
| Exaltation: | Venus |
| Fall: | Mercury |
| Numbers: | Three, Six, Two |
| Day: | Thursday |
Pisces is an Astrological sign, which originated from the constellation Pisces, and is the twelfth sign of the zodiac. Pisces is classed as a Negative or feminine, introverted sign; its element is water and its Quality is Mutable. [1] In astrology Pisces is ruled by the planet Jupiter and since its discovery also by the planet Neptune. The opposite sign to Pisces is Virgo. Under the tropical zodiac, Pisces is occupied by the Sun from February 19 to March 20, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from March 15 to April 13. Pisces is believed to be the true zodiac month of birth of Jesus (not Capricorn). Early Christians used this zodiac sign to distinguish themselves from Romans as well as celebrate Christmas in March until the holy day was shifted, a millennium later, to December by papacy triggering the Great Schism.
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In mythology Pisces is often associated with Helen of Troy, from the legend of the Trojan War. Pisces is also associated with the Greco-Roman god Poseidon/Neptune and sometimes also the gods Zeus/Jupiter, Morpheus, and Thor and the goddess Tyche/Fortuna.
The basis for the mythology surrounding Pisces has its origins in the story of Aphrodite and Eros being chased into a river by the Titan Typhoon. Aphrodite was unable to save herself and her newborn son. She shouted for help, only to be saved by a Trojan warrior who was blessed to turn into two fish. The warrior prayed to Poseidon and transformed into the fish and saved the Goddess and her son. As a reward, Aphrodite raised the warrior to the heavens as the ruler of the twelfth house.
The astrological symbol for Pisces represents two fish swimming in oppposite directions yet still attached to each other.
Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of Pisces: [2] The Pisces person is playful, friendly, flexible, nurturing, free-spirited, romantic, happy, sensitive, mystical, enchanting, smart, emotional, reverent, creative, loving, spontaneous, wise, open minded, caring, devoted, liberal, humorous, understanding, tolerant, benevolent, self-sacrificing and artistic.
They can also sometimes be distracted, detached, illusory, impractical, gullible, neglectful, escapist, lazy, erratic, undependable, self-oriented, cold, aloof, mean, self-centered, somewhat moody, fickle, confused, depressed, split-personality, irresponsible, goal-less, lack of motivation or push, and dependency issues.
Likes: Romance, Feeling appreciated, freedom, stability, feeling needed, mystical settings/enchantment, being encouraged to dream, sharing thoughts/dreams, having their input valued, a role model, being loved
Dislikes: Feeling vulnerable, alone or unloved, having no goals to move towards, feeling invalidated, being ignored, crude or harsh behavior, noisy scenes and displays, having no dreams, having no sense of structure
Suitable occupations are where compassionate and intuitive qualities are needed; such as caring for the sick, needy and animals, religious, social workers, hospitals and institutions, poets, writers, actors, psychics. In medical astrology, Pisces governs the feet and immune system.
Astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifiable physical traits. Physically, individuals born under the sign of Pisces supposedly tend to have large albeit dainty feet, long thin hair, heavy-lidded, beautiful and liquid eyes, a tall stature, long legs and a broad physique.[citation needed]
The following items are also traditionally associated with Pisces: [3]
| Associations | |
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| Birthstones | Aquamarine and Heliotrope (mineral) |
| Colors | Aquamarine, Purple, Mauve |
| Gemstones | Amethyst, Emerald, Bloodstone, Moonstone, Aquamarine |
| Metal | Platinum, Tin |
In terms of mundane or political astrology, Pisces is linked with Baja California, Toyama Prefecture, Tibet, and Guyana.
The Indian equivalent of Pisces is Meena; the Chinese equivalent is the Rabbit.
The following is a list of some famous people whose sun sign is in Pisces. The list is indicative only and makes no claim to be a representative sample of all Pisceans.
- Albert Einstein, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Sharon Stone, Glenn Close, Kelsey Grammer, Shaquille O'Neal, Steven Whittle, George Washington, Kurt Cobain, Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Taylor, Ron Howard, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jean Harlow, Bobby Fischer, Billy Crystal, Michaelangelo, Kurt Russell, Nat King Cole, Nicole Linkletter, Daniel Craig, Jennifer Love Hewitt, George Harrison, Bruce Willis, Rex Harrison, Jon Bon Jovi, Rupert Murdoch, Corbin Bleu, Johnny Cash[4], Joel Madden, David Gilmour, Benji Madden, Alan Rickman, Ellen Page, Ron Jeremy, Jessica Biel, Will.i.am, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jack Kerouac, Liza Minnelli, James Taylor, Eva Longoria, Eileen Pais, Drew Barrymore, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Carrie Underwood, Eva Mendes, Joshua Julien
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| Elements | Fire - Earth - Air - Water |
| Qualities | Cardinal · Fixed · Mutable |
| Signs | Aries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces |
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- ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
- ^ Robert Pelletier & Leonard Cataldo Be Your Own Astrologer pp 24 - 33, Pan Books Ltd, London 1984; Maritha Pottenger, Astro Essentials, pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991 ; Jeff Mayo, Ibid, pp 41-55, 1979
- ^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
- ^ http://www.ecentral.com/astra/fpisces.html