Pisces
Like your maritime mates, you are also WATER INCARNITE. Pisces is a sign that experiences life quite subjectively. Like Cancer and Scorpio, Pisces largely experiences the world through perceived feelings, vibes and intuitions rather than only through concrete facts. Pisces is the very last sign in the wheel of the zodiac making it the oldest of all the signs. Pisces is said to personify ancient wisdom. The sage-like sign of Pisces evidently mature. They not only know how the world works, they also know how to work the world. Pisces is associated with the age group 77-84 causing members of this sign to suffer from apathy more than any other in the Zodiac. After all how much enthusiasm can one expect out of a sign that represents the time of life when one aims to wind down to an end? Antiquated living moves at its own pace. Like the archetype of the wise turtle, Pisces believes that “slow and steady” can ultimately win the race.
As one of the Zodiac’s eldest members, Pisces is a sign that is calm and poised.That demeanor is the default state of the circling fish. They are polite and gracious individuals who innately understand that humans are composed of many layers. This sophisticated standpoint explains why Pisces is arguably the most understanding and forgiving of the signs. Many people ask their Pisces pals for support and advice as their opinions are often highly revered. It is as if dear Pisces was a village elder; counseling the young and naive. Members of this seafaring sign understand that nothing is static. Life is always subject to change; and change it will. Our older members of society, often provide their younger companions with this same important message. Be the change you want to see, and that change can happen. After existing for nearly a century, those who are of the ages 77-84 truly understand the power of the mind. Insightful people born under Pisces follow this poignant philosophy by passively improving themselves, while simultaneously drifting ever closer toward their goals. Even if it takes a lifetime to do it, Pisces will achieve their dreams. They are smart to accept that doing things hastily oftentimes moves a person two steps forward and three steps back.
The negative influence that Pisces experience due to being such powerfully old souls, involves suffering from sadness, depression and indifference. Pisces is a sign that deals with dissolution and death in terms of its archetype. These concepts define themes that are salient during the last stage of human life. Yet for those born under this somber sign, dissolution instead refers to a constant need to reconfigure oneself by filtering out the bad and capitalizing on what is good. Pisces is a free-form sign. They are not like their scorpion cousins, rushing out to meet death, in order to be reborn again intentionally. This process often occurs more unconsciously for Pisces.
The metaphorical death-rebirth process takes place so subtly within this sign, it appears as if it’s happening to Pisces (as it often does for the elderly) rather than because of Pisces. This sign is able to pinpoint what works best for them. Yet insecurity, fear, and dread, may creep in to plague sensitive Pisces from time to time. Elderly individuals who are in this stage of life also find themselves harboring these same negative emotions. In both cases, it seems like the quicker they learn to leave old grievances behind, the sooner they can enjoy their time alive on earth. Pisces who float, rather than sink, tend to live by this mantra.
Ruled by the planet Neptune, Pisces is linked to the Roman god that shares its planet’s name. In both the Greek (Poseidon) and Roman historical traditions, this mighty god was known to govern springs, lakes, rivers, and in later accounts of mythology, the seas. This god was said to be moody and to express his anger by conjuring up storms and earthquakes. Moody is one word that can definitely be assigned to Pisces (and her fellow water signs Cancer and Scorpio). Their emotions can change as often as the tides. Mature Pisces knows how to cope with this type of challenge. Oftentimes, Pisces natives seek solitude once they notice their internal storms are churning. Like Neptune, alone under the seas in his palace, Pisces retreats to the comforts of their safe, trying not to venture out too far until they feel ready to face the world again.
The planet Neptune is associated with dreams, inspiration and spirituality. It is also associated with substance abuse, guilt, and life’s misfits. The average Pisces can relate to many of these themes. Members of this group are known to be the dreamers of the Zodiac. They commonly report a inability to separate their literal dreams from reality. These individuals have a knack for inspiring others to follow their dreams. Pisces usually knows just what to say to be encouraging in this way. They have an natural gift. They are able to relate to the psychology of whomever it is that they are speaking to. Many of them have a tendency to gravitate toward “misfits”, underdogs and the needy. It is no surprise that Jesus Christ has been classically linked to this sign and lived during the age of Pisces as well. Like Jesus, Pisces natives are typically so compassionate they can’t help but want to care for the downtrodden. They find quirkiness to be endearing and suffering to be a priority. Pisces give freely of their love and support, without expecting anything back.
As Pisces is the only mutable water sign in the zodiac, they can be quite changeable, adaptive and delicate. This sign is very sensitive to everything. Physical environments (bad lighting and clutter especially) can be agitating to Pisces who prefers peaceful surroundings. Aesthetics are important to the members of this elegant, tasteful sign. Natives of Pisces are known to adore swimming in style and luxury. In contrast, these divine divas are also able to bear life’s unpleasantries since they are compassionate listeners and healers. However, they can suffer from becoming a bit of an emotional sponge. Pisces are often busy being that nurturing friend who is always listening to the woes of their sorrows-filled pals. Without realizing it, they sometimes wind up empathizing so much, they absorb a lot of the collective sadness and carry it on as their own cross to bear. Once again the parallel to Jesus comes to mind. He is a known symbol of a compassionate soul that willingly suffered for other people’s problems and sins.
Pictorially represented by the fish, the symbol of Pisces demonstrates that intrinsic connection to Christ, who is denoted by a symbol of a fish as well. Two fish swimming in opposite directions toward each other is the typical image that accompanies the sign of Pisces. This deeply symbolic icon refers to how Pisces has an inherent understanding of and respect for the importance of the death-rebirth cycle. This sign falls right before the rebirth of the Zodiac, which begins anew with Aries. The two fish represent opposing yin and yang energies, which are crucial to the world remaining in balance. Without the process of death and dissolution, change and growth become impossible.
Being a sign that possesses such depth creates social issues for some Pisces natives. These people usually dislike the spotlight, and sometimes drown in overwhelming social environments. Putting on a chipper personality is a drag to Pisces natives, who prefer to be true to themselves. Small talk is a serious Pisces pet peeve, as is superficiality. Yet this sign, like the two fish that represent it, possess a duality that causes Pisces to be perpetually frustrated. They can be petty, but can’t stand this trait in others. They are proud to be themselves, yet can be so worried about what other’s think, that they reject social situations in general. They are comforting, yet aloof. They are kind but can be cold. Perhaps the most painful irony seen within this dichotomous sign of complex emotion is Pisces’ ability to inspire others, while they themselves can wind up lost in the seas of ambition. The fish friends that I know have explained that finding the right Pisces calling just takes time. Patience is imperative!
On a bad day, Pisces is indecisive, moody, insecure, emotionally blocked, passive, demanding, high-strung, and dramatic. For the most part however, the Pisces natives that we all know and love let negativity dissolve in order to allow for positive psychological rebirth. This sign is a first-rate survivor who despite their sensitive nature, are some of the strongest people one will ever meet in a lifetime.
On a good day Pisces is humble, compassionate, intuitive, generous and altruistic. Being the oldest sign in the bigger picture quadrant is not easy. It is a burden in and of itself to be born so old and aware. However the fish makes the best out of the troubled circumstances they were met with at birth. Artistic endeavors like painting, music, writing, designing or anything requiring intuition will help Pisces better connect to their emotions. This is an especially urgent issue for male Pisces to address, since they are men born under an extremely feminine sign.
Pisces truly aspires to make the world a better place. Whether it be through social work, rescuing animals, practicing medicine, teaching, counseling or working in politics Pisces aims to share the archetypal wisdom they were given, with the world so that society may metaphorically meet its death and be reborn for the better.
Cheers to the dreamily discerning Pisces!
