Astrological Sun Signs: Pisces in Brief

Those born between February 20th and March 20th are ruled by the sign of Pisces, whose astrological symbol is two fish, one swimming upstream while the other swims down. The symbol for Pisces reminds us of the point where one year is dying while another is being born. the ideals of Aquarius are tempered by the sad realities of Pisces. It can be an emotional time, and it certainly was in the time of our ancestors. It was a time to discover how dependable your friends were when you needed them. It was the end of winter and supplies were at their lowest point. The strong and the compassionate were required to do without so that the children, the elderly, and the less fortunate could survive. Sometimes people even gave their lives so that others would live. The reason for the survival of our race from ancient times until now may be our capacity for self-denial, sometimes even martyrdom.

Pisces rules the negation of the individual ego and this can happen by positive means like self-sacrifice, philanthropy, and faith in an all-powerful force. It may also be through negative ego-denial such as escapism, drugs, and alcohol. Other example of this ego-denial include large institutions that deny the importance of the individual ego, such as prisons, hospitals, the military, government agencies, and even some religions. Pisces is also associated with the ideas of extrasensory perception (ESP) and other psychic gifts. The part of the body ruled by Pisces is the feet, for they connect us to the earth.

Those born under the sign of Pisces function best when they feel that they are connected to the earth and all there is in this world and the next.