Vol. MMXXVI · No. 125 An almanac of skies, signs & slow weather Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Pisces

Pisces

— The Fishes —
February 19 — March 20
Element
Water
Modality
Mutable
Ruler
Neptune
Rules the
feet, lymph
Two fish, tied at the tails, swimming in opposite directions. The dream is not less real for being a dream.
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Pisces

The dreamers of the zodiac, Pisces floats between worlds of imagination and reality. Deeply empathic, they feel the emotions of everyone around them.

As a Water sign ruled by Neptune, Pisces brings adaptability and range to everything they pursue. Their mutable quality makes them the adapters — flexible with the seasons and shifting circumstances of life.

Character

At your best when

you translate between registers — between bodies, feelings, the seen and the dreamt.

At your worst when

the currents take you wherever, and you call drifting faith.

What you are here to learn

that having a shape is not a betrayal of the ocean.

Compatibility

Eleven affinities, ordered by elemental weather.

Full Pisces compatibility →

Moon Phases

Eight lunar moods moving through Pisces's water weather.

All moon phase meanings →
Questions

FAQ

What are the dates for Pisces?

Pisces season runs from February 19 – March 20. If you were born near the first or last day of the sign, check your birth year and time because the Sun can change signs at a slightly different hour each year.

What element is Pisces?

Pisces is a Water sign. Water signs express energy through emotion, intuition, memory, and deep feeling.

What planet rules Pisces?

Pisces is ruled by Neptune. In astrology, the ruling planet describes the sign's main drive, style, and symbolic motivation.

Who is Pisces most compatible with?

Pisces often has strong compatibility with Taurus, especially when both people respect each other's element, pace, and emotional needs. Full compatibility also depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars, and rising signs.