(February 19 – March 20)
Love is patient, love is kind—and if you’re in love with a Pisces, you’d better do your best to bring those qualities to the table. This compassionate, poetic water sign is definitely a mood. Ruled by dreamy Neptune, the planet of escape, you never quite know if Pisces is swimming toward you or drifting away. As the zodiac’s empath, this water sign can get flooded by feelings. (Get ready to play therapist some days). But you’ll never have a lover so attentive and creative. Can you get into a fantasy-fueled flow with the zodiac’s Fish? Read on to find out.
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PISCES + ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Fiery Aries is the zodiac’s first sign, watery Pisces its last. You’re the alpha and the omega, the dawn and the sunset—as far apart and as close together as two zodiac signs can possibly get. While your differences are vast, you also have a broad catalog of material from which to fashion your relationship. Your polar positions can create unstoppable chemistry, and here’s the best part: All you need to do is be yourselves. Attention-thirsty Aries loves to be adored and spoiled. Generous, sacrificial Pisces wants to give everything in the name of love. In Pisces’ worshipful gaze, Aries feels brilliant and boundless, and their insecurities melt away. This is important for the sensitive Ram, whose “wounded soldier” archetype is healed by the Pisces nurse. In this relationship, Aries is free to follow their natural hunting instincts and let Pisces prepare a banquet from their conquests. The danger? You both have vivid imaginations, but with two dreamers at the helm of Cupid’s cruise liner, the ship can veer off course. Aries is a take-charge leader who needs a strong second mate. Bravado and confidence don’t come easy to insecure Pisces, who falls into feigned helplessness under duress. Moody spells are common for your signs, and digging yourselves out of emotional ditches can be a challenge. You’ll need a council of advisors to help you manage aspects of daily life—accountants, lawyers, coaches, therapists. Aries can be naturally aggressive, where Pisces is passive or passive aggressive. You’ll need to adapt your communication styles in order to avoid polarizing each other and drifting apart.
PISCES + TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
This is a lovely match of two pleasure-driven sensualists whose shared soundtrack is filled with seductive slow jams (and a few punk ballads thrown in for good measure). Taurus is ruled by the planet of beauty, Venus, and Pisces is governed by enchanting Neptune. Your courtship phase might resemble a Dionysian orgy of gourmet meals, wine tastings, and decadent weekends in five-star lodging. Once you settle into a more formal groove, you naturally become a creative couple with sophisticated flair. You never run out of things to discuss, whether it’s the latest New York Times think piece, art theory, or the obscure band both of you discovered while in college. In the bedroom, the lusty Bull is happy to enact any fantasy that Pisces’ boundless imagination conjures—and there will be plenty. Domestic bliss is assured, and your fussy decorating styles will match perfectly, much to your snobbish delight. For the long term, you’ll need to regulate your energy with each other, or you can devolve into a nonstop power struggle. Passive-aggressive Pisces must become more assertive, and forceful Taurus should relax their domineering ways. At times, Pisces’ secretive spells can cause fissures in the foundation, arousing suspicion in full-frontal Taurus. Even if what Pisces is hiding is inconsequential, the mystery itself destabilizes the relationship. Emotional manipulation infuriates the Bull, who prefers everything above board and hates to be blindsided. Trouble is, Pisces can’t always verbalize complex feelings as quickly as Taurus demands. Too much forcefulness can intimidate the gentle Fish, sending Pisces swimming into unreachable depths.
PISCES + GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
Are you in, or are you out? That might depend on the day or the mood. Pisces is an emotional water sign; Gemini is an intellectual air sign. Unless you balance the proportions, Gemini drowns in Pisces’ undertow and the zodiac’s Mermaid suffocates from breathing too much oxygen. Both of you are dualistic by zodiac nature, Gemini being the sign of the Twins and Pisces symbolized by two Fish swimming in opposite directions. Attachment issues can run amok in this relationship with both of you spiraling across the anxious-avoidant spectrum. This is no way to run a relationship, obviously, but this is a golden chance to peer into love’s looking glass and see your own shadowy id mirrored back. Yes, your psyches and hang-ups can be as complex and bizarre as Alice’s tumble into Wonderland. Performative Gemini wants a superfan to laugh at their witty lines and answer every emoji-laden text. Pisces will happily oblige, at least initially. But when the Fish needs reassurance in the form of TLC and words of affirmation, distracted Gemini might be notably absent. When Pisces deploys one of their famous guilt trips, Gemini feels manipulated and finds the whole thing emotionally exhausting. Meanwhile, Pisces wonders how they got involved with a double-talking, evasive tyrant with a heart like polished marble. If you don’t start waging a cold war, there’s a chance you’ll get past these troubling spells. But Gemini will need to lean into their soft side (it’s in there somewhere!) to keep Pisces as the president of their fan club. Perennial dissatisfaction is also a killer. Don’t say you want something, then refuse to be happy when your partner provides it. Gratitude is an intimate act; it requires you to acknowledge that your partner can reach you. Two phrases to save your relationship: “Thank you,” and “You’re right.”
PISCES + CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
To the world you might look like a hard-shell Crab or a tough, scaly Fish, but you’re a pair of softies underneath it all. Alone with each other, your highly compatible water signs are as tender as can be. By nature, you’re both compassionate and nurturing, adept at soothing each other with sustenance and sensitivity. There’s nothing an enveloping hug, cookies made from scratch, or a nice after-dinner cordial by the fire can’t solve. Nesting might happen quickly here, and you’ll create a cozy home base that protects you both from the cruel, outside world. Rare genres of music will pipe through the sound system as you prepare gourmet feasts and read each other passages from your favorite literature or the daily news. Weekends were made for lying wrapped up in each other’s arms, binge-watching movies in between hours of pleasuring each other. Though your relationship is a refuge, it can also become a fish bowl that limits your growth. You absorb each other’s fluctuating moods like a sponge if you spend too much time in an aquarium-for-two. With your refined sensibilities, you’re excellent patrons of the arts, so head to museums, gallery openings, concerts, and dance performances. Open your doors for dinner parties that toast a friend’s book release or a relative’s happy milestone. Co-hosting satisfies your dual nurturing instincts while inviting new energy into your space. You must both learn when to let go of grudges, since you can be passive aggressive and play the victim when your feelings are hurt. Slammed doors, sulking, and brooding can go on for an unreasonably long period of time. You’ll both need to make a concerted effort to be the adult here—especially since coddling can cause you both to regress into childlike behaviors. If you’ve been cruel, simply say, “I’m sorry,” and offer a long hug. The power of touch can heal just about anything between you two.
PISCES + LEO (July 23 – August 22)
Hot-and-heavy passion on the high seas of love! That’s what happens when dramatic Leo signs on to play the lead in Pisces’ masterfully scripted fairy tale. Your signs might be different as day (Leo is ruled by the sun) and night (Pisces is connected to the dream realm), but they often gel into a lasting relationship. It’s easy for you to fall into a natural rhythm together. Pisces is a flowy, sensitive water sign who needs a decisive mate. Confident Leo, a fire sign, is a natural leader, eager to rule the relationship. Because Pisces takes longer to articulate their needs, Leo could mistakenly assume they’ve got the upper paw and that Pisces is content to follow. Not so fast. In your own ways, you both wear your hearts on your sleeve, but you need to tune into each other’s sensitive spots. Both signs are incredibly romantic, and the tender passion between you is great in the beginning. However, you might hit a dry spell when it’s time to get truly intimate. The reason? Secretive Pisces feels so vulnerable when their soul is exposed and might lash out at Leo in an unconscious reaction to the Lion’s strength. These cruel barbs are actually just a projection of Pisces’ own self-doubt, but they plunge a thorn in the Lion’s paw no less. Pisces must work through the tedious knots of their insecurities, which lie deep in their psyche. Leo is a powerhouse who can run the show with their eyes closed, but they’ll do their best to also support the Fish in finding a place to shine. Shy Pisces is a true creative force, but their brilliant imagination and keen intuition can be eclipsed by Leo’s showboating. Luxury is a weakness for your signs, and you love to indulge. You might need to take courses on money management together or team up to make a fortune, so you never have to worry about the bill again.
PISCES + VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
Virgo and Pisces are two of the most powerful healers in the zodiac. Virgo is an earth sign, clinical and data-driven, always there with a practical remedy and a helping hand. Water-sign Pisces is the zodiac’s empath, compassionate to the core and blessed (or cursed, depending on the situation) with the ability to absorb other people’s pain. A metaphor for this opposite sign combo? Virgo is the doctor; Pisces is the nurse. Virgo is the zodiac’s giver, performing acts of selfless service. However, it’s hard for Virgo to receive, since this sign views “neediness” as a weakness and would sooner suffer in silence than reach out for the very same help they generously offer. Enter Pisces, the receptive and all-feeling 12th sign. The Fish knows how to surrender boundaries and allow people’s energy to flow in. Pisces teaches Virgo that accepting love is a generous and selfless act. But at times, Pisces’ emotional nature can overwhelm. You both need doses of solitude to reconnect with your centers. Writing, playing music, painting, and any sort of craft (including cooking) is healing to you both. This relationship also brings out your spiritual sides. Meditation, yoga, and metaphysical study can open up great psychic channels. Watch out for secretive tendencies, which you both have as a result of perfectionism and insecurity. Communicate openly, or air your skeletons to a confidante—otherwise, you’ll wind up walking on eggshells trying to intuit what the other isn’t saying. This clearly unnecessary exercise in frustration will only cause distance in the relationship. Make a concerted effort to be direct with each other and when you’re wondering what’s up, just ask.
PISCES + LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Drifting into a dappled dreamscape of your own imagination, your poetic souls entwine against astrological odds. Libra is an air sign and Pisces is a water sign; together, you can stir a gentle sea breeze or drown in your own sexual tsunami. No matter the outcome, you’ll both agree on one thing: The high-key, fairy-tale romance is worth being rocked by those waves. Like any good bodice-ripper, there’s passion, intrigue, and mystique to spice up this storyline. The clock melts away when you’re together as you get lost for hours in a decadent meal, a lilting sonata, the specks of color in each other’s luminous eyes. While the cynics gag, they secretly envy your enchanted, oxytocin-addled bliss. The full-bodied gratification of your shared time eclipses all boundaries and structures. Another Sancerre, an hour less sleep—it can all be justified in the name of enjoying a magical moment. Living out a fantasy is what your signs are here to do. Libra is directed by amorous Venus, the planet of pleasure and amore, while Pisces is guided by enchanting, escapist Neptune. It’s when reality steps in that things get tricky. After waking past noon in your umpteenth limb-and-linen tangle, you remember that deadline you blew past, your stuffed inbox, the unopened third reminder notice from your landlord. Oops. Hungover and wholly unequipped to deal with the overwhelm, you might lash out at each other, which can devolve into ugly backbiting and interminable silent treatments. Without outside contact and obligations to anchor you, you can both descend into bouts of moodiness, indulgence, and even depression. Balance—the Libra catchphrase—must be practiced early on so that you can enjoy your one-of-a-kind love spell while keeping at least a couple of toes planted firmly on solid ground.
PISCES + SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
As two of the most mystical and soulful signs, it’s easy for Scorpio and Pisces to connect. You were both born with the intuitive knowing that you’re merely travelers on an esoteric journey. Finding an equally sensitive, divinely connected soulmate in one another invites you home to your truest essence. Scorpio and Pisces are water signs: compatible artistes who love art and music, sensual magic and all-consuming romance. Like a lighthouse for two ships adrift on the emotional high seas, your relationship is an anchor and a haven. However, your bond is not immune to the turbulence caused by your secretive, suspicious natures. Emotional withdrawal is a self-protective act you’ve both honed over the years, but this tactic backfires when used against each other. The trick is learning to catch a bad mood when it starts, then processing the feelings instead of lashing out. Once the righteous anger and wounded egos kick in, you’re like two runaway trains waging a war of domination and submission. Yet, you both want the same thing: a partner who inspires absolute, unshakeable trust with a money-back guarantee. What you need to learn is how to give it before you get it. To adapt the saying, be the change you want to see in your partner. It will keep you together for lifetimes.
PISCES + SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
What happens when the most sensitive, tender-hearted sign (Pisces) links up with the most insensitive, tactless sign (Sagittarius)? Disaster, unless you handle each other with extreme care—and develop an ability to laugh at yourselves ASAP. Romantic Pisces is a water sign who craves deep emotional connection and wants to dissolve any boundaries between the two of you. Dynamic Sagittarius is a free-spirited fire sign who feels smothered by too much togetherness. When the Fish pushes for cohabitation or matching outfits (often after a few months of dating), it can set off the Sagittarius’ alarm bells and cause the Archer to armor up. If you ever want to reach the truly fulfilling potential this pairing holds, you’ll need to balance your most distinctive traits and parcel them out in measured doses. Your communication styles don’t work together naturally either. Sagittarius is honest to a fault, dishing the unvarnished truth and heavy-handed advice (usually unsolicited), then whistling while Pisces weeps. Indirect Pisces would rather flee than face conflict, but standing up to Sagittarius requires it. Pisces is prone to passive-aggressive tactics; yet, subtle cues and hints will sail right over Sag’s head, while the Archer’s arrow of truth spears the Fish’s heart. When Pisces finally claps back, their barbs can do more damage than the jagged rows of a shark’s teeth, which pierce Sagittarius’ unexpectedly thin skin. What do you have in common? You’re both ruled by the planet Jupiter (Pisces also counts dreamy Neptune as its guardian), which can help you unite as visionaries who believe in the power of abundance and the importance of having faith. Despite all appearances, Pisces is as skittish about commitment as Sagittarius—namely, the terrifying idea of being “trapped.” Since Pisces rules fantasy and Sagittarius rules adventure, you can neatly escape the daily drudge together—at least until reality comes crashing down. Still, life is always tinged with magic when you’re together, and the bedroom remains an enchanting space of divine communion for you.
PISCES + CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
On the surface, you appear to be an odd couple—imagine a Harvard MBA in Gucci walking arm-in-arm with an indie musician in vintage streetwear. Nevertheless, your signs pair well, amplifying each other’s natural strengths. With polished style and a dutiful work ethic, earth sign Capricorn fits neatly into “the system” and often rises to the top of the pyramid. Water-sign Pisces is a flowy Fish who excels at playing the artsy rebel, the indie darling, the adorable mess. By comparison, Capricorn seems structured and regimented—but appearances deceive. While Pisces might delight in coloring outside the neat lines Capricorn draws, the real surprise is that Capricorn is the bigger freak behind closed doors. Capricorn has a dominant streak that can play out in the bedroom (not that submissive Pisces doth protest). Leather, whips, and kinky fun—it’s all fair game. Out in public, you’re all about enjoying cultural activities. You both love to find lesser-known wine, music, and art, and you pride yourself on having cultivated tastes. Together, you can traverse the uptown spaces and the lowbrow dives, discovering jewels wherever you go. Your diverse strengths could make you great business partners, too. Open a gallery, with Pisces as curator and Capricorn as financial backer, and you might become art-world impresarios. Any sort of creative enterprise could thrive under your shared ownership, as long as Capricorn pauses long enough to allow the Pisces visionary skills to emerge. That’s how you two can not only set trends but create a long-lasting classic that keeps the coffers filled for your elegant and exploratory lifestyle.
PISCES + AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
Vintage and modern come together in a fascinating mash-up of next-door-neighbor signs. Aquarius is a futuristic, steel-and-glass construction heated by solar panels. Pisces is a vintage velvet boudoir with dripping candles and fainting couches. This strange pairing can work if it’s built around a shared cause or passion. As the final two signs in the zodiac, you’re highly evolved souls who see the world through an enlightened perspective. The difference? Lofty Aquarius intellectualizes, while empathic Pisces has a high emotional IQ. You’re both die-hard humanitarians, and if you share a common vision, you might be idealistic partners who do your “life work” together. Pisces is a water sign, more emotional and complex in nature than Aquarius. Contrary to myth, Aquarius is an air sign (not water), though symbolized by the water-bearer holding an urn. Fittingly, Aquarius can create a safe and savvy container for the free-flowing Pisces, whose genius might otherwise spill over in too many directions and evaporate before it has a chance to take on a meaningful form. A lighthearted Aquarian touch lifts Pisces out of the murky, depressive swamp, while enchanting Pisces adds tassels and trim to Aquarius’ cold, clinical reality. You both morbidly fear being trapped in a boring, conventional commitment. Since you can never really figure each other out, the attraction stays strong. A little mystery will keep you fascinated, though too much (ahem, Pisces) will make the relationship way too much work for Aquarius.
PISCES + PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
You love each other; you love each other not. Pisces is denoted by two Fish facing in opposite directions: One swims toward security, the other flies toward freedom. In this same sign pairing, you’ll need to give each other plenty of room to ebb and flow, understanding that the emotional tide can turn on a dime for both of you. Such tender bait is a fellow Pisces who’s equal parts commitment-phobe and serial monogamist! As partners in paradox, you’ll play caretaker, bodyworker, and sous-chef to one another, doting until it hurts. Then, of course, comes the Great Escape. When the intimacy-fearing overload strikes, you might feel too “guilty” to ask for a night off from gazing into each other’s eyes while emo slow jams play endlessly in the background. Instead, you simply disappear, shutting off phones, “forgetting” plans, becoming immersed in work, which you both consider a valid excuse for losing track of time. The real problem isn’t your chemistry, it’s that you’re both so damn indirect. Trouble is, setting clear and healthy boundaries can be excruciating for your sacrificial zodiac sign. If you keep walking on eggshells, you’ll end up resentful, depressed (anger turned inward), or eventually exploding with rage. You might turn on each other vis-à-vis a good self-flogging. “It’s not you, it’s me,” you call over your shoulder as the door shuts behind you (read: “I’m too scared to demand better foreplay”). “I’m such an awful person—you deserve better,” Pisces laments (translation: “You have failed to satisfy me again”). Mastering the art of clear communication—along with some healthy conflict resolution techniques—will be a cornerstone for making this relationship last. And it is possible, especially when you both lean into your supportive natures. With a good therapist, you can swim together like happy little minnows forever.
