Pisces ♓
The twelfth and final sign of the Western zodiac, Pisces is represented by the ♓ symbol, two arcs joined by a line, and covers people born between February 19 and March 20. The symbol is said to evoke two fish swimming in opposite directions, connected by the same thread.
Meaning of ♓
Pisces belongs to the water element and the group of mutable signs, those that close the zodiac cycle before its fresh start with Aries. It is traditionally associated with Jupiter, and modern astrology also assigns it Neptune, a planet linked to imagination, intuition, and spirituality.
This sign is generally credited with a dreamy, empathetic, artistic temperament, with a strong sensitivity to others' emotions. Pisces would also be described as intuitive, sometimes to the point of sensing things before being able to explain them rationally, with a marked appeal for creativity, music, or the imaginary. This emotional porousness could, according to astrologers, translate into a tendency to flee reality when it becomes too heavy, or into difficulty setting clear boundaries against others' needs.
These traits remain interpretations drawn from astrological tradition, with no established scientific basis, but they continue to fuel much of the horoscopes and personality portraits associated with this sign, often presented as the most intuitive of the zodiac.
Origin & history
The ♓ symbol belongs to the set of twelve traditional astrological signs used in the West for a very long time to designate zodiac divisions, well before the notion of emoji existed. Its two joined arcs, representing two fish swimming in opposite directions, have appeared for centuries in astrology documents as an abbreviation of the sign.
This character is natively available in the Unicode character set, like the eleven other zodiac symbols, allowing it to be typed directly in digital text without resorting to an image. It is an ancient symbol carried over as-is by digital technology, not a creation designed for modern messaging.
How to use it
♓ is mainly used to indicate one's astrological sign in a social media bio, a dating profile, or a story dedicated to one's personality. It allows quickly displaying recognizable identity information without having to spell out the word "Pisces" in full.
Accounts and content dedicated to horoscopes also frequently use it to caption posts about this sign or to illustrate discussions about romantic compatibility. Its use remains neutral and common, both in a personal context and in editorial content about astrology and creativity, a theme often associated with this sign.
Popular combos
A direct reference to the fish that give the symbol its name and shape.
A reminder of the water element and the emotional sensitivity associated with Pisces.
Evoking the creativity and imagination traditionally attributed to this sign.
Frequently asked questions
What are the exact dates of the Pisces sign?
Pisces corresponds to people born between February 19 and March 20, according to Western astrology, just before the return to Aries.
What is Pisces's element?
Pisces belongs to the water element, associated in astrological tradition with sensitivity and intuition.
Which planet rules Pisces?
Traditionally Jupiter, and Neptune in modern astrology, the latter linked to imagination and spirituality.
Why is Pisces considered the most intuitive sign?
In astrological tradition, its water element combined with the influence attributed to Neptune would explain an emotional sensitivity and intuition particularly marked compared to other signs.