PISCES
Pisces is the last sign (12th house) of the zodiac symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions. Their path speaks to duality, the yin/yang of nature. Pisces is a mutable water sign. The water represents emotions, the mutability points to the ease of flow in life. Pisces have a great capacity to adapt to any situation, instinctively knowing what do in any given arena. Pisces live through their emotions. They will, more than not, refer to their surroundings by how they feel, how something effects them emotionally. They use the words “I sense”, “I feel”, “I have an intuitive knowing”, “I believe”. Pisces have two ruling planets – Neptune and Jupiter. And thanks to Neptune they are the most psychic sign of the zodiac, deeply spiritual and open to other’s emotions.
Being a dual sign, many Pisces can be accused of being wishy-washy, since in their polaric nature, they see both sides and deeply understand the reasons behind each. This swimming in both directions can also make them unreliable and seemingly confused with the world around them. They can seem vacillating and lackadaisical because they sense the possibility of many alternate realities and different levels of consciousness, so therefore they can’t “buy into” any one scheme or ideology. Pisces truly are multi-dimensional. As with all dual natures, this can be a gift and a curse. The gift, that they are intuitive, understanding and sensitive can be supported by essential oils such as sandalwood, frankincense, ylang ylang, vetiver, melissa, elemi, rose, neroli, angelica, jasmine, and clary sage. The curse, that they are spacey, disconnected, dreamy, and unrealistic can be grounded by essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, black pepper, bergamot, helichrysum, basil, and cedarwood.
Being the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces seem to be a combination of all the signs before them, which contributes to their multi-faceted natures. These fish are capable to seeing the big picture, usually in a visionary capacity. Many fish will keep their psychic abilities to themselves, if indeed they choose to acknowledge them. Pisces have an energetic matrix of being the martyr/victim, of understanding persecution, and therefore, in order to survive in the world, tend to keep these intuitive abilities hidden. How may Pisces “remember” being burned at the stake for their psychic abilities in past lives? Essential oils that help with the fear of being out in the world are clary sage, spikenard, frankincense, marjoram, melissa, sandalwood, ylang ylang, lavender, geranium and vetiver.
Pisces serve mankind in a quiet, understated way. They love supporting people in a selfless way, compassionately taking on the other person’s burdens or joys. These fish can make very nurturing healers and nurses. They have an inner need to help others, even to the extent of being self-sacrificing. This can be draining on a fish’s energetic reserve and they have to take care of their physical well-being. Reflexology is the perfect therapy for a Pisces, since their feet rule them astrologically. Essential oils that would be wonderful to use on Piscean feet are rose, lavender, chamomile, grapefruit, jasmine, all the oranges (neroli, petitgrain, sweet orange), sandalwood, lemon, geranium, juniper and palmarosa.
The Piscean person will tend to gravitate towards professions in the healing or artistic worlds. You often will find that your counselor or shrink is a Pisces, because she/he will instinctively understand what you are saying and feel what you are feeling. Pisces also make fantastic actors because they can, in their chameleon-type natures, become the character they are portraying. They love drama and have a gift for playing every kind of role in their day-to-day lives as well as on stage. Pisces are creative and original artists, painting unworldly designs with imaginative colors. Bold colors are fun to paint with but the Piscean nature loves to surround him/herself in soothing colors like turquoise, all the blues, soft pinks and light purples. These colors will energetically assist them in their spiritual work. Pisces love to escape into their own tranquil, peaceful, illusory world. They are happiest in fantasy, in a timeless place with no complications, no demands and no struggles. Meditation is essential for these fish, who need “down time” in a quiet reflective space. Oils that soothe and comfort the inner Piscean world are lavender, neroli, sandalwood, patchouli, ginger, elemi, frankincense, rose, angelica, ylang ylang, chamomile, immortelle, campaca, carnation, and hyacinth.
Pisces people are incredibly romantic, and generously showers gifts on their lover. They often will create a sensual setting for their lovemaking – an inner sanctum of safety where they can play out their fantasies and dreams. Candles, soft music, fluffy pillows, champagne, water sounds, silky sheets all belong in a Pisces reverie. So come into the fantasy world that a Pisces creates and enjoy the illusion as much as the little fish who is loving you.
With special thanks, as always, to astrologer Molly Cliborne, for her intuitive insight into the Piscean nature. Her informative website is north-node.com.