If you’re dating or DMing or Insta-stalking crushing on a Pisces, there are some things you should know: They’re supes sensitive, emotionally unpredictable, and hungry for creative types. They tend to ~go with the flow~, but these water signs have sooooo many deep feelings and fantasies lurking just beneath the surface. These mermaids (yeah, I said mermaids) are incredibly romantic, intuitive, and empathetic—of course you’re crushing on one! (BTW, they’re amazing in bed too.) If you’re trying to catch one in your net, don’t treat ’em like an Aquarius—you’ve got to understand them in all their Pisces selves.
So wanna know if y’all are ~compatible~? Or even soul mates? Well, keep reading! We’ve got you covered with the tea on what they want, how they act, and who they’re destined to be with.
The Pisces Basics
Birthday: February 12 to March 20
Symbol: The fishes
Element: Water
Modality: Mutable
Ruling planets: Jupiter (traditional) and Neptune (modern)
Keywords: Creative, sensitive, intuitive, emotional, wise, empathetic, dreamy, psychic
Famous Pisces: Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Elliot Page, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Sophie Turner, Drew Barrymore, Trevor Noah, Olivia Wilde, Hozier, Queen Latifah, Joe Alwyn, Adam Levine, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jack Harlow
Pisces's personality traits
Pisces is a major dreamer. They always have their head in the clouds and if they get that glazed-over look in their eyes, they're probably lost in a fantasy. They're incredibly artistic, creative, and sensitive; odds are they might be a poet, artist, or actor, whether full-time or as a hobby. As the last and therefore "eldest" sign of the zodiac, Pisces is also known for being wise. They tend to be amazing advice-givers and are nonjudgmental to boot.
What’s a Pisces looking for in a relationship?
Pisces is symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions. Although these sea creatures are moving into two realms—fantasy and reality—they’re connected through an indestructible, invisible string. Likewise, Pisces seek partnership that exists in multiple dimensions, bridging the physical and spiritual worlds. Pisces are attracted to artists and dreamers (and sometimes drifters) who express their creativity within their dreams, music, and romance.
At the end of the day, Pisces love to be in love, so boundless adoration is an essential component of any relationship. But that doesn’t mean Pisces demand long-stem roses and boxes of chocolate—in fact, Pisces are known for their vivid imaginations, so the more inventive you are with your romantic sentiments, the more Pisces will find themselves head over heels. Free advice: They’ll always swoon for a poem, no matter how corny it is. Start a list of rhymes for their name right now.
How does Pisces behave in a relationship?
Pisces is the most sensitive, empathic sign of the zodiac. So whether you’re headed to the movies, throwing clay in a pottery class, or just grabbing a quick slice of pizza, Pisces is always in the midst of a spiritual awakening. Yep. Of course, that doesn’t mean this sea creature will always tell you how they’re feeling. Pisces are emotional sponges, but they’re not necessarily the best at “wringing out” their internal experiences.
Accordingly, you may not always be able to read your Pisces boo. One minute, they may be extroverted and giddy—and the next they’re avoiding eye contact and calling an Uber. The more time you spend with your Pisces babe, the more you’ll learn to understand these subtle shifts in energy. But even in a healthy, long-term bond, there may be aspects to your Pisces love that are still shrouded in mystery. And that’s totally fine.
What are Pisces’s biggest turn-ons and turn-offs?
Pisces are deeply artistic souls, so they’re drawn to people who complement their own abstract vision. However, their partner doesn’t need to be working-working as a full-time creative: What’s most important is that their sweetheart is open-minded, sensitive, and willing to think outside the box. At the end of the day, Pisces want to be with someone who will understand their unique emotional landscape.
Because Pisces absorb absolutely everything, they cannot (and will not) tolerate any form of meanness. Unlike the other water signs of the zodiac (that’s Cancer and Scorpio), which protect their sensitivities through tough armor, Pisces’ only defense is to swim away. So avoid being overly critical of your Pisces, and if you need to express frustrations, be sure to use a calm voice and gentle language—otherwise, this sensitive siren may head for smoother water faster than you can throw down an anchor.
What’s sex with a Pisces like?
They don’t have the rep of Scorpio or Taurus, but Pisces are secretly ah-mazing in bed. It all comes down to three things: (1) They’re super imaginative, with brilliantly dirty minds, (2) they’re nonjudgmental and up to try just about anything once, (3) they’re natural people-pleasers who aren’t gonna stop until they get you off...and get you off again.
Which zodiac signs are Pisces’s best matches?
Because the other water signs of the zodiac walk on land, partnership with a Cancer or Scorpio can be quite grounding for Pisces. They just ~get~ each other. Similarly, Virgo (Pisces’ opposite sign) is also known for its kind and generous nature, which can be a lovely match for Pisces’ tenderness. Earth signs Capricorn and Taurus can also help watery Pisces feel grounded. Just picture a watering can pouring into a bb houseplant to make a beautiful flower!
And which zodiac signs are Pisces’s worst matches?
Airy Gemini and fiery Sagittarius can be somewhat problematic: These quick-witted signs can be a bit too harsh for Pisces, leaving this water sign no choice but to abandon ship. Pisces gets their feelings hurt easily, and Gemini and Sag don’t always think before they speak. Likewise, air sign Libra can be a bit flaky for passionate Pisces.
Pisces's compatibility with every zodiac sign:
Aries (March 21-April 19)
As the first and last sign of the zodiac, Aries and Pisces are very different but have a ton to learn from each other. If these two can communicate through their differences, this can be an incredibly rewarding match.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Water and earth signs tend to go well together like a watering can nurturing a garden so plants can grow. Awww.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Pisces and Gemini form a 90 degree angle on the zodiac wheel, which astrologers call a square. And yeah, it's not really a good thing. Squares are associated with harsh, tense energy and lots of disagreements.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
As fellow water signs, Cancer and Pisces just ~flow~ together. They both lead with their hearts, not their heads; value their nearest and dearest; and have strong creative impulses and plenty of emotional intelligence. They're meant to be!
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Pisces and Leo form an aspect called an inconjunction or a quincunx. Sounds complicated, but basically it means that there's a lot of tension between these two. They're just so different, and they struggle to make a connection.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Virgo is Pisces's opposite on the zodiac, and you know what they say about opposites: They attract! These two are different from each other in all the best ways, and complement each other perfectly.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Libra and Pisces also form an inconjunction or a quincunx. And when it comes to compatibility, this doesn't look good.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Another water sign pair, Pisces and Scorpio have sooo much in common. They both have very strong intuitions, make very loyal friends and partners, and are extremely creative and artistic.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Pisces and Sagittarius form a square, indicating that these two aren't a natural fit. Where Pisces is introverted and sensitive, Sagittarius is extroverted and tends to speak without thinking.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Earth sign/water sign pairs just make sense, and that includes Pisces and Capricorn.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
As two signs next to each other in the zodiac, Aquarius and Pisces tend to have "big sibling/little sibling" energy—aka a tendency to bicker but also an immense love and loyalty to each other. Plus, as the water-bearer of the zodiac, Aquarius gets along well with water signs.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
What's better than one Pisces? Two Pisces! A Pisces/Pisces couple is everything great about Pisces, doubled: Double the emotions, double the creativity, double the fantasy.
What if I'm not compatible with Pisces?
Look, having two Sun signs that are incompatible doesn't mean your relationship is doomed. Astrology simply reveals where you might struggle to connect, and with that knowledge, you can work on your connection if it really matters to you. Plus, take a look at your whole birth charts for a bigger-picture look at your compatibility, particularly at you + your crush/partner's Moon, Venus, and Mars signs. Odds are you aren't as incompatible as you think.
Erika W. Smith (she/her) is the Senior Astrology Editor at Cosmopolitan. She also contributes lifestyle, travel, and sex and relationships coverage. In her decade-long media career, she's become an expert in the "women's lifestyle" beat and has held staff positions at Refinery29, BUST magazine, and HelloGiggles. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021.
