Pisces (Meena)

WaterMutableFeminine

The Two Fish swimming in opposite directions symbolize material and spiritual worlds, duality before unity, and the soul's journey home through surrender.

Overview

ElementWater
QualityMutable
PolarityFeminine
Ruling PlanetJupiter (Guru)
Date RangeFeb 19 - Mar 20
NatureDual (Dwiswabhava)
GunaSattva
CasteBrahmin
DirectionNorth

Traits & Nature

Positive Traits

CompassionateIntuitiveArtisticSpiritualSelflessImaginativeEmpatheticMysticalAdaptable

Challenging Traits

EscapistOverly sensitiveVictim mentalityConfusedImpracticalBoundary-lessAddictive

Physical Attributes

Body TypeSoft, fleshy
ComplexionFair
StatureShort to medium
Body PartsFeet, Lymphatic system, Pineal gland

Nakshatras in this Sign

Medical Astrology

Body PartsFeet, Toes, Lymphatic system, Pineal gland, Psychic centers
Common AilmentsFoot problems, Lymphatic issues, Addictions, Psychic sensitivity, Immune weakness, Escapism disorders
Ayurvedic DoshaKapha
Healing ApproachesGrounding, Foot care, Lymphatic drainage, Addiction recovery, Spiritual practice, Boundary work

Compatibility

Gemstone & Remedies

GemstoneYellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Alternative GemstonesAquamarine, Moonstone, Pearl
Wearing DayThursday
Wearing FingerIndex finger
ColorSea green
Alternative ColorsPurple, Lavender, Aquamarine, Dreamy colors

Mythology & Deity

DeityGuru (Jupiter)
Associated DeitiesVishnu, Matsya (Fish avatar), Ocean gods

Mantras & Sounds

Beeja MantraOm Gram Greem Groum Sah Gurave Namah
Gayatri MantraOm Vrishabadhwajaaya Vidmahe Kruni Hastaaya Dheemahi Tanno Guru Prachodayat
Simple MantraOm Gurave Namaha

Mythology

Story

Pisces represents Matsya, Vishnu's fish avatar who saved the Vedas from the flood. It embodies universal compassion, sacrifice, and spiritual liberation through dissolution of ego.

Symbolism

The Two Fish swimming in opposite directions symbolize material and spiritual worlds, duality before unity, and the soul's journey home through surrender.

Life Lesson

To serve without martyrdom, maintain boundaries while being boundless, and dissolve ego without losing self.

Dignity & Strength

Exalted InVenus at 27°
Debilitated InMercury at 15°

Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)

Favorable

Spiritual practicesMeditationArtMusicHealingCharityWater activitiesRetreat

Unfavorable

BusinessLegal mattersDetailed workMaterial pursuits

Suitable Vocations

SpiritualityArtsMusicHealingPsychologyCharityPhotographyDanceMysticism