Pisces
Symbol: The FishElement: Water
Group: Theoretical
Polarity: Negative
Planet: Neptune, Jupiter
Cross/Quality: Mutable
House Ruled: Twelfth
Color: Sea-Green
Lucky Gem: Moon Stone
Opposite Sign: Virgo
Chinese Analog: Rabbit
The higher Self is the part of our nature which is the one that is aware. Often we are caught up in our thoughts, emotions and the heat of the moment, the circumstance of life that are going on around us all time and therefore we tend to become disconnected to that part of ourselves, our Higher Self. This segment will talk about what that Higher Self means you specifically for your star sign and how to become more aware of it.
You are able to draw others to you. This is one of your greatest strengths. Being ruled by Neptune makes you dreamy and enigmatic in the way you are able to attract others. When someone is drawn to you they can't quite figure out why, but they love you anyway. You genuinely care for others and have a transparency that others trust. You are honest in your love and strive to live the ideal of unconditional giving.
You're an adjustable person. You have no problem, just like water your ruling element, in assuming the shape of whatever container it's placed in. You have the uncanny knack of adapting to circumstances and people wherever you find yourself. You'll be admired for your ability to capitalize on situations due to this.
You have an inner beauty that's hard to pinpoint and this has nothing to do with your physical looks. You radiate a spirit of love and you do genuinely care for people. Come to think of it, even strangers feel as if they know you. You relax people and make them feel as if they're part of your family.
Being social by nature you share your insights with others and truly help many in your life. You are a blessing to humanity.
There are broadly four main paths to spiritual liberation or self-actualization. The first is based on selfless action or karma yoga, the second on devotional activities, the third through the physical practice of self-control and yoga and the last is the intellectual path. Depending on which sign of the Zodiac you are, it will determine your easiest and most natural path of spiritual activity.
Those of you born under Pisces have few prejudices. People must understand that you're not primarily motivated by what you can get out of life but rather by what you can give. For this reason, although you are not ambitious in the true sense of the word for status, fame or fortune you still aspire to achieve something notable in life and if these things come to you well and good but your main focus is on helping others and making a difference in the world.
You are a dreamer of the highest order but you need to be careful not to let these dreams cloud your practical judgment of things. You need to crawl before you walk and also focus on one thing as you have a great knowledge of many subjects and can actually be an expert in quite a few of them. You are likely to disperse your energy like your totem, the two fish which are constantly swimming in different directions.
You are a person of the people; you are impartial and never look down on anyone. You are equally comfortable with a beggar or a king and you your intuitive responses to life's situations make you sought after by one and all for your unbiased advice. The way forward for a Pisces on the spiritual path is selfless service however you must be careful that this sacrificial act of helping others doesn't result in you becoming the victim. There is a real danger in this.
The sign of Pisces is watched over by the archangel Barakiel. Barakiel is known for compassion and protecting the innocent, and when called on can help you to open your heart and cultivate love, empathy and kindness. When your life becomes stressful and you feel you are losing the strength to be positive, Barakiel can help you restore hope and a positive outlook, and to find an inner peace and calm which will help you to face, endure and overcome the difficult challenges you face in your life.
One way you can call on Barakiel's assistance in finding this peace is to visualise a pale blue colour, or a clear and beautiful blue sky, in your mind's eye. Barakiel can assist you in overcoming the strangling grip of negative emotions, self-doubt, insecurity and the fear of connecting with others. You always have the capacity within yourself to overcome these challenges, and when you can do so you will transcend your limitations and blossom like a flower into a radiant source of love and positivity. You can find Barakiel's traits within yourself, and become a nurturing and loving support to others, helping them find their own confidence and happiness.
Learning the art of contentment and being happy with what you have seems easy enough to say, however for you it is rather difficult. You have a complex mind interwoven with as complex an emotional nature. Until you are able to fully experience the dark, and come to terms with that part of your nature, thereby releasing it, you will not be able to truly experience the Light nor the contentment that comes from letting go of desire.
The 9th house and also the 12th house which is the natural house of Pisces, relate to spiritual activities, meditation, monastic life and so on and so forth. You have a natural affinity with all of these things and because the 9th house of your horoscope is ruled by Scorpio, you can be extremely intense and passionate about your spiritual objectives. You can easily surrender yourself to the highest ideal of spirituality and through deep meditation can come to the real of self-realization in this life as Pisces is the last sign in the Zodiac indicating a cessation of karmic activity, are stepping off of the wheel of Karma so to speak.
But there is a downside to this sign and that is that you are likely to be a little too idealistic and naive when dealing with the world and many of the scoundrels in it. For your spiritual development to be well rounded you must learn to activate some of the deeper intellectual qualities and you do have that as Jupiter code rules your sign and is indeed an excellent learner and teacher. Gift yourself and ensure your own spiritual stability before sacrificing yourself and becoming the victim.
Ritual technology is something which is not often understood but with the right techniques, rituals and spells these can be utilized by you for any number of purposes. In this segment will show you rituals for turning your life around. Rituals are shown by the 5th, 8th, 9th and 12th houses of the horoscope.
Please don't let emotion dominate your life. There are deep parts of your nature that you suppress only to find those resurfacing in ways that you often can't deal with. When this happens you are prone to try to escape from a reality that you can't understand. If this happens I can't emphasise strongly enough the need for you to avoid the temptation to indulge in alcohol, drugs or other mind-altering drugs.
Pisces is a complex personality to say the least and for this reason should take care in dealing with the kaleidoscope of emotional colours that shine within you. Your sensitivity and depth of emotion can quickly change from positive to pessimistic if you're not careful. You need to be watchful of those things that will trigger your moodiness getting the better of you. Spend some time each day thinking about how you can redirect your powers into positive channels that will help others as well as yourself.
You must never be impulsive without giving due thought to the issues at hand. You're likely to rely on your intuition, which is excellent but is not always 100% correct. Assuming people are better than they are one such thing that needs due diligence on your part. Using your mind rather than your heart is essential when dealing with the real world. This will spare you all sorts of upheavals down the track.
Fasting or moderately reducing food intake on Saturdays; Making charitable donations or providing assistance to old destitute men, street sweepers and terminally ill; feeding crows on Saturdays. Meditation on the new and full Moon, as well as on eclipse days will bring you the spiritual advancement.