Pisces
noun
Pi·sces
ˈpī-(ˌ)sēz 
also
ˈpi-ˌsēz
or
ˈpis-ˌkās
plural in form but singular in construction
1
: a zodiacal constellation directly south of Andromeda
2
a
: the 12th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign
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Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Know your worth?
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USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Pisces.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
This month’s Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces, happening on April 10, is powered by the high-wattage impact of an eclipse in Aries.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Aries seems to struggle more in relationships with earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) and water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces), though there are exceptions.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Venus, the planet of love and fame, enters Pisces on March 11, causing some of you to feel extra confident.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2024
Aquarius is preceded by the ambitious Capricorn and followed by sensitive, empathetic Pisces.
Below, learn more about the zodiac sign Aquarius, typical personality traits and celebrity Aquarians.
—Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
Cancer for my mother-in-law and brother-in-law, Virgo for my father-in-law, Libra for my sister-in-law, and Pisces for my husband.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
Marking the first sign of the zodiac, falling after Pisces and before Taurus, Aries season spans from March 21 to April 19 each year.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Pisces.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
This month’s Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces, happening on April 10, is powered by the high-wattage impact of an eclipse in Aries.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Aries seems to struggle more in relationships with earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) and water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces), though there are exceptions.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Venus, the planet of love and fame, enters Pisces on March 11, causing some of you to feel extra confident.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2024
Aquarius is preceded by the ambitious Capricorn and followed by sensitive, empathetic Pisces.
Below, learn more about the zodiac sign Aquarius, typical personality traits and celebrity Aquarians.
—Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
Cancer for my mother-in-law and brother-in-law, Virgo for my father-in-law, Libra for my sister-in-law, and Pisces for my husband.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
Marking the first sign of the zodiac, falling after Pisces and before Taurus, Aries season spans from March 21 to April 19 each year.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
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Pisces
noun plural
Pis·ces
ˈpī-ˌsēz also ˈpi-
in some classifications
: a class of vertebrates comprising all the fishes and sometimes the cyclostomes and lancelets
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