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~? 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 Must-Knows
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, empathic
So 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.
Erika W Smith (she/her) is the current Senior Astrology Editor at Cosmopolitan. In her 2+ years at Cosmo, she's worked on everything from editing weekly horoscopes, to reporting on how astrology influences album release dates, to launching The Cosmo Tarot. Before joining Cosmopolitan in 2020, she was a writer and/or editor for Refinery29, HelloGiggles, and BUST magazine. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @erikawynn.
