Pisces in Astrology: Meaning and Traits Explained

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The episode delves into the zodiac sign Pisces, discussing its characteristics, association with empathy and adaptability, and how it contrasts with other signs like Virgo and Sagittarius. Pisces individuals exhibit traits like sensitivity, creativity, and escapism, with a focus on understanding mysteries and seeking a broader perspective in life and art.

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Pisces is a feminine, water sign ruled by Jupiter, associated with empathy, emotional depth, and spiritual connections.
Pisces is noted for adaptability, flexibility, and a sense of timelessness, often navigating life intelligently through avoidance and escapism.
Pisces contrasts with Virgo, focusing on big-picture questions and universal themes, while Virgo delves into minute details and self-modification.
Pisces storytelling often involves non-linear narratives, seeking to understand the meaning behind events and revealing significance with context.
Pisces individuals like Leonard Cohen and Kurt Cobain exhibit sensitivity, empathy, and creativity, often experiencing a fall from grace and seeking salvation.
The second edition of the speaker's work involves detailed exploration of decans and sign subdivisions, with additions, re-writing, and re-thinking of each decan.

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Summary

00:00

"Pisces: Empathy, Adaptability, and Spiritual Connections"

The episode focuses on the zodiac sign Pisces, the 12th sign of the zodiac.
Chris Brennan and astrologer Austin Coppock discuss Pisces in detail.
Austin Coppock shares his Pisces credentials, including his Sun, South Node, and Mars placements in Pisces.
The episode was recorded on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at 1:31 PM in Denver, Colorado.
Pisces is described as a feminine, water sign ruled by Jupiter.
The sign is associated with empathy, emotional depth, and spiritual connections.
Pisces is contrasted with Aquarius, moving from cold, fixed air to mutable water.
Pisces is noted for its adaptability and flexibility, sometimes leading to flakiness.
The sign is linked to a sense of timelessness and the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
Pisces is characterized by a mode of being that is open to what arises, rather than being prescriptive.

14:34

Time Perception in Dreams and Astrology

Dream time and experiencing moods at different rates in dreaming compared to waking life.
Dreams that feel like year-long sagas despite only sleeping for a few hours.
Pisces sign associated with dilation of time and flow states, where time passes swiftly.
Pisces contrasted with Virgo, focusing on timelessness and freedom from time restrictions.
Multicultural literature on divine experiences often includes themes of timelessness and overwhelming joy.
Mutable signs like Pisces and Virgo are transitional and seek balance in different ways.
Virgo strives for balance with material things, while Pisces seeks balance with immaterial aspects.
Poetry as an example of balancing form and content, reflecting Virgo and Pisces qualities.
Virgo focuses on self-modification through scientific methods, while Pisces uses more spiritual or meditative practices.
Escapism as a form of self-modification, providing a healthy escape from harsh realities.

30:33

"Pisces: Escapism, Optimism, and Avoidance"

Escapism is discussed as a movement towards freedom, not inherently negative.
Pisces traits like escape and avoidance are closely connected, with avoidance seen as a way to navigate life intelligently.
Pisces, ruled by Jupiter, tends to affirm and say yes to things, avoiding rejection by indirectly avoiding situations.
Pisces is drawn to the good and seeks to affirm positive aspects, gravitating towards what feels good internally.
Pisces' optimism differs from Sagittarius' in that it encompasses a broader perspective and acceptance of outcomes.
Pisces engages with stories to understand universal themes rather than sentimental emotions.
Escapism can be positive and healing but may lead to negative consequences when taken to extremes like substance abuse.
Avoidance in Pisces can lead to a lack of progress and a detachment from reality, hindering personal growth.
Pisces may get stuck on big-frame questions about the universe, leading to existential struggles and a distorted worldview.
Pisces' way of dealing with obstacles and seeking the good can sometimes result in getting stuck on negative perspectives or afflictions.

46:00

"Pisces and Virgo: Big Picture vs Details"

Pisces and Virgo contrast in their focus on the big picture versus minute details.
Virgo prioritizes smaller, detailed tasks, while Pisces looks at universal, significant matters.
Jupiter influence in Pisces leads to prioritizing important matters over trivial ones.
Pisces may avoid low-priority tasks, focusing on larger, long-term goals.
Virgo emphasizes getting each moment right to build a successful life.
Virgo follows a sequential order in tasks, while Pisces may get distracted and return to them later.
Pisces stories involve protagonists navigating mysterious worlds to understand themselves and reality.
Pisces narratives often explore the nature of reality, dreams, and the soul.
Piscean characters in literature, like in William Gibson's novels, exhibit intuitive and prophetic abilities.
Pisces energy complements Aquarius by adding emotion, warmth, and compassion to intellectual pursuits.

01:01:05

"Pisces: Sensitivity, Empathy, and Vulnerability"

Pisces, ruled by Jupiter, has an optimistic orientation initially.
Pisces' emotional openness and vulnerability can lead to early experiences of hurt.
Pisces desires to understand and engage with suffering on a broader level.
Empathy is fundamental to Pisces, allowing for understanding and sharing others' feelings.
Pisces immerses and withdraws in empathetic situations, unlike Cancer and Scorpio.
Pisces is good at letting go emotionally, which can be misunderstood by others.
Kurt Cobain's Pisces stellium reflects his sensitivity and empathy, leading to deep sadness.
Pisces' sensitivity and empathy can leave one vulnerable to hurt and sadness.
Pisces' defense mechanism is avoidance, evading threats rather than armoring up.
Virgo and Pisces contrast in service realms, operational approaches, and mindsets.

01:15:42

Exploring Pisces: Mystery, Imagination, and Healing

Pisces is characterized by the need to understand rather than just go with the flow.
Contrasting virtues and vices between signs is more effective than comparing virtues with vices.
Virgo seeks order in the physical realm, while Pisces seeks coherence and harmony on an invisible level.
The basic divide between practical and fanciful, physical and metaphysical, visible and invisible is addressed.
Pisces is interested in mystery and the unknown, contrasting with Virgo's focus on what is knowable.
Einstein exemplifies the Pisces stereotype of being a genius in one area but lacking in competence in others.
Einstein's work was inspired by dreaming and imagining, emphasizing the importance of imagination over knowledge.
Mercury in Pisces navigates an area where facts don't help solve mysteries, making it a challenging placement.
Maya Angelou's Mercury in Pisces placement led to creative and poetic expression despite initial speech struggles.
Pisces is associated with listening, understanding, and healing, demonstrated by Angelou's civil rights activism and Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

01:30:50

"Pisces Archetype: Creativity, Peace, and Melancholy"

Martin Luther King's birth time is believed to be around noon, with a Taurus Rising chart, Sun in Capricorn, Moon at 19 degrees of Pisces, and Venus in Pisces in the 11th Whole Sign House.
The chart is considered believable due to Jupiter in the first house and the Venus-Moon in Pisces in the 11th house, indicating speaking to wide groups of people and binding them together.
King's message and actions aligned with his prominent Pisces placements, emphasizing non-violent and pacifistic approaches in political action.
Pisces' archetype involves incorporating rivals or enemies as allies, symbolizing a peaceful resolution rather than direct confrontation.
Examples of notable Pisces individuals include Rhianna, Flavor Flav, Fabio, Alaska Thunderfuck, and Leonard Cohen, showcasing a mix of imaginative, melancholic, and creative qualities.
Leonard Cohen's chart features a Pisces Moon in the seventh Whole Sign House, anchoring his artistic talent and ability to address themes of love and melancholy in his work.
Cohen's ability to connect the smallest and largest aspects of life in his music reflects the Pisces-Virgo axis, reconciling beauty, love, and darkness in his songs.
Billy Corgan, born close to Kurt Cobain, also exemplifies the Pisces traits of melancholy and creativity, with his album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" released under Saturn in Pisces.
Pisces natives often exhibit a dual-bodied quality, balancing profundity with goofiness, seen in personalities like Robin Williams and Billy Corgan, showcasing a mix of creativity and humor in their work.
The Pisces archetype encompasses a range of qualities, from sadness and creativity to goofiness and profundity, reflecting a diverse and imaginative approach to life and art.

01:46:15

"Pisces Moon: Influence in Music and Film"

Pisces Moon is Chris Farley, actor, and comedian from the 1990s, known for his zany personality.
Eddy Izzard, like Farley, also has a Pisces Moon.
Trent Reznor wrote the song "Hurt" in the early 1990s, with Saturn in Pisces in his chart.
Johnny Cash covered Reznor's "Hurt" in the early 2000s, suggested by Rick Ruben, a Pisces with Sun, Jupiter, and Mercury in Pisces.
Cash's cover of "Hurt" added a melancholy spin, reflecting his Pisces Rising and stellium in Pisces.
Cash and Leonard Cohen both incorporated religious themes in their music, drawing on personal spiritual traditions.
Cash's cover of "Hurt" changed lyrics to reference religious imagery, adding depth to the song.
Pisces individuals like Reznor, Ruben, and Cash are connected through a chain of events, influencing each other's work.
Pisces individuals often experience a fall from grace and seek salvation, seen in stories like Charlie Sheen's public struggles.
Dissolution and hitting rock bottom can lead to empathy and inspiration, as seen in the experiences of Saturn in Pisces individuals like Frida Kahlo.

02:00:18

"Pisces and Scorpio: Water Sign Contrasts"

Pisces faced hardships and traumas that influenced her artwork, providing an escape from physical limitations through painting.
Saturn in Pisces symbolizes confinement in one's imagination, where nightmares and dreams intersect with reality.
Robert Zoller, with Pisces Rising and Moon in Pisces, found astrology through reading books during illness.
Pisces and Scorpio contrast as mutable and fixed water signs, with Pisces being impressionable like an ocean and Scorpio like an ice cube.
Scorpio's fixed water moves in one direction, akin to a river, while Pisces' water is dynamic with hidden currents.
Both signs share a feminine, nocturnal nature and an interest in the mysterious and occluded.
Pisces and Scorpio value intuition and delve beneath the surface, seeking motives and hidden truths.
Scorpio criticizes Pisces for being flaky, while Pisces finds Scorpio too intense and personal.
Pisces and Cancer connect in exploring personal depth, but Pisces seeks a broader perspective compared to Cancer's focus on family.
Pisces contrasts with Sagittarius, a masculine fire sign, in seeking internal truths versus Sagittarius' external quest for truth.

02:15:33

Sagittarius vs Pisces: Pursuit vs Understanding

Pursuit is a key trait for Sagittarius, while Pisces is more focused on understanding mysteries that already exist.
Sagittarius is driven by overwhelming optimism, pushing them to achieve more through sheer will and positivity.
Sagittarius embodies a hero's journey, with a clear quest to accomplish, while Pisces is more introspective and focused on understanding existing situations.
Sagittarius concentrates energy on achieving goals, while Pisces is more interested in comprehending the nature of things.
Pisces tends to focus on understanding the bigger picture and changing perspectives, while Sagittarius is more action-oriented and goal-driven.
Pisces storytelling often involves non-linear narratives, like in "Memento," reflecting their interest in time and fluidity.
Pisces seeks to understand the meaning behind events and the big picture, often revealing the significance only when all context is considered.
Pisces and Sagittarius share a big picture orientation, contrasting with signs like Virgo and Gemini.
Gemini and Pisces both have a wide range of motion and complexity in self-identity, but Gemini tends to take contradictions less seriously.
Gemini prefers to keep things light and surface-level, avoiding getting stuck in deep emotional or complex situations like Pisces.

02:29:59

Pisces and Capricorn: A Complementary Pair

Sextiles are discussed, with Pisces relating to Capricorn and Taurus.
Pisces and Capricorn are compared, noting similarities and differences.
Capricorn is concrete, focused on physical and social laws, while Pisces is interested in non-material aspects.
Capricorn can offer structure to Pisces, creating a sad yet effective combination.
Pisces and Capricorn can work together, with Pisces offering redemption and Capricorn providing awareness of the world's mechanics.
Pisces and Taurus are discussed, highlighting their connection through Venus and exaltation.
Both signs enjoy indulging in the good things in life, with Pisces bringing a pro-Venus perspective.
Pisces emphasizes improving the world for those in need, showing compassion for others.
Pisces is characterized by humility and a sense of self-sacrifice for a greater cause.
The third decan of Pisces focuses on seeking something worth sacrificing for, sometimes leading to disappointment.

02:45:18

"Pisces: Lack of Solar Dignity and Identity"

The Sun in Pisces lacks essential dignity compared to other planets in Pisces.
The Sun does not have minor dignities, solar decans, or bounds in Pisces.
Being in Pisces does not particularly aid in creating a strong, stable identity.
Pisces inclines towards charity and self-sacrifice, giving oneself entirely to a cause.
Pisces tends to undervalue the solar qualities, preferring Jupiterian or Venusian attributes.
George Washington rejected kingship for democracy, showcasing a preference for greater goods over solar roles.
Neglect is a significant Piscean theme, often leading to unintentional harm through avoidance.
Pisces and Aries have a contra-antitial relationship, with Pisces' vastness complementing Aries' focus.
Aries contrasts Pisces by emphasizing self-assertion, leadership, and competition.
Pisces is more accepting of conflict and competition than Aries, which values success and accomplishment.

03:00:32

Astrological Contrasts: Pisces, Aries, Leo, Libra

Pisces is described as having a non-linear quality compared to Aries, which is more of a straight line.
Aries is noted for its capacity for acceleration, unlike Pisces, which takes time to get moving.
Leo and Libra are discussed as signs that are aversions, with Leo and Pisces being the hardest pair to bridge understanding between.
Leo is characterized by its aspiration to be great and have a strong effect on the world, while Pisces focuses on changing the narrative of the self.
The contrast between Pisces and Libra is explored, with both signs interested in establishing harmony between contrarieties.
Libra is seen as constructing harmony through human activity, while Pisces seeks to raise the fortunes of the disadvantaged.
Libra believes in etiquette and structure, while Pisces may approach things in a cool or interesting manner.
The association of Pisces with the feet is mentioned, with a personal story shared about breaking toes and having the jaw broken by a foot.
The importance of keeping one's feet on the ground and the connection of feet to the earth is highlighted in relation to Pisces.
The discussion concludes with a mention of Mercury in Pisces and the analogy of putting one's foot in their mouth.

03:15:19

Astrology updates: second edition, classes, elections, podcast

The speaker is working on a second edition that involves detailed work on decans and sign subdivisions.
The second edition is not just an edit but includes additions, re-writing, and re-thinking of each decan.
There is no definite release date yet, but the speaker is in the middle of the process and hopes to finish by the halfway point.
The speaker's website has been redesigned and rebuilt by their wife, making it clearer and easier to access.
Classes and lectures previously unavailable will be put up for sale on the website, including a class on astrology and tarot.
The speaker will be teaching throughout the year, with a limited enrollment for the year one class once per quarter.
Magical electional work for Sphere + Sundry will be released continuously every six to eight weeks, including series on Mercury in Gemini and Saturn in Aquarius.
The podcast series on planets and signs of the zodiac has concluded, with plans for a deep dive on the 12 houses next.

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