Pisces
Astrological sign of Pisces
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of
birthstones in addition to the twelve months according
to the Gregorian calendar.
Dates:
February 19 - March 20
First Sign of the
Zodiac: The sign of the Fish
Birthstone of Pisces:
Aquamarine
Alternate Birthstones
of Pisces: Amethyst,
Ruby, Bloodstone and Jasper
Ruling Planet of Pisces: Neptune
Ruling Element of
Libra: Water
Birthstone and Zodiac
Signs
The signs of the Zodiac, including Pisces,
are used to cast horoscopes from astrological
calculations which are used as a guide to personality,
relationships and business affairs. The Zodiac sign of
Pisces represents the placement in the sky where the sun
was during the time of birth and, in the case of Pisces,
influences people who were born between the dates of
February 19 - March 20. The Zodiac sign of Pisces is
ruled by Neptune, one of the planets in the Solar
system. The planet Neptune rules over the gemstone, or
birthstone Aquamarine. The Aquamarine has its own unique
properties relating to color, crystalline structure,
character and abilities. The Aquamarine gemstone, or
birthstone assigned to Pisces is believed to influence
both positive and negative personality traits and
characteristics of those born under the astrological
sign of Pisces.
Pisces Characteristics
& Personality
Pisces (the sign of the Fish) is the twelfth
sign of the Zodiac, influencing people born between
February 19 - March 20. The Water signs of Cancer,
Scorpio and Pisces are associated with growth processes,
identification and emotion. Combined with other
elements, water feels that fire will make it boil, air
will evaporate it, but earth will shape and channel it.
Those born under the sign of Pisces possess positive
characteristics and personality traits and are often
described as:
-
Romantic
-
Generous
-
Receptive
-
Honest
-
Affectionate
Negative traits - apt
in some circumstances to be:
Fickle
Passive
Hypersensitive
Paranoid
Prone to exaggerate
The Pisces Birthstone
- the Aquamarine
The birthstone for Pisces is the Aquamarine. The
Zodiac sign of Pisces also responds to Amethyst, Ruby,
Bloodstone and Jasper. The tradition of giving gifts of
jewelry containing these stones dates back thousands of
years. The gemstone, or birthstone Aquamarine is
believed to conduct the energies of the planet Neptune
with which it is sympathetic and that wearing jewelry
containing the gemstone will focus the energies of the
planet and sign through the gem.
Properties of the
Aquamarine-
the Pisces Birthstone
The properties with which the Aquamarine, the
birthstone of the Zodiac sign of Pisces, is associated
are as follows:
- Faithfulness, courage and
friendship
- Awareness, quick response and easing
communication problems
Healing Properties of
the Aquamarine
The healing properties of the Pisces
birthstone are reputed to be effective for health
problems relating to:
-
Throat
problems
-
Stress-related illness
Gemstone
Aquamarine
Myths & Legends about
Aquamarine
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