Pisces Season: The weeks of emotional exploration to come
With the end of an air season that embodies expanding intellect, projects and the quirky yet unique nature of Aquarians, comes an embrace of the new water season, emphasizing empathy, compassion and the more emotional and intimate aspects of life. Get ready to ring in Pisces season, a period of time brimming with intuitive and spiritual potential.
Ruled by Neptune, the planet that represents imagination and dreams, Pisceans are often known as the “dreamers and poets” of the astrology wheel, moving through the world with a focus on empathy and grace. You can always count on a Pisces to be a caring and optimistic friend, choosing to prioritize connection with others and the beauty they find in the world over all else. Ever the visionaries, some famous Pisces that you may be familiar with include Rihanna, Drew Barrymore, Olivia Wilde, and Shaquille O’Neal.
Channeling your inner-Pisces, regardless of whether or not there are any Pisces placements in your chart, can be a great way to get in touch with the depths of your intuition and vision. The emotionality of the lived experience of Pisceans seeps into their work in interesting and eloquent ways, which can inspire each of us to think about new ways to emote our own spiritual and relational experiences. This Pisces season, you might try journaling, writing, painting, or experimenting with some other element of creative expression that allows you to explore your emotions more deeply.
This element of reflection is especially productive during Pisces season as the final season of the zodiac year. Because of its late nature, Pisceans represent the wisdom and learnedness that accompanies the culmination of a year’s lessons and experiences. Tap into this reflection and take the time to learn from it with confidence—remember that your lived experiences and lessons are now accessible and helpful to you, and that you are the ultimate decider of how you live your life each day.
Be warned, however, to exercise this emotional exploration with care. While the crybaby stereotypes of Pisceans are often dramatized, there is something to be said about focusing on these emotions to an extent that is no longer healthy or productive. Allow your emotions to flow freely yet safely, in an environment that is going to be most nurturing for you.
Another trap that may feel easy to fall into during Pisces season is that of escaping too frequently into Piscean dreamscapes. As eloquently voiced by my dear friend, sophomore history major Sam Ashton, “It’s often not difficult to feel like two fish gently floating in a current somewhere.” While unique and graceful visionaries are vital and integral in developing creative expression and providing a safe space for emotional exploration, it is important to stay grounded in reality. Try not to get swept away by the poetic idealism that Pisceans are apt to tap into.
All in all, these weeks are a great time to hone in on your emotional experiences and reflect upon what they mean to you in nuanced and new ways. If there are any Pisces placements in your chart, try paying attention to what this season might mean to you on an individual, spiritual level. More tips and tricks for embodying Piscean energy might include carrying Pisces crystals like aquamarine and amethyst and keeping an eye out for some of the Pisces tarot cards, such as The Moon, King of Cups and Queen of Wands.
Additional sources:
“Your Guide to Pisces Season” from The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/article/what-is-pisces-season-characteristics-and-dates.html#:~:text=Every%20year%2C%20the%20sun%20is,toward%20empathy%2C%20intuition%2C%20spirituality.