PISCES: THE SIGN AND HIS CRYSTALS
THE SIGN OF PISCES
The sign of Pisces corresponds to the last phase of winter preceding the spring, marking the closing of a cycle and the restart, in a moment of suspension before awakening. Neptune, God of the sea, who rules the sign, represents the dreamy phase and illusions, deception, and escape from reality, but also creativity, intuition, and spirituality. His influence drives Pisces to distance themselves from normality in search of the different and nonconformity, often leading them to a true quest for the mystical.
As a water sign, which in astrology signifies emotionality and intuition, the physical characteristics of this element greatly relate to the psychology of those born under the sign of Pisces. Water adapts to any container, it has no shape of its own but takes on the form of the vessel; moreover, water has a natural resilience, allowing it to adapt to climatic conditions, freezing or evaporating depending on the temperature. And this is the profoundly Neptunian nature of the sign of Pisces, the continuous metamorphosis, fusion, and chaos: it is the touching of extremes, the cycle of life, the boundary between extremes well represented by the symbol of the Tao evoked by the two fish depicting the sign (two fish swimming circularly).
The archetype associated with the sign of Pisces is the Fool, representing letting go, surrendering. It is the innocent one who has reached maximum maturity after becoming wise, the vital Es, without limits, conditioning, and structures, who manages to enjoy and celebrate Life in all its forms and manifestations, whatever happens. For the Fool, there are no definitions, everything is a game, and the most serious way to take things is with irony and self-irony. However, he enjoys with the deep awareness that everything is an illusion, life itself is a game, and celebrates its beauty in every moment.
Pisces have great empathic abilities and connection with other living beings and the collective unconscious, a great capacity for adaptation, metamorphosis, empathic fusion with the other to the point of forgetting themselves, not recognizing boundaries and limits, as they tend to disavow reality and live everything with total abandon. Their highest expression is art, where they can convey their intuitions and perceptions, while reasoning, numbers, everything that leads to the concrete brings dissatisfaction and a desire for something new to Pisces.
Sensitive, unstable, mutable, they sometimes risk getting entangled in the illusions they themselves have created, and their lack of practical sense, combined with a good heart that expects nothing in return, can lead them to live negative experiences that can test them to the limit and even lead them to live in perpetual fear and anxious or dependent states.
THE MALA FOR PISCES
Amethyst acts as a guide for Pisces, helping them see situations in the right perspective and avoid being overwhelmed by emotions. In addition to promoting creativity, it shields from negative energies and fosters connection with divine love. Peruvian Amazonite is a powerful ally for overcoming disappointments and traumas, providing confidence and teaching the importance of saying "no" when necessary. It also protects from feelings of victimization common to Pisces and develops intuition.
Jade, by stimulating balance from every perspective, works on inner stability and supports in creating healthy boundaries in relationships.
Finally, the meru in selenite, a talisman and guide for Pisces, plays a crucial role in connecting those born under this sign with the divine, offering strong calming energy, emotional regulation, and liberation from past negative energies.
This mala is much more than just jewelry; the harmonious combination of chosen stones supports and enhances the caring and empathetic nature of those born under this sign. It is therefore a spiritual companion that accompanies Pisces on their journey on Earth, helping them find inner peace and connection with the divine. ✨
THE STONES FOR PISCES: AMETHYST
The nature of Pisces is caring and empathetic, with a calling to help others. Amethyst helps see things in the right perspective and not get carried away too much by emotions; it dispels guilt feelings and promotes creativity. It protects from negative energies emanating from people and the environment. By refining psychic, artistic, and intuitive abilities, amethyst aids in connecting with divine love and in serving humanity's capacities inherent in those born under this sign, defining and maintaining personal boundaries. It forms a bridge between the spiritual and everyday reality, stimulating a desire to meditate to find inner peace. Amethyst helps overcome any problems with alcoholism and dependencies that Pisces may tend towards due to their inclination to escape from reality. For Pisces natives, it also helps to free themselves from the "savior syndrome" they are subject to, assisting in deciding when it is necessary to offer help and how far to go without exceeding their limits, ending up as victims or martyrs.
THE TALISMAN OF PISCES: SELENITE
Selenite supports the purpose of the zodiac sign, that is, to conclude the journey on Earth and reunite with the divine. With strong calming energy and emotional regulation, it frees from mental confusion and helps distinguish and understand deep emotions, contributing to stabilize them. It represents the connection with the divine world and with angels, strengthens the spirit, eliminates negative energies, especially those reflected on past events.
THE STONES FOR PISCES: BLOODSTONE
Staying grounded is the greatest challenge for Pisces, and bloodstone helps to remain rooted and live in the present, without resorting to half-truths and escapism, and not losing oneself in their own world when daily reality puts them under pressure.
THE STONES FOR PISCES: JADE
Jade stimulates balance from every point of view: it works on inner stability leading to self-realization. It tends to create a balance between immobility and hyperactivity, between excitement and passivity. It also supports in creating balance in relational spaces, setting boundaries between oneself and others.
THE STONES FOR PISCES: AQUAMARINE
Aquamarine greatly helps in working on emotions, making individuals more aware and suits people with calm personalities like Pisces. It leads to understanding the origin of emotional states and interpreting them, dispelling fears, and protecting from emotions perceived in others. It also helps after the end of a relationship, in the tendency to establish new relationships without having truly concluded the previous one. Meditating with an aquamarine imagining cutting all ties with another person will make one ready to live well in the new relationship.
THE STONES FOR PISCES: MOONSTONE
Moonstone resonates with the intuitive nature of Pisces, helping to apply intuitions in everyday life and work (useful both in business-related professions and in those related to assisting people). Pisces' way of reasoning is extremely emotional, and most of the time they act based on an emotional response rather than reasoning; moonstone helps to release emotional blocks and promotes balance between the physical and emotional body.
THE STONES FOR PISCES: AMAZONITE
Amazonite helps overcome life's disappointments and traumas. It provides much more self-confidence and teaches occasionally to say no, without giving more than one can actually give, and for this reason, it is suitable for those born under the sign of Pisces. It also protects Pisces from negative influences, while developing the intuition inherent in those born under this sign.
STONES TO AVOID FOR PISCES
Carnelian is a fiery orange stone that boosts motivation and rekindles creative passions; it is linked to energy and motivation, characteristics that may not reflect the relaxed and adaptable attitude of Pisces. Similarly, Moss Agate, often associated with stability and growth, may not mirror the dreamy and fluid nature of Pisces.
Blue lace agate and red jasper: This rare blue crystal can be a friend to a Pisces, bringing serenity to the peaceful nature of their mind. However, caution should be exercised when wearing it together with red jasper, as these crystals serve very different purposes. Blue crystal focuses on healing emotions and relaxation for the wearer, while red jasper pushes for increased vitality. It is therefore better to avoid this combination and wear them independently of each other.
Hematite may also be best avoided, as it might be too heavy for the sensitivity of Pisces. Diamond is often associated with clarity and rationality, which are in contrast to the emotional and intuitive nature of Pisces. Turquoise is known to bring luck and protection, but it might be considered too grounded for Pisces, who often feel more comfortable in their inner worlds.
It is essential to remember once again that these associations are based on esoteric beliefs and do not have a scientific basis. The choice of stones should always be personal and guided by individual preferences and intuition. The above list is purely indicative and general: if you feel very drawn to one of these stones, it is probably because it can still help you.
THE ASCENDANT IN PISCES
The most important planet of all is the one that rules the ascendant, exerting its powerful energy on us; thus, the characteristics of a zodiac sign are greatly influenced by the ascendant, which determines how external information is perceived and, consequently, constitutes the mask that one shows to the world, that is, their projection outward, and above all, how they relate to other people. The energy of the planets influences our daily lives and our attitudes, but not our actions: it is always up to us to decide what to do with the energy received from the governing planets!
Fluid and adaptable, the Pisces ascendant flows through life reacting unconsciously to the powerful emotional currents that overwhelm it; consequently, it tends to make promises it cannot keep. The mask of the Pisces ascendant has a tender heart and a gentle disposition that leads it to be a fanatic of tearjerker stories.
The common sense and discernment imparted by amethyst will be of great support to this ascendant; it indeed has the power to calm emotional currents, bringing objectivity.
The dominant planets of this ascendant, Neptune and Jupiter, have a tendency towards excess that can be controlled by wearing amethyst. The Pisces ascendant is indeed imaginative and evasive and rarely knows its own boundaries or discerns where the self ends and someone else begins. It absorbs the feelings of others and it is easy for them to fall into the roles of victim or martyr.
Amethyst acts as a protective barrier, especially shielding it from the needs of other people that may prevail over the will of this romantic ascendant. Wearing amethyst increases perception and helps to feel more focused, with greater emotional control, which brings with it much more self-confidence. Amethyst can also protect from the temptation to say falsehoods to avoid hurting anyone, a tendency to which those who carry the Pisces sign as their ascendant may be rather inclined.
A sign wearing the mask of Pisces is immediately veiled from sight, and people often in their presence may feel they have nothing to grasp. Furthermore, if their own sign does not have particular empathic qualities, they might exploit the outwardly empathic Pisces mask to relate to the world without actually feeling any real connection. Amethyst helps to be more connected.