PISCES HOROSCOPE

It will be strange to experience the Mercury/Neptune conjunction on April 17th. For the past fourteen years these conjunctions have always been in Pisces but now they're in Aries. You may surprise yourself with how direct you are in expressing what you want and when you want it. You may also be surprised by how quickly people respond. You may feel a bit exposed speaking your mind in quick clipped sentences without all that verbal camouflage, but in the end people will have a more accurate idea of where you're coming from. This easy exchange of information is definitely something you could get used to.

We all tend to manufacture excuses for why someone we're attracted to doesn't return our affections. Maybe this person has trouble expressing themselves or suffers from trust issues. Indeed given the emotional depth and imagination of Venus in Pisces, you could wind up telling yourself all kinds of stories. Yet the question is – do you really want to exhaust yourself trying to win over someone who doesn't want to be won over? The bald-faced truth of the Venus/Saturn conjunction on April 7th may be hard to take, but accepting it saves you from trying to force a fit with someone who was never a good match.

Retrograde Venus trine Mars on April 6th could bring a romance with someone from the wrong side of the tracks, a friendship with a person from a different culture, or a fascination with an acquaintance who espouses a different set of beliefs. This could set up an embattled situation with loved ones and friends. People will warn you away from this association and if you're not serious you might want to skip the headache; but, if you are serious then be prepared to be the object of ire and derision. Many will question the choice you're making, but what can you say? Love is love.

The Solar Eclipse on March 29th is analogous to your plane landing late and you racing to catch your connecting flight. It shows that you can push the limit if you want to and once you do – you can see how much ground you can take. Indeed how much you accomplish in the weeks ahead depends on your willingness to dare, to take a chance, and give chase. Nothing can stay the same as a result of this eclipse, but in the same breath nothing can hinder you either. That’s what happens when you decide if you’re going to go for broke or not.

You won't be pleased to discover that a deadline is a lot sooner than you thought. In fact it's so imminent that you're uncertain you can meet it. These target dates often catch Pisces people unawares. That's because you're used to undersea time which doesn't work the same as dry land time. There life moves according to the ebb and flow of the tides and not this thing people call “real time”. Nevertheless you're up to the challenge and should really push yourself to get the project, assignment, or endeavor done. Not only will you deliver as expected – you may have extra time to spare.

The question for you on March 14th is whether or not a relationship is worth pursuing (or salvaging). The roots of this lie in what took place six months ago i.e. September. This might have been when you met someone new or you agreed to give things another chance with a lover or partner. If things are still “meh”, then this is the time to cut ties. The Lunar Eclipse is all about clearing away the deadwood in order to make room for fresh growth. If, however, there are promising signs of life, then this is the time to invest more time and energy.

Sometimes the greatest show of bravery isn’t confronting a stampeding army of Orcs, but rather in an admission of error or appeal for forgiveness. It’s ironic for a society that celebrates virility that this humble gesture is still regarded as the most frightening thing anyone can do. Being a Pisces, you’re pretty much au courant when it comes to apologizing for missteps, however Mars’s recent retrograde in Cancer implies otherwise. Search your heart and ask if you’re truly blameless for something that happened weeks ago. And even if you are, it can’t hurt to apologize anyway if it will make someone who’s hurting feel better.

The New Moon in your zodiac sign on February 27th promises to soothe frazzled nerves and restore your peace of mind. Pisces people often need to retreat from the world in order to regain their psychic equilibrium, so don't feel bad about taking a couple of days off. Think of a reservoir. If it doesn't replenish its reserves after a good solid rain, then it will run dry. You can't expect to produce much if you're running on empty. The New Moon will also bring a more centered you. Given time to retreat and reflect, you'll be able to assess situations more clearly and accurately.

It's hard bringing things in for a landing. You're much more comfortable with process. You revel in the feelings of wonder, experimentation, and discovery that come with finding your way, but there's a difference between finding your way and wandering. The last quarter Moon in Sagittarius on February 20th shows that it's time to wrap up a certain project or endeavor. The deadline has been extended so many times that you're in danger of jeopardizing what you've been working on. Put aside anxieties about things left out because your work speaks for itself—and much better now that other eyes get to see it.

Mercury, the messenger planet, enters your sign on February 14th. Mercury is more psychic than cerebral in Pisces, but that doesn't invalidate what it has to say, so pay close attention to dreams, sensations, and hard-to-explain feelings. Many Pisces have been told to ignore their sensitivities or shamed into denying them. During this time, you will not only feel restored—like someone who can move freely after weeks of convalescence—but you'll amaze others with your prescience. This encourages you to trust your natural gifts. Mercury is in Pisces through March 3rd.