Pisces (Meena) in Vedic astrology
Pisces is the twelfth and last sign, ruled by Jupiter. It is associated with imagination, compassion, spirituality and endings that lead into beginnings. Its energy is fluid and receptive.
Key facts about Pisces (Meena)
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Meena |
| Symbol | The Fish |
| Number in the zodiac | 12 |
| Ruling planet | Jupiter |
| Element | Water |
| Type | Dual (mutable) |
| Sun is here | about 14 March to 13 April |
| Nakshatras | the last pada of Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati |
| Exalted planet | Venus |
| Debilitated planet | Mercury |
Pisces as a Sun sign
A Vedic Sun in Meena is traditionally linked with a gentle, imaginative and compassionate nature, with an interest in the spiritual and the unseen. Tradition describes sensitivity and a wish to help.
Pisces as a Moon sign (rashi)
A Meena Moon is associated with a deeply empathic and impressionable heart, rich inner life and a need for quiet time. Feelings are described as absorbed from surroundings.
Pisces as a rising sign (lagna)
With Meena rising, Jupiter rules the chart. This is traditionally read as a soft, intuitive and kind presence. The first house is Pisces.
How to read this
These are traditional associations, not a description that fits everyone. Any one sign is only a small part of a chart: the other planets, the houses and the dasha all shape how it is read. Use it as a prompt for reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Pisces (Meena) in Vedic astrology?
The Sun is in sidereal Pisces about 14 March to 13 April. The dates move by about a day between years, and they differ from the Western Pisces dates by about three and a half weeks.
Which planet rules Pisces in Vedic astrology?
Jupiter rules Pisces. It is a water sign of the dual (mutable) type.
Which nakshatras fall in Pisces?
Pisces contains the last pada of Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati.
How do I find out if my Moon sign or rising sign is Pisces?
Use the free Moon sign and rising sign calculators with your birth date, time and place.
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