Brad Whitford
Overview of the Pisces Person
Pisces can symbolizes a spiritual letting go of earthly attachments and a merging with the cosmos. The rulership of Neptune lends to a dreamy, spiritual and deeply emotional quality to the Pisces personality. Pisces are not known for their practicality but can in fact be masterful in their understanding and expression of abstract ideas and systems. Thus, those born under this sign can be typed as dreamers yet when they make a gift of their vision to humanity it is indeed a fine offering. Generally speaking, Pisces are easy about sharing material possessions and enjoy friendships and close partnerships more than most. Yet they also need to be alone a good deal of the time and run the risk of becoming escapists or loners who isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
Extreme sensitivity can make it difficult for Pisces to lead an easy social life. Though often characterized as the signs of sorrow, suffering is born well by Pisces. However, they can be vulnerable to depression and occasionally beset by self-pity. Escapes involving addiction are particularly dangerous to them. The deep and complex emotions of life of those born under this sign, makes them highly attractive to those who long for contact with the profound in life.
Pisces are often blessed with excellent memories, perhaps due to their impressionability. In addition, they tend to be devotional, and make true believers-this applies not only in the religious sense but also in regard to other belief systems and principles. Jupiter shows its influence in the generosity of this sign. Pisces are highly empathic and sensitive to the difficulties of others; they tend to respond with compassion in the face of misfortune. However, Pisces must beware that others do not impose unduly on them or take advantage of them.February 23rd is
The Day of the Viable Candidate
February 23 people specialize in offering not only ideas but also themselves as a viable alternatives to less than idea circumstances. They are often problem solves engaged in moving things forward in a positive direction. Once those born on this day are convinced that they are the best candidate for a job, position of family leadership, or social responsibility, they must secure that position, or at least receive a fair hearing. Their arguments are usually cogent and sound as their advice, for rarely do they try to convince anyone of their views until they have done their homework.
February 23 people are realists, down-to-earth individuals adept at sizing up a situation and placing their finger on precisely what can be improved. Unfortunately, February 23 realism may in fact be pessimism and particularly in later life those born on this day must be aware of becoming hypercritical, even bitter. There is an undeniably dark side to February 23 people, necessitating a careful balance of their energies to avoid depression. They must be particularly beware of falling into self-destructive patterns.
February 23 people have a solid hold on the material world. They are not overly indulgent in enjoying the luxuries of life. For them the thrill of dealing with practicalities and everyday difficulties has to do with building on yesterday and preparing for the complexities of tomorrow. They are like a motor which once running, keeps running.
Those born on this day are happy to expand their base of operations but will generally do so cautiously. One reason for their success, in addition to their pragmatism, is their kairotic sense, i.e. knowing the right time to act, and when to stand pat. Those born on this day usually handle the existential dilemma well, taking responsibilities for directing their lives while accepting the laws of inevitability.
When February 23 people are frustrated in one direction they rarely backtrack, but simply choose another path. Most of the time, before embarking on plan A, they have already considered the merits of plan B, and hold it in ready reserve. Thus those born on this day excel at offering advice to those who have simply reached a dead end and can go no further. Often they themselves, or their services, prove to be the viable alternative to a stalemate.
In their private lives, February 23 people must beware of adopting an all-knowing or infallible attitudes and becoming complacent or unresponsive to the emotional needs of others. They must strive to keep their minds open and tune into the wishes of those around them. By truly valuing the opinions of others, and listening quietly and non-judgmentally to their concerns, they will win friends and inspire support for their own efforts.
Those born on the 23rd of the month are ruled by the number 5 (2+3=5) and by the planet Mercury. Since Mercury represents quickness of thought and change, February 23 people may find themselves likely to both overreact mentally and to change their physical surroundings with great regularity. The combination Mercury-Neptune (Neptune rules over Pisces) indicates great sensitivity to external phenomena and a logical ability to think in universal terms. Whatever hard knocks those ruled by the number 5 receive in life typically have little lasting effect on them as they recover quickly. The number 23 is associated with happening, and this is particularly true for February 23 people who wish to be at the center of action.
The 5th card of the Major Arcana is the Hierophant, an interpreter of sacred mysteries who is the symbolic of human understanding and faith. His knowledge is esoteric and he has the authority over the unseen. Favorable traits conferred by this card are self-assurance and insight; unfavorable traits include moralizing, bombast and dogmatism.
Those born on February 23 are likely to drive themselves too hard. They must learn to rest and relax. Also, undisturbed, full night of sleep are crucial to their health. Therefore, a top priority should be given to making their sleeping space comfortable and quiet. Because of their sensuous orientation, those born on this day are particularly receptive to massage and all forms of pleasurable stimulation. This sensuality is shown in their attitude toward food as well. They can make excellent cooks, capable of creating new dishes and rethinking traditional recipes. They must, however, be careful of letting their appetites run away with them, and are advised to limit fat in their cooking and diet. Regular moderate exercise is recommended.
Listen to others and remain open to their suggestions. You may not always be the best solution to a problem. Learn to back off when necessary. In your personal life be more caring and attentive. Remember to relax and have fun, too.
| STRENGTHS are | Convincing | Analytic | Pragmatic |
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| WEAKNESSES are | Hypercritical | Negative | All-Knowing |
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