Pisces Compatibility In Love, Sex & Relationships

In astrology, every zodiac sign has a certain level of compatibility with other signs.

Pisces Compatibility: Overview

People born under Water sign Pisces — between February 19 and March 20 — are known for being creative, compassionate, intuitive, deep, emotional, adaptable, perceptive, and, above all else, original.

But Pisces can also be hard to figure out, and are often indecisive, competitive, unenthusiastic, and lethargic.

What makes someone a good match for Pisces?

Well, as wonderful and creative as these water signs can be, not everyone can handle a relationship with such dreamy individuals. The ideal partner is someone who adores and appreciates this zodiac sign’s deep emotional nature and the compassion they have for others.

Pisces are old-fashioned romantics. When they fall, they fall hard. So, a potential love interest's true essence is far more important to Pisces than that person’s appearance.

Once they have fallen in love, Pisces will care deeply about you, serving as a positive source of support to bring out your best qualities. That said, Pisces trust their instincts; if their gut tells them they can’t trust you with their heart, they usually heed their own advice and steer clear of potential heartbreak.

While it may be difficult to solve the mystery of Pisces, it’s not as challenging for them to figure out what others are all about. They are easily able to see people’s intentions, and for who or what they really are.

Pisces is ruled by the planets Neptune and Jupiter. Neptune's influence leads Pisces to often be deeply compassionate, creative and idealistic, while they may also have a tendency toward self-destructive behaviors. As the planet of faith, Jupiter provides some balance, bringing positivity and optimism.

Of course, since Pisces are all about reinvention, it takes a lot for them to be completely done with someone they love. They will offer you several chances to make things right before cutting you off permanently.

As artistic dreamers with other-worldly imaginations, they thrive with a partner who nurtures their deeply creative and spiritual nature.

Pisces Compatibility With Each Of The 12 Zodiac Signs

Think you’re a good match for the Fish of the Zodiac? See just how compatible you are.

Pisces and Aries

Love: Pisces love compatibility with Aries is weak.

Pisces are moody, overly-sensitive, and like to take their time with things, especially decisions. Fire sign Aries is impatient, impulsive, and stubborn, whereas Pisces are more considerate, both with their actions and their words.

Sex: In the bedroom, Pisces and Aries have trouble making a connection.

Pisces values pleasure and having fulfilling sex for both partners, where Aries wants less of an emotional experience. Though Aries has a grasp on Pisces’ need for physical touch and gentleness, neither truly understands the needs of one another.

Long-term relationships and marriage: A Pisces and Aries union would be full of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and arguments, because these two signs have entirely different temperaments.

They'd probably do well in a group of athletes, co-workers, and/or artists, but a long-term relationship or marriage between them would be challenging.

Pisces and Taurus

Love: Pisces compatibility with Taurus is very strong, and this pair is highly compatible.

Taurus helps ground Pisces' flights of fancy, and Pisces brings out Taurus' creative side. Since Taurus has a great appreciation of art, they will be the push Pisces needs to fully pursue their artistic goals.

Sex: Pisces and Taurus both need to be touched — Pisces at an emotional level and Taurus on a physical level.

Intimately, Taurus tends to be somewhat possessive, but Pisces loves to be possessed, making for a high level of compatibility in the bedroom.

Long-term relationships and marriage: In a marriage, their shared love of beauty and art means spending time together doing cultural activities or staying home and having a romantic dinner.

Taurus is just as romantic as Pisces, if not more so, and can romance Pisces the way they want. Though that romance may fade over time, particularly from Taurus, Pisces knows that their love itself hasn’t faded.

Pisces and Gemini

Love: On many levels, Pisces and Gemini are a good match.

They're both extremely open-minded, flexible, and receptive to varying points of view. They love to have deep conversations or light-hearted small talk. Both signs are creative, but may need a push to start or finish their projects.

Sex: With so much in common in terms of creativity, one would think that Gemini would be a good match for Pisces sexually.

However, Pisces feels most comfortable having sex with someone they are emotionally attached to, where Gemini doesn’t care about a deep intimate connection.

Long-term relationships and marriage: Pisces live their life relying on their gut feelings and intuition, while Gemini is more rational and logical.

The best thing about a marriage between these two is their openness to exploring new perspectives. The problem is that Pisces will probably want confirmation that Gemini is their life partner, and Gemini would rather keep things uncomplicated for as long as possible.

Pisces and Cancer

Love: These two Water signs are a great love match.

They both are sensitive, compassionate, and emotional. Pisces thrives being with someone who is as sympathetic as Cancer, and Cancer loves being able to be nurturing and caring with their partner.

Sex: Driven by romantic love, these two signs have a highly emotional connection in their sex life. Each cares about the pleasure of one another, and makes sure sex feels safe, inspired, and tender.

Long-term relationships and marriage: Pisces and Cancer are both faithful partners who need a lot of romance, affection, and passion in their relationships.

Being able to share their innermost secrets and feelings with each other gives them a sense of security and safety. It's just a big love fest between Pisces and Cancer, because when you have that kind of love, you need to tell others about it.

Pisces and Leo

Love: Pisces and Leo aren't the most compatible of the zodiac signs.

Leo has many qualities that Pisces admires, like how brave, optimistic, and loyal they are; Leo is extremely impressed with Pisces' willingness to help those in need, their uniqueness, and their artistic soul.

However, there is a lack of understanding when it comes to their beliefs and how they see the world as individuals.

Sex: The sexual compatibility for this pair is low.

Leo may be selfish about their needs in bed, while Pisces comes across to Leo as needy with high expectations. Unless they find a way to build a high level of trust, they are simply too different to find a semblance of magic.

Long-term relationships and marriage: In a long-term relationship or marriage, the main concern is Leo’s need for the spotlight.

Pisces wouldn't have a problem with Leo's dominant personality as long as Pisces was still able to think for themselves. However, Pisces can sometimes feel overwhelmed and made invisible by Leo, which doesn't make for a healthy relationship.

Pisces and Virgo

Love: Pisces compatibility with Virgo is generally good, and depends entirely on the people involved.

Both signs are intelligent, creative, and good communicators. Virgo feels things deeply but isn't as good as Pisces is with expressing their emotions.

Virgos tend to be more rigid and perfectionistic than Pisces; Pisces' lackadaisical way of doing things will work Virgo's last nerve.

Sex: Though they are sister signs, meaning their signs are exactly opposite on the zodiac wheel, there is a high level of attraction between them.

Both find sex intimate, and while Pisces is reluctant to open themselves up to a physical connection, and Virgo struggles to quell their analytic thinking, sex can be freeing once they free themselves from those restraints.

Long-term relationships and marriage: The things that bond these two is how much they want to help others and how caring they both are. But in a marriage, the way they approach things is entirely different and could lead to some communication problems.

However, if they can learn to communicate at the same level, there is a chance of success.

Pisces and Libra

Love: Pisces compatibility with Libra is weak.

They both love the arts, being creative, and laughing. Sometimes they feel social, while other times they prefer to be on their own. Air sign Libra wants balance and harmony, and those things just aren't as important to Pisces.

Sex: There is a chance for good sexual compatibility between Pisces and Libra, as both are selfless lovers and care deeply about their partner’s pleasure.

Neither are aggressive and share a need for compassion and tenderness in the bedroom. The problem arises when it comes to speed; Libra is fine with a fast experience, while Pisces wants to take their time.

Long-term relationships and marriage: Pisces and Libra make great friends, but they don't necessarily make great partners.

Libras also tend to think of Pisces as overly sensitive and wish, in some ways, that Pisces wouldn't be so sulky. Libra will get frustrated trying to get their Pisces partner to snap out of their mood, but Libra needs to relax and let Pisces be if they want their relationship to thrive.

Pisces and Scorpio

Love: Pisces and Scorpio are extremely compatible.

Of all the Zodiac pairings, Pisces and Scorpio are the most likely to fall in love at first sight, and then it just heightens from there. Neither of these signs is an open book, so the process of getting to know each other and slowly opening up is a life-long process that keeps them intrigued.

Sex: These two Water signs have an intense sexual relationship based on emotion and passion.

It’s important for them both to be understanding of the other’s preferences, particularly Pisces’ need to be satisfied and catered to, and Scorpio’s animalistic desires.

Long-term relationships and marriage: Both signs feel things deeply and are extremely passionate.

Scorpio can't stand cheaters and, luckily, Pisces are known for being faithful, meaning they can have a long-term relationship built on trust and stability. Scorpio are more dominant, but that's fine with Pisces as long as they feel protected and safe.

In addition, they both are creative and need to have as much of their partner's focus as possible.

Pisces and Sagittarius

Love: Pisces compatibility with Sagittarius is weak.

As long as things are kept light and friendly, Pisces and Sagittarius get along, but as soon as things start to get serious, there is a problem.

Pisces are romantic, emotional, and require a lot of attention and tender loving care. It's not that Sagittarius doesn't care, they don't just want to feel tied down and don't enjoy feeling like Pisces' happiness depends on them. Pisces are a little too dependent for Sagittarius.

Sex: Sex between Pisces and Sagittarius can be fun, though there will be a lack of emotional connection between them. Their bedroom experiences come with plenty of creativity and trying new things, but the intimacy is lacking.

Long-term relationships and marriage: There is danger in Sagittarius taking advantage of Pisces' unselfish nature, causing their relationship to be unbalanced with everything being about Sagittarius. Interested in something long-term, an ideal Pisces relationship differs from Sagittarius, who likes to see how things go without making too many plans.

Pisces and Capricorn

Love: Pisces and Capricorn are surprisingly compatible.

It’s surprising because they're different in so many ways, but it's their differences that create a real connection.

Capricorn can be a stabilizing influence on Pisces and can help motivate them to achieve their dreams. Pisces helps Capricorn loosen up, not be so serious, and be their authentic, sometimes weird self.

Sex: While Capricorn is reserved and Pisces is emotional, a sexual relationship between the two is highly fulfilling.

Their differences bring them together in the bedroom, where sex is focused on spontaneity, allowing Capricorn to open themselves up emotionally and Pisces feeling grounded through physical contact.

Long-term relationships and marriage: Pisces tend to be more fluid and easy-going, whereas Capricorns tend to be more structured, buttoned-up, and practical. However, these two are alike in ways that count: they're both extremely faithful, kind, and have a shared love of art and beauty.

Pisces and Aquarius

Love: Pisces compatibility with Aquarius is so-so.

Both of these signs are amazingly creative and imaginative, and are also completely unique; on an artistic level, they might be very compatible. However, Pisces are very emotional, and Aquarius is not.

Romantic Pisces is also too old-fashioned and slow-moving for Aquarius.

Sex: With Pisces and Aquarius, sex will never be boring as long as they maintain an emotional distance, or, if Aquarius already has romantic feelings towards Pisces. Both are happy to have sex that is exciting and creative, and can have a satisfying experience.

Long-term relationships and marriage: Pisces wouldn’t understand why their Aquarius partner needs so much freedom, and why they're not content enjoying the pleasures of home.

Pisces likes adventures, but not as much as Aquarius. A marriage would suffer due to Pisces’ sensitivity and Aquarius inevitably hurting Pisces repeatedly; Pisces is forgiving, however, so they will keep letting Aquarius back in their life.

Pisces and Pisces

Love: Pisces/Pisces compatibility is like throwing a coin in the air and seeing if it lands heads up: they might get along great, or not so much.

What sign is Pisces attracted to?

Though Pisces has high compatibility with Earth sign Taurus and fellow Water sign Cancer, Pisces is most attracted to Scorpio. This zodiac sign is irresistible to Pisces!

Pisces sees Scorpio as charming, sensual, loyal and emotional, all of which are highly appealing. These two zodiac signs are creative, passionate and feel things on a deeper level than most, and their shared interests and like-mindedness are all the more attractive for Pisces.

What is Pisces’ best love match?

The signs that are most compatible with Pisces are Scorpio, Taurus, Cancer, and also Capricorn. Pisces has a strong connection with other Water signs Cancer and Scorpio, but is also a match for Earth signs Taurus and Capricorn.

Who is Pisces’ soulmate?

While Pisces can find a strong match in Cancer or Scorpio, they are more likely to have a soulmate-level relationship with Taurus.

Both of these signs want the same things in love, which is the ability to express themselves, romance, and beauty. There is a high level of respect between the two, and neither expect the other to change who they truly are.

The amount of acceptance they have creates a long-lasting relationship built with stability, and they complete each other where each is lacking.

Who is Pisces sexually compatible with?

Sexually, Pisces can find a strong connection with the aforementioned zodiac signs, in addition to Virgo. But their strongest sexual compatibility is with Scorpio.

Scorpio is a sexually charged zodiac sign, and Pisces loves to be romanced and seduced. For Pisces, seduction isn’t just about an emotional connection, but physical touch, expanding their senses, and using imagination.

Good date ideas for Pisces

If you're planning a first, second, or 120th date with a Pisces and want to make their watery heart overflow, some great ideas include:

A night in watching a marathon of the most creative independent films of all time.

A stroll in the moonlight, leading into spontaneously dancing under the stars.

A day at the beach, or near any body of water for that matter.

Any event (live or streamed) featuring amazing music.

A night of wine and painting, or anything where they get to show off they incredible creative talents.

Above all, remember that there are exceptions to every rule!

Despite what your zodiac compatibility looks like, whether you are a Pisces or are interested in one, remember that there are exceptions to every rule.

Pisces could potentially find great love (or no love at all) with people born under any of the zodiac signs. Why? Because your Sun sign is just one of many aspects in your natal chart.

Consider exploring a full compatibility reading if you want a more detailed explanation of your potential for true love with Pisces.

Christine Schoenwald is a writer, performer and astrology lover. She's had articles in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Bustle, Medium, and Woman's Day. Visit her website or her Instagram.