Ascendant in Pisces. Pisces Rising

The Ascendant in Pisces in the First House of the natal chart endows the native with incredible sensitivity, romanticism, and imagination. It is often difficult for this person to reconcile their dream world with reality, and so they frequently suffer when their illusions are shattered, yet are unable to take off the rose-colored glasses. An indecisive and modest dreamer can bring creative plans to life if the Sun and Mars are strong, but sometimes needs a driven, practical partner interested in promoting the delicate and vulnerable soul’s talents.

Natives with Pisces Rising are selfless and sacrificial, always willing to help the sick or support someone in trouble—even if that person is a sworn enemy. They feed stray animals and write poetry about the world’s injustice. When Neptune is afflicted, they can be painfully shy, avoid noisy gatherings, and wear the mask of a victim, sometimes resorting to emotional vampirism.

Appearance and Behavior

Paradoxically, despite their otherworldly beauty, a person with Pisces Rising is rarely memorable at first. Spending most of their time in a dream world, the native can seem almost invisible. It may take two or three encounters for their iridescent, multifaceted soul to emerge and for them to dare to charm their conversation partner.

The typology of Pisces Risings is broad and depends on the native’s spiritual development: from an inspired creator to someone struggling with addiction. On any level of consciousness, they fear competition and avoid leadership positions, preferring simple duties that do not distract from pleasant daydreaming.

The Ascendant in Pisces also leaves its mark on appearance and character:

• A square-shaped figure, with a tendency toward excess weight or puffiness, often requiring dietary adjustments;
• Large, mesmerizing light-colored eyes, often slightly protruding;
• A deep, warm, and sensual gaze, with a soft, melodic voice;
• A pale complexion, plump lips and cheeks;
• Wavy hair (women often prefer long, loose curls);
• An ability to transform into various personas using makeup or stage cosmetics;
• A preference for unusual, quirky clothing of their own design and tailoring, to stand out from the crowd;
• Compassion, warmth, softness, and a constant sense of insecurity;
• A tendency toward dependency on alcohol, drugs, coffee, or toxic people.

A unique feature of Pisces Rising is the ability to look and behave differently depending on their mood. The native is drawn to mysticism and the occult, often seeking magical solutions to their problems.

Pisces Rising in Women

A girl with Pisces Rising shows creative talents from early childhood: she dances, invents stories, draws, and acts on stage. She is very trusting and sensitive, and often yields to a stronger partner. She constantly needs guidance toward practical development, as, like a day-flying butterfly, she lives in the present without thinking about the future, and may eventually find herself left with nothing.

A Pisces Ascendant woman resists any rules or restrictions on freedom, and dreams of a creative profession with a flexible schedule, preferably working alone, as she cannot handle office intrigues due to her extreme sensitivity. She is highly romantic and tends to idealize her partner.

She must overcome the “savior” complex that attracts alcoholics, tyrants, and idlers pretending to be victims. A man with Capricorn, Taurus, or Virgo Rising can become her protector against life’s hardships. Famous Pisces Rising women: Demi Moore, Whitney Houston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mireille Mathieu.

Pisces Rising in Men

As a child, this native is a shy boy who prefers the company of animals and fictional heroes; in adolescence, he becomes a “magician,” fascinated by magic, palmistry, and youth subcultures. As an adult, a Pisces Rising man retains his naivety and childlike spirit. He is eccentric, immature, and highly creative. Even with a practical profession, he pursues music, painting, or poetry.

The native rarely finishes the many projects they start. Cheerful and sociable, they nevertheless need periods of solitude in nature by the water to recharge their psychic energy. In a woman, they seek more of a friend and admirer of their talents than a lover. This person needs words of encouragement, approval, and help with practical matters, to which they are largely indifferent.

This native is extremely sensitive to criticism and often changes jobs as a result. The perfect partner for them is a caring Virgo, Cancer, or Taurus Rising, whom they will surround with romance and sensuality. Famous Pisces Rising men: George Clooney, Antonio Banderas, Ringo Starr, Mikhail Gorbachev.

Professional Success

Pisces Rising finds success in professions that require patience, caring for others, and a creative, unconventional approach. They thrive in medicine as doctors, massage or beauty therapists, healers (herbalists, acupuncturists), or pharmacists. Success may also come in fields connected with liquids: work on ocean, sea, or river transport, beverage trade, management of cafés or restaurants, the petroleum industry. Pisces Ascendants also make wonderful science fiction writers, actors, musicians, sculptors, and artists.  ✓