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The final Sign of the Zodiac, Pisces rules the end of all things. There is
nothing left to do, except be peaceful. Pisces is called Meena, which means
Fishes, because this symbol represents being merged in the ocean of truth or
finality. This is a Water Sign, ruled by Jupiter. Think of the quiet inner
grounds of a monestary, and you have Pisces. There is monks walking about
very serenely and there are fountains, and gardens, but everything is quiet,
very controlled, very balanced, one with God, surrendered to Divinity, and
there is Pisces.
When Pisces affects a person greatly, say because it is their Moon or Rising
Sign, then they will have a quality of Peace and equanimity in their
personality. Pisces folks like this are kind, sensitive, but fairly passive- they
seem to do more staring at you than domination. It is not an ideal sign for
being a leader, as water is too responsive to others. It is a good sign for
serving, for counseling, and for private or protected lives. It is sometimes
called a ÒweakÓ sign because it has so little material ÒumphÓ.
Pisces is the exaltation of Venus, and the debilitation of Mercury. Venus, the
planet of happiness and pleasure does well in Pisces because in her Vanity she
totally stands out there where She is not at all wanted. Jupiter, the owner of
Pisces, and Venus, are enemies because they preach in opposite directions. So
when Venus is in Pisces, we find in the person some trace of something
holding them back, or interrupting their meditation. Venus rules the 3rd and
8th houses from Pisces, and youÕll find that these are ÒmaleficÓ angles from
any point. So, we know that Pisces does not want Venus to come inside. It is
like Mars in Capricorn, itÕs an exaltation built more on rudeness and
confrontation than welcoming.
As for the debilitation of Mercury in Pisces, this is because in the final chapter
of truth, which Pisces rules and carries, there is no place for lively jnan (Gyan)
or knowledge. Knowledge, mental speculation, thinking about things, not
being sure, switching sides, making deals, negotiations- all these things are
not necessary once Òone is thereÓ. Pisces represents Òbeing thereÓ. ItÕs final,
and spiritual. The Vaisnava leaders in the line of Sri Caitanya make it very
clear that gyan is inferior to Bhakti, and that in the final stages it is not
welcome nor necessary. It is replaced instead by spontaneous loving affection
and intimate pastimes and exchanges based on love and divine relations.
The things Mercury rules have faded away. Everyone is too peaceful in
Pisces, so Mercury feels that His ample talking, discussions, readings, studying
and so on is not welcome, and HeÕs right!