The sun exits Pisces and enters Aries on March 19 or 20 of every year, which is the time of the spring equinox. If you were born between these dates, you might identify as an Aries-Pisces cusp or feel that you possess a combination of the cosmic traits of both zodiac signs.
As stated by astrologer Ryan Marquardt, “We have to interpret each planetary placement based on the sign it’s in, even if you’re born one minute before or after the sun changes signs” because the planets can only be in one sign at a time. However, if your birthday falls between the Pisces season’s conclusion and the Aries season’s beginning.
People born on the Pisces-Aries axis may feel like they’re a hybrid of the two signs, but this is due to the energy of the planets involved. For example, your planets, aka Venus and Mercury, travel close to the sun, so if you’re an Aries, your Mercury and Venus sign will most likely be in Pisces or vice versa. Because Venus and Mars govern your values and passions, you may feel as if you embody both Pisces and Aries characteristics if your sun is in one sign but your Venus or Mars is in another.
1. Pisces-Aries Cusps Are Aware of Endings and Beginnings
According to Marquardt, the Pisces-Aries cusp is particularly conflicting because Pisces completes the zodiac cycle while Aries begins a new astrological year. “Moving from Pisces to Aries signifies the end of one life cycle and the beginning of another,” explains Marquardt. As a result, a Pisces-Aries cusp may be open to meeting new people or starting new projects just as much as they are capable of accepting when a relationship ends or the bittersweetness that comes with completing a project. People born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries understand that “with every ending comes a new beginning, and anything that begins must eventually come to an end,” as Marquardt explains.
2. Pisces-Aries Cusps Live Forever
What do a Pisces’ old soul and an Aries’ naivety have in common? A thirst for new experiences. “Aries is the beginning of life itself.” “It bursts into the world wide-eyed and full of energy and enthusiasm,” Marquardt says. On the one hand, Aries is eager to make memories and even mistakes as a result of their trial and error approach to life. “Pisces, on the other hand, has already experienced everything in the zodiac, which means it’s an old-soul type that deeply feels the array of experiences we can have throughout a lifetime,” according to the astrologer. While Aries may believe that every experience in life is novel, Pisces can appreciate the fact that you never stop learning.
3. The Pisces-Aries cusps enjoy being in love.
It’s easy to see why a Pisces-Aries cusp has an affinity for romance, given Aries’ burning passion for all things sensual and Pisces’ hopeless romantic vibe. According to Marquardt, Aries may be independent, but the fire sign understands the power and growth that comes from cultivating a strong relationship with another, a sentiment shared by Pisces. “They work in different ways, with Pisces being more receptive and Aries being more assertive, but they both love to love,” Marquardt says.
4. Pisces and Aries cusps have a strong desire to be nurtured.
Think of Aries as an eager newcomer to the world, wide-eyed and ready for action, and Pisces as a well-versed, albeit exhausted, soul with tonnes of wisdom, according to Marquardt. Both signs have different perspectives on life, but they both want to be taken care of by others. “Pisces and Aries don’t ask for help in the same way,” he says, “but they both require accountability and dependability in their lives.”
5. Pisces-Aries Cusps Require A Lot Of Sleep
Pisces, ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams, is always drifting off to sleep, in contrast to Aries’ Mars-ruled restlessness. Pisces draws inspiration from their dreams, whereas Aries may need to recharge to keep up with their fast metabolism. According to Marquardt, a Pisces-Aries cusp may be drawn to the dreamworld by either sleeping excessively or staying awake to the point of burnout.