The third decan of Pisces covers roughly March 11 to March 20. Every sign is split into three decans of about ten days each, and while all of them are Pisces at heart, each decan carries a different planetary sub-ruler that colours the sign in its own way.
Pisces decan 3: sub-ruled by Mars
The third decan of Pisces is sub-ruled by Mars (through Scorpio, the water sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers extra drive, courage and a competitive, take-charge edge over your core Pisces nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Pisces decan 3 personality
The dreamy empath who loves with their whole, boundless heart. Neptune-ruled Pisces is the zodiac's dreamer and empath. The Fish feels everything, loves without limits and lives with one foot in the world of imagination and intuition. In the third decan, that Pisces essence is shaped by Mars: you keep the compassionate and imaginative core of the sign, with an added boldness that sets you apart from the other Pisces decans.
Strengths of Pisces decan 3
At its best, the third decan keeps the compassionate, imaginative, gentle strengths of Pisces and adds an extra dose of boldness from Mars, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Pisces decan 3
The growth edge of this decan is impatience and a quick temper, the shadow side of its Mars sub-ruler. Spotting it early stops it from undercutting the compassionate core of Pisces.
Love and compatibility
In love, Pisces is most compatible with Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn. The Mars influence of this decan means you bring extra drive, courage and a competitive, take-charge edge to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Pisces who they are.
Pisces decan 3 at work
At work, the third decan of Pisces channels Mars into drive, courage and competitiveness, pushing hard, leading from the front and doing best with a challenge to win. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the third decan of Pisces?
The third decan of Pisces corresponds to March 11 to March 20, the roughly ten central days of that stretch of the sign. Depending on the year, the dates can shift by a day.
What planet rules Pisces decan 3?
Its sub-ruler is Mars. That planetary layer is exactly what sets this decan apart from the other two Pisces decans (full breakdown in the section above).
How is Pisces decan 3 different from the others?
It keeps the compassionate and imaginative Pisces core but Mars adds extra boldness. See the full Pisces personality profile.
Who is Pisces decan 3 compatible with?
Pisces pairs best with Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Capricorn, and this decan brings extra boldness. More on Pisces compatibility.