Water Sign · Feb 19 – Mar 20

Pisces Birthstone: Aquamarine

The Pisces birthstone is Aquamarine — the gemstone of the water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter).

Dates

Feb 19 – Mar 20

Birthstone

Aquamarine

Element

Water

Ruling Planet

Neptune (traditionally Jupiter)

Pisces and the Aquamarine

Pisces is the dreamer of the zodiac, the two fish swimming in deep water, ruled by mystical Neptune — and its birthstone is the sea itself made solid. Aquamarine, calm and sea-blue, is the perfect stone for this gentle, intuitive water sign. Amethyst, the second Pisces stone, deepens the connection to dreams, spirit, and the inner ocean.

Why Aquamarine suits Pisces

Aquamarine suits Pisces because it is, quite literally, the stone of the sea — its name means "water of the sea," and sailors carried it for protection on the water Pisces feels so at home in. Its calm blue mirrors the sign's gentle, flowing, deeply intuitive nature, while its association with serenity soothes Pisces's sensitivity. Amethyst adds spiritual depth, supporting the dreamer's rich imagination and natural compassion.

Pisces traits the Aquamarine reflects

CompassionateIntuitiveImaginativeGentleArtisticDreamy

The Pisces personality

As a mutable water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter), Pisces is known for being compassionate, intuitive, imaginative and gentle. Water signs feel deeply, guided by emotion, intuition and empathy. A birthstone for Pisces works best when it speaks to those qualities — which is exactly what Aquamarine does.

That is also why Pisces carries supporting stones alongside Aquamarine. Where the primary stone captures the sign's headline character, the supporting stones round out the rest of its nature.

Pisces supporting stones

Alongside Aquamarine, these stones are traditionally linked to Pisces and make thoughtful companions or alternatives.

Amethyst

A spiritual purple stone that supports Pisces's intuition, dreams, and rich inner life.

Bloodstone

A grounding green-and-red stone that steadies sensitive Pisces and protects its tender heart.

How to wear or gift the Pisces birthstone

Pisces rules the feet and the imagination, and is drawn to soft, flowing, romantic design. Aquamarine's gentle blue suits delicate pendants and earrings, and the stone is tough enough for everyday wear too. For a gift, a sea-blue aquamarine in silver or white gold, perhaps paired with a dreamy amethyst, gives this Neptune-ruled sign the serene, otherworldly beauty it loves.

Your monthly birthstone too

Because Pisces runs from Feb 19 – Mar 20, it crosses two calendar months — each with its own monthly birthstone. Depending on the exact day you were born, your monthly stone may differ from your zodiac stone. Here are the month pillars that Pisces overlaps:

Go deeper on the Aquamarine

Read more about Pisces's stones in these in-depth guides:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the birthstone for Pisces?
The Pisces birthstone is Aquamarine. Pisces runs from Feb 19 – Mar 20, and as a water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter), it is also linked to supporting stones such as Amethyst and Bloodstone.
Why is Aquamarine the Pisces birthstone?
Aquamarine suits Pisces because it is, quite literally, the stone of the sea — its name means "water of the sea," and sailors carried it for protection on the water Pisces feels so at home in. Its calm blue mirrors the sign's gentle, flowing, deeply intuitive nature, while its association with serenity soothes Pisces's sensitivity. Amethyst adds spiritual depth, supporting the dreamer's rich imagination and natural compassion.
Is the Pisces birthstone the same as my monthly birthstone?
Not always. Pisces spans Feb 19 – Mar 20, crossing two calendar months (February and March), each with its own monthly birthstone. Your zodiac stone, Aquamarine, reflects your star sign, while your monthly birthstone reflects your birth month. They can be different gems, and many Pisces people enjoy wearing both.
What are the lucky stones for Pisces?
Beyond its primary stone Aquamarine, Pisces is associated with Amethyst (a spiritual purple stone that supports Pisces's intuition, dreams, and rich inner life.) and Bloodstone (a grounding green-and-red stone that steadies sensitive Pisces and protects its tender heart.)
How should a Pisces wear their birthstone?
Pisces rules the feet and the imagination, and is drawn to soft, flowing, romantic design. Aquamarine's gentle blue suits delicate pendants and earrings, and the stone is tough enough for everyday wear too. For a gift, a sea-blue aquamarine in silver or white gold, perhaps paired with a dreamy amethyst, gives this Neptune-ruled sign the serene, otherworldly beauty it loves.

Explore other zodiac birthstones

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