What can we learn from Pisces and what can it teach us about surrender? At a high level, this zodiac sign is wise, spiritual, and intuitive. It holds the energy of the ocean- vast and mysterious. As we navigate the season of heightened emotions, we have the opportunity to channel our inner fish and move with the tides of the ever flowing waters. Like the waves, flowing back and forth into the vastness of the sea, life will always have its ups and downs. We can try to swim against the tide, but we may find resistance and notice that we’re not making any progress at all. When we allow ourselves to let go and choose to flow with the waves, we may see that it requires little to no effort at all. And this surrender to the ocean is what moves us forwards on our journey back to the shore.

As humans living in a world with unlimited responsibilities and restrictions that we feel are holding us back from pursuing the things we want to do and becoming the people we want to be, it is not uncommon to feel like the universe is working against us. We may try our best to pursue our goals and focus all of our energy on achieving them, but when we fail time and time again, we are bound to lose hope. The truth is that sometimes the goals we want to achieve may not be for us. The things we want in life are not always what we need. The universe will try its best to guide you on the path that you are meant to walk, but we are stubborn and resist and persist on pursuing the things that are not working.

In a culture built on productivity and working hard to get what you want, it’s no wonder that this is something we often experience. It’s also no wonder that stress and anxiety are also on the rise. When we are constantly faced with the illusion of failure, we can feel inadequate. This is unfortunately due to the fact that many of us attach our identity to the things we accomplish. It is ultimately an attachment to the ego and our sense of self. While these are not easy concepts to grasp, understanding them is not the goal. This is where surrendering comes into play and we can start to release the fact that we don’t know everything and that’s okay.

So how can we work with the energy of Pisces to surrender to the universe? The unknown nature of the universe is not something for us to try to uncover. Our only job is to put our trust into something bigger, even if we don’t understand it. It is something beyond the rational mind. As the fish do not try to swim against the current, we should not try to persist against resistance. Letting go of our illusion of control is essential. What emotions are coming up for you in this season? What are you holding onto and trying to control in your life? What can you let go of during this period and surrender to the universe? We may find that the answer to our problems is to go with the flow of life and do nothing at all.