The Pisces

Pisces is a Neptune-ruled sign associated with confusion and escapism - often through drug abuse, fantasy, and lapses of judgment, among other things. When a non-Pisces has a Neptune transit, they become Pisces-like and here's a story.

I was in the middle of a Neptune transit. A big one. It was a once in a lifetime transit which, translated, means I was lost. In fact, I left my apartment this day and pulled onto the one-way street where I lived, headed in the wrong direction. Neptune confuses. I have natal Neptune on the midheaven so people often see me as "mixed up" and this was exasperated by the transit.

I went out to a bar to study astrology, of course. And to have experiences while on this drug called Neptune. And to look for sperm too, since I wanted to have a baby and had my bio clock ticking. I never do anything without a whole bunch of reasons. I'm a born multi-tasker. Some guy approached me.

"Hi"

"Hi."

"Er... can I talk to you?" he asked.

I turned a stool towards him with my foot, in invitation. "Sure. Do you want to sit, or do you think I might bore you?"

He sat. "No Thank you, I'll sit. Can I buy you a drink?"

I checked my half-empty glass. "Yeah," I said.

He signaled the bartender. 'What is that? What are you drinking?" he asked.

"Orange Juice and soda."

"What?"

"Orange Juice and soda. Soda water. Half and half."

He stared.

"Plain orange juice is too thick," I said, staring back. "I'm just a girl," I added.

"Are you drunk?" he asked.

"Are you kidding?"

"No. Are you drunk? I want to know."

"No, I'm not drunk. I'm drinking OJ for chrissakes."

"So you're not drunk?"

"Drunk? No. I'm not drunk. Why the hell would I be drunk? Do I look drunk?" I was thinking it was textbook. Neptune on the midheaven and people think I'm drunk.

"Yes."

"What?"

"I thought you were drunk when I came over here."

"Well I guess you're crazy then, because I don't drink and I'm not drunk."

"That's good."

"Really? Are you glad for me?" I laughed.

"Because I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm in AA and I'm not supposed to be around people who drink."

"Okay. But you're in a bar so I guess you're just really lucky, huh?"

"You sure you're not drunk?" he asked.

"Uh huh. It's Neptoon."

"So do you come here a lot?"