When it comes to relationships, the Pisces girl needs to feel needed. You may put on a brave face to the outside world, but inside you're a mass of insecurities and low self esteem.

The symbol of Pisces, two fish swimming in opposite directions, reflects the dual aspect of your nature. Indeed, you often feel pulled in two different directions: on the one hand craving the love and security of a close relationship and on the other feeling scared of hurt and rejection. Your friends are all too aware of your ability to fall for the wrong type of man. Instead of realising your mistake and heading for the door, Pisces has a tendency to lie down and act the doormat. Of course, what people don't realise is that, for all your moaning and self pity, you stay because deep down you don't feel you deserve better.

Pisces is attracted to...

Pisces girls are attracted to positive and upbeat men who can offer plenty of stability. You like a man to treat you well and that means paying for dinner; a financially stable partner who can provide for you offers you that all important sense of security.

As a mysterious and mutable water sign, Pisces is given to changing moods and indecision. This can see you feel uncontrollable attraction for a man one week followed by cold disinterest the next.

Pisces is also blessed with a vivid imagination. The downside is that you are prone to living in a fantasy world and can invite whole romantic scenarios in your head. It also means that you can be beset by fears and worries not based on reality.

Pisces gets on best with...

Mutable Pisces finds strength and stability in the secure, fixed earth sign of Taurus. Indeed, these two seemingly opposite signs are often found together, forming as they do, a successful balance between fantasy and practical reality.

Of the water signs, Pisces gets on best with sensitive Cancer. A relationship between these two signs will be deeply emotional, to the extent that each will intuitively know what the other is thinking and feeling. Pisces can also form a deep and intense bond with fellow water sign, Scorpio. The danger with this pairing is that Scorpio will naturally dominate the more submissive Pisces.

Pisces with the air signs is a less common match, though Libra and Pisces can form a successful relationship with their shared romantic outlook. Of the fire signs, mysterious and emotional Pisces finds little in common with the positive and active Aries. The same is true for Leo, though here at least Pisces will admire the strength of the lion.

Pisces as a lover

Pisces lovers are sexually liberated and enjoy anything erotic. A Pisces woman is not only always open to new ideas, but she's often the one thinking them up. Pisces men love to take the lead in bed, and can become addicted to anything that truly turns them on.

Best sex mates: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces.

Erogenous zone: The feet; a foot massage can drive a Pisces wild with desire.