Man, lemme tell you, for the longest time, I felt like a puzzle with missing pieces. I knew I was a Pisces, always felt that deeply intuitive, dreamy vibe. But there was this whole other layer of how I actually worked, how I processed stuff, that just didn’t quite line up with just being a “fish.” I’d read all these horoscope things, and yeah, some of it hit home, but it never really gave me the full picture of me.
Then, one day, I stumbled across MBTI. It popped up in some random forum I was browsing, people throwing around terms like “INFP” and “ENTJ.” I honestly didn’t get it at first. Sounded like alphabet soup. But folks were talking about how it helped them understand themselves better, and that really snagged my attention. I was always looking for ways to get a handle on my own head, you know? So, I figured, why not give it a shot?
My first move was just to find out what the heck it even was. I started poking around online, just Googling “MBTI personality test.” There were a ton of free ones, obviously. I clicked on a few, answered all those quirky questions about how I’d react in different situations. It was pretty interesting, actually, thinking about my instincts on things. At first, I kinda rushed through some of them, not really putting much thought into it, just wanting to get a result. My first few results were a bit all over the place, like I was getting different types each time. That was a bit frustrating, made me think it was all a bit of a scam.
But then I stopped and thought, “Hold on, if I’m not taking it seriously, how can I expect serious results?” So, I decided to take a proper deep dive. I found a more comprehensive, longer test, and this time, I really sat with each question, reflecting on my past experiences, my true gut reactions, not just what I wished I’d do. I wanted to be honest with myself, even if the answers felt a bit uncomfortable. That’s when things started to shift.
When I finally got my result, it spat out “INFP.” I remember just staring at it, then quickly searching “INFP personality traits.” As I started reading, it was like someone had taken a peek inside my brain and written it all down. The idealism, the strong values, the empathy, the tendency to get lost in thought, even the occasional struggle with practical stuff. It just resonated so powerfully. I mean, it wasn’t perfect, nothing ever is, but it was closer than anything else I’d ever read about myself.
Connecting the Dots: Pisces and INFP
This was the real fun part for me. I already knew I was a Pisces. Now I had “INFP.” I started wondering, “Are these two even related? Do other Pisces feel like this?” That’s when I really began connecting the dots between those traditional Pisces traits and what I was learning about INFPs.
- Dreaminess and Imagination: Pisces are known for living in their heads, for their rich inner worlds. INFPs are often called “dreamers” or “idealists,” always thinking about possibilities and what could be. That clicked instantly.
- Empathy and Compassion: Pisces are super empathetic, feeling others’ emotions deeply. INFPs lead with Introverted Feeling (Fi), which is all about deep personal values and a strong sense of empathy for others, especially those who are struggling. Another solid match.
- Intuition: That gut feeling, that knowing without knowing why, is big for Pisces. INFPs use Extraverted Intuition (Ne) as their auxiliary function, constantly exploring patterns, connections, and future possibilities. This was huge.
- A Love for the Arts/Creative Expression: Many Pisces are drawn to creative outlets. INFPs often find solace and expression in art, writing, music – anything that allows them to manifest their inner world. I’ve always been dabbling in creative stuff, so this one hit hard.
- Sometimes a Bit Undecisive/Prone to Escapism: Yeah, both Pisces and INFPs can sometimes struggle with making concrete decisions or facing harsh realities, preferring to retreat into their inner sanctuaries. I definitely recognized that in myself.
I realized it wasn’t about saying all Pisces are INFPs, or vice-versa. That would be too simplistic. But for me, personally, my Pisces nature found its perfect psychological framework in the INFP type. It felt like my astrological sign described the general energy I carried, while MBTI gave me the specific operating manual for my brain.
It was never a straight line, mind you. There were times I’d doubt myself, read about another type, and think, “Wait, is that me?” I’d go back and re-evaluate things, talk to friends who were also into personality types, asking them, “Does this sound like me?” It was a constant process of reflection and re-evaluation. I even explored other types that are often associated with intuition and feeling, like INFJs or ISFPs, just to make sure I wasn’t missing something. But every time I circled back to INFP, it just felt like coming home.
Finding that alignment between my Pisces sun sign and my INFP MBTI type was a game-changer. It didn’t just tell me who I was, but more importantly, why I was that way. It helped me understand my strengths better, like my ability to empathize and think creatively, and also where I might struggle, like staying grounded or making quick decisions. It wasn’t about putting myself in a box, but about getting a clearer map of the box I was already in, if that makes sense. It gave me permission to be myself, and honestly, that’s priceless.
