PISCES
The Celestial Fishes • The Twelfth Sign of the Zodiac
About The Constellation
Pisces, representing two fish swimming in opposite directions yet bound together, is a large but faint constellation located in the Northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, situated between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east.
The two fish are typically depicted connected by a cord, symbolizing unity, duality, and the connection between spirit and matter. In the night sky, the constellation's stars form a distinctive "V" shape, representing the bond between the two fishes.
Piscean Traits
As a mutable water sign, Pisces is characterized by empathy, intuition, and a deep connection to the emotional and creative realms.
In Greek mythology, the two fish represent Aphrodite and her son Eros, who transformed into fish and leaped into a river to escape the monster Typhon. They tied themselves together with a cord to ensure they would not be separated in the chaotic waters—a symbol of love and salvation.