Pisces: The Zodiac Animal
The Dreamy & Intuitive Fish of the Zodiac
The Fish
In Western astrology, Pisces is not represented by a single terrestrial animal, but by a pair of Fish swimming in opposite directions. This symbolizes the duality of the Piscean nature—the pull between fantasy and reality, the spiritual and the material.
Key Traits of the Pisces Fish
Empathetic
Deeply compassionate and sensitive to the emotions of others.
Imaginative
Possesses a rich inner world and strong creative intuition.
Mystical
Naturally drawn to the spiritual, mysterious, and unseen.
Adaptable
Flows through life's currents like water, often going with the flow.
The Symbolism
The two Fish are often depicted tied together by a cord. This represents the connection between the soul's journey into the unconscious, spiritual depths and its tether to the physical world. Pisces is a mutable water sign, ruled by Neptune (and traditionally Jupiter), which emphasizes its fluid, boundary-dissolving, and transcendental qualities.
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Key Phrase: "I Believe"