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Pisces Constellation
The Celestial Fishes of the Zodiac
Pisces, the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac, is a constellation of the northern hemisphere. Represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions yet tied together, it symbolizes duality, intuition, and the boundless depths of the unconscious mind.
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A stylized representation of the Pisces star pattern
"The Piscean swims in the ocean of emotion, connected to the unseen currents of the universe."
Mythology & Symbolism
In Greek myth, Pisces represents Aphrodite and Eros, who transformed into fish to escape the monster Typhon, tying themselves together with a cord so they wouldn't be separated.
- Element: Water
- Ruling Planet: Neptune (modern), Jupiter (traditional)
- Symbol: Two Fish
- Mode: Mutable
Piscean Traits
Those influenced by the Pisces constellation are often described with the following characteristics:
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Artistic and imaginative
- Intuitive and spiritually inclined
- Adaptable and gentle
- Dreamy and idealistic
Celestial Facts
- One of the largest constellations in the sky.
- Contains the Vernal Equinox point (the "First Point of Aries"), which is currently in Pisces.
- Home to several notable deep-sky objects, including the spiral galaxy M74.
- Best visible in the sky during the month of November.
- The stars are relatively faint, making it a challenge to identify in light-polluted areas.
The constellation Pisces reminds us of connection, depth, and the flow between the material and spiritual worlds.