It’s Pisces season so what better time to take a look at the zodiac sign of the fish? Let’s delve into the mythology, celestial bodies, and traits associated with the 12th sign of the zodiac.
Origins and Astronomical Significance
Pisces is the 12th and final sign of the zodiac. ‘Pisces’ means fish in Latin and the sign is represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions, symbolising the deep, dual nature of the Piscean. The Pisces constellation is a large one which contains mostly faint stars, the brightest of which is Eta Piscium, a yellow giant star.
Mythology
There’s a lot of mythology associated with Pisces which has its roots in both Greek and Roman traditions. In Greek mythology, Pisces is associated with the story of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and her son Eros, the god of desire. Legend says that they transformed into fish to escape Typhon, a monster sent by Gaia, known as Mother Earth, to challenge the gods. To avoid losing each other in the water, they tied themselves together with a rope, hence the two fish. According to the Roman myth, Pisces is associated with Venus and Cupid, the Roman equivalents of Aphrodite and Eros. The Roman myth is almost exactly the same, with Venus and Cupid transforming into fish and tying themselves together to escape the fearsome Typhon.
Astrological Significance
Those born under the sign of Pisces are known for certain traits. They are deeply empathetic and compassionate, and have a strong intuition which can go as far as psychic ability. They are also often creative and like to express themselves through art, music, or writing. This satisfies the dreamy, imaginative part of them.
As Pisces rules the feet, those born under this sign are prone to foot injuries and issues. They can also have sinus problems and as they are so empathetic, they can be prone to mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
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