Pisces: Behind the zodiac
Pisces: Behind the zodiac
Pisces is considered to govern from February 19 to March 20.
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Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac and is said to govern the period from about February 19 to about March 20.
Located between Aries and Aquarius in the northern night sky, the constellation may be difficult to find, due to its lack of striking features.
The brightest star in Pisces, Eta Piscium, has an apparent magnitude of 3.6.
The constellation, whose name is the Latin word for “fishes,” is said to be shaped like two fish tied together.
These fish serve as both the constellation’s apparent shape and its astrological symbol.
The representation of two fish tied together is said to be related to Aphrodite and her son Eros in Greek mythology.
According to one myth, the two transformed into fish and tied themselves together to escape the monster Typhon when he attacked Olympus.
In astrology, those born under the sign of Pisces are said to possess sensitive, adaptable personalities.
Because Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac, they are said to blend traits from all the other astrological signs and are highly in tune with the emotions of others.
Some of the most famous figures born under the sign of Pisces include Albert Einstein, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Rihanna.
Located between Aries and Aquarius in the northern night sky, the constellation may be difficult to find, due to its lack of striking features.
The brightest star in Pisces, Eta Piscium, has an apparent magnitude of 3.6.
The constellation, whose name is the Latin word for “fishes,” is said to be shaped like two fish tied together.
These fish serve as both the constellation’s apparent shape and its astrological symbol.
The representation of two fish tied together is said to be related to Aphrodite and her son Eros in Greek mythology.
According to one myth, the two transformed into fish and tied themselves together to escape the monster Typhon when he attacked Olympus.
In astrology, those born under the sign of Pisces are said to possess sensitive, adaptable personalities.
Because Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac, they are said to blend traits from all the other astrological signs and are highly in tune with the emotions of others.
Some of the most famous figures born under the sign of Pisces include Albert Einstein, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Rihanna.