The sun transits right through it from February 19 to March 20, and it’s the 12th sign of the zodiac, marking the end of the astrological calendar.
It is depicted iconically as two fish tied together by a cord, and it’s connected to the themes of duality, spirituality, and especially the eternal flow of life.
We’re talking about Pisces.
This loved nakshatra is located in the northern celestial hemisphere, between Aries and Aquarius, and, while not particularly bright, it forms the distinctive shape of two fish knotted together by a thin line, or cord. They are captured typically by the mouth or the tails and are portrayed swimming in opposite directions.
With winter coming to an end and the spring season approaching, Pisces happens in a very important period.
Its brightest star is Eta Piscium, and this constellation was recognised even by ancient astronomers, such as Babylonians, for its symbolic connection to water.
As every zodiac sign is shrouded in myth and legend, so is Pisces with the Greek tale of the sea monster Typhon, a fearsome creature described as ‘the father of all monsters’.
The legend narrates that Typhon rose from the depths of the Earth to challenge the Olympian gods and that he was a horrifying sight, with a hundred serpent heads, flaming eyes, and a voice that could cause the entire earth to quake.
The deities fled Mount Olympus, utterly terrified, and to escape, Aphrodite (the beautiful goddess of love) and her son Eros (Cupid in Latin) transformed into two fish, leaping into the Euphrates River. To not lose each other in the vast waters, mother and son tied themselves together with a cord, symbolising their unity and love in the face of danger. In another version of the myth, the fish of the river carry both gods to safety, and that, as a sign of gratitude, Aphrodite put them in the heavens. However, there are different takes on this tale, all with the motifs of water, emotion, and the mystery of life—precisely why Pisces is often known by other names, such as “Venus et Cupido”.
In astrology, this constellation falls into the category of the water signs, ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams, imagination, and intuition (although traditionally it was ruled by Jupiter). As the last one of the zodiacs, it embodies the wisdom of all the preceding signs, and it represents the cycle’s end and rebirth. The two fish swimming in opposite directions perfectly reflect Pisces’ dual nature. One is the spiritual realm, while the other is the material world, portraying the struggle of Pisceans between grounding themselves in reality and yearning to explore the mystical. People born under these stars are often seen as highly empathetic, deeply emotional, and sometimes as individuals who live more in their heads than in the real world. They do have the reputation of being good at manipulation; however, they are also visionaries, full of creativity, and the artists of the zodiac.
Pisces is also a mutable sign, signifying how flexible and adaptable it is.
I, too, am a water sign—therefore, I cannot help but love my fellow aquatic friends.
But if I have yet to convince you on them, let me persuade you one more time, for if you’re seeking someone to go with the flow, a Piscean is definitely the one you’re looking for.
Up, Pisces Illustration by my amazing twin Soul
Sources:
The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk (2012)
The Library of the Unseen 
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