Collection: Zodiac - Pisces Constellation and Astrological Sign

Pisces, in astronomy, zodiacal constellation in the northern sky between Aries and Aquarius, at about 1 hour right ascension and 15° north declination. The vernal equinox, the point where the Sun’s annual apparent path takes it north of the celestial equator and from which celestial longitude and right ascension are measured, lies in Pisces. The constellation contains only faint stars without any striking grouping; the brightest star, Eta Piscium, has a magnitude of 3.6.

Pisces
Aquarius Aquarius (water bearer), watercolor and ink on paper, from a manuscript created in Ulm or Augsburg, Germany, c. 1464; in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.

In astrology, Pisces is the 12th sign of the zodiac, considered as governing the period from about February 19 to about March 20. Its representation as two fish tied together is usually related to the Greek myth of Aphrodite and Eros, who jumped into a river to escape the monster Typhon and changed into fish, or, alternatively, the two fish that carried them to safety.

 Aries (Ram): March 21–April 19

 Taurus (Bull): April 20–May 20

 Gemini (Twins): May 21–June 21

 Cancer (Crab): June 22–July 22

 Leo (Lion): July 23–August 22

 Virgo (Virgin): August 23–September 22

 Libra (Balance): September 23–October 23

 Scorpius (Scorpion): October 24–November 21

 Sagittarius (Archer): November 22–December 21

 Capricornus (Goat): December 22–January 19

 Aquarius (Water Bearer): January 20–February 18

 Pisces (Fish): February 19–March 20