Pisces: Origin / Representation

Pisces: Origin / Representation - Zodiacal signs explained

Astrology of Pisces: Origin / Representation Pisces is depicted by two playful fish, frolicing head-to-tail in a counter-clockwise direction, although it is also shown as two fish facing opposite directions linked by a band. Egyptian astrologers believed the constellation Pegasus was a boat that pulled the two fish underneath it�hence the band.

In Greek astrology, the Pisces story is similar to that of Capricorn. Venus and Cupid were supposedly playing innocently by a river when they were approached by a monster (the same one, in fact, that threatened Capricorn). Like Capricorn, they dove into the river for safety, at which time the goddess Minerva took pity on them and lifted them into the heavens for posterity.

The significant aspects to this myth are many. First of all, Venus represents pure love and Cupid mischief in romance, both of which are strongly present in the Piscean character. Secondly, the two were saved by water�hence Pisces is a water sign, occuring during the time of year when rainfall is most plentiful. In fact, Jesus Christ was born in the Piscean age (time itself travels through ages of the zodiac which affect us all), promised to wash away man's sins, and is often represented by a fish; he also fed multitudes of people with two fish and five loaves, magically turning them into twelve baskets of food, which astrologers believe to be symbolic of the Piscean trait of great spiritual love to all twelve zodiac signs. Finally, Minerva is the goddess of wisdom and patroness of the arts; so Pisceans are spiritually wise and immensely creative.

Pisces is ruled by both Jupiter and Neptune, both of which govern the imagination and emotions, as opposed to practical matters. As a result, Pisceans are the most sensitive, creative, and adaptable of all the signs, but the least organized. In the anatomical realm, Pisces rules the feet and toes, the foundation on which the entire body is supported. This is ironic, because Pisceans are not considered strong people, either physically or emotionally. But just as each sign is assigned a part of the body, so each is also assigned a stage of man's life; the ancients believed that Aries' immature selfishness resembles the first stage of childhood, and that therefore Pisces' spiritual wisdom represents the final stage of maturity. Indeed, there is a great deal of strength�albeit a misunderstood one�in spiritual wisdom.

(Isabella: Astrology & Palmistry)

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Aries
Aries: Origin / Representation
Aries: Positive Qualities
Aries: Trouble Areas
Aries: Physical Qualities and Activities
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Aries: Occupations / Financial Profile
Aries: Love and Relationships

Taurus
Taurus: Origin / Representation
Taurus: Positive Qualities
Taurus: Trouble Areas
Taurus: Physical Qualities and Activities
Taurus: Preferences
Taurus: Occupations / Financial Profile
Taurus: Love and Relationships

Gemini
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Gemini: Trouble Areas
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Gemini: Love and Relationships

Cancer
Cancer: Origin / Representation
Cancer: Positive Qualities
Cancer: Trouble Areas
Cancer: Physical Qualities and Activities
Cancer: Preferences
Cancer: Occupations / Financial Profile
Cancer: Love and Relationships

Leo
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Leo: Positive Qualities
Leo: Trouble Areas
Leo: Physical Qualities and Activities
Leo: Preferences
Leo: Occupations / Financial Profile
Leo: Love and Relationships

Virgo
Virgo: Origin / Representation
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Virgo: Trouble Areas
Virgo: Physical Qualities and Activities
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Virgo: Occupations / Financial Profile
Virgo: Love and Relationships

Libra
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Libra: Positive Qualities
Libra: Trouble Areas
Libra: Physical Qualities and Activities
Libra: Preferences
Libra: Occupations / Financial Profile
Libra: Love and Relationships

Scorpio
Scorpio: Origin / Representation
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Scorpio: Trouble Areas
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Scorpio: Occupations / Financial Profile
Scorpio: Love and Relationships

Sagittarius
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Sagittarius: Preferences
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Sagittarius: Love and Relationships

Capricorn
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Capricorn: Positive Qualities
Capricorn: Trouble Areas
Capricorn: Physical Qualities and Activities
Capricorn: Preferences
Capricorn: Occupations / Financial Profile
Capricorn: Love and Relationships

Aquarius
Aquarius: Origin / Representation
Aquarius: Positive Qualities
Aquarius: Trouble Areas
Aquarius: Physical Qualities and Activities
Aquarius: Preferences
Aquarius: Occupations / Financial Profile
Aquarius: Love and Relationships

Pisces
Pisces: Origin / Representation
Pisces: Positive Qualities
Pisces: Trouble Areas
Pisces: Physical Qualities and Activities
Pisces: Preferences
Pisces: Occupations / Financial Profile
Pisces: Love and Relationships

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