The myth of Pisces; The tale of two fishes

Pisces, the 12th and final sign of the zodiac, is Latin for fishes. It is one of the earliest zodiac signs on record, tracing its history back to a 2300BC Egyptian coffin lid. Born between February 19 - March 20, this constellation is a water sign ruled by the planet Neptune, and inspires every bit of emotion in those born under it as its premise enables.
The mythology behind Pisces involves Aphrodite, the goddess of love and her son Eros. It starts when Typhon, a giant serpentine monster, ascends to Mount Olympus and begins wreaking havoc. Typhon is considered as one of the deadliest giants in Greek mythology, and all the gods scramble to escape its wrath. To escape Typhon, Aphrodite and Eros jump into the sea.
Here, the myth diverges. One version of the story says that Aphrodite and Eros turned into fish themselves to escape it, the moment they jumped into the sea— another claims that two fishes approached them and took them to safety. A third version says that they transformed into a fish and then two other fishes aided their escape. In Syrian mythology, two fishes known as ‘Ikhthyes’ rescue Aphrodite and Eros.
The details vary too. In some versions, the tails of the fishes were tied together so as to keep Aphrodite and Eros connected in the strong tides, enough to sweep them apart. It’s why in most modern imagery, the constellation Pisces is drawn as two fishes with connected tails.
Regardless of which version is the most accurate depiction of its history, however, to the Pisces, these fishes play a crucial role in the salvation of Aphrodite and Eros. And it is this journey, and the values of the gods involved, that give those born under Pisces the empathetic, mystical and romantic qualities that they possess.
They are kind-hearted, mindful individuals. They have a deep sense of empathy, often leading to the culmination of their own sensitive personalities. Aphrodite and Eros’ leap of faith is also representative of how easily Pisces adapt to their surroundings, quickly navigating around problems.
Ultimately, Pisces is the closest to the sea. If the tide comes, they won’t resist it. They’ll allow themselves to be swept across, going with the flow and coming out of it with a bright smile.