PISCES


Meaning of PISCES in English

n.

(Latin: "Fishes") In astronomy, the constellation lying between Aries and Aquarius; in astrology , the twelfth sign of the zodiac , governing approximately the period February 19–March 20.

Its symbol is two fish tied together. These are a reference to the Greek myth of Aphrodite and Eros , who jumped into a river to escape the monster Typhon and were changed into fish. In another version of the myth, two fish carried them to safety.

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