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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.
According to legend the constellation is composed of two fish who are connected together by a ribbon. The fish are the goddess Aphrodite and her son Eros (Roman: Venus and Cupid). They turned themselves into fish in order to escape from the monster Typhon.
Neptune, the deity of the seas and waters, rules Pisces. Neptune, as ruler of the oceans of the world, encourages Pisceans to be too connected to their feelings. Lord Sun imbues Pisces with the communal thought that many individuals born under this sign possess, hence they must worship Surya Narayan Dev or Lord Sun.
Pisces are highly creative and imaginative, Walker reports, as well as compassionate and loving. Their emotional sensitivity factor is high, helping them to remain in tune with others but also leaving them vulnerable to criticism, worrying a lot about the effect that their actions might have on others.
Pisces will get along swimmingly with fellow water signs (Cancer and Scorpio) since they share a similar desire for emotional depth. However, they may find their best match in earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn).