Pisces is the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac, represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions. In astronomy, Pisces is also a constellation: a pattern of stars that ancient observers imagined looked like a pair of fish connected by a cord.

People born between roughly February 19 and March 20 are said to be born “under the sign of Pisces.” According to astrology (the belief that the positions of stars and planets influence human behavior), Pisces individuals are often described as creative, intuitive, and empathetic. The two fish swimming in different directions supposedly represent the Piscean tendency to be pulled between different desires or emotions.

In ancient mythology, the constellation represents the Greek goddess Aphrodite and her son Eros, who transformed into fish to escape a monster.

Whether you believe astrology has any real influence or see it as entertaining fiction, Pisces appears throughout literature, art, and conversation. When someone says “I'm such a Pisces,” they're connecting their personality to the traits traditionally associated with this sign. Scientists don't consider astrology reliable for predicting personality or events, but the zodiac signs remain culturally significant symbols that have fascinated people for thousands of years.