In the zodiac circle, Pisces (February 19 – March 20) is the final sign — a culmination of all that has come before. Symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, Pisces embodies contradiction: reality and fantasy, intuition and logic, presence and escape. For artists, mystics, and lovers of symbolism, Pisces is a rich archetype to explore through visual language, mythology, and spiritual meaning.
In this blog post, we’ll delve into the symbolism of Pisces in pagan and mythological traditions, explore how its themes appear in folklore and magical thinking, and suggest how these dreamlike energies can be visually represented in wall art. We’ll also recommend prints from our collection that capture the fluid beauty of this enigmatic sign.
Pisces in Mythology and Pagan Culture
The duality of Pisces goes beyond Greek astrology. In Babylonian myth, the symbol of fish was linked to the goddesses of water and creation. In Slavic folklore, fish often appear as liminal creatures — guiding lost souls, hiding secrets, and swimming between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Pisces also corresponds to the end of winter and the cusp of spring — a moment of spiritual transition. This is a time when intuition heightens, dreams grow vivid, and emotional undercurrents surface. In pagan festivals, it was a time to release the past and prepare the soul for renewal.
Symbolism of Pisces: Intuition, Emotion, and the Invisible
Pisces is a Water sign ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusion, and imagination. In art, this translates into soft palettes, fluid forms, layered textures, and ethereal figures that resist clarity. Pisceans are known for their empathy and otherworldly sensitivity — they often feel more than they can express.
The Pisces archetype is associated with:
Water, mist, and the moon
Sleep, dreams, and the subconscious
Eyes that see beyond (prophetic sight, clairvoyance)
Wounds and healing
Sacrifice and transcendence
Mirrored selves (duality, inner child, spiritual reflection)
See my fantasy wall art poster "MIRAGE"
Pisces in Fairytales and Folklore
Many magical tales feature fish that grant wishes, whisper truths, or transform into other beings. In Eastern European folklore, golden fish are symbols of fate. In Celtic myths, the "Salmon of Knowledge" gives divine insight to whoever eats it.
Piscean characters in stories are often quiet mystics, compassionate witches, or gentle healers. They tend to exist on the margins — misunderstood, soft-spoken, but powerful. Think of the silent seer, the shapeshifter, or the orphan with magical dreams.
Pisces Energy in Art and Atmosphere
To bring Pisces energy into your space, choose art that evokes mystery and movement. Blues, purples, silvers, and dreamy pastels work beautifully. So do motifs like:
Eyes and tears
Fish, water plants, coral
The moon and stars
Symbols of the subconscious
Flowing hair and garments
Hands reaching out or folding inward
Oceanic, surreal, or emotional compositions
Pisces art is especially fitting for bedrooms, meditation spaces, or creative studios — anywhere you want to invite emotion, sensitivity, and dream states.
Explore meaning of other zodiac signs and their manifistation in art.
