Mythology. Poseidon/Neptune, Aphrodite, Eros, Typhon, Vishnu, and the Sumerian goddess Inanna are all divine associations with Pisces.
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What does it mean that Jesus is a Pisces?
We’ve been in the astrological sign of Pisces since February 20th, so everyone you know who is a Pisces will be celebrating (or has recently celebrated) their birthday soon!
If you’re seeking for the ideal birthday present for a Pisces in your life, naming a star after them in the Pisces constellation could be the answer.
If you’re thinking about naming a star in the Pisces constellation, here are some science and mythology facts to help you out!
Science
Pisces is symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions, one to the north and the other to the west. A cord connects the two of them.
The fish are thought to be Aphrodite and her son Eros, the Greek goddesses Aphrodite and Eros, however we’ll get into how those two became identified with the two fish later.
Pisces is located in the Northern Hemisphere’s first quadrant and encompasses a wide V-shaped territory. Despite being a huge constellation, it is difficult to notice due to the large area it spans and the dim stars it contains. While the month of Pisces occurs in late winter/early spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it is only visible in the very early phases of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
The brightest star in Pisces is Eta Piscium, also known as Alpherg or Kullat Nunu. It’s 294 light-years away from Earth and 316 times brighter than the sun.
The ‘Van Maanen’s’ Star, named after Adrian van Maanen, a Dutch astronomer who discovered it in 1917, is likewise seen in Pisces. It is the 31st closest star system and the closest solitary white dwarf to the sun, at only 14.1 light-years distant. (The practice of naming a star appears to date back many years.)
Surprisingly, the Hubble Space Telescope discovered a pair of dwarf galaxies dubbed Pisces A and Pisces B within the constellation. After monitoring the two, researchers discovered some intriguing information: they travelled to a nearby group of galaxies throughout time, speeding up the pace of star creation.
What the galaxies Pisces A and Pisces B can show us about what dwarf galaxies looked like in the past.
But why is Pisces associated with two different kinds of fish? To grasp this, we must return to the ancient Greeks and a fable from the past.
Myth
Legend has it that the mythological events surrounding this constellation occurred near the Euphrates River. This suggests that the story was modified from an even older story passed down from the Babylonians to the Greeks. But let’s get back to the story.
The Olympian Gods had won the battle. Even though the Titans had been defeated, there were still people plotting their demise while the Gods sat safely.
Typhon, son of the Titan Tartarus, and Gaia, enraged by the Olympians’ actions, set out to exact ultimate vengeance and finally overthrow the Olympians.
Typhon was the most terrifying creature the earth had ever seen; he was so dangerous and strong that even Gods were afraid to confront him.
Typhon came saw Aphrodite and Eros (Venus and Cupid in Roman mythology) as they were wandering along the Euphrates River.
Despite the fact that many other people died as a result of the Typhoon, the Olympians emerged victorious.
Zues set the fish among the stars to commemorate the victory, and they became the constellation of Pisces.
That’s a fascinating story. However, there’s an intriguing tale about Pieces that suggests a 2000-year-old cover-up!
Some believe that the constellation Pieces may hold the answer to Jesus Christ’s identity!
Conspiracy?
According to one idea, the Christ image may not have arisen from a Jewish Rabbi speaking in Galilee, but rather from pagan astrology.
According to one theory, Jesus was born as an avatar of the Pisces constellation, a figure who was supposed to represent the movement of the sky at the commencement of the Age of Pisces. The activities of the early Christians, who utilized the fish as a symbol of Jesus, provide evidence for this.
It’s worth noting that, while intriguing (and divisive), it’s quite unlikely that this is the case. So, why does the fish figure appear so frequently in early Christian art?
Because early Christians were persecuted, they couldn’t openly declare their faith. As a result, a fish was utilized as a symbol for Jesus. This is because ICHTUS, the Greek word for fish, stands for Iesus CHristos Theou Uios Soter, which means ‘Jesus Christ Son Of God the Saviour.’
So there’s no big conspiracy here; just a misunderstanding of symbol origins and what they mean to different communities at different eras.
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What is God’s sign?
Swipe your dominant hand in front of your head, touching your forehead with your thumb, then draw downward to your chest area to indicate God. It’s like one-half of two praying hands joined together. In ASL, only doing the first part – placing the thumb of a flat open hand to the forehead – is sufficient to indicate God.
What is Jesus’ zodiac sign?
“The zodiac sign of Jesus is Pisces. This is why, at the start of Christianity, the fish was used as a symbol for the arrival of Jesus Christ. (In the Sea of Galilee, there’s a place named the Sea of Galilee.) “Jesus fish” is a popular delicacy).
Despite the fact that December 25th is in Capricorn, Jesus is seen as the ideal Pisces man, the typical Pisces. It’s also unclear whether Jesus’ birthday is December 25th or not.
What inspired God to create Pisces?
Pisces is the ruling constellation between February 19th and March 20th. We’ve already noted that Pisces, the zodiac sign that follows Aquarius, is a sign that is full of emotions, both good and terrible. We also mentioned that Pisces are wonderful companions to have. The origins of Pisces, like the other 11 zodiac signs, may be traced back to prehistoric times. Ptolemy gave this star sign the name Pisces, which means fish in Latin. He lived around 1900 years ago and was the best astronomer in the Greco-Roman world. The names of the zodiac signs were not chosen at random by Ptolemy; they all have a legendary origin. The myth surrounding Pisces will be discussed in this post.
A monster on a killing spree
Pisces’ story begins with Typhon, a Greek god. This god was the worst of the worst. The gods usually have imperfections, but they’re nice at heart. Typhon, however, is not one of them. This god is dangerous and deadly in every way. He was referred to as a colossus. His upper body was human-like, while his legs were snake-like. His head was also made up of a collection of snake heads that had grown into flaming hair and screamed ceaselessly. To top it off, this creature was equipped with wings! As a result, Typhon became a formidable foe to the gods.
Typhon was treated as an outsider by the gods, who were clearly not on good terms with him. Typhon had had enough of it and resolved to climb Mount Olympus one awful day. All of the Greek gods and goddesses lived on this mountain. Typhon is in a foul temper, and he has threatened all of the gods who live on that mountain. They’re all well aware of Typhon’s abilities, so each god makes a hasty retreat. To get away from him, most of the gods transform into animals in order to achieve speed and agility. The gods of love, Aphrodite and Eros, are the only ones who do not change shape. Typhon is closing in on the two lovers, who are in serious danger. Two fish emerge at the last time and let Aphrodite and Eros jump on their backs. The two are able to avoid being captured by the monster Typhon in this manner. The two fish were placed in the heavens by the Greek gods as a way of celebrating this great gesture, and they became the constellation Pisces.
Different variations of the Pisces story
According to tradition, Aphrodite and Eros transformed themselves into fish and escaped this way. It appears improbable that this is the case because other gods changed into animals but did not have constellations named after them.
Although the myth of Pisces as we know it now may have originated with Ptolemy, the legend of Pisces stretches back to pre-Greco-Roman antiquity. The fish were known as Ichthyes in Syrian mythology. They assisted in the rescue of Ashtarte, the Syrian counterpart of Aphrodite, by transporting her down the Euphrates River. Overall, the story is similar, and the fish deserved to shine forever among the stars in the night sky.
Is Pisces a rare sign?
The zodiac sign Pisces is regarded to be the rarest, having the fewest persons born under it. Maybe you’re a Pisces and people are usually astonished when they meet one, or maybe you’ve never met a Pisces before.
What day does Jesus celebrate his birthday?
After the Roman Emperor Constantine I converted to Christianity and sanctioned Christianity in 312, church leaders worked to appropriate the winter solstice festivals, allowing for a more seamless conversion of the emperor’s subjects to Christianity. Church officials may have justified Jesus’ birthday celebration in late December by claiming that since the world was reportedly founded on the spring equinox (late March), God would have conceived Jesus on that day as well. The Virgin Mary, who was nine months pregnant with God’s son, would have given birth to Jesus on the winter solstice nine months later.
The celebration of Christ’s birth spread from Rome to other Christian communities in the west and east, and by December 25, most Christians were celebrating Christ’s birth. Other winter-solstice rites followed by diverse pagan communities, like as the lighting of the Yule log and decorations with evergreens by Germanic tribes, were also included to the Roman holiday. Christmas was first recorded in the English language as Christes maesse, which meant “Christ’s mass” or “Christ’s festival” in Old English. St. Nicholas of Myra, a saint who is thought to visit youngsters with gifts and warnings just before Christmas, was a prominent medieval feast. This legend grew into the present tradition of leaving gifts for children delivered by “Santa Claus,” a shortened version of St. Nicholas’ Dutch name, Sinterklaas.
Is it true that Jesus was born in March?
According to research conducted by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jesus was born between early and mid-April, although theologian, biblical scholar, and author Ian Paul suggests September or late March.