Between the signs of Aquarius and Aries is the constellation Pisces. It’s the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac, representing those born between February 19 and March 20. A water sign in the Western zodiac, Pisces is associated with strong intuition, empathy, and dreamy vibes. Many animals share common traits and a spiritual connection to Pisces.

The ruling planet of Pisces is Neptune, known for being slow-moving, along with its wisdom and connection with the spiritual realm. As a classic water sign, Pisces carries a seemingly infinite well of emotion which can be channeled through an artistic outlet to help them make sense of their feelings and relieve some of the pressure on them. As a result, Pisces is connected to animals that have a natural depth and sensitivity.

What Is the Ruling Animal of Pisces?

The ruling animal of Pisces is, naturally, the fish. In fact, the symbol of Pisces is two fish tethered together but swimming in opposite directions. That’s because Pisceans can often feel like they’re swimming in circles following their wide-ranging interests, burning out or trying to avoid burnout, and getting bored by repetition. This circular motion can sometimes catapult the water sign to a new dimension but other times it can leave Pisces’ head swimming in a whirlpool of overstimulation.

It’s a lifelong project for Pisces to recognize their own patterns, and find the helpful tools to harness the multiple fish within them, utilizing the power of the whirlpool when they can, and finding the way to slow it all down when they can’t. 

Like the fish, Pisces must assess the strength of the current and learn when it’s important to ride with the waves or swim against them.

What Animals Are Spiritually Connected With Pisces?

The fish may be the symbol and ruling animal of Pisces but that doesn’t limit Pisces’ spiritual connections to other animals. Pisces can be in community with, feel soothed by, and draw inspiration from the many animals with whom they share a spiritual bond.

The Deer

Much like Pisces, the deer is a highly sensitive creature. They use their keen sense of sight, hearing, and smell to keep themselves safe from predators, reminding Pisces of the importance of firm boundaries. The deer must find a balance between the tendency to constantly scan its periphery for danger and the need to care for self and family, mirroring Pisces’ need to recognize when their interests and needs are pulling them in opposite directions and they’re at risk of burnout.

The Seahorse

The seahorse is a fish, but instead of scales, it’s covered in a thin skin. Pisceans are metaphorically thin-skinned — their strong empathic tendencies mean it’s easy for outside pain, noise, and feelings to leak into their energy field.

Because seahorses are notoriously poor swimmers and they need to constantly eat to keep up with their body’s energy requirements, they’re most often found anchored to something by their tail and catching food as it floats near them. This can serve as an important reminder to Pisces of the power of staying the course through turbulent waters.

The Chameleon

Like the Pisces symbol, two fish swimming in different directions, the chameleon’s two eyes move independently from one another and constantly assess two separate visuals of its environment. The chameleon must learn how to filter out the noise from the important information and when to shut one or both eyes to reduce the input. This is a skill that the chameleon can inspire Pisces to work on.

The color-changing ability of the chameleon can be used more for temperature regulation and communication with other chameleons than camouflage. This is a striking parallel with the common misperception of Pisces as simply chaotic when typically the water sign is operating with specific intentions, unusual though they may be.

The Octopus

The octopus embodies Pisces’ fluidity, intelligence, and mystical nature, adapting effortlessly to its surroundings by changing color and shape — much like Pisces navigating emotions and social dynamics. Highly intelligent and elusive, it operates in a dreamlike, almost otherworldly manner, mirroring Pisces’ deep intuition and connection to the unseen. Its ability to escape, camouflage, and solve problems reflects Pisces’ creativity, adaptability, and tendency to retreat into their own world when overwhelmed.

How To Incorporate Pisces Animals into Your Journey

When Pisces feels lost or overwhelmed, they can turn to their connections amidst the animal world for calm, clarity, and helpful reminders. This sign is a powerful force, and with that strength comes the responsibility to understand, refine, and channel that energy. 

Spiritual connections with animals are a simple way for Pisces to come back to center on this path. Some ways to tap into these connections include making artistic representations of them, watching documentaries about them, and observing them in nature. As always it is important to respect the wild and autonomous nature of these beings and refrain from approaching them physically. 

Carrying a totem such as a keychain or making your cellphone wallpaper one of your zodiac animals can also be a great way to attract that positive energy and inspiration to your life.

If you’re uncertain about your own spiritual connections with the animal world, consider seeking out psychic guidance to understand which animals resonate most with your inner world and how you can best integrate those connections into your life.

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