What Are the Spirit Animals For Pisces?

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Find out why fish, wolves, & deer all represent Pisces

Co-authored by Devin McSween Reviewed by Stina Garbis

Last Updated: February 27, 2025 Fact Checked

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What animal represents Pisces?

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Pisces Spirit Animals

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Identifying Your Spirit Animal

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What are spirit animals?

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Sign & Personality Overview

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Spirit Animals for Every Zodiac Sign

Creative, compassionate, and perceptive, the fish is the animal that best represents Pisces. But there are a few spirit animals (animals that guide and protect you) that are frequently associated with this sign’s sensitive, empathetic, and imaginative spirit. In this article, we’ll uncover Pisces’ most powerful animal symbols, including the zodiac sign's spirit animals, and how they represent this sign. We also spoke to professional astrologers to glean some insight into Pisces' characteristics and what makes them so sensitive, compassionate, and creative. Read on to learn more!

Pisces Animal Sign

Pisces’ animal is the fish, which represents this sign’s deep emotions, wide imagination, and intuitive abilities. Pisces is also sometimes linked to certain spirit animals, including the wolf, whale, dolphin, deer, and otter.

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What animal represents Pisces?

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Pisces is represented by the fish. Pisces’ official zodiac symbol is 2 fish swimming in opposite directions. Psychic astrologer Stina Garbis says fish represent this sign because “Pisces takes on the emotional characteristics of the water since they are a water sign.” Like the waters fish swim in, Pisceans “are really clear and transparent when it comes to their emotions.” Fish are also associated with mystery and the unconscious, which mirrors a Pisces’ “rich fantasy life” and their “very creative, intuitive, and artistic” personality.^{[1]
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- The 2 fishes also represent Pisces’ dual nature. Pisces is simultaneously dreamy and imaginative and grounded and compassionate. So, they can be conflicted by their idealistic outlook and reality.
- Garbis says, “The Greek myth behind [Pisces' relationship to fish] is that Aphrodite and her son Eros transform themselves into fishes to avoid the monster Typhon.”^{[2]
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Pisces Spirit Animals

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Wolf While the fish is Pisces' official animal counterpart, there are a number of spirit animals often associated with the sign as well, including the wolf. Wolves symbolize loyalty and intuitiveness. Similarly, Pisces is protective over their loved ones. Their compassionate, sensitive nature means they’re always ready to offer a helping hand and sage advice to a friend in need. Like the wolf, Pisces has keen senses. They listen to their gut, which helps them navigate and overcome challenges with ease.^{[3]
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- Note: the term "spirit animal" stems from certain Native American belief systems. When we discuss the term in this article, we're referring to a non-Native conception of spirit animals as astrological guides.
- As Pisces’ animal guide, the wolf encourages this sign to be there for their loved ones and listen to their intuition.
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Whale Whales symbolize wisdom, intuition, and strength. Similarly, Pisces is wise beyond their years—as the twelfth sign in the zodiac, they’ve learned from all the signs before them. Like these massive, ocean-dwelling creatures, Pisces’ strength lies in their depth. They are compassionate, empathetic, open-minded, and in tune with their emotions.^{[4]
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- As their spirit animal, the whale helps Pisces gain wisdom and navigate their deep, complex emotions.
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Dolphin Dolphins are intelligent, social, and playful animals, which match Pisces' intuition and friendliness. Like the dolphin, Pisces seems to have extrasensory abilities. They are incredibly perceptive and pick up on the tiniest cues to reveal people’s emotions and motivations. Their warm and easy-going nature makes them fun to be around—they’ll do anything to put a smile on their loved ones’ faces!^{[5]
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- With the dolphin as Pisces’ animal guide, they can grow their intuition and tap into their playful side.
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Deer Deer are sensitive, peaceful, and graceful, just like Pisces. This sign has incredible instincts and knows to listen to them—they’re the first to comfort a friend who’s down or warn them that someone doesn’t have their best interests at heart. Pisces is also gentle and delicate. They’re a calming presence, easily navigating challenges and helping friends out of tough situations.^{[6]
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- As Pisces’ spirit animal, the deer encourages this sign to trust their instincts and stay calm in stressful situations.
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Seahorse Seahorses are unique animals that represent adaptability and resilience. As a mutable sign, Pisces is flexible and versatile. They go with the flow, easily adjusting to new situations and making the best of what’s around them. And when the current gets too strong, Pisces uses their resources and creative mind to hang on and overcome the challenge.^{[7]
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- With the seahorse as their animal guide, Pisces can learn how to be open to change and mentally and emotionally strong.
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Otter The playful and resourceful otter perfectly captures Pisces’ easy-going nature and imaginative spirit. Pisceans are dreamers and live much of their lives up in the clouds, giving them a joyful, carefree vibe. Their ability to dream isn’t just for fun—this sign is incredibly curious and creative, like the otter. Pisces easily comes up with clever ways to solve problems in their life.^{[8]
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- As their spirit animal, the otter teaches Pisces to be carefree and nurture their creativity.
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Butterfly Butterflies are powerful symbols of transformation, inspiration, and spirituality—all of which align with Pisces’ traits. Pisces is ever-changing and adaptable, molding themselves to new situations and learning from the experience. Like the butterfly, Pisces is a romantic who finds beauty in everything. In fact, many Pisceans are artists, writers, and musicians. This sign is also open-minded and spiritual, seeking to understand their inner selves and the secrets of the universe.^{[9]
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- With the butterfly as their spirit animal, Pisces can learn how to adapt to change and tap into their spirituality.
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Unicorn While unicorns are mythical creatures, they mirror Pisces’ power, creativity, and mystical aura. Pisces has an inner strength that’s tough to shake. Their tender heart and empathetic nature helps them care for and heal others. With their ability to look at the world in new ways and see the best in people, Pisces almost seems ethereal or otherworldly.^{[10]
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- As Pisces’ animal guide, the unicorn helps them stay strong, care for others, and think positively.
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Octopus The octopus represents intelligence, creativity, and adaptability. Like the elusive and mysterious octopus, Pisces holds deep and complex emotions behind their peaceful exterior. Their psychic-like intuition and ability to transform themself means they quickly react to unexpected situations and come out the other side stronger.^{[11]
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- As their spirit animal, the octopus encourages Pisces to explore their unconscious and sharpen their mind.

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Finding and Connecting with Your Spirit Animal

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Discover your spirit animal through meditation. Sit in a quiet spot to meditate, opening your mind to any animals that appear in your thoughts. Also, think about any animals that you see a lot in daily life, dream about, that you feel connected to, or that are related to your culture or beliefs.^{[12]
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- It’s okay if you discover that your spirit animal is different from one of Pisces’ above. Your spirit animal is unique to you.
- Practice visualizing yourself as a certain animal. How does it feel? Does it feel like a mismatch? Or does the animal feel like an authentic astrological extension of yourself? That's a sign it could be your spirit animal!
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Connect with your animal symbols through symbols and images. Once you've identified your spirit animal, give it more of a presence in your life to solidify your bond with it and strength its spiritual protection over you. For example, put up images of your spirit animal, wear your spirit animal’s colors, or wear jewelry charms of your spirit animal. Reading about your spirit animal is another great way to connect with it.^{[13]
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- When you see your spirit animal, consider any messages they might be sending you. Then, thank them for their help and guidance.

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What are spirit animals?

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Spirit animals help guide and protect you. According to astrological beliefs, spirit animals are divine animals from the spirit realm. They appear to you as animals in person or in your dreams to lead you on your life path, advise you on making good decisions, protect you from harm, and help you embody the traits they symbolize^{[14]
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- Spirit animals are often related to Native American spiritual beliefs. However, the astrological belief in spirit animals is considered a non-Native concept.
- To be respectful of Native American spiritual beliefs, don’t represent your spirit animal with totem poles or other sacred objects if you aren’t Native American. Also, avoid using “spirit animal” in relation to Native American culture, as it can minimize the significance animals hold in their spiritual beliefs.^{[15]
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Pisces Sign and Personality Overview

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Pisces signs are intuitive, caring, and imaginative. According to astrologer Angel Eyedealism, Pisces is a very fluid, compassionate, and sensitive sign.^{[16]
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Expert Interview} Pisces is the psychic of the zodiac. With their deep understanding of emotions and observant eyes, Pisces always seems one step ahead of everyone else. This also makes them extremely sensitive and empathetic. Combined with their dreamy, idealistic nature, they want nothing more than to help others.^{[17]
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- Dates: February 19 to March 2
- Element: Water
- Modality: Mutable
- Strengths: Sensitive, perceptive, creative, adaptive, kind
- Weaknesses: Easily hurt, moody, flighty, indecisive, naïve
- Symbol: Fish
- Planetary ruler: Neptune (spirituality, intuition, magic) and Jupiter (growth, expansion, luck)
- Compatibility: Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
- Birthstone: Amethyst and aquamarine
- Lucky color: Seafoam green
- Flower: Water lily
- Lucky numbers: 3, 7, 9
- Lucky days: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
- Famous Pisceans: Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, Simone Biles, Millie Bobbie Brown, Daniel Craig, Drew Barrymore

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Spirit Animals for Every Zodiac Sign

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Every zodiac sign has a spirit animal that mirrors its traits. There is a spirit animal for each zodiac sign that embodies their personality, enhances their characteristics, and guides them.^{[18]
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- Aries: Ram
- Taurus: Bull
- Gemini: Fox
- Cancer: Crab
- Leo: Lion
- Virgo: Fox
- Libra: Wolf
- Scorpio: Snake
- Sagittarius: Centaur
- Capricorn: Sea goat
- Aquarius: Zebra