The Sign of the Fish
- Dagim (Hebrew) – fishes
- Al Haut (Arabic) – the fish
- Nuno (Syriac) – “the fish”, also a symbol for prosperity
- Pi-cot Orion or Pisces Hori (Egyptian) meaning – “the fish of Him that cometh”
- “the company of the coming Prince”
- Ichthus (Greek) – fish
- Pisces (Latin) – fish, multiplying
Stars in Pisces:
- Fom al Haut (Arabic) = “the mouth of the fish”
- Okda (Hebrew) – “the united”
- Al Samaca (Arabic) “the upheld”
This sign is depicted as two large fish, one fish is heaven bound toward the North Star, the other is earth bound, along the line of the ellipse (sun’s path). They are tied by to the two ends of a long undulating band or ribbon which is held by the hand of the ram or lamb (Aries). In other words those who are bound to the Lamb. Those who are His. From the First Century AD until today the sign of the fish
has been a sign for Christians. The Greek word ichthus which means “fish” is also a mnemonic for: Iesus Christus, Uios Theou Sotērmeaning “Jesus Christ Son of God Saviour”. It was used in Roman times to indicate that there was an underground Christian church meeting nearby. Similar practices are true today.
People can never predict when hard times might come. Like fish in a net or birds in a trap, people are caught by sudden tragedy. ()
Ecclesiastes 9:12
Are we only fish to be caught and killed? Are we only sea creatures that have no leader? )
Habakkuk 1:14
Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”
Matthew 4:19 / Mark 1:17
Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind.
Matthew 13:47
When the net was full, they dragged it up onto the shore, sat down, and sorted the good fish into crates, but threw the bad ones away.
Matthew 13:48
Why two fish?
There are two views of the meaning of two fish:
1. Two classes of Christians: Those looking to heaven and those looking to the world, the latter of which will be saved but with the smell of fire on them..
2. Those saved before Christ’s death burial and resurrection and those saved after His act of redemption.
Much more could be said at this point but I will resist the urge to explain more. If you have questions feel free to ask.
The Decans of Pisces (or the Associated Constellations)
The Band
- Al Risha (Arabic) “the band”
- Uor (Egyptian) = “he cometh to loose the band” // (Isa 58:6)
The Band of Pisces is mentioned in the Arabian poem of Antar as a separate constellation.
I led Israel along with my ropes of kindness and love. I lifted the yoke from his neck, and I myself stooped to feed him.
Hosea 11:4
Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
Psalm 32:9
It is interesting that the band, cords that bind both the fish by the tail are held by Aries, the Lamb.
The Branch (Cepheus) – the human figure holding a branch
- Cepheus (Greek) “branch”
- Cheicus (Hebrew) “comes as a circle”
- Regulus (Hebrew) “treading under foot”
“The time is coming,” declares the LORD, “when I’ll raise up a righteous branch for David. He will be a king who rules wisely, and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land.()
Jeremiah 23:5, 33:15
- Al Deramin (Arabic) “coming quickly as a circle”
- Al Derab (Arabic) “Coming in a circle”
- Al Phirk (Arabic) “the redeemer”
- Al Rai (Arabic) “the one who bruises, breaks”
This one is referred to by Arabs as the Shepherd.
Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I promised that your branch of the tribe of Levi would always be my priests. But I will honour those who honour me, and I will despise those who think lightly of me.
1 Samuel 2:30
But in that day, the branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious; the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of all who survive in Israel. ()
Isaiah 4:2
Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes, a new branch bearing fruit from the old root.
Isaiah 11:1
Listen to me, O Yeshua the high priest, and all you other priests. You are symbols of things to come. Soon I am going to bring my servant, the Branch.
Zechariah 3:8
Tell him, ‘This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Here is the man called the Branch. He will branch out from where he is and build the Temple of the LORD.
Zechariah 6:12
The motif of the Branch appears several times in the Mazzaroth, the ellipsis or path across the heavens which incorporates the star signs which tell God salvation story.
Andromeda (the chained woman)
- Sirra (Hebrew) the chained
- Persea the stretched out
- Adhil the afflicted
- Mirach the weak
- Mizar the bound
- Al Mara (Arabic) the afflicted
- Al Moselsalah delivered from hell
- Al Phiratz “the broken down”
- Al Maach smitten or struck down
- Andromeda Greek) set free from death
- Desma the bound
He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, placing them in seats of honor. For all the earth is the LORD’s, and he has set the world in order.
1 Samuel 2:8
In that wonderful day when the LORD gives his people rest from sorrow and fear, from slavery and chains,
Isaiah 14:3
Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins!
Isaiah 53:4
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.
Isaiah 61:1
Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of the Lord stood before Peter. The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, “Quick! Get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists.
Acts 12:7
We believers were in chains before being released by our Saviour. The Church is depicted as a woman in the book of Revelation. Over the centuries the Church, the body of Christ has been chained. The church will be released in power in the latter days as God awakens her for a great in gathering of souls in the latter days.
Next Nugget we move on to look at the Constellation Aries: the Lamb or the Ram.