AQUARIUS (The Water Carrier)



This constellation is in the shape of a young man carrying jug of water. The young man is Ganymede, a handsome youth who was a favorite of Zeus. Ganymede, a prince of Troy, was known for his beauty. Looking down on the earth from heaven, Zeus saw him as he was herding sheep and was pleased. Zeus turned himself into a great black eagle, flew down from heaven in one straight swoop and grabbed Ganymede, carrying him off to the palace of the gods. The King of Troy lamented the loss of his son, but Zeus appeared to him in a dream saying "Ganymede is living happily in the palace of the gods. Stop your lament and look up into the sky." When the king looked up, he saw the form of his beloved son shining in the constellation of the water carrier.


PISCES (The Fishes)

CAPRICORN (The Goat)