As a Pisces, I always simply accepted the fact we are fishes. That unlike the other zodiac signs we weren't represented as a big strong animal like Taurus the Bull. We are fishes that can't be held down, and I was always content with that meaning and representation.

I am not sure if this has anything to do with a family member who developed an interest in Native American culture, or timing and fate as a real concept. By October 2015 I was full-fledged obsessed with the moon and continued to feel the connection so much, I got a tattoo representing it. With my life unraveling into the happiest time of my life, and everything finally laying itself out for my future, I felt ready to take on 2016. And being a Pisces I was losing touch with the meaning of not being able to be held down. I saw who I was and went through everything as a lot stronger than a fish. I was in a strong relationship where I felt secure and a lot opposite of not being held down. I was becoming more and more distant from myself.

In early February, I began to become very connected with wolves. I had pictures all over my phone of wolf images I found online, and I had been having dreams involving them. Before I knew it, I found out some interesting Pisces information. According to Native American beliefs, we are more than solo fish who can't be caught. We are actually represented by the wolf, in their society and beliefs.

In Native American culture, the people who fall under the sign of Pisces are represented by wolves. And like most Pisces -- me for sure -- they are out of touch with reality and always fantasizing. We are sensitive and compassionate, and pain in life is an educational transition for us, which I can also agree with. Experiencing pain without my head in the clouds has led to my biggest transformations. We have the choice of being in or out of touch with reality, especially to avoid hurting someone. The wolf teaches others compassion and, if need be, they knowingly let a person walk down their own path -- standing back, rather than becoming involved.

"A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil -- he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good -- he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you -- and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

Ironically when I began feeling a connection to the moon, it too has a huge part with the wolf zodiac. It is believed the moon helps lead the wolf over a rugged path. Even though most people associate the wolf as lone wolf, they do have packs and know quite well who is an outsider and who is an insider. This rings true to me because I don't just let anyone into my pack. In a positive environment, the wolf knows all we need is love, and can also provide it.

This past year has been atotal transformation for me. And, oddly enough, the little things we usually don't pay attention to, such as dreams and symbols from other places, usually pass right by us. At first, the moon guided me out of my rut and, soon, the wolf appeared as if I had fully made it into who I am supposed to be. And after learning so much about my own zodiac sign I love seeing how the two biggest symbolic elements in this past year actually go hand in hand.