Astrology Symbols
☿ ♀ ♂ ♃ Planets, Elements & Signs
Every symbol used in astrology — the ten planetary symbols, four elements, three modalities, major aspects, and asteroid symbols — each explained with meaning and one-click copy. Works in charts, bios, captions, and documents.
Planetary Symbols — The Ten Bodies
In astrology, each planet (and the Sun and Moon, called “luminaries”) has a dedicated symbol that appears in birth charts, transit charts, and all astrological notation. Click any card to copy that planet’s symbol.
Zodiac Sign Symbols
The twelve zodiac sign symbols — each with its Unicode character. These differ from the planetary symbols: zodiac symbols represent the signs (areas of the sky), while planetary symbols represent the celestial bodies.
| Symbol | Sign | Dates | Rules | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ♈ | Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 | Mars ♂ | |
| ♉ | Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 | Venus ♀ | |
| ♊ | Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 | Mercury ☿ | |
| ♋ | Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 | Moon ☽ | |
| ♌ | Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 | Sun ☉ | |
| ♍ | Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Mercury ☿ | |
| ♎ | Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 | Venus ♀ | |
| ♏ | Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 | Pluto ♇ · Mars ♂ | |
| ♐ | Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 | Jupiter ♃ | |
| ♑ | Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 | Saturn ♄ | |
| ♒ | Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 | Uranus ♅ · Saturn ♄ | |
| ♓ | Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 | Neptune ♆ · Jupiter ♃ |
Element Symbols — Fire, Earth, Air & Water
The four classical elements group the twelve zodiac signs into four triplicities. Each element describes a fundamental quality and temperament shared by its three signs.
Aspect Symbols — Relationships Between Planets
Aspects are the angles formed between planets in a birth chart. They describe how planetary energies interact — harmoniously, tensely, or neutrally. Used extensively in astrological notation and chart readings.
| Symbol | Aspect | Angle | Nature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☌ | Conjunction | 0° | Intensifying — planets merge energies, amplifying each other | |
| ⚹ | Sextile | 60° | Harmonious — opportunity, ease, supportive energy | |
| □ | Square | 90° | Tense — friction, challenge, motivation through conflict | |
| △ | Trine | 120° | Harmonious — natural talent, flow, ease between planets | |
| ☍ | Opposition | 180° | Tense — polarisation, awareness, need for balance | |
| ⚻ | Quincunx (Inconjunct) | 150° | Awkward — adjustment required, energies don’t blend naturally |
Special Points & Asteroid Symbols
FAQ
What is the symbol for the Sun in astrology? The Sun’s astrological symbol is ☉ (U+2609) — a circle with a dot in the centre. The circle represents wholeness and the spirit, the central dot represents the individual self or ego within that wholeness. It’s distinct from the crescent Moon ☽ which represents the emotional self.
What does ♀ mean — is it just for Venus? ♀ is Venus’s astrological symbol but is also widely used as the symbol for “female” or “feminine” in biology and gender notation. In astrology it specifically represents Venus — love, beauty, and values. In biology it represents the female sex. Context determines which meaning applies.
What is Chiron in astrology? Chiron ⚷ is a minor planet (a “centaur” object) between Saturn and Uranus. In astrology it’s called the “Wounded Healer” — its position in your chart shows where you carry a deep wound and also where you have the greatest capacity to heal others once you’ve worked through that wound yourself.
What is the difference between the North Node ☊ and South Node ☋? The lunar nodes are calculated points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the ecliptic. The North Node ☊ represents your soul’s evolutionary direction in this lifetime — the qualities and experiences you’re being called to develop. The South Node ☋ represents innate gifts carried from past lives — comfortable but potentially limiting if over-relied upon.
Do these symbols work in astrology apps and charts? The Unicode symbols on this page (☉ ☽ ☿ ♀ ♂ ♃ ♄ ♅ ♆ ♇) render correctly in documents, social media bios, captions, and most text fields. Professional astrology software typically uses its own proprietary symbol rendering rather than Unicode characters, so these are most useful for written content rather than chart software input.