Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2648 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Aries
A symbol from the Zodiac & Planets collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ♈
- Unicode
- U+2648
- HTML entity
- ♈
- Category
- Zodiac & Planets
Export
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About the aries symbol
Aries is a symbolic glyph representing the first sign of the zodiac. Referred to as the Ram, the character is read simply as Aries and belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block. Visually, it consists of a stylized V-shape with outward-curving tops, resembling the horns of a sheep. This character is categorized under Zodiac and Planets and follows the Common script, meaning it is used across various writing systems without being tied to a specific language.
Usage of this symbol primarily occurs in astrological and astronomical contexts. It appears frequently in social media profiles and horoscope columns to indicate a person’s birth sign. Outside of casual digital posts, the character is found in printed almanacs and technical astronomical charts to signify the vernal equinox or the first point of Aries. In role-playing games or digital interfaces, it may also serve as a thematic icon representing fire elements or specific character classes.
How to type Aries
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2648.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2648, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
Part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block
♈ aries lives inside the Miscellaneous Symbols Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Symbols →
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