Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 264B then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Cancer Symbol
A symbol from the Zodiac Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ♋
- Unicode
- U+264B
- HTML entity
- ♋
- Category
- Zodiac Symbols
Export
Download Cancer as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
This emoji keeps its own colors. Add a background to turn it into an app icon or avatar. Exports are self-contained and render the same anywhere. Without a background, exports are transparent.
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About the cancer symbol
The Cancer symbol represents the fourth astrological sign of the zodiac, associated with those born between approximately June 21 and July 22. Its design depicts the claws of a crab, reflecting the sign's ruling creature in Western astrology.
This character appears in horoscopes, birth charts, and astrological calendars, as well as in social media bios and messaging to indicate someone's sun sign. It is also used in decorative or thematic contexts related to astrology.
How to type Cancer
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 264B.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 264B, 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.
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