Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 26CE then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Ophiuchus
A symbol from the Zodiac & Planets collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ⛎
- Unicode
- U+26CE
- HTML entity
- ⛎
- Category
- Zodiac & Planets
Export
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13 of 38 in the zodiac & planets collection
About the ophiuchus symbol
Ophiuchus represents the thirteenth constellation sometimes associated with the zodiacal path. Pronounced oh-fee-YOO-kus, this symbol depicts a serpent bearer and belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block within the Common script. While not part of the traditional twelve-sign Babylonian zodiac used in standard western astrology, it serves as a specialized astronomical and astrological marker for those tracking the sun’s actual path through the celestial spheres.
Modern usage occurs primarily in digital communication and social media posts related to horoscopes or astronomy. It is frequently seen in personality descriptions on social profiles when users include all thirteen solar constellations. Within gaming and fantasy literature, the symbol occasionally appears as a specific icon or character affiliation representing a hidden or secret astrological house. Beyond these niche contexts, the character has limited application in general typography or professional signage.
How to type Ophiuchus
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 26CE.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 26CE, 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
⛎ ophiuchus lives inside the Miscellaneous Symbols Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Symbols →
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