Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 26CE then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Ophiuchus Symbol
A symbol from the Zodiac Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ⛎
- Unicode
- U+26CE
- HTML entity
- ⛎
- Category
- Zodiac Symbols
Export
Download Ophiuchus as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
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13 of 13 in the zodiac symbols collection
About the ophiuchus symbol
Ophiuchus is the seldom-recognized 13th zodiac sign, represented here by a stylized letter U with a wavy line through it, symbolizing a serpent bearer. This character belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is used primarily in astrology contexts, often appearing alongside the traditional twelve zodiac symbols on calendars, horoscope charts, and in discussions about the ecliptic.
As an emoji, it appears in digital communication for topics related to astrology, astronomy, or when referring to this non-traditional sign. Its inclusion in Unicode reflects the broader recognition of Ophiuchus in modern astrological discourse, though it remains far less common than the standard zodiac symbols.
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.
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