U+263F "☿" Mercury Unicode Character

U+263F "☿" Mercury is a symbolic representation of the planet Mercury, originally derived from the caduceus, the staff carried by the Roman messenger god Mercury. In classical alchemy, this character also stands for the element mercury, also known as quicksilver, representing the principle of fluidity and transformation. It is widely used in astronomy to denote the planet, in astrology as the symbol for the ruling planet of Gemini and Virgo, and in other fields such as chemistry and botany for related concepts. The glyph combines a circle, a cross, and upward-facing horns, creating a distinct and historically rich icon.