U+264B "♋" Cancer Unicode Character

U+264B "♋" Cancer is a graphical symbol representing the zodiac sign Cancer, the Crab, which is associated with the fourth astrological sign in the Western zodiac. In Unicode, it falls under the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is typically used in astrological contexts to denote the sign for those born between approximately June 21 and July 22. The symbol itself is believed to depict the claws of a crab, referencing the mythological creature from Greco-Roman legend that fought Hercules. Beyond astrology, the character is also used in astronomy to represent the constellation Cancer, and it appears in popular culture, digital communication, and design to convey themes of intuition, emotion, and protection associated with the sign.