U+26CE "" Ophiuchus Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Emoji Source: Browser Default

U+26CE "" Ophiuchus is a symbolic representation of the constellation Ophiuchus, often depicted as a serpent bearer wielding a snake. In the context of astrology, this character sparks debate because Ophiuchus is a thirteenth zodiac sign that intersects the ecliptic, though it is rarely included in standard Western astrological systems. In digital communication, the glyph is primarily used to represent the constellation, the sign's controversial astrological significance, or as a visual shorthand in discussions about astronomy and horoscopes.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
⛎
HTML Hex Encoding
⛎
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9B 0x8E
UTF-16 Encoding
0x26CE
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000026CE
C/C++/Java Escape
\u26ce