Complete Zodiac Symbols Reference

This page features 24 zodiac symbols, including all twelve signs of the zodiac and their variants. Zodiac symbols are essential elements in astrology, astronomy, cultural communication, and design, with each symbol representing specific time periods, personality traits, and cultural significance. Below is a detailed introduction to the technical parameters and usage scenarios for each zodiac symbol.

♈ Aries and Variant

♈ is the Aries symbol, representing the first house of the zodiac, corresponding to March 21 through April 19. The Aries symbol depicts a ram's horns and nose, representing courage, pioneering spirit, and vitality. Its Unicode is U+2648, and in LaTeX it can be output using the \aries command after loading the wasysym package, or entered directly as a utf8 character. The HTML entity is \♈. ♈︎ is the Aries text variant, using text presentation (VS15 variation selector), contrasting with the emoji-style ♈️. It is more commonly used in formal documents and academic publications. When using this symbol, note that astrology software may require specific font support; fonts supporting extended Unicode character sets like Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Sans, or Arial Unicode MS are recommended. Aries symbols frequently appear in horoscopes, astronomical charts, astrological charts, and personalized designs, making them one of the most widely recognized zodiac symbols.

♉ Taurus and Variant

♉ is the Taurus symbol, representing the second house of the zodiac, corresponding to April 20 through May 20. The Taurus symbol depicts a bull's head and horns, representing strength, stability, patience, and an appreciation for beauty. Its Unicode is U+2649, and in LaTeX it can be output using the \circletaurus command from the wasysym package or \taus (depending on the package). The HTML entity is \♉. ♉︎ is the Taurus text variant, maintaining visual consistency with other text symbols in scenarios requiring uniform text styling. The Taurus symbol is widely used in agricultural culture, the financial sector (as a metaphor for stable investment), and astrology. Note: using this symbol directly in math mode may cause compilation errors; it is recommended to wrap it in \text{} in LaTeX or input it in text mode. The Taurus symbol features clean, highly recognizable lines, and is often used in logo design, jewelry, and zodiac-themed products.

♊ Gemini and Variant

♊ is the Gemini symbol, representing the third house of the zodiac, corresponding to May 21 through June 20. The Gemini symbol consists of two parallel vertical lines with short horizontal bars at the top and bottom, often interpreted as the Roman numeral II (2), representing the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, symbolizing duality, communication, and adaptability. Its Unicode is U+264A, the LaTeX command is \gemini (requires loading wasysym or marvosym packages), and the HTML entity is \♊. ♊︎ is the Gemini text variant, with text presentation ensuring more uniform and stable display across platforms, suitable for print materials and formal reports. When designing with the Gemini symbol, pay special attention to line proportions to ensure both vertical lines are parallel and of equal length, maintaining aesthetic appeal and symmetry. This symbol is commonly used in social media, telecommunications industry logos, and education, symbolizing information transmission and exchange.

♋ Cancer and Variant

♋ is the Cancer symbol, representing the fourth house of the zodiac, corresponding to June 21 through July 22. The Cancer symbol is designed as two opposing spirals or circular tentacles, typically interpreted as crab claws or an abstract representation of female breasts, symbolizing protection, motherhood, and emotional depth. Its Unicode is U+264B, the LaTeX command is \cancer, and the HTML entity is \♋. ♋︎ is the Cancer text variant, using the text variation selector to ensure the symbol renders in text style rather than colorful emoji style, which is especially important in academic papers and formal typography. The Cancer symbol varies significantly across font designs—some render it as a 69-style spiral, while others resemble two dots connected by curves. Preview the display effect before use, and if a uniform appearance is needed, consider embedding via SVG. The Cancer symbol is often used in family-related products, psychological counseling logos, and emotion-themed designs.

♌ Leo and Variant

♌ is the Leo symbol, representing the fifth house of the zodiac, corresponding to July 23 through August 22. The Leo symbol depicts a lion's mane and tail, forming a curved hook shape, symbolizing confidence, leadership, and creativity. Its Unicode is U+264C, the LaTeX command is \leo, and the HTML entity is \♌. ♌︎ is the Leo text variant; the text style displays better on dark backgrounds or high-contrast interfaces, avoiding the color interference of emoji styles. The Leo symbol is one of the most elegant among the twelve zodiac signs, with its curve arcs varying significantly across different fonts. Note: in HTML documents, this symbol belongs to the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP) and is fully supported by all modern browsers. The Leo symbol frequently appears in the entertainment industry, performance logos, children's products, and luxury brand designs, representing regality and grandeur.

♍ Virgo and Variant

♍ is the Virgo symbol, representing the sixth house of the zodiac, corresponding to August 23 through September 22. The Virgo symbol consists of the letter M with a curved tail, derived from the abbreviation of the Greek word Παρθένος (Parthenos, meaning virgin), symbolizing purity, analytical ability, and a spirit of service. Its Unicode is U+264D, the LaTeX command is \virgo, and the HTML entity is \♍. ♍︎ is the Virgo text variant; using text variants in data tables and statistical charts maintains consistent text baseline alignment, avoiding the floating offset of emoji styles. The Virgo symbol is occasionally used in medical logos (as Virgo is associated with health) and commonly appears in data analysis, precision manufacturing, and quality management contexts. In LaTeX, if the wasysym package is not loaded, you can use fontspec to directly specify a font and input the character. The curved portion of this symbol varies significantly across fonts—some draw it curving inward, others outward—so choose based on design consistency.

♎ Libra and Variant

♎ is the Libra symbol, representing the seventh house of the zodiac, corresponding to September 23 through October 22. The Libra symbol is designed as a scale—a horizontal line with an upward bulge in the middle forming a fulcrum, representing balance, justice, and beauty. Its Unicode is U+264E, the LaTeX command is \libra, and the HTML entity is \♎. ♎︎ is the Libra text variant; the text presentation style makes the symbol appear more dignified and formal in legal documents and judicial papers, aligning with the rigorous style of the legal profession. The Libra symbol is the only zodiac symbol represented by a man-made object (scales), making it particularly popular in logos for legal institutions, arbitration organizations, and law schools. Usage note: in LaTeX, this symbol, like other zodiac symbols, requires loading the appropriate symbol package; otherwise, it may render as a blank box. The Libra symbol demands high symmetry; ensure left-right balance when designing. It is commonly used in judicial systems, accounting firms, aesthetic medicine, and art design.

♏ Scorpio and Variant

♏ is the Scorpio symbol, representing the eighth house of the zodiac, corresponding to October 23 through November 21. The Scorpio symbol consists of the letter M with a barbed tail, representing a scorpion's stinger, symbolizing depth, mystery, and transformation. Its Unicode is U+264F, the LaTeX command is \scorpio, and the HTML entity is \♏. ♏︎ is the Scorpio text variant; using text variants in black-and-white printing and monochrome designs avoids the distortion issues of colorful emojis, ensuring symbol clarity and recognizability. The direction of the Scorpio symbol's tail arrow differs across cultures—the Western version typically points to the upper right, while some Eastern fonts point directly right. Note: the Scorpio symbol is sometimes confused with the chemical symbol for sulfur, but their meanings are entirely different. This symbol is widely used in psychology, detective and mystery branding, biological toxicology logos, and dark-themed designs, representing keen insight and extreme power.

♐ Sagittarius and Variant

♐ is the Sagittarius symbol, representing the ninth house of the zodiac, corresponding to November 22 through December 21. The Sagittarius symbol depicts an arrow passing through a bow in abstract form, with the arrowhead pointing toward the upper-right sky, symbolizing exploration, freedom, and philosophy. Its Unicode is U+2650, the LaTeX command is \sagittarius, and the HTML entity is \♐. ♐︎ is the Sagittarius text variant; in educational institution and publication icon systems, text variants can seamlessly blend with custom fonts to achieve a unified visual language. The Sagittarius symbol is widely used in sports branding (especially archery), the tourism industry, higher education institutions, and publishing. Note: the arrow angle in this symbol varies significantly across fonts, ranging from 45 to 60 degrees; if precise positioning is needed for design, use the SVG standard version to ensure accuracy. The Sagittarius symbol conveys a spirit of positivity and continuous progress, often serving as a visual element for brand elevation and positive energy communication.

♑ Capricorn and Variant

♑ is the Capricorn symbol, representing the tenth house of the zodiac, corresponding to December 22 through January 19. The Capricorn symbol is formed by the sea-goat—a goat's body with a fish's tail—typically simplified into a shape resembling an N with a hook, symbolizing perseverance, ambition, and responsibility. Its Unicode is U+2651, the LaTeX command is \capricorn, and the HTML entity is \♑. ♑︎ is the Capricorn text variant; in small icon and favicon design, the text variant's lines are clearer, avoiding detail loss when emojis are scaled down. The Capricorn symbol holds special significance in the financial industry (symbolizing stability and long-term investment), government institutions, the construction industry, and senior product design. Note: the Capricorn symbol is the most complex among the twelve zodiac signs; some low-quality fonts may fail to display its detailed features clearly. It is recommended for use in high-resolution scenarios. This symbol represents the spirit of reaching the summit and is favored by many entrepreneurs and managers.

♒ Aquarius and Variant

♒ is the Aquarius symbol, representing the eleventh house of the zodiac, corresponding to January 20 through February 18. The Aquarius symbol is designed as two parallel wavy lines, representing water and the ripples of wisdom, symbolizing innovation, humanitarianism, and forward-thinking. Its Unicode is U+2652, the LaTeX command is \aquarius, and the HTML entity is \♒. ♒︎ is the Aquarius text variant; in technology product UI and dashboard interfaces, text-style symbols better adapt to system-native fonts, avoiding style conflicts. The Aquarius symbol features the most fluid lines among the twelve zodiac signs and is often mistaken for a simple equals sign, but it actually comprises two parallel lines with a wave-like form. Note: this symbol is also used in scientific contexts to represent liquid surfaces or waves; differentiate based on context when using. The Aquarius symbol is widely applied in tech company logos, environmental organization emblems, internet innovation platforms, and the water treatment industry, with its flowing lines symbolizing the flow and dissemination of ideas and technology.

♓ Pisces and Variant

♓ is the Pisces symbol, representing the twelfth house of the zodiac, corresponding to February 19 through March 20. The Pisces symbol consists of two curved arcs connected by a horizontal line in the middle, depicting two fish tied together by a cord and swimming in opposite directions, symbolizing sensitivity, compassion, and illusion. Its Unicode is U+2653, the LaTeX command is \pisces, and the HTML entity is \♓. ♓︎ is the Pisces text variant; using text variants in cross-platform content publishing ensures uniform text-style display across all devices, preventing some platforms from automatically converting to colorful emoji. As the final symbol of the zodiac, the Pisces symbol is widely used in music and art, spiritual practices, the aquarium industry, and marine life logos. Note: the Pisces symbol is fully compatible in HTML, requiring no additional font libraries for display on mainstream operating systems. The two semi-circular arcs of this symbol vary in opening direction and size across different fonts; maintaining symmetry during design is recommended. The Pisces symbol represents the power of dreams, art, and spirituality, and is favored by creative workers and artists.

📌 Important Notes for Using Zodiac Symbols

When using zodiac symbols, several key points require attention: First, font compatibility—although zodiac symbols have been included since Unicode 1.1, some older operating systems or specific applications may not display them correctly; it is recommended to provide fallback font options. Second, the difference between astrology and astronomy—the zodiac symbols used in astrology differ slightly from astronomical constellation divisions; due to axial precession, the actual dates the Sun passes through each constellation are offset by approximately one month from astrological dates. Third, LaTeX compilation—outputting zodiac symbols in LaTeX requires loading the wasysym, marvosym, or fontspec packages and using engines that support these symbols (such as XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX). Fourth, HTML fallback solutions—if zodiac symbols display as boxes in older browsers, you can provide numeric entities from ♈ through ♓ as backup, or use image replacements. Fifth, cultural differences—some zodiac symbols have different interpretations and variants across cultures; consider cross-cultural acceptance of symbols when designing international products. Sixth, design copyright—standard Unicode zodiac symbols are in the public domain and can be used without authorization, but if you artistically redesign a symbol, the copyright for the new design belongs to the creator. Seventh, usage in math mode—using these symbols in LaTeX math mode generally requires the \text{} command to switch to text mode. Eighth, accessibility—when using zodiac symbols on web pages, it is recommended to include aria-label attributes with text descriptions to help screen reader users understand the symbol's meaning. Ninth, choosing variant symbols—the main difference between base symbols (like ♈) and text variant symbols (like ♈︎) lies in presentation style: base symbols may display as colorful emoji on certain platforms, while variants with the ︎ suffix force black-and-white text style, suitable for formal documents, academic papers, and scenarios requiring consistent typography. Tenth, the principle of variation selectors—variant symbols are achieved by appending variation selector VS15 (U+FE0E) after the base Unicode code point; this selector instructs the rendering engine to use text presentation rather than emoji style, a standardized method in the Unicode specification for controlling symbol display styles.

💡 Usage Tips

If you need to copy the Unicode, LaTeX command, or HTML entity for any zodiac symbol, simply click the corresponding symbol card above, then click the relevant item in the detail panel to copy with one click. Each symbol can generate SVG vector source code or be downloaded as a 512×512 pixel PNG image with a transparent background, convenient for use in presentations, horoscope app design, astrology teaching materials, personalized creative products, or website icons. This page includes both the base symbol and text variant for each zodiac sign; you can choose the appropriate version based on your usage scenario: daily chat and social media are suitable for base symbols, while academic papers, formal reports, and brand design recommend text variant symbols for a professional and uniform visual effect. When writing astrological reports or designing zodiac-themed content, using LaTeX commands with corresponding packages is recommended for optimal typography results, especially for publications requiring consistent styling, as SVG vector format ensures cross-platform display consistency.