⛢

⛢ U+26E2, ⛢ ASTRONOMICAL SYMBOL FOR URANUS ← ⛡ [U+26E1] Miscellaneous Symbols ⛣ → [U+26E3]

Translingual

Description

A circle with a dot inside of it and with an attached arrow pointing directly upward away from it.

Etymology

A proposed alchemical symbol for platinum, derived from the symbols for the planetary metals gold (☉) and iron (♂), as platinum (or 'white gold') was often found mixed with iron.

Symbol

⛢

1. (astronomy, astrology) Uranus
2. (alchemy) platinum

Synonyms

• (astronomy, astrology): ♅

Usage notes

While neither ♅ nor ⛢ is exclusive, ⛢ is more common in astronomy and ♅ in astrology.