♆


♆ U+2646, ♆
NEPTUNE
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[U+2647]

Translingual
Common German variant of the symbol

Alternative forms
  • (common in German-language sources alongside ♁ for the Earth and ⛢ for Uranus, so that most of the planetary symbols contain an orb; sometimes also with barbs so that the outer tines look like ℧)
  • Ψ (typographic substitute)

The tines may bear spear-heads. When they do not, the symbol may be identical to graphic variants of 🝁 for calx.

Etymology

The trident of Neptune, the Ancient Roman god of the sea.[1]

Symbol

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  1. (astronomy, astrology) Neptune.

Synonyms
Planetary symbols
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References
  1. “Solar System Symbols”, in Solar System Exploration‎, NASA and the Planetary Institute, January 30, 2018, retrieved November 3, 2019: “The symbol for Neptune is the trident (long three-pronged fork or weapon) of Neptune, god of the sea.”
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