A reference collection of Western zodiac signs, planetary symbols, Chinese zodiac animals, and astronomical characters. Click any symbol to copy it instantly.
This library contains the 12 Western zodiac sign symbols, planetary and celestial body symbols used in astrology and astronomy, Chinese zodiac animal emojis, and related astronomical characters. Symbols are grouped by tradition and category.
The twelve signs of the Western astrological zodiac, with their date ranges.
Every Western zodiac sign's symbol, birth-date range, classical element (fire, earth, air, or water), and the trait most people associate with it, in one table.
| Symbol | Sign | Dates | Element | Key Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ♈ | Aries | Mar 21 – Apr 19 | Fire | Bold and energetic |
| ♉ | Taurus | Apr 20 – May 20 | Earth | Steady and dependable |
| ♊ | Gemini | May 21 – Jun 20 | Air | Curious and quick-witted |
| ♋ | Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 22 | Water | Nurturing and sentimental |
| ♌ | Leo | Jul 23 – Aug 22 | Fire | Confident, natural leader |
| ♍ | Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Earth | Meticulous and practical |
| ♎ | Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 22 | Air | Diplomatic, seeks balance |
| ♏ | Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 21 | Water | Intense and determined |
| ♐ | Sagittarius | Nov 22 – Dec 21 | Fire | Adventurous and optimistic |
| ♑ | Capricorn | Dec 22 – Jan 19 | Earth | Disciplined and ambitious |
| ♒ | Aquarius | Jan 20 – Feb 18 | Air | Independent and inventive |
| ♓ | Pisces | Feb 19 – Mar 20 | Water | Empathetic and intuitive |
The twelve zodiac symbols are already single-line, minimalist glyphs that carry meaning without any accompanying text — which is exactly why they're such a popular tattoo choice.
Symbols with simple linework — Aries ♈, Leo ♌, Aquarius ♒, Capricorn ♑ — stay legible even tattooed small, in low-key spots like the wrist, collarbone, or behind the ear. More detailed symbols — Scorpio ♏, Sagittarius ♐, Pisces ♓ — read better with a little extra space, or slightly thicker linework from the artist, since fine detail is the first thing to blur as a tattoo ages — the same tradeoff that comes up with fine script tattoo fonts.
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Astronomical and astrological symbols for planets and celestial bodies.
Chinese zodiac animals representing the 12-year lunar cycle.
Additional astrological notation symbols.
The four classical elements assigned to the zodiac triplicities — fire, earth, air, and water — in both alchemical and geometric triangle forms used throughout astrology.
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Yes. The Western zodiac symbols are single-line, minimalist glyphs that don't need any accompanying text to read clearly, which is exactly why they're a popular tattoo choice. Simple symbols — Aries ♈, Leo ♌, Aquarius ♒, Capricorn ♑ — stay legible even tattooed small, on a wrist, collarbone, or behind the ear. More detailed ones — Scorpio ♏, Sagittarius ♐, Pisces ♓ — read better with a bit more space or slightly thicker linework, since fine detail is the first thing to blur as a tattoo ages.
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Aquarius's glyph (♒) is two wavy lines for flowing water.
Gemini's glyph (♊) is a simple double-bar shape for ‘the twins’.
Leo's glyph (♌) traces back to the Nemean Lion, the invulnerable beast Heracles strangled bare-handed in his first labor.
Libra's glyph (♎) is a literal balance scale.
Sagittarius's glyph (♐) is an arrow drawn across a bow.
Taurus's glyph (♉) is a bull's head and horns.
Aries's glyph (♈) is a pair of curved ram's horns.
Cancer's glyph (♋) is a pair of curled crab claws.
Capricorn's glyph (♑) is a monogram of the sea-goat.
Pisces's glyph (♓) is two crescents joined by a bar.
Scorpio's glyph (♏) is a scorpion's body ending in a raised, stinging tail.
Virgo's glyph (♍) is a looped ‘M’ read as a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat.
⚸ U+26B8 — the astrological glyph for a mathematical point in the Moon's orbit, not a planet, moon, or asteroid.