⛢

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

Translingual

Etymology

A proposed alchemical symbol for platinum, derived from the symbols for the planetary metals gold ⟨☉⟩ and iron ⟨♂⟩, as platinum (previously known as 'white gold') was often found mixed with iron. This symbol for the newly discovered metal platinum was created in order to have a symbol to apply to the newly discovered planet Uranus.

Symbol

⛢

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

Usage notes

While neither symbol is exclusive, ⟨⛢⟩ is more common in astronomy and ⟨♅⟩ in astrology. Use of either in astronomy is now uncommon.

Synonyms

• (astronomy, astrology): ♅
• (alchemy): ☽☉