Ophiuchus Emoji

· U+26CE · Emoji 0.6

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What does the Ophiuchus emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Literally, ⛎ represents Ophiuchus, a constellation in the night sky, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes the thirteenth zodiac sign, often used to acknowledge or express interest in astrology or the zodiac. Ophiuchus is sometimes referred to as the serpent bearer, and this emoji may be used to represent this mythological figure. In modern usage, ⛎ is also employed to signify a person's supposed thirteenth zodiac sign, which is not traditionally recognized in Western astrology. This distinction between literal and figurative meanings allows the emoji to convey different ideas depending on the context.

How the Ophiuchus emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are common places where ⛎ is used, often in conjunction with other astrological symbols to convey a sense of personality or to express enthusiasm for astrology. The tone is usually informal and conversational, with a touch of playfulness or curiosity, particularly among younger generations who are familiar with the zodiac and its symbols. On platforms like Twitter, ⛎ may be used in a more ironic or humorous way to reference the controversy surrounding Ophiuchus as a zodiac sign. In comments and captions, the emoji can add a touch of personality and whimsy to an otherwise straightforward post.

Ophiuchus emoji examples

How to copy the Ophiuchus emoji

To use the Ophiuchus emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+26CE), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Ophiuchus emoji on different platforms

How the Ophiuchus emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

Ophiuchus Emoji Details

Emoji
NameOphiuchus
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+26CE
Shortcode:ophiuchus:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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Ophiuchus Emoji FAQ

What does the Ophiuchus emoji mean?

Literally, ⛎ represents Ophiuchus, a constellation in the night sky, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes the thirteenth zodiac sign, often used to acknowledge or express interest in astrology or the zodiac. Ophiuchus is sometimes referred to as the serpent bearer, and this emoji may be used to represent this mythological figure.

How do I copy and paste the Ophiuchus emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ⛎ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the Ophiuchus emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+26CE, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :ophiuchus:.

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