coffin
Unicode: 26B0 FE0F
Description
A circular face with a traditional astrological symbol for the sun (a circle with a dot in the center). The overall appearance implies celestial or astronomical themes.
Group:
Objects > other-object
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral to symbolic. It does not typically convey strong emotions but rather represents concepts related to the sun, astrology, or astronomical objects.
Backstory
The Sun symbol has ancient origins in astrology and astronomy. The emoji '26B0' (Sun with Rays) represents the astrological glyph for the Sun, and 'FE0F' is a variation selector for emoji style. It was standardized as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Its primary use is in contexts related to astrology, astronomy, or a direct visual representation of the sun's symbol.
Usage Examples
- Discussing astrology: 'My sun sign is Leo ☉'
- Referring to astronomical bodies: 'Studying the structure of the ☉'
- In a thematic context: 'The central figure is the ☉'
- Labeling charts: 'Planets of the Solar System ☉'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Associated with astrology (zodiac sign Leo, general solar influence), astronomy, or simply the sun as a celestial body.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with the sun or astrological/astronomical concepts. Less common for emotional expression.
General usage:
Universally recognized as a symbol for the sun or a celestial body in astronomical contexts.