curly loop
Unicode: 27B0
Description
A white spiral symbol, rotating clockwise.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically expresses dizziness, confusion, hypnosis, or a sense of being 'mind-blown' or overwhelmed. It can also represent a vortex, spiritual enlightenment, or a spinning motion.
Backstory
The spiral symbol has ancient roots, appearing in various cultures globally as a representation of growth, evolution, and connection to the universe. In digital communication, particularly in manga and anime, it became a common visual shorthand for dizziness or hypnotic states, leading to its inclusion in emoji sets.
Usage Examples
- Feeling dizzy: 'Rode a roller coaster, now I'm 🌀'
- Hypnotized: 'That song has me completely 🌀'
- Confused: 'I'm trying to understand this, but my brain is just 🌀'
- Overwhelmed: 'So much information, my head is spinning 🌀'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to convey dizziness, disorientation, or being heavily influenced (e.g., 'spun around').
East Asian culture:
Can represent dizziness or confusion, similar to Western use. Sometimes used playfully to indicate someone is 'lost in thought' or 'spaced out'.