HTML Entity for Earth (♁)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Earth symbol (♁) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2641 (EARTH) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—the Earth or globe symbol used in astrology for the Earth element, astronomy, geography, and environmental content.
Render it with ♁, ♁, or CSS escape \2641. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol. Compare ♂ (Mars, U+2642) or ♃ (Jupiter, U+2643) for other planetary symbols.
⚡ Quick Reference — Earth
U+2641Miscellaneous Symbols block
♁Hexadecimal reference
♁Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2641
Hex code ♁
HTML code ♁
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2641
Related U+2642 = Mars (♂); U+2643 = Jupiter (♃)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Earth (♁) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2641";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Earth using Hexadecimal: ♁</p>
<p>Earth using HTML Code: ♁</p>
<p id="point">Earth using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2641 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Miscellaneous Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the Earth symbol (♁) in astrology, science, and environmental contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
♁ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2641 to display the Earth. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
♁ uses the decimal Unicode value 9793 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2641 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ♁. Unicode U+2641 in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Earth symbol (♁) is commonly used in:
Represent the Earth element in zodiac and element charts.
Indicate Earth, globe, or environmental themes in articles and apps.
Educational or reference content about planets and Earth.
Global or location indicators in travel and map apps.
Textbooks and reference sites for symbols and notation.
Earth or globe cues in headers, footers, and branding.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
♁or♁consistently in markup - Use fonts that support Miscellaneous Symbols (system UI, Symbola)
- Add
aria-labelwith clear meaning (e.g. “Earth symbol” or “globe”) - Pair ♁ with visible text in astrology or environmental UI
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2641
- Confuse ♁ (Earth) with 🌍 (globe emoji U+1F30D)
- Put CSS escape
\2641in HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone in accessibility-critical interfaces
- Assume decorative fonts include all Miscellaneous Symbols
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ♁
♁ ♁For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2641Unicode U+2641 — EARTH
Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
♁ (hex), ♁ (decimal), or \2641 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ♁.U+2641 (EARTH). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 2641, decimal 9793. The Earth or globe symbol, used in astrology and astronomy.♁ or ♁) go in markup. The CSS escape \2641 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.♁ or ♁ in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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