HTML Entity for Opposition (☍)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+260D

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Definition

What Is Opposition?

Opposition (☍) is the Unicode character at U+260D in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. It is an astronomy / astrology aspect symbol — used when two bodies appear roughly 180° apart — not a Boolean or math operator.

Remember

Character     ☍
Unicode       U+260D
Hex entity    &#x260D;
Decimal       &#9741;
CSS escape    \260D
Named entity  (none for U+260D)
Not the same  ☌ U+260C · ¬ U+00AC

Prefer typing ☍ in UTF-8 HTML when your editor supports it; use ☍ or ☍ when you need an explicit entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`☍`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`☍`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`☍`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\260D`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Astronomy / astrology charts (180°)	`☍` or type `☍`
Planetary conjunction (bodies close)	☌ U+260C
Boolean / math “not”	¬ U+00AC
Boolean / math “and”	∧ U+2227
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\260D"`

See it

Live Preview

Opposition rendered alone and next to related symbols.

Inline text Mars ☍ Saturn

Large glyph ☍

Aspect label ☍ Opposition (180°)

Compared ☍ ☌ ¬

With entities Hex: ☍ | Decimal: ☍

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Opposition with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ☍, plus a chart-style example.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Opposition (☍) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\260D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Opposition using Hex Code: &#x260D;</p>
  <p>Opposition using HTML Code: &#9741;</p>
  <p id="point">Opposition using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ☍</p>
  <p>Example: Mars &#x260D; Saturn</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+260D → ☍ in HTML → ☍.

2. Decimal: same code point as 9741 → ☍. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \260D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ☍ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / example: paste ☍ in UTF-8, or write Mars ☍ Saturn for aspect notation.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Opposition.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 has no &…; name for U+260D. Use ☍ or ☍.

☌

Not conjunction

☌ (U+260C) is conjunction. ☍ (U+260D) is opposition. Pick the aspect you mean.

Logic

Not Boolean NOT

For logical “not”, use ¬ (U+00AC / ¬). ☍ is an aspect symbol.

A11y

Pair with text

Add a visible label like “Opposition” so the meaning is clear without relying on the glyph alone.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\260D belongs in CSS strings. ☍ / ☍ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ☍, not &#9741.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Opposition (U+260D) and its numeric entity forms (☍, ☍, CSS \\260D) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Opposition (☍)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+260D / entities Full support

Bottom line: Use ☍ or ☍ in HTML for the astronomy opposition glyph, and \\260D only inside CSS content. Prefer ¬ / ¬ for logical NOT.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: opposition is U+260D (decimal 9741) — glyph ☍.
HTML: type ☍, or use ☍ / ☍ (no named entity).
CSS: use \260D inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ☍ ≠ ☌ ≠ ¬ (opposition ≠ conjunction ≠ logical NOT).

One line: U+260D → ☍ / ☍ / CSS \260D / type ☍.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display opposition (☍) in HTML?

Use ☍ (hex), ☍ (decimal), type ☍ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \260D in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+260D.

What is the Unicode value for opposition?

U+260D (hex 260D, decimal 9741). It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and represents astronomical or astrological opposition.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+260D?

No. Use numeric references like ☍ or ☍, or type the character ☍ in a UTF-8 document.

When should I use U+260D?

Use it in astronomy or astrology content that needs the opposition glyph (bodies ~180° apart). For Boolean NOT, use ¬ (U+00AC / ¬) — not ☍.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+260D?

HTML entities (☍ or ☍) go in markup. The CSS escape \260D goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

How is ☍ different from ☌ and ¬?

☍ (U+260D) is opposition. ☌ (U+260C) is conjunction. ¬ (U+00AC) is the not sign for Boolean logic.

Did you know?

Opposition is Unicode U+260D (decimal 9741) — glyph ☍ in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. It is an astronomy / astrology aspect for bodies roughly 180° apart, not a Boolean operator. HTML5 has no named entity. Do not confuse it with conjunction ☌ (U+260C) or not sign ¬ (U+00AC).

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