HTML Entity for Opposition (☍)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Opposition (☍) symbol in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+260D (OPPOSITION) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). In astronomy and astrology it marks an opposition—when two celestial bodies appear roughly 180° apart in the sky (e.g. Sun ☍ Moon at full moon).
Render it with ☍, ☍, or CSS escape \260D. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ☍ with boolean logic operators like U+00AC (¬, NOT) or U+2227 (∧, AND), or with U+260C (☌, conjunction)—the paired aspect symbol for bodies appearing close together.
⚡ Quick Reference — Opposition
U+260DMiscellaneous Symbols
☍Hexadecimal reference
☍Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+260D
Hex code ☍
HTML code ☍
Named entity (none)
CSS code \260D
Meaning Opposition (astronomical aspect)
Related U+260C = conjunction (☌)
U+2609 = sun (☉)
U+263D = first quarter moon (☽)
U+00AC = logical NOT (¬) — different meaning
Block Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ☍ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\260D";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Opposition (hex): ☍</p>
<p>Opposition (decimal): ☍</p>
<p id="point">Opposition (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Opposition symbol (☍) is widely supported in all modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the Opposition symbol (☍) in astronomical and astrological contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
☍ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 260D to display the opposition symbol.
Decimal HTML Code
☍ uses the decimal Unicode value 9741 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\260D is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements for chart legends or aspect labels.
Astrological aspect result
All three methods render ☍. Unicode U+260D marks planetary opposition. Next: Original Of (⊶).
Use Cases
The Opposition symbol (☍) is commonly used in:
Birth charts, transit wheels, and aspect tables marking 180° planetary opposition.
Teaching planetary positions, ephemeris data, and opposition events (e.g. Mars at opposition).
Date listings and sky calendars showing when bodies reach opposition.
Articles and apps describing opposition transits between planets.
Chart generators, planet trackers, and symbolic UI without custom icon fonts.
Character pickers, entity documentation, and Miscellaneous Symbols guides.
Pair ☍ with text like “Opposition”; do not rely on the symbol alone for meaning.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
☍or☍in chart legends and aspect notation - Label the symbol with “Opposition” or “180°” for clarity
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8">for reliable rendering - Pair with Conjunction (☌) for related aspect symbols
- Pick one numeric style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Use ☍ for boolean logic—it is an astrological aspect symbol
- Confuse opposition ☍ with conjunction ☌ or logical NOT ¬
- Use padded Unicode notation like U+0260D—the correct value is
U+260D - Use CSS escape
\260Din HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders Miscellaneous Symbols identically—test your typeface
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS for U+260D
☍ ☍For CSS stylesheets, use \260D in the content property
Unicode U+260D — OPPOSITION (astronomical aspect)
Not a boolean operator; paired concept with ☌ conjunction
Previous: Open Outlined Right Arrow (➾) Next: Original Of (⊶)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
☍ (hex), ☍ (decimal), or \260D in CSS content. There is no named entity. All three render ☍.U+260D (OPPOSITION). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 260D, decimal 9741.Explore More HTML Entities!
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