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North Node Symbol ☊

☊ is U+260A ASCENDING NODE. In astronomical and astrological notation it represents the ascending or north lunar node.

Character
Unicode
U+260A

North Node Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ☊, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the north node symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
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    Copy

    Press the button to copy ☊.

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    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

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    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

Astronomy tablesAstrology chartsOrbital-node referencesEducational legends

What Is the North Node Symbol?

☊ is U+260A ASCENDING NODE. In astronomical and astrological notation it represents the ascending or north lunar node.

Astronomy tables

Astrology charts

Orbital-node references

Educational legends

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How to Type the North Node Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the north node symbol without copying it from another page.

North Node Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 260A and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ☊ from this page.

North Node Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ☊ from this page.

North Node Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ☊, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

North Node Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ☊, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

North Node Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 260a, then press Enter; otherwise copy ☊.

North Node Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 260A, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ☊.

North Node Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste ☊ from this page.

North Node Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the north node symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+260A
Unicode name ASCENDING NODE
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 260A

How to Use and Format the North Node Symbol

Format ☊ according to the specific role defined for North Node Symbol. ☊ is U+260A ASCENDING NODE. In astronomical and astrological notation it represents the ascending or north lunar node. The encoded form is U+260A; preserve the full sequence, capitalization, combining marks, subscripts, superscripts, unit letters, and operators exactly as shown. For north node symbol, placement and spacing should follow the mathematical, scientific, currency, editorial, musical, or interface convention described on this page.

This page covers the encoded node character ☊. It is not a compass north arrow, the Moon itself, or a general navigation icon. When north node symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test north node symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar glyph.

  • Label the glyph for readers unfamiliar with node notation

  • Keep ☊ distinct from the descending node ☋

  • Use a legend in charts

  • Check font support before export

  • Preserve the exact encoded form U+260A when publishing north node symbol.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for ☊ rather than a visual lookalike.

  • Test north node symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.

North Node Symbol Examples

  • North node: ☊
  • Ascending node ☊
  • Chart legend: ☊
  • Lunar node label ☊
  • Accessible label: ascending node
  • Unicode sequence for North Node Symbol: U+260A
  • HTML decimal: ☊
  • HTML hexadecimal: ☊
  • CSS escapes: 260A
  • Accessible text label: North Node Symbol

Common North Node Symbol Mistakes

  • Calling ☊ a zodiac sign
  • Confusing ☊ with ☋
  • Using it as a north-direction arrow
  • Omitting a chart legend
  • Replacing north node symbol with a lookalike without checking U+260A.
  • Assuming ☊ has identical metrics or artwork in every font and platform.
  • Converting ☊ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using ☊ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

North Node Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the encoded node character ☊. It is not a compass north arrow, the Moon itself, or a general navigation icon.

More About the North Node Symbol

North Node Symbol uses ☊, encoded as U+260A (ASCENDING NODE). ☊ is U+260A ASCENDING NODE. In astronomical and astrological notation it represents the ascending or north lunar node. Common applications include Astronomy tables, Astrology charts, Orbital-node references, and educational legends. This page covers the encoded node character ☊. It is not a compass north arrow, the Moon itself, or a general navigation icon. That boundary matters because similar-looking letters, operators, emoji, unit expressions, and punctuation can carry different code points, search behavior, and accessibility results.

For dependable publishing, copy ☊ as Unicode text and retain the complete sequence U+260A. Literal UTF-8 is usually the clearest form, while numeric references ☊ and ☊ can reproduce the same sequence in HTML. Use a supporting label when north node symbol appears in an interface, table, lesson, formula, or technical document. The label should describe the intended meaning rather than only repeating a visual shape.

Before release, compare ☊ with related characters such as ☋, ☾, ↑. Check capitalization, spacing, subscripts, superscripts, combining marks, units, operands, and surrounding text as applicable. Then verify copy-and-paste behavior, font coverage, mobile rendering, PDF export, and screen-reader output. These checks keep north node symbol accurate instead of relying on a lookalike or a platform-specific picture.

North Node Symbol FAQ

What is the Unicode sequence for North Node Symbol?

The encoded sequence is U+260A; the Unicode names are ASCENDING NODE.

How do I copy North Node Symbol?

Use the Copy button for ☊, then paste the complete text sequence into the destination application.

Can I use ☊ in HTML?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8, decimal references ☊, or hexadecimal references ☊.

Why can ☊ look different?

Fonts and emoji platforms use different shapes, spacing, and artwork while preserving the same encoded characters.

Is ☊ interchangeable with similar symbols?

No. Use the intended code point or sequence and verify the semantic role described on this page.