Mars Symbol ♂

Mars Symbol uses ♂ as the planetary identifier for Mars. The encoded character is U+2642 MALE SIGN, but its meaning on this page is determined by an astronomy or astrology context rather than by the demographic use of the same glyph. A planet list, ephemeris, chart legend, or labeled diagram should make that context explicit so readers do not have to infer whether ♂ means Mars or male. Typical examples are “Mars: ♂”, “Planet column: ♂ Mars”, “Ephemeris label: ♂”, and “Mars transit ♂”. In these uses, the symbol functions as a compact planet label. It does not replace an orbit diagram, physical description, or complete astrological chart. Where several planetary signs appear together, preserve the legend and keep ♂ distinct from Venus ♀, Jupiter ♃, and Saturn ♄. The main formatting issue is ambiguity. Add the word “Mars,” a column heading, or an accessible text label. Keep the symbol as selectable text when possible, and verify that the final font does not turn it into an unclear pictograph. Copying must preserve the single code point U+2642. After pasting into a document, chart, or CMS, check that the character remains ♂ and that surrounding text still identifies the planet. Mars Symbol is therefore a focused lookup for the planetary glyph, separate from pages about the Male Symbol or historical occult uses of the same form. A practical review is to inspect the symbol beside its nearest alternatives. If ♀, ♃, or ♄ appears in the same chart, confirm that the labels and order match the source. If the destination changes ♀/♂ presentation or substitutes an emoji font, retain a textual planet name. The page’s examples, mistakes, and FAQ all support this narrow boundary: ♂ is being copied as the Mars glyph, not introduced as an unsupported universal emblem.