South Node Symbol Copy and Paste
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What Is the South Node Symbol?
In orbital terminology, a descending node is the point where an orbiting body crosses a reference plane in the descending direction. Astrological material commonly calls ☋ the South Node. The symbol does not represent the Moon itself, a crescent, or a zodiac sign.
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How to Type the South Node Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the south node symbol without copying it from another page.
South Node Symbol on Windows
Copy ☋ from this page. In applications that support Unicode input or Character Map, verify that the resulting sequence is U+260B.
South Node Symbol on Mac
Copy ☋ or use Character Viewer when the character is available, then confirm the code-point sequence U+260B in the final document.
South Node Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Press and hold ☋, choose Copy, paste it into the target app, and check that the complete form remains intact.
South Node Symbol on Android
Press and hold ☋, tap Copy, and confirm the pasted text rather than approving only a similar-looking glyph.
South Node Symbol on Chromebook
Copy ☋ from the page or use the character picker, then inspect the final text in the destination field.
South Node Symbol on Microsoft Word
Paste ☋ into Word and choose a font that supports U+260B; do not convert the character into an image unless the workflow requires it.
South Node Symbol on Google Docs
Paste ☋ into Google Docs and verify the displayed form, code sequence, spacing, and accessible label.
South Node Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the south node symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+260B
DESCENDING NODE
☋
☋
260B
How to Use and Format the South Node Symbol
Use ☋ only for the descending-node or South Node intent. The character is U+260B DESCENDING NODE; its counterpart is U+260A ☊ ASCENDING NODE. In an ephemeris, chart, or educational diagram, define the node terminology and provide a legend instead of expecting the shape to explain itself. Do not substitute a crescent Moon, the letter S, or a mirrored graphic. When the page discusses astrology, keep the encoded-character facts separate from interpretive claims. Preserve the single code point when copying, verify that the selected font contains the glyph, and include an accessible text label in controls, images, or charts where the name is not otherwise visible.
Use ☋ for the descending-node or South Node character and ☊ for the ascending-node or North Node character.
Add a chart legend when the audience is not expected to know astronomical or astrological node notation.
Do not claim that ☋ is a Moon-phase symbol; it identifies a node.
Keep the character as selectable text when the font supports it, rather than converting it to an unlabeled image.
In scientific material, define the reference plane and the meaning of descending when the geometry matters.
In astrological material, separate the symbol lookup from interpretive claims and cite the interpretive system independently.
Test ☋ in the final font, PDF, charting system, and screen-reader workflow.
When using a plain-text fallback such as “South Node,” keep the written label next to the symbol.
South Node Symbol Examples
South Node ☋Descending node: ☋North ☊ / South ☋Lunar node label ☋Chart key: ☋ South NodeUnicode character: U+260BHTML decimal: ☋HTML hexadecimal: ☋CSS escape: 260BAccessible label: South Node or descending node
Common South Node Symbol Mistakes
- Using ☊, the ascending or North Node character, when the South Node is intended.
- Typing the letter S as a substitute for the encoded descending-node symbol without explaining the fallback.
- Describing ☋ as a crescent moon or a phase-of-the-Moon icon.
- Assuming every use of ☋ carries the same astrological interpretation.
- Publishing a chart without a legend when readers may not know the node symbols.
- Using a mirrored image instead of the actual text character, which prevents searching and copying.
- Combining ☋ with an unrelated zodiac sign and presenting the pair as one Unicode character.
- Relying on a font that renders ☋ poorly without testing the chart or exported PDF.
Intent differentiation
South Node Symbol intent boundary
This page covers the encoded descending-node character ☋ and the South Node lookup intent. It does not provide a horoscope interpretation, calculate a natal chart, or merge the South Node with the opposite North Node symbol ☊.
More About the South Node Symbol
The South Node symbol is ☋, encoded as U+260B DESCENDING NODE. Unicode also encodes the complementary ascending-node character ☊ at U+260A. In orbital language, a node is a crossing of an orbit with a reference plane; the descending node is the crossing made in the descending direction. In astrological charts, ☋ is commonly labeled the South Node, while ☊ is labeled the North Node. The two characters should not be swapped merely because they have related shapes.
This page is a character and notation reference. It does not calculate a natal chart, assign a horoscope meaning, or claim that every astronomical use has an astrological interpretation. In a technical diagram, define the reference plane and include a legend. In an astrology chart, use a written label when the audience may not recognize the glyph. The character ☋ is not a crescent Moon, a zodiac sign, or the letter S.
For documents and websites, keep ☋ as selectable Unicode text when the chosen font supports it. Test the final chart, PDF, presentation, or web page because symbol fonts can vary. An accessible label such as “South Node” or “descending node” should accompany the character when the surrounding text does not already identify it. Use ☊ only for the opposite ascending or North Node.
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South Node Symbol FAQ
What Unicode character is the South Node symbol?
The encoded character is ☋, U+260B DESCENDING NODE.
What is the opposite of ☋?
The opposite node character is ☊, U+260A ASCENDING NODE, commonly called the North Node.
Is ☋ a Moon symbol?
It is a node symbol. It can be used for a lunar node, but it is not a lunar phase or crescent character.
Can I use S instead of ☋?
S can be a plain-text label in a constrained system, but it is not the Unicode descending-node character.
Why does ☋ look different in some fonts?
Glyph design varies by font. Verify the output and include a readable label when exact recognition matters.