Planetary Glyphs Unveiled! (by nextnet.gr)

Decoding the secret symbols of our solar system. Click or tap on the planet glyphs to see more details...

Sun Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

○ Circle: Infinite wholeness
• Dot: Concentrated energy

Mythology

Greek: Helios' chariot
Egyptian: Ra's solar barge
Japanese: Amaterasu

Astronomy

Center of our solar system
99.8% of system's mass
Surface: 5,500°C

Mercury Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

☿ = ☽ (Moon) + ✝ (Spirit) + ○ (Material)

Mythology

Roman: Messenger god
Greek: Hermes' winged sandals
Hindu: Budha (intellect)

Astronomy

Fastest planet (47km/s)
Day: 430°C, Night: -180°C
No atmosphere

Venus Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

♀ = ○ (Mirror) + ✝ (Spirit)
Represents beauty and femininity

Mythology

Roman: Goddess of love
Greek: Aphrodite's girdle
Mesopotamian: Ishtar's star

Astronomy

Hottest planet (462°C)
Day longer than year
Retrograde rotation

Earth Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

♁ = ⊕ (Equator) + ✝ (Axis)
Globe with meridian line

Mythology

Greek: Gaia's body
Norse: Midgard serpent
Hindu: Prithvi's lotus

Astronomy

Only known life
71% water surface
Tilt: 23.4° seasons

Mars Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

♂ = 🛡️ (Shield) + 🗡️ (Spear)
Represents war and masculinity

Mythology

Roman: War god's armor
Greek: Ares' helmet
Babylonian: Nergal's weapon

Astronomy

Red from iron oxide
Tallest volcano Olympus Mons
Two potato moons

Jupiter Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

♃ = ʕ (Thunderbolt) + ˥ (Altar)
Zeus' lightning and power

Mythology

Greek: Zeus' eagle
Roman: Jove's lightning
Hindu: Brihaspati's fire

Astronomy

Largest planet (318 Earths)
Great Red Spot storm
79 known moons

Saturn Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

♄ = ⌖ (Scythe) + ✝ (Time)
Harvest and chronological cycles

Mythology

Roman: Saturn's sickle
Greek: Cronus' harvest
Babylonian: Ninurta's blade

Astronomy

Famous ring system
Density less than water
Hexagonal north pole storm

Uranus Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

⛢ = ♁ (Earth) + ⚡ (Uranus' lightning)
Combined planetary and alchemical symbols

Mythology

Greek: Ouranos' sky
Roman: Caelus' stars
Modern: Herschel's discovery

Astronomy

Sideways rotation
-224°C atmosphere
13 faint rings

Neptune Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

♆ = 🔱 (Trident) + ○ (Ocean)
Poseidon's weapon and domain

Mythology

Roman: Neptune's waves
Greek: Poseidon's storm
Hindu: Varuna's waters

Astronomy

Windiest planet (2,100km/h)
Mathematical prediction
Great Dark Spot storms

Pluto Glyph

Symbol Breakdown

♇ = ♁ (Earth) + ☽ (Moon)
Underworld's hidden realm

Mythology

Roman: Pluto's riches
Greek: Hades' helm
Modern: Tombaugh's discovery

Astronomy

Dwarf planet status
Heart-shaped glacier
5 moons including Charon

Free Games