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