Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♉ has the Unicode code point U+2649. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2649 to binary:
00100110 01001001. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011001 10001001
TAURUS·U+2649
♉
Character Information
Code Point
U+2649
HEX
2649
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 89 | 11100010 10011001 10001001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 49 | 00100110 01001001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 49 26 | 01001001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 49 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01001001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 49 26 00 00 | 01001001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♉
URI Encoded
%E2%99%89
Description
The Unicode character U+2649 represents the zodiac sign Taurus, a symbol widely used in astrology and astronomy. In digital text, this symbol is utilized for various purposes such as representing astrological signs, categorizing individuals based on their birth month (April 20 to May 20), or in context of zodiac-themed applications and websites. The Taurus symbol is part of a larger set of zodiac symbols included in Unicode for encoding astronomical and astrological data. Its usage transcends cultural boundaries, as the concept of the zodiac is recognized globally, contributing to its widespread adoption across various digital platforms. With increasing popularity of astrology and astronomy-themed content, U+2649 plays an increasingly essential role in accurately conveying these concepts online.
How to type the ♉ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9801 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.