Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♍ has the Unicode code point U+264D. 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+264D to binary:
00100110 01001101. 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 10001101
VIRGO·U+264D
♍
Character Information
Code Point
U+264D
HEX
264D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 8D | 11100010 10011001 10001101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 4D | 00100110 01001101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4D 26 | 01001101 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 4D | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01001101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4D 26 00 00 | 01001101 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♍
URI Encoded
%E2%99%8D
Description
The Unicode character U+264D represents the astrological sign of Virgo, a symbol widely used in digital texts for representing zodiac signs. In astrology, Virgo is an earth sign associated with attributes such as practicality, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. This symbol has been adopted by various cultures around the world, and its usage can be found in horoscopes, astrological charts, and personal profiles on social media platforms. The character's inclusion in the Unicode Standard ensures its accurate representation across different digital devices and platforms, enhancing its accessibility for users interested in astrology or zodiac signs.
How to type the ♍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9805 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.