#PLANET GLYPH AQUARIUS PLUS#

The symbol for Neptune is the trident (long three-pronged fork or weapon) of Neptune, god of the sea.

#PLANET GLYPH AQUARIUS PLUS#

The symbol for Uranus is represented by combined devices indicating the Sun plus the spear of Mars, as Uranus was the personification of heaven in Greek mythology, dominated by the light of the Sun and the power of Mars. The symbol for Saturn is thought to be an ancient scythe or sickel, as Saturn was the god of seed-sowing and also of time. The symbol for Jupiter is said to represent a hieroglyph of the eagle, Jove's bird, or to be the initial letter of Zeus with a line drawn through it to indicate its abbreviation. The symbol for Mars represents the shield and spear of the god of war, Mars it is also the male or masculine symbol. Aquarius is the 10th largest constellation in the sky and is among the zodiac constellations first discovered by the ancient Greeks. The symbol for Earth shows a globe bisected by meridian lines into four quarters, thought to represent the four main points of a compass, North, South, East and West. The symbol for Venus is designated as the female symbol, thought to be the stylized representation of the hand mirror of this goddess of love. The symbol for Mercury represents the head and winged cap of Mercury, god of commerce and communication, surmounting his caduceus (staff). Some believe this inner circle, or 'boss' represents a central sun spot. The astronomical symbol for the Sun is a shield with a circle inside. (A key should always be given if any such special symbols ae used.)' The Symbols

Glyphs serve as a kind of short-hand used instead of writing out entire words. They are extensively used in astrology to indicate signs, planets, aspects, and sensitive Points in the horoscope. According to the ' IAU Style Manual,' 'In general, the special symbols for the names of planets and certain astronomical phenomena, such as conjunctions, should not be used. Glyph navigation search Glyphs for Astrological Signs Glyphs or sigils are visual symbols that represent words or concepts. The International Astronomical Union, the scientific organization responsible for naming things in space, discourages the use of symbols like these in scientific publications.

The cross symbols on today's glyphs date from the late Middle Ages/Renaissance, apparently reflecting a desire to recast astrology's pagan origins in the symbolism of Christianity.The symbols for the planets, dwarf planet Pluto, Moon and Sun (along with the symbols for the zodiac constellations) were developed for use in both astronomy and astrology. Jupiter is a stylized Greek letter Zeta, for Zeus. The Mars symbol combines the war god's shield and spear. For example, the glyph for Mercury is a stylized caduceus. Originally the glyphs were simple abbreviations for or emblems of the gods. Some glyphs are ancient, appearing as heiroglyphics in Egyptian tombs yet in the oldest horoscopes discovered from ancient times, the names of signs and planets were written out. 'Glyph' originally meant a symbol appearing in relief as an architectural form or embellishment. Glyphs or sigils are visual symbols that represent words or concepts.

Planet glyph aquarius