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Astronomical symbols

Astronomical symbols are symbols used to represent the planets, and the sun. The modern ones are -

Sun (See also Solar symbol)
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto

It can be noted that Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.

The Neptune sign is a trident, and the sign for Pluto derives from the initials of Percival Lowell.