Trigram For Heaven Symbol
☰ (Trigram for Heaven) is a Yijing/I Ching symbol used to represent an upward, active presence.
U+2630
☰ is Unicode character U+2630, commonly known as the Trigram for Heaven. It appears in texts and designs that reference the I Ching/Yijing symbolism. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it, plus guidance on how people typically interpret it.
Trigram For Heaven Symbol Meaning
☰ is the “Trigram for Heaven” (a three-line trigram) from the Yijing (I Ching) tradition. In common modern descriptions, it’s associated with Heaven qualities such as openness, clarity, and an active, upward orientation. People often use it to suggest initiative, leadership, momentum, or a guiding principle. In design and writing, it may also be used more generally as an emblem of “heaven/sky” or as an abstract symbol for ideas like direction and ascent. Interpretations can vary by context, so it’s best to treat it as a culturally rooted sign rather than a universal symbol with a single fixed meaning.
Common uses
- •Add a Yijing/I Ching reference to a book, article, or study note
- •Use in branding or icon sets for themes like guidance, clarity, or upward motion
- •Design posters or digital graphics that use trigrams as decorative elements
- •Label sections in a chart or dashboard when using the trigram system
- •Include in chat messages or social posts to signal a “heaven/active” theme
Examples
☰ Trigram for Heaven
- ☰“My notes use ☰ for Heaven.”
- ☰“The chart starts with ☰ (Heaven).”
- ☰“Icon set preview: ☰ in the top section.”
- ☰“Tonight’s theme: ☰ — clarity and direction.”
- ☰“I’m studying the sequence connected to ☰.”
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2630 | |
| HTML Entity | ☰ | |
| HTML Code | ☰ | |
| CSS | \2630 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9776 | |
| Decimal | 9776 |
How to type Trigram For Heaven Symbol (☰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9776 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2630 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2630. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2630, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ☰ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Trigram For Heaven symbol mean?
☰ is the “Trigram for Heaven” (a three-line trigram) from the Yijing (I Ching) tradition. In common modern descriptions, it’s associated with Heaven qualities such as openness, clarity, and an active, upward orientation. People often use it to suggest initiative, leadership, momentum, or a guiding principle. In design and writing, it may also be used more generally as an emblem of “heaven/sky” or as an abstract symbol for ideas like direction and ascent. Interpretations can vary by context, so it’s best to treat it as a culturally rooted sign rather than a universal symbol with a single fixed meaning.
What is the Unicode and codepoint for ☰?
☰ is Unicode character U+2630.
How do I copy ☰ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ☰.
What is the CSS escape for ☰?
Use: \\2630.
Is ☰ the same as the Yijing trigram for Heaven?
Yes. Its Unicode name is TRIGRAM FOR HEAVEN, and it’s categorized under Yijing (I Ching).