Moon Symbol Copy and Paste ☾ ☽ 🌙

How to Copy and Paste Moon Symbols

Copying a moon symbol from this page is the fastest way to add one to your posts. Click any moon symbol or combo above and it drops into the copyboard at the top of the page. You can collect a few, mix a crescent moon with a star or a sparkle to build your own combo, then press Copy and paste it into your Instagram bio, TikTok caption, or Discord profile. Every moon symbol here is free with no sign up, and each character is tested so it shows up correctly on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac instead of turning into an empty box.

Moon Symbol Unicode and Alt Codes

If you want to type a moon symbol instead of copying it, here are the Unicode and alt codes for the main text moon symbols.

On Windows, hold the Alt key and type the alt code on the numeric keypad. On Mac, open the Character Viewer with Control plus Command plus Space and search “moon”. On a phone, copy the moon symbol straight from the box above.

What Does the Moon Symbolize?

The moon symbolizes intuition, mystery, femininity, and change, because it moves through phases and lights up the dark. As a symbol it is often linked to emotions, dreams, and the inner self, the quiet and reflective side of a person. Since the moon is always changing shape, moon symbolism also stands for cycles, growth, and rebirth, the idea that endings lead to new beginnings.

Crescent Moon and Star Meaning

The crescent moon symbolizes new beginnings, growth, and potential, since a crescent is the moon on its way to becoming full. Paired with a star, the crescent moon and star symbol ☾ ★ is one of the most recognised symbols in the world and is widely associated with Islam, where it appears on many flags. Beyond that, the crescent moon and star also carries a general meaning of guidance, hope, and light in the dark.

Full Moon, New Moon and Blood Moon Meaning

Each moon phase carries its own meaning. A full moon symbolizes completion, clarity, and reaching a peak, so it is often linked to release and letting go. A new moon symbolizes fresh starts and setting intentions, a blank slate to begin again. A blood moon, the deep red moon seen during a lunar eclipse, is often read as a symbol of big change, transformation, or a powerful turning point, which is why it carries such a dramatic feel across many cultures.

Moon Symbol in Astrology

In astrology the moon symbol ☾ represents your emotions, instincts, and inner world. Your moon sign describes how you feel and what you need to feel safe, in contrast to your sun sign which describes your core identity. The moon is also tied to moon goddesses across mythology and to the Black Moon Lilith point ⚸, which many people explore when reading their birth chart.

What the Moon Symbol Means on iPhone

If you see a moon symbol next to a message or contact on your iPhone, it is not a text symbol you copied, it is the Focus or Do Not Disturb icon. The crescent moon 🌙 next to a chat means notifications from that conversation are silenced. To turn it off, open the chat, tap the name at the top, and switch off Hide Alerts. The moon symbols on this page are different, they are characters you can copy and paste anywhere.