Planetary Symbols

There are three occasions on which the planetary symbol manifests itself; when the Keystone preforms especially great feats, when she lends her power to someone else through a mantle, and during the final ceremony of her ascension.
Major and minor planets, as well as satellite planets, each have their own unique planetary symbol. These symbols are used as astronomical symbols, and are often found as motifs in art and artefacts. People who follow Olympic faiths might prominently display the symbol as a show of their piety, incorporating it into their homes and clothing. Even among those who do not believe, a planetary symbol is commonly considered to bring good luck and channel the protective will of the planetoid when away from it.
In ancient art, the Keystones are often depicted with the symbol on their foreheads. All attested manifestations see the symbol on the chest, though, so it is usually understood as an abstract identification of the Keystone rather than a representation of how they really looked. However, some historians have found evidence for the planetary symbols evolving and changing over time.
They theorize that the manifested symbol is to some extent shaped by the expectation of those manifesting it. Sometime in the past, the manifestation location may have changed from the forehead to the chest, first on some planetoids and then more widely throughout the system. Research is ongoing, however, and this hypothesis is far from accepted truth.

Symbols of the Inner World

☿ The symbol of Mercury is a Caduceus, a staff interwined with two snakes. The satellite station protecting Mercury is named after the staff.
The symbol of Venus depicts the copper mirror of the eponymous goddess. It is not just associated with vanity but also perception, truth, and introspection.
The symbol of Mars depicts the shield and spear of the eponymous god.

Minor Planets

⚳ The symbol of Ceres depicts a sickle.
⚴ The symbol of Pallas depicts a spear.
⚵ The symbol of Juno depicts a scepter topped with a star.
⚶ The symbol of Vesta depicts the sacred fire that burns eternally on the asteroid.

Symbols of the Outer World

♃ The symbol of Jupiter depicts the aquila, the sacred aviasaur of Jove. The resemblance to the creature is faint, as the symbol is adapted from a glyph in an ancient language.
♄ The symbol of Saturn is said to depict a scythe, or an abbreviation of the alternative name Chronus.
♅ The symbol of Uranus is a vertical windmill, but many also consider it to represent an Eyrie in fair winds. Important support beams and masts on the flying cities are often engraved with the symbol.
♆ The symbol of Neptune is the Trident of Neptune, a relic that is known to exist in fragments. The crown of Neptune is allegedly made from one of the Trident's prongs.

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