Eight-spoked Asterisk

Description

The eight-spoked asterisk (✳️) boasts a distinctive design, resembling a starburst with its radiating lines. This symbol often represents emphasis, creating a striking focal point in text. Commonly used to denote footnotes or highlight important information, it can also signify excellence or high-quality ratings in various contexts. For example, a restaurant may use it to highlight chef’s specials. Culturally, it reflects the concept of illumination, drawing attention like a star in the night sky—a perfect choice for adding flair to your messages. The emoji version is 0.6, released in 2015.