Stars, sparkles and moons
Stars are the easiest way to make a name or caption feel special. Solid stars like ★ stand out, outline stars like ☆ feel lighter, and tiny ones like ⋆ and ✧ add a soft sparkle without taking over.
Which star to use
- ★ and ☆ are classic for ratings and highlights: ★★★★☆.
- ✦ and ✧ are four-pointed sparkles, very popular in aesthetic bios.
- ⋆ is a small star that works well in dividers: ⋆｡°✩.
- ✨ and 🌟 are emoji and show in colour.
- ☾ and ☽ are moons that pair nicely with stars at night.
Ideas
✧･ﾟ dream big ･ﾟ✧ · ★ top picks ★ · ☾ goodnight ⋆
A rating written with ★ and ☆ is easy to read in a review or a list. In a bio, one or two small sparkles usually look better than a whole row.
Match your stars with aesthetic fonts, or add hearts and happy kaomoji.
Star symbols and their names
| Symbol | Name | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| ★ ☆ | Black and white star | Ratings, highlights, favourites |
| ✦ ✧ | Four-pointed stars | Sparkles in aesthetic bios |
| ⋆ ✩ | Small and outlined stars | Dividers and soft decorations |
| ✪ ✯ ✰ | Decorative stars | Badges, ranks and game names |
| ❂ ✺ ✹ | Starbursts | Sun-like accents and headings |
| ✨ ⭐ 🌟 💫 | Star emoji | Colourful captions and messages |
Writing a star rating
A row of five stars is understood almost everywhere. Use solid stars for the score and outline stars for the rest: ★★★★☆ means four out of five. Keep the same pair of symbols in one list so the ratings line up and are easy to compare.
Stars icon text
Because these stars are text, a stars icon can be used in a rating line, a username or a title: ★★★★☆ shows four out of five without any image.