What do star tattoos mean and what are they like?

Distant stars have always attracted people's attention. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are so many different legends, myths and tales associated with these celestial bodies. Now images of stars and constellations inspire not only storytellers, but also tattoo artists. Sketches with their images attract the attention of both guys and girls.

When choosing a tattoo, many people not only evaluate the attractiveness of a drawing, but also think about what it means. A star tattoo can have several meanings. The most popular are the following.

1. Chosenness... Many centuries ago, shamans and priests painted stars on their bodies. In this way, they showed their connection with higher powers. Now a tattoo depicting a small star can also become a reminder for a person of their own uniqueness.
2. Purposefulness... The celestial bodies previously served as a guide for travelers and sailors. Therefore, star tattoos often symbolize the desire to reach the chosen goal.
3. Luck... In the past, sailors often stuffed a guiding star on their bodies. It was believed that such a symbol attracts good luck and helps them return home as soon as possible. Modern star tattoos can have the same meaning.

Star tattoos are popular with both girls and guys. They fit the following categories of people:

• creative individuals looking for inspiration;
• people who believe in mysticism;
• those who want to find good luck;
• travelers and researchers.

There are many interesting tattoo designs. Therefore, anyone can choose something interesting for themselves.

Tattoos with the image of a guiding star were applied to the body by ancient sailors. These tattoos look very interesting. A similar symbol can be decorated with black-red or black-white rays.

A shooting star tattoo will suit a dreamy person. Such a drawing symbolizes good luck and the fulfillment of desires.... Shooting star tattoos look very feminine. Most often they are stuffed around the neck or behind the ear.

Tattoos with stars go well with images of other celestial bodies. A small star can be placed next to the Moon or the Sun. This will make the tattoo more meaningful and special. These drawings are best done in color.

Star and flower tattoos are popular among women. These symbols go well with each other. Tiny stars are most often placed next to flowers or right on their petals.

Tattoos with the classic pentagonal star have been popular since ancient times. This pattern is a popular security symbol. Inverted pentagrams, on the contrary, are associated with dark forces and Satanism.

Star tattoos are often depicted against the sky. This tattoo is suitable for mysterious and romantic natures. Scattering stars can be painted against a blue-violet cosmic background. Images of tiny celestial bodies can also complement the northern lights tattoo. Such tattoos symbolize a person's craving for everything mysterious and unknown.

A tattoo depicting a six-pointed star looks more unusual. The drawing consists of two equilateral triangles superimposed on each other. This popular symbol is also called the Star of David. The six-pointed star is featured on the Israeli flag. She is a symbol of belonging to the Jewish culture.

Very often, a tattoo depicting a seven-pointed star is also applied to the body. They call her septagram... This mystical symbol in many cultures is a symbol of good luck and longevity. This sign is also often referred to as an elven or magical star.

A star with eight rays is called an octogram. This symbol is present in many cultures.

1. It is often used in oriental ornaments. This symbol is associated with the number 8, which is associated with infinity. Therefore, the octogram in Eastern culture is a symbol of the rebirth of the soul.
2. The ancient Greeks called the octagonal sign the star of chaos.... It was believed that the image of such a figure endows a person with the ability to learn the secrets of other worlds.
3. Northern peoples called it a symbol of light and rebirth. Its meaning was extremely positive.
4. The Slavs considered the octogram as a sign of the goddess Lada - the famous patroness of love and home... The image of an eight-pointed star was applied to weapons and clothing for protective purposes.

The eight-pointed is and Star of Bethlehem. She is considered a symbol of the creation of the world, as well as eternal life. The seven rays of this star symbolize the seven days of creation. The eighth ray denotes the spiritual world. This sign is used as a reminder that life on Earth is not eternal.

Now the star and crescent tattoo is a symbol of Islam. But this sign began to be used long before the emergence of religions. It was considered a symbol of femininity and mystery. Modern tattoos with a crescent moon and a star can often be seen on the female body. They are used to denote a love of mysticism and riddles.

Constellation tattoos are also popular now. Most often, people put on the body a star image of their astrological sign. Each of them has its own meaning.

• Capricorn... This astrological constellation symbolizes a hardworking, purposeful and ambitious person. Capricorn tattoos look beautiful on a blue sky background.

• Aquarius... This constellation is one of the oldest. It symbolizes sociability, unpredictability and a person's craving for experimentation.

• Fishes... This is the last sign of the zodiac. A tattoo with his image suits sensual and empathic people. It can also be complemented by contour or watercolor waves.

• Aries... This zodiac constellation symbolizes stubbornness and determination. Such a star tattoo suits bright and strong personalities. It can be supplemented with the image of a divine ram, from the skin of which the Golden Fleece was made.

• Taurus... A tattoo with stars united in the constellation Taurus is a symbol of a patient and peaceful person. It is believed that such a sign helps a person achieve their goals.

• Twins... A tattoo depicting this constellation suits contradictory personalities. Such a drawing indicates a duality of character and extraversion. It can be supplemented by schematic representations of theatrical masks. One of them is painted sad, the other - cheerful.

• Cancer... This is the most inconspicuous constellation. It is a symbol of commitment to tradition. A star tattoo can complement the contour drawing of a real cancer or its claws.

• a lion... This constellation is stuffed on the body by charismatic people who are natural-born leaders. As with the previous tattoo, this one can be supplemented with a stylized lion's head or watercolor paw prints.

• Virgo... The ancient Greeks associated this constellation with the goddess Demeter. The tattoo is suitable for versatile individuals who value comfort highly. You can supplement it with images of small flowers, for example, daisies or roses.

• scales... This constellation is a symbol of harmony and balance. It's not just people born in the middle of autumn that fill it. Such a symbol is often used as a talisman that protects against various troubles. The image of the constellation can be supplemented with a schematic drawing of real scales or the sign of Venus.

• Scorpion... This constellation is made up of bright stars. It suits strong personalities and natural born leaders.Such a tattoo can be complemented by a drawing of a poisoned scorpion sting.

• Sagittarius... The Sagittarius constellation signifies the belief that human possibilities are endless. People with such a tattoo are distinguished by their determination and willingness to always go to the end. The constellation can be supplemented with an outline drawing of a bow and a bowstring - the weapon of the centaur Chiron, which was turned into this constellation after death by the gods.

The starfish tattoo symbolizes human invulnerability. This is due to the fact that in nature, these creatures are able to quickly regenerate. In place of the damaged beam, a new one grows. A severed limb may well grow into a new star. Such tattoos can be either monochrome or colored. Most often they are painted in blue, red or green.

This is a popular Slavic symbol, which is also called the Svarog square. A protective amulet denotes victory over chaos. Tattoos with the star of Svarog are most often stuffed on the male body.

Tattoos depicting stars of different sizes and shapes are either black and white or colored. There are several of the most popular styles used for sketching star tattoos.

• Minimalism... Choosing the first tattoo for yourself, you should pay attention to the drawings made in this style. They are neat and almost invisible. Most often, such tattoos are done in black and white. But there are also colored drawings.

• old school... This style is characterized by the use of bright saturated colors. Images are usually complemented by a crisp black outline.

• Realism... Volumetric stars, made in the style of realism, are distinguished by elaboration of details and brightness.

• Sketch... Tattoos done in this style look like simple pencil sketches. They are usually made in black and white. These tattoos look beautiful on any part of the body. Body art in this style is popular with creative people. They are popular with both men and women.

• Watercolor... This stylistic direction is characterized by the absence of clear contours and slight negligence in execution. The style works well for creating colored space tattoos. They look very delicate and beautiful. Most often, girls fill such tattoos.

It is not customary to make tattoos with the image of stars too large. They can be medium or small.

Miniature star tattoos are suitable for those who do not want to draw attention to their body designs. Tattoos depicting various constellations are also made tiny. These patterns are easy to hide behind clothing or accessories.

Tattoos with one star are usually done a little larger.

The choice of a place for a tattoo largely depends on the characteristics of a person's appearance and his lifestyle.

Small star tattoos are usually inked on the neck or behind the ear. These tattoos are easy to hide with hair or a collar. More voluminous patterns are located on the chest. Men's tattoos on the chest allow you to emphasize the relief of the muscles. Women, as a rule, get such tattoos on their collarbones or above their breasts.

Such tattoos look beautiful on the hands. The small star can be placed on your finger or wrist. Large single stars are often stuffed on the elbows or forearms.Black and white or color images of celestial bodies can also decorate the "sleeve". They go well with floral arrangements.