Star Tattoos

Star tattoos can symbolize many things such as supremacy, constancy, vigilance, aspirations or guidance. Meanings can also differ depending on how many starts you get. Stars were believed to be divinities or agents of divinity that it can influence one’s life.

No matter what size star tattoos are rendered on ink, they seem to shine all the time. This makes them a favorite choice for those who are looking for tattoos. Their flexibility in terms of color, size and symbolism rank them top for being one of the most popular designs for tattoo. In the world of tattoos, stars as designs vary for both men and women.

Shooting star tattoos are very pretty and versatile on women. Traditionally shooting stars mean to denote a new birth, change in ones life and also a wish for a better life. Most of the girls will placed them on lower stomach, shoulder blade, arm, foot or ankle, usually to exude sex appeal. They are believed to be goals in life or an indication of wishes coming true. They can also be an expression of one's inner desire to be a star and they generally look cool and sexy. Shooting star tattoos can also symbolize a brief fleeting moment in ones life, just like seeing a shooting star race across the night sky, You can inked in variety of colors or just plain black. Shooting star tattoos always come out very striking and interesting.

On the other hand, nautical star tattoo is a favorite design for men because it can make them appear very masculine. The nautical star is a 5-pointed star with 3dimentional illusion. All the points are split in half and filled with an alternating color. They are usually black-red or black-white. Sailors in ancient times rely on stars to find their way and get them back home safely. Thus the symbolism of nautical star tattoos stand for protection and guidance, probably an indication of finding one's path in life. Men usually prefer to have them on their arms or chest.

Apart from shooting and nautical stars, there are literally hundreds of variations for these tattoos. Have you ever seen star tattoos group together with the sun, or the moon, or all three of them together? There are even designs combine with other celestial bodies like planets and comets as if mimicking the galaxy. The more are the Star of David, pentagram and 6-pointed stars. There are really many styles for you to choose from.