Angel, Heart, Star and Zodiac Sign Tattoos - What Do They Represent?

Tattoos are ubiquitous in our present society and considered as art. It is a form of self-expression, a reflection of one's personality or a representation of one's beliefs or ideals. Angel, zodiac sign, heart and star tattoos are some of the most popular designs. Their meaning varies depending on how they are inked into the body.

Angel Tattoo

For men and women angels can mean different things. On woman, it can show her search for purity of the soul and her divinity, patience and her presence to the world. There is a belief that men who wear angel tattoos are fond of women and it is the representation of their masculinity and their love and respect towards an angelic woman. There are different types such as guardian angels, archangels, cherubs, fallen angels and the very well-loved angel wings done on the back in full design. These are in different sizes and look like the person has wings growing from their back.

Zodiac Sign Tattoo

Zodiac sign tattoos are very popular and Zodiac tribal or Zodiac Celtic are some of the variations. They can be combined with other designs such as the flowers, hearts, skulls, crosses, fairies, suns, moons and stars and can really look striking. They are popular because they relate to one's birthday or astrological signs. There are no rules for tattooing these as they can be worn on armbands, lower back pieces, on ankles, shoulders and so on. There are zodiac signs of different colors, sizes and patterns. There are 12 different signs such as Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius. Each sign represents an approximate of one-month period. It is good to research on different zodiac signs before getting it done. Go for a basic one that is also called the modern western astrological sign, if you want to have a simple one.

Heart Tattoo

Heart designs are stylish and are popular with both men and women, but honestly they are commonly associated with women. They generally symbolize love, devotion and betrayal or sacrifice. They are simple and symmetrical in shape and can be combined with cupid, lovebirds and beautiful flowers. There are thousands to choose from. They can be tattooed with different colors such as red, purple, rainbow and black. A heart tattoo that is shaped like an inverted triangle is a universal symbol of the feminine and generally used as an expression of romantic love.

Star Tattoo

Star images can either be in the form of shooting stars, nautical stars, 5 pointed stars, stars of david, etc. They are designs that are adaptable and flexible. They are popular with newbies as they are small and with less pain. They can also be cheaper yet interesting. There are various reasons for getting it done as some people do it to show the achievement or success in life, some for religious implication, to symbolize the passing of a beloved one and others to show the arrival of a new child.

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