Star Tattoo Ideas - Choose a Design With
Significance
Author: Madonna
Jeffries
There are many ways in which we can express ourselves and
our individuality, but surely one of the most lasting ways is
through tattoos. Among the most celebrated and common designs
worn by countless people around the world is the star
tattoo.
Some people find the star design somewhat dull and boring but
to others, particularly those who are star gazers or who are
fascinated with the stars, this design captures their inner
self and purpose. If you are contemplating having a star tattoo
but are in need of suggestions on how to come up with a few
personalized star tattoo ideas then read on...
Different Kinds Of Stars
When most people are asked to draw the shape of a star what
immediately comes to mind is the five pointed star, which is
the one most of us learned to draw when we were children. The
five sided star, known as a pentagram, is one of the most
powerful yet misconceived symbolic representations of our
modern times, although the shape has been around for thousands
of years. It is a popular belief today that a pentagram star
tattoo wearer is somehow connected to Satanism, but this belief
is not entirely correct. It is a known fact that there are
indeed some Satanists who do favor the pentagram star design
but they usually show the pentagram upside down (where the
single point is downwards). By wearing this pentagram star
design upside down it is meant to symbolize the elements rule
over spirit, hence the satanic implications.
On the other hand, there are a lot of different kinds of stars
designs other than the pentagram that we can use or consider
for star tattoo ideas. You may wish to look at the possible
designs that could be combined with the four pointed star that
also serves as the cross shaped star. This shape offers a
simplistic and elegant option.
Another one of the star tattoo ideas that a lot of people
consider is the pentacle shape which has traditionally been a
representative of the art of witchcraft and the 'dark side'.
Notwithstanding the traditional connection with witchcraft the
pentacle star tattoo idea is becoming more and more popular as
a tattoo choice for many people, even those who do not favor or
support witchcraft.
If you are a religious person, you may wish to consider the six
pointed star which as we all know is meant to symbolize the
Star of David. This shape is also known to represent the pagan
God called, Remphan. Then there is the seven pointed star which
is said to symbolize your childhood, the whimsical or is
considered by some to be a fairy star.
Apart from the 4, 5, 6 and 7 sided star shapes you may choose
to have your star design tattoo incorporate the eight pointed
star which is known as the cross of St. John. The eight pointed
star is also known to symbolize the emblem of Knights of Malta,
which historically was one of the most popular religious
organizations that existed during the time of the religious
crusades in the middle east.
If you have decided that a star tattoo design is "the one for
you" then make sure you consider the traditional symbolic
meanings and carefully choose a design that will best represent
you and your thoughts and beliefs.
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