Zodiac Tattoo Designs
When you are looking for a special tattoo design, one thing that you might want to consider are zodiac tattoos. Zodiac tattoos take advantage of the iconic and immediately recognizable symbols that represent each of the twelve signs, and whether you want to represent your own sign or those of your children or your significant other, or members of your family.
When you are considering tattoo designs of zodiac signs, one of the things that you have going for the design is that it will be very simple. Zodiac tattoo designs are excellent to tattoo due to the fact that they can be drawn using very simple lines.
Aries – is the first sign of the zodiac, and it symbolizes forward motion, headlong charges and near-endless energy. The design for Aries is essentially a Y with the end curved downward. Because Aries is such a powerful sign, you might want to consider having it done in bold blues and reds.
Taurus - follows Aries, and where Aries is the ram, Taurus is the bull. Taurus represents steady but inexorable motion and when you are thinking of zodiac tattoo designs that feature this sign, you usually begin with a circle with horns coming from the top. The sign for Taurus is quite attractive when done in black or browns.
Gemini – is the sign of the twins and in this sign, you’ll find views which can be complementary or contradictory. The sign of the twins is represented as two capital I’s with the top and bottom bars connected. Many people who get this design put on them will keep both parts of the sign in the same color.
Cancer – is the first water sign of the zodiac and you’ll find that when you incorporate Cancer into zodiac tattoo designs, you can do them in gentle blues and greens. You can even create a ripple effect by using two different shades of blue. The sign for Cancer resembles the number 69 turned on its side.
Leo – is a very fiery sign, and it represents courage, boldness and bluster. The sign of Leo resembles a circle with a curved line coming from the top to end in a tail. This is a very sinuous design, calling to mind the feline nature of the lion, and you’ll find that by doing this design in gold and brown that you can create a wonderful effect.
Virgo, the sign of the virgin, represents prim and proper behavior that is fueled by a great deal of energy and attention to detail. The symbol for Virgo is essentially an M with a third upper curve that ends with a swooping tail. This is one great sign that is excellent to do in a Gothic font; have some fun with the curves and the tail and make a few zodiac tattoo designs that are completely your own.
Libra is the sign for balance and it is represented by a set of scales. You’ll find that when it comes to astrological tattoos, you can stylize the scales or make them very realistic. Libra is a very balanced sign, so take some time to get the proportions right.
Scorpio is secretive, sly, withholding and packs quite a sting! For this dynamic sign, think about getting an actual scorpion tattooed on you, with its tail poised to strike. You can do this in realistic colors, or you can do it in blues or greens to represent this sign’s water affinity.
The sign of Sagittarius is one movement, flight and endless charisma, and it is aptly represented by the arrow, often shot by a centaur. While the arrow itself is quite attractive, you can also have a centaur as part of your astrological tattoos, arm reaching towards the heavens and feet planted firmly on the ground.
Capricorn, the sea goat, comes after Sagittarius, and you’ll find that this creature can be portrayed as a lovely mix of mammal and fish. Find an artist who is good at designing mythical animals, and you’ll have a great start.
Aquarius, with its mutable, changeable nature, is the sign of the water bearer and it can be represented by a young man or woman carrying an urn filled with water, or with two horizontal zigzagging lines lying parallel to each other.
Finally, Pieces is the sign for the twin fish, and often it is represented by two fish, tied together, swimming in opposite directions. This sign is known for its dreaminess, and you’ll find that a fainter, less bold tattoo style might suit it.
There is a lot of different zodiac tattoo designs that you can take advantage of, so if you are looking for astrological tattoos, you’ll have plenty to choose from.
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Tattoos talk a language of your heart. They bring out your emotions and way of life. You can use your tattoo designs as a method of expression. Many people use tattoos to speak varied things, necessarily their personality. Some also use them to express love and emotions.