Zodiac Signs As Tattoos

                     Zodiac signs have always been a powerful cause of fascination for people since constellations were created and named, since men used stars to navigate their way at sea. The notion that the heavens can somehow shape our personalities and influence our actions and even daily activities is alluring. This, more than anything else, is why zodiac symbols are among the most sought after tattoo designs today.

Zodiac characters are cross-cultural symbols; various cultures have their own versions of the zodiac system and provide different names for each sign. The widely known and commonly used Roman names of the symbols have been used for centuries, but the signs of the zodiac themselves had already existed and been used by ancient Babylonian astrologers for millenniums. Each sign has its own specific identity and meaning. According to astrology, people who are born under the same sign are believed share common characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. The twelve Roman zodiac symbols are Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Sagittarius, Libra, Scorpio, Virgo, and Taurus.

Many of us feel a profoundly personal spiritual connection with their personal Zodiac sign. 95% of people who choose to get a zodiac tattoo pick the sign they we born under, while the remaining percent pick the zodiac symbols of their family and loved ones. That means that choosing a zodiac sign as a tattoo is a very personal and spiritual statement, an extension of your own identity.

Are you wondering if a zodiac tattoo design would work for you? To answer that, you have to ask yourself whether you really take astrology to heart. For instance, do you always refer to your horoscope every day? Have you gone as far as having a personalized chart made for you? Are indicated zodiac sign compatibilities a guide for you in choosing a romantic partner? If your answer is yes to all questions, then it is clear that you seriously take astrology and that it is an integral part of your belief system. You should really get a zodiac tattoo then.

To make your zodiac tattoo more interesting, you might want to add in other styling items that are also symbolic by themselves. Here are some suggestions:

o You can choose black ink or colors, and bold tribal-style designs or lines with an Asian or Celtic flair. You can also incorporate zodiac symbols into larger or more intricate designs.
o Each zodiac sign has its own color, although astrologers still disagree about the matching of colors with the signs. For instance, Taurus is represented by pink, white, or blue, depending on what reference you use. You may want to use one or a combination of those colors to tattoo your design.
o You can also choose your tattoo's colors according to your birth stone. Birthstone charts vary according to the culture where they originated as well. But these charts give you a few color options while still being technically correct.
o Aside from gemstones, certain flowers are also connected to each sign. The Aries' flower is tiger lily. Cancers might choose a tattoo integrating honeysuckle and pomegranate. Astrologers may again have different lists on this, so be sure to research carefully on your own.
o You could also incorporate the element-earth, air, fire, or water-your sign is part of into your design.
o Zodiac signs are cross-cultural symbols. You may want to check out zodiac illustrations of other cultures, such as Chinese or Celtic images. These may appeal to your more aesthetically. Just be sure research well to find the right design, symbol, and meaning for you.