Star tattoos may include the single, solitary star, or can involve an elaborate display of patriotic, celestial, or nautical designs.
The Different Types and Meanings of Star Tattoos
While some star tattoos are just that, tattoos of a common, ordinary star, there are many other types of specific designs that incorporate a certain type of star and are increasing in popularity.
The signs of the Zodiac are commonly tattooed along with stars or moons. Also, there are plenty of star tattoos that include elements such as crescent moons, shooting stars, planets, clouds, the heavens, and of course, the largest and greatest of all stars in our galaxy, the sun.
Star tattoos may also be used to signify numerology, and the number of points on the star is used to indicate different meanings.
The four pointed star was widely used by early Native American tribes in various forms of artwork, and the five pointed star, the most popular of the star designs, invokes different meanings to different people, which is why this particular star is further divided into three groups.
The five pointed star that is completely filled in, similar to those seen in celestial art or the US flag, is the most popular type of star tattoo and is usually accompanied by other celestial objects.
The five pointed star known as the pentacle, is said to symbolize the Wiccan religion and represent the five different elements; earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, although it is often mistakenly thought to be associated with Satan. The reversed pentacle, on the other hand, has come to symbolize evil and darkness and will usually feature a goat when meant to symbolize Satanism.
The six pointed star, known as the Star of David, is also called the Star of Remphan, who was an ancient pagan god, and can be dated back to a few thousand years before the birth of Christ. In the Middle Ages, the six pointed star became associated with the Jewish faith, but was also still found amongst the architectural styling of many Christian churches.
The septagram, the seven pointed star, is a symbol of whimsy, magic, and childhood, or it can also signify the seven wonders of the world, the visible colors of the rainbow, or the seven notes on the musical scale.
