A Tattoo with a Difference – The Star Tattoo

Most people that have a tattoo, don’t have it for just decoration, the tattoo design they choose usually has purpose and meaning. Star tattoos are one of the tattoos which people choose to have special meaning which is not always obvious at first glance. The star symbolizes the desire or determination to reach your targets and also the new beginning of the hopes and dreams of life.
Shooting star designs represent transient events in a life or events which have led to catastrophe or accident. Many people also choose this type of tattoo after a significant break up or the death of a loved one. The design can look incredibly beautiful and eloquent.

The pentagram design, consisting of a five point star has two different meanings which are opposite to each other. If the pentagram is facing upwards, it symbolises balance and protection. If the pentagram faces downwards it symbolises the devil. This makes it a popular choice for Satanists and devil worshippers.

The hexagram star is also known as the Star of David and its name originates from Jewish legend. When King David was a young boy he fought his enemy giant with a hexagram shaped shield. When people have this type of tattoo it can symbolise a deed of heroic proportions.

The six pointed star is sometimes called the creator’s star. Each point represents a day of the week and the centre represents the Sabbath.

The Septagram is a seven pointed star, and this symbolizes integration and mystery and is linked to ancient astrology and the ancient Hindu sevenfold chakra system.

The Octrogram is an eight pointed star and symbolizes regeneration and completeness and is associated with eight-fold systems like Chinese Bagua and the 8 Sabbaths of the pagan year.

The Nonogram star has nine points and is very rarely seen as it is quite a difficult design to tattoo. This star symbolizes achievement and stability. It is said this star has mystical forces and can bring stability to human life.

Men that have the star tattoo usually have it placed on the upper arm, the side of the torso, the wrist or the back of the shoulder.

It is deemed that a girl with a star tattoo can produce the strongest lure to men because the star tattoos are full of mystery and charm. Girls should place their star tattoo on their ankle, hips, shoulders, wrists, shoulders and back.