Star Tattoo Designs
Star tattoo designs are one of the most popular tattoo design choices nowadays. They come in different variations and interpretations. Many star tattoo designs are designed along with the sun and/or the moon. However, there are also star tattoos that stand on their own which come in different variations such as the Star of David, star fish, cartoon stars, or intricately designed stars. Star designs are as infinite as the stars existing in our galaxy! Whether they are placed on the arm, around the wrist, at the lower back, or hiding somewhere else on your body, star tattoos surely look great! Below are some of the most popular star tattoo designs and their corresponding meanings and symbolisms. Stars come in different number of points – from four to nine. Each of these stars has their corresponding meaning and origin.
- The 4-pointed star looks like a plus-sign or a cross. This design was made especially popular by the Native American tribes and was used to adorn their arms or as a chest piece.
- The 5-pointed star is probably the most popular variation of star tattoos. It also has the most number of meanings depending on how it is drawn or even shaded. It can symbolize its literal meaning or can even take on a darker symbolism when drawn upside down.
- The 6-pointed star is most known as the Star of David. It is used to represent the Jewish community.
- The 7-pointed star is also known as a septagram, which is popularly considered to be a symbol of magic. Since 7 is considered to be a lucky number, the septagram is also considered to be lucky. This variation is most often seen worn by police officers.
