Zodiac Symbols tattoos and their Meanings

The Zodiac have very interesting and attractive designs for those of you who want to show your Zodiac symbol. A ram, an ox, a beautiful virgin. A powerful centaur, all these are a small part of the protagonists of the Zodiac.

Every image reflects the character of the personage: the energetic Aries; the persistent Taurus; the curious Gemini; the sensitive Cancer; the flamboyant Leo; the discrete Virgo; the sociable Libra; the enigmatic Scorpio; the powerful Sagittarius; the mighty Capricornus; the liberal Aquarius; the imaginative Pisces. Every zodiacal sign has a virtue that defines its passion and its vocation; you can depict the symbol of your sign in many ways: from a simplistic drawing to a colorful illustration boasting the artist work, but there are no boundaries to your imagination.

Some people like to tattoo the Gemini sign in two ankles, or even on two breasts. Many prefer to wear them in the forearm, back or belly. Amazing effect can be achieved when the artist is skilful and creative.

The horoscope is formed by the 12 signs of the Zodiac, these signs are closely tied related the apparent path followed by the sun in the heavens. Each sign represent a section of the Zodiac: the twelve months of the year have their equivalent in the 12 zodiacal signs. Each sign is derived from a constellation: while the sun stay in that section of the heaven, we say that we are under the correspondent sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, etc.

From ancient times, the Sumerians, Babylonians and, mainly the Egyptians, dedicated long years of astronomic work to record and systematise the model of Zodiac we have today. Nowaday we regard that Zodiac as a primitive way that the humanity used to calculate seasons, floods (in Egypt) and weather. For them was an valuable instrument but for us is part of the past, although many of us hear with attention the forecast made by astrologers in TV and other media.

45 zodiac ideas for tattoos

1. Aries, the first sign represent the beginning, the enthusiasm and its portrayed like a Ram.
2. Taurus is the persistence, his symbol a bull.
3. Gemini, the twins: they are the eternal children of the Zodiac. They stand for curiosity and fun.
4. Cancer is the crab: the self nestled in its inner world; maternity, family, self defense.
5. Leo, the lion: stands for royalty, dignity, courage.
6. Virgo, the maiden: her function is the care of the Nature. Discretion, and attention to the details, compassion.
7. Libra, the Scales: searching always the balance, the Scales are sociable and empathetic.
8. Scorpio, the Scorpion: involved in the quest of the afterlife and the mysteries of the sexuality, Scorpions are mighty seducer and frightening enemies.
9. Sagittarius, the centaur: half man, half beast this figures synthesizes the essence of the human quest for higher goals than the mere animal impulse to survive.
10. Capricorn, the goat: steady, strong and practical, goats always seek safety and dignity above all.
11. Aquarius, the waterman: represent the ideal of sharing with the rest of the humanity.
12. Pisces, the fish: sensitive and emotional, the fish swim in the waters of the mind and the spirit. Lonesome, intuitive persons who dwell in the depths of their own feelings.