Star symbols and designs have existed for centuries and have special meaning to different cultures and societies. This is why star tattoos are so popular and why there are so many star tattoo designs. The number of points on a star tattoo can have significant meaning to the person wearing it.
Five pointed stars have had both good and bad meanings attached to them throughout history. In some cultures they are used for evil and in others for religious symbolism. The shape of the star can have special meaning to group who designed it.
In the Jewish faith the six pointed Star of David has significant meaning and it is often used in star tattoos to show David as God’s chosen leader of the Israelites. Apparently David used a shield with six points on it when he defeated Goliath.
Picture Star of David tattoo
In the Christian faith the most famous reference to a star in when the three wise men followed a star to the birth place of Jesus. If you are a Christian this theme can be worked into your star tattoos to reflect your faith in God’s power to lead men in the direction He wants them to go.
Some Star tattoos show a magician waving a magic wand (in the shape of a star) that has special powers. Stars and magic have been synonymous for centuries because they are both represent super natural powers.
Shooting star tattoos are positive symbols that represent bursts of energy that bring bright new beginnings and show the power of the universe.
Image of shooting star tattoo
Then there is a seven pointed star that is known as the Septagram. Seven being a lucky number makes this symbol important in many cultures especially in India where some believe the star is connected to the seven planets.
The eight pointed star is known as the Octogram. It originated in Egypt but is now used by American firefighters as symbol of their brotherhood.
Picture Octagram Tattoo
And the nine pointed star is known as the Nanogram. It is related to the Norse mythology movement who believed the star could influence the amount of achievement one could expect if they wore the star. It also represents the nine worlds.
Nautical Star Tattoos: Sailing ships of yesteryear were equipped with instruments that used stars as navigational guides to plot a course across vast bodies of water. So sailors often sometimes had star tattoos placed on their body to remind them that there is a guiding star that will always lead them home.
In some cases star tattoos have no meaning at all they are just a collection of interesting shapes that can be arranged in many different configurations and colors.
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