Zodiac Tattoo Design Ideas

Tattoo Design Ideas Based On The Zodiac

Zodiac symbols are popular tattoo designs. Many people want to proudly show their zodiac symbol on their skin for all to see. You don't have to limit yourself to just a symbol because the zodiac is filled with lore and interesting stories that can be worked into a zodiac tattoo design idea.

Pick your zodiac:

Pisces - February 20 to March 20: Pisces is the fish and is usually depicted as two fish connected by a cord. In mythology, Pisces comes from the monster Typhon. It is represented by the color green, water and is used in Christianity. For zodiac tattoo designs that use these symbols: Tattoo Art Design Ideas for a Pisces

Aries - March 20 to April 20: Aries is the ram and in Greek mythology, the golden ram rescued Phrixus and Helle. The fleece from the ram features heavily in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. In the tarot, Aries is the Emperor card. For zodiac tattoo designs that use these symbols: Tattoo Designs for an Aries

Taurus - April 20 to May 21: Taurus is the bull. In Greek Mythology, Europa had a thing for bulls (yes, you read that right) so Zeus transformed himself into a white bull so he could have his way with her. Dionysus, the god of wine, has bull horns on his head and can also be used to depict Taurus. For Taurus Zodiac Tattoo Design Ideas: Tattoo Design Ideas for a Taurus

Gemini - May 21 to June 21: Gemini is the twins and the symbol looks like two of the letter I that are connected. The story of Gemini is based on Castor and Pollux, brothers who had the same mother but different fathers. They were equestrians and wrestlers. St. Elmo's fire also represents them. Visit this page for Gemini tattoo design ideas: Tattoo Design Ideas for a Gemini

Cancer - June 21 to July 22: Cancer is the crab and looks like the number 69 resting on its side. In mythology, Hera sent the crab to help the hydra that was in the middle of the battle with Hercules. The hero stomped and squished the poor crab. In tarot, the chariot that is pulled by two sphinxes represents cancer. For zodiac tattoo designs that use these symbols: Cancer Tattoo Designs Based on Mythology and the Tarot Deck

Leo - July 22 to August 23: The symbol for Leo looks like a lion's mane, which makes sense since Leo is the lion. It is also represented by the Nemean Lion, a creature with an invincible hide that was beaten by Hercules. In the tarot, Leo represents lust and strength. Visit this page for Leo tattoo design ideas: Tattoo Design Ideas for a Leo

Virgo - August 23 and September 23: Virgo is represented by the colors green and brown. Her stone is the sardonyx. There are several mythological stories about the virgin and all of them would make interesting Zodiac Tattoo Design Ideas. To learn those stories and how to use them in tattoo design visit this page: Virgo Tattoo Design Ideas Based on Mythology and the Tarot

Libra - September 23 to October 23: Libra is represented by the scales and stands for justice and balance. The stories of Astraea, Themis and Anubis all represent justice and can be used in Libra tattoo design ideas. For Zodiac Tattoo Design Ideas based on these ideas: Tattoo Design Ideas for a Libra

Scorpio - October 23 to November 22: Scorpio is the scorpion. Scorpio is a small part of the story of Orion, the great hunter. There are several stories about the scorpion attempting to poison Orion. In the tarot, Scorpio is the Death card. For Scorpio zodiac tattoo design ideas: Tattoo Design Ideas for a Scorpio

Sagittarius - November 22 to December 22: Sagittarius is the archer. The symbol looks like an arrow. In mythology, Sagittarius could be the centaur Chiron or the satyr Crotus. Centaurs are known for drink and debauchery. Sagittarius is represented by the color purple, the sun and fire. For zodiac tattoo designs based on these ideas: Sagittarius Tattoo Design Ideas

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