Star Tattoo  

In the wide variety of tattoo designs, star tattoos for both men and women offer either a symbolic meaning or just a permanent fashion accessory. There are various types of stars excellent for a tattoo design. From the typical five-point star until the nine-point star, you can definitely love those designs. However, choosing the right star tattoo for you counts a lot.  

Stars have been part of our lives ever since we were born. From pre-school until adulthood, stars can be a form of a reward, an excellent decoration and even a symbol of hope for every one. Stars can also be a symbol of something evil or of a cult, of power, of truth, of hope and of guidance. 

The five-point star or as people call it “The Pentagram” can have various forms and various meanings and symbolism. The tattoo can be designed with a circle surrounding the five points, which now becomes a Celtic symbol for magicians and sorcerers who use this star as their protection against the fifth element.  

You can also have this star tattoo inverted that now becomes a symbol resembling that of a Ram’s head. Seeing that ram’s head with those coiled horns, who would come to your mind? Of course, the devil has this kind of image in some people. Therefore, if you are planning to have the five-star tattoo or The Pentagram, make sure you know the meaning of each design to avoid being mistaken with your message. 

The six-point star or the Hexagram connotes a Jewish sign. This signifies something about the relationship of God with humans. In the bible, it’s somewhat a symbol for David, the great king and servant of God, which the term “Shield of David” is coined.  

The seven-point star or the Septagram can imply the mystery of the seven-fold system of the Hindu belief. The eight-point star can represent the “Ogdoad” of the Egyptian mythology. These are the eight deities or gods that people worship in the Old Kingdom. The nine-point star or the Nonogram is a symbol related to the nine-fold system especially that of the Taoist belief.   

Star tattoo designs, whatever type of star it may be, have made itself attractive in any form. That depends on the artist on how good and artistic he is in adding details. Tattoos are a form of self-expression and identity, and choosing well on the design reveals the real you.