zodiac tattoos

Tattoo Designs of Chinese Zodiac Signs - Choose The Right Zodiac Tattoo Design

2008-03-16T01:45:00.000-07:00

The chinese culture has infused into the western region in the past years, gaining increasing popularity. It is evident in the art arena that many westerners adorn asian arts and culture. One instance is the tattoo industry which has shown an escalating of tattoo lovers inking chinese astrology and zodiac tattoo designs onto their body part.

In Chinese astrology, the zodiac of twelve animal represents twelve different types of characteristics. The Chinese zodiac begins with the rat as the leader of the twelve heavenly animals and the cycle repeats itself every twelve years.

There are myths and stories on how these animals are selected to represent the zodiac cycle. One popular saying among the commoners is that the Jade emperor, ruler of the heaven, has instructed twelve animals to pay him a respect and the first animal to turn up is the rat. The heavenly animals in the Chinese zodiac starts with Rat, follows by Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. In the lunar year of 2008, the cycle repeats with the year of the rat.

Rat (Year - 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)

2008 is your year if you are borne in the year of Rat. You will have no lack of friends. Your charming, charismatic and eloquent personality makes you a social person with great popularity among friends and colleagues. In terms of work and responsibility, you are meticulous, industrious and disciplined. However, one can become manipulative, dictatorial, selfish and scheming.

Ox (Year - 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997)

In the eastern, Ox takes on a positive connotation of being hardworking because it helps in ploughing land for farmers. Borne in the year of Ox, you are someone who can be depended upon. You are calm, patient, steady and modest. However, there may be times of obstinance, narrow-mindedness and rigidity in personality.

Tiger (Year - 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998)

Tiger is seen as a ferocious animal which dominates almost any regions they reside. Their presence is a threat and brings fear to other animals in the vicinity. People born in the year of tiger are powerful, passionate, daring and generous. On the darker side, you can be reckless, quick tempered, impatient and obstinate.

Rabbit (Year - 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999)

Rabbit is almost a harmless animal which exudes lovable and gentle nature. As a "rabbit", you tend to exude graciousness, elegance and compassion in your mannerism and behaviourism. In terms of taking risk, you are quite risk adverse for you can be cautious and reserved. Do exercise self-discipline as you may fall prey under self-indulgence and laziness.

Dragon (Year - 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000)

Dragon is a mystical creature of supremacy in the east and west. As someone born in the year of dragon, you are a strong, proud, passionate and loyal person. You can be decisive in making important decisions. COming to work, you tend to be ambitious, zealous and fiery. If you do not exercise self wary and control, you may be seen as being tyrannical, demanding and overbearing.

Snake (Year - 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001)

People born in the year of snake is likely to be a deep thinker, shrewd, prudent, cautious and responsible person. You will always have a purpose in carrying out something. You can also be a creative and sensual person. As you tend to be a loner, you may be poor in communication, distrustful and self-doubting.

Horse (Year - 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002)

If you are borne in the year of horse, you tend to be a cheerful, popular and quick witted character among your friends. You are adaptable, flexible and open-minded. You can be talkative, rude, stubborn and fickle-minded at times.

Sheep (Year - 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003)

Sheep is a mild-mannered and shy animal with little security. Being a "sheep", you are seen as a righteous and sincere friend. Your shy and artistic nature makes you an extremely creative person. You are a gentle and compassionate being as you are always on a constant seek for peace and security. Be careful of being ruled by emotion. You tend to be a worrier and pessimist.

Monkey (Year - 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)

The animal which takes after human being and it is believed that human is evolved from apes. Born in the year of monkey, you tend to be both inventive and innovative. You are inquisitive, flexible, objective and intellectual. Others look up to you as a motivator and problem solver. However, you can be egotistical, selfish and cunning.

Rooster (Year - 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)

People born in the year of rooster may take after some of the rooster's traits of alertness, neatness and meticulous. You tend to be an organised, practical, zealous and responsible. You will always strive for perfection in any tasks you undertake. However, you can be over zealous, critical and opinionated.

Dog (Year - 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)

Dog has always been human's loyal and understanding partner for centuries. Born in the year of dog, you can be a honest, intelligent, loyal and straightforward person. Due to your sociable, unpretentious, amiable and affectionate personality, you are very popular among friends. However, be wary of being too cynical, judgmental and quarrelsome.

Pig (Year - 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)

The last animal of the Chinese zodiac is the pig. Born in the year of pig, your honesty, simplicity, patience and peace loving nature makes you a sincere, calm and understanding person. You are also an upright, intelligent and scrupulous person. Over-reliance, materialistic and self-indulgence are the darker side of your personality which you should be wary of.

By Kh Tan

Zodiac Symbols And Star Sign Images As Tattoos

2008-03-16T01:10:00.000-07:00

Zodiac tattoos can be just as varied and diverse as their meaning and interpretations.

Zodiac Symbols As Tattoos

For some people they feel so strongly about their astrological star sign and in its importance and significance in their life that they want to pay homage to their sign by getting an artist to indelibly mark their bodies in ink.

Suitability Of Star Signs As Tattoos

One of the great things about your zodiac star sign is that it is not exactly going to change. This is one of the many reasons why for a large number of people their sign is appropriate inspiration for their zodiac tattoo.

Unlike the name of your lover, as much as we hate to admit it, your sign is going to remain the same. I am sure you have heard of or read of someone who after falling head over heals in love with their latest partner decides this is the one, the one that is going to last for ever. And to show the world how much they believe this love is going to last for ever they go and get their partners name tattooed on their body. We all know what happens next, for one reason or another the new love affair does not last for ever and all the poor person is left with is someones' name on their skin they are no longer with.

When you are looking for your next or first tattoo design or idea it is always wise to choose something that is going to have some level of constancy throughout your life. After all your new tattoo is going to be with you for a very long time if not the rest of your life.

The 12 Signs of the Zodiac

Capricorn. (December 23 thru January 20)

Aquarius. (January 21 thru February 19)

Pisces. (February 20 thru March 20)

Aries. (March 21 thru April 20)

Taurus. (April 21 thru May 21)

Gemini. (May 22 thru June 21)

Cancer. (June 22 thru July 22)

Leo. (July 23 thru August 22)

Virgo. (August 23 thru September 23)

Libra. (September 24 thru October 23)

Scorpio. (October 24 thru November 22)

Sagittarius. (November 23 to December 22)

By Ross Herrick

Zodiac Tattoo Design

2008-03-16T00:39:00.000-07:00

If you are having trouble narrowing down the idea for a tattoo, consider a zodiac sign. Not only do you have twelve to choose from, but also YOU only get one (for the most part)! every person is given an astrological sign, based upon his or her birthdays. Now, you have your first idea for a tattoo. Seriously, though, I have to have one of the worst creatures for a zodiac sign – the Capricorn. Oh goody, a goat and an imaginary serpent had a baby! I will start the mythology behind each creature in the tenth zodiac phase, since I’ve explained the physical creature. Its representation is meant as someone who is practical and ambitious, and craves the colors brown and blue.

An Aquarius is the zodiac for the eleventh sign, and has the picture of a man pouring water. A born revolutionary, their colors are dark blue. The twelfth sign runs into the realm of fish, also known as Pisces. They are compassionate, unconditionally loving people, whose penchant is for white and purple. Beginning back to the number one in signs, the ram signifies a born leader that takes initiative and loves the pristine color of white. The second sign is denoted by a bull, and relates the practical, purposeful person who tends to follow yellow for its color.

The two children touching fingertips represent the intelligence and communication skills that a person of the third sign can have. Their colors are red and purple. A fourth sign person runs with lobsters, and are generous and caring – loving the bright greens of the world. The lion – the person with the fifth sign – is a truly dynamic person who just loves to make an impression. This must be why their colors are golden yellow and orange (oh, bright!). The virgin takes the place of the sixth sign, and signifies that a perfectionist with an analytical mind is on the loose. You can placate them with pale blues.

The scales that represent the seventh zodiac is a social and very charming person, under the impression that violet are all the rage. Finally, the scorpion – also considered the most aloof (and thereby misunderstood) sign in the bunch. Must be why their colors are a reddish brown.

So, there you have it. Not only have I provided the creature that the zodiac signifies, but now you do not even need to choose the colors! I am not too sure about the color aspect, since I know that my favorite colors are purple, and this tells me I am supposed to like browns and blues. My husband – like most of the men in this world – loves black. I really do not think that the color yellow comes close (although it could explain my son’s penchant for yellow!) I also know that my son has the favorite color yellow, and his clearly states that it should be violet. Well, perhaps that is why I get along with my son so much – his sign denotes a decent color that I find to my liking!

By Michael Mantis