What do tattoos symbolize?

They have both personal meanings to the individual, and more general social meanings based on history and tradition.

Zodiac Tattoo

Twelve designs that represent the constellations of the Zodiac.

Star tattoo designs

An important symbol in religions. It can also be a symbol of constancy as in the north star. Shooting stars are harbingers of important events. The word itself has taken on a meaning of importance as in "treated like a Rock Star" or "Star of Stage and Screen..."

Angel tattoos and designs

A symbol of faith and also of remembering someone who has passed. Also a symbol of good vs evil.

Dragon tattoo designs

Dragons can symbolize an evil force, or a powerful ally. They are magical creatures that can fly and shoot fire out of their mouths. They are important in Chinese and Japanese culture.

Phoenix tattoos

The meaning of a Phoenix tattoo is rebirth after a tragedy.

Kanji tattoo designs

Kanji characters used in China and Japan as their pictograph written language. Popular kanji symbols are for Love, Strength, Wisdom, Courage.

Cross tattoos and designs

Prominent in Christianity as a symbol of the crucifix.

A few other tattoo symbols

The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian image that bestows divine protection and royal power.

Shamrock means good fortune.

Peace symbol

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Ankh means eternal life. The cross represents life on this world, the loop continuing life in the afterworld.