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Star tattoo designs are equally as popular and meaningful for men and women. There are a number of variations of these types of tattoos that all have their own metaphysical or symbolic meaning. The star is one of the first significant images and oldest symbols in many religions and they have always been quite awe inspiring as they are things that humans have no control over. Before modern times, people would look to the sky as guidance and they hold an important value in many mythological stories.

Sailors are believed to be the first group of people to put a meaning behind and get nautical star tattoos. Sailors were and still are superstitious and have always looked to the skies to seek out the North Star to find their way home. GPS was non-existent but if a sailor could determine direction by the stars then he could steer his ship the right way. The North Star became a significant symbol so sailors would get a nautical star tattoo for good luck to find their way home.

Various groups of people have adopted the star as their significant symbol. Of course, sailors are still smitten with the traditionalism of the nautical star but so are certain divisions of the military. Many military personnel choose a star tattoo as the superstitious belief that it wilt guide them home.

Of course star tattoo designs can be a symbol of just finding your way in life. This meaning was offered by Sailor Jerry, one of the most well known tattoo artists and the idea was endorsed by the punk movement. Many alternative band members have sleeve tattoos with nautical stars incorporated somewhere in them, often on the elbow.

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Shooting Stars – These are usually associated with a specific time in one’s life that has left a lasting impression which could be a special event, a person, a romance or anyone or anything that has made an impact on the individual’s life.

Nautical Star – Sailors began the nautical star craze as a symbol of guidance and protection to find their way home. It can also mean to create your own path.

Pentagram – A downward facing pentagram inside a double circle is meant to mimic the head of a ram and is often seen as a sign of the devil. However, facing any other direction, it is a symbol of balance and protection. The five points are meant to represent light, wind, air, water and fire. In the Middle Ages it symbolized Christ’s five cross wounds.

Hexagram – Otherwise known as the Star of David, it is a very strong Judaism symbol. The six sided star represents an interaction of Divine beings with humans. If it is referred to as a Creator’s star then the six points represent each week day while the center symbolizes the Sabbath.

Septagram – These star tattoo designs symbolize mystical and integration. It is often a representation of the seven planets or seven-fold systems like the Hindu chakras.

Octogram – This star of eight points symbolizes regeneration and fullness. It is often associated with the pagan wheel as well as ancient Egypt’s Ogdoad.

Nanogram – The nine-pointed star represents stability and achievement. It is usually associated with stability after a large change and it is connected to Norse mythology.

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Britney Spears – Singer sports a star tattoo on her hand.Drew Barrymore – Actress has a moon and star on her right foot.Victoria Beckham – Spice Girls group member displays five stars on her back to represent her family members.Boy George – Culture Club singer has a tattoo of the Star of David.Gisele Bundchen – Supermodel has a moon star on her right ankle and a single star on her left wrist.Gerry Halliwell – Spice Girls group member displays a star on her back.Kate Hudson – Actress has a small star on her left foot.Avril Lavigne – Singer shows off her star on her left wrist.Lindsay Lohan – Actress boasts a star also on her left wrist.Ashlee Simpson – Here is another celebrity with a star on her left wrist.Tila Tequila – Displays a star on each of her hands.

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