The Best Type of Tattoo for Each Zodiac Sign

If you believe the position of the planets and stars influences your life, getting an astrology tattoo is a great way to express this. Here’s a list of tattoos you could consider according to your star sign.

Aries: March 21–April 19

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and its symbol is the head of the ram. This indicates the boldness and strength of people born under this astrological sign. Aries was also the Greek god of war, and before the 1100s, the meaning of the word was defined as a time traveler!

Tattoo options for Aries include the animal symbol, the Grecian god, or an image that incorporates an hourglass or a clock.

Taurus: April 20–May 20

The symbol for Taurus is the bull, an image that’s supposed to represent love, strength, and war. Images depicting these meanings would make for some incredible tattoos. You could go for a simple red heart or perhaps a realistic anatomical heart if you’re into more true-to-life imagery.

Alternatively, you could take the meaning literally and have a stylized or realistic bull design inked on your body.

Gemini: May 21–June 21

The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux represent people born under the Gemini zodiac sign. They’re twins, and the interesting thing about people born under this sun sign is that they are said to have two aspects to their personalities. One is reserved and academic, the other is chatty and outgoing. A good tattoo idea for Gemini’s is a design featuring two faces, each one depicting a different facet of your nature. Other options are anything with an opposite, like a sun and moon, or even an old school style heart and dagger.

Cancer: June 22–July 22

The crab represents people born under the astrological sign of Cancer. The ocean creature that is equally comfortable on water and land represents the Cancerian trait of being able to exist in both the material and emotional realms at once and thrive in each. Tattoos depicting these animals are a great fit for Cancerians, as are illustrative designs incorporating the ocean.

Leo: July 23–August 22

The word Leo originates from the word lion in Latin, and the animal we know as the King of the Jungle represents people born under this sign. While the image of the mighty beast is the most obvious tattoo for people born during this part of the year, there are other options to consider. If you’re a Leo, what about a tribal style crown tattoo or one depicting the sun?

Virgo: August 23–September 22

People often misunderstand the virgin symbol that represents Virgo. Here’s a hint: It has nothing to do with your sex life! Rather, it’s a nod to Virgo’s dedication to service, purity, and the idea that people born under this sign are very independent. Another symbol for Virgo is the buttercup. Whether in full color or in tasteful black and gray, tattoos of these delicate flowers can look amazing.

Libra: September 23–October 23

The word Libra in Latin means a pair of scales, which is also the symbol that represents this air sign. Lovers of all things pretty, Librans should think of classically beautiful tattoos featuring birds or flowers. Images of love, like hearts or even watercolor portraits of loved ones, work well, too, because Librans are ruled by the planet Venus.

Scorpio: October 24–November 21

The scorpion governs the star sign of Scorpio. This stems from the Greek legend of the scorpion that killed Orion with its sting. Scorpios are proud people and are almost certainly looking for something different from what everyone else has! Tattoos that suit Scorpios range include an image of the arachnid itself or one of the other animals associated with this mysterious astrological sign, including the phoenix, eagle, or serpent.

Sagittarius: November 22–December 21

Sagittarians are represented by a half-man, half-horse, or centaur. It was the Babylonians who first identified this star sign with the mounted archer symbol back in the 11th century BCE. A hyper-realistic centaur with a bow and arrow is a great idea for a tattoo or even more of a caricature of this icon done in a new school style. The glyph is also an excellent option.

Capricorn: December 22–January 19

Although most often depicted as a goat, the actual symbol for those born under the sun sign of Capricorn is a mythological creature, a sea goat. It has the body of the land animal and the tail of a fish. A good artist would have a field day designing this imaginary animal in an art fusion design, but you could also go for a person wearing a goat skull or a merperson with the hindquarters of a fish.

Aquarius: January 20–February 18

Aquarius’ symbol is the water bearer, making it an excellent option for bigger tattoos, possibly covering the upper arm or back. Water-based images are also a good idea for tattoos for people born under this zodiac sign, whether it’s in a jug on a wrist or ankle or as a backpiece or sleeve featuring part of a lake or river that incorporates other symbolism. Pansies are the flowers of Capricorn, and these can easily be worked into a fine line tattoo featuring a body of water.

Pisces: February 19–March 20

The fish is the Pisces symbol, representing compassion, intuition, and the overarching reach of spirituality. Depicted as two fish swimming in opposite directions, there’s a world of options for these types of tattoos. With green as its color, Pisces fish tattoos could be rendered in color or in a distinctive black and white, and koi are a popular option for this astrological sign.

Moon Phase Tattoos

Zodiac-inspired tattoos don’t only have to relate to the actual star sign, they can relate to specific elements of astrology, too. Phases of the moon with connections to you or a loved one are an excellent option for an astrology tattoo with personal meaning.

Constellation Tattoos

Another popular trend for zodiac tattoos is the astrologically correct constellation depicting the sign. These are elegant options and can mean many things, along with reminding ourselves of our place in the universe.