Tattoos are a gratifying way to adorn your body with meaningful symbols, names you might regret later, and even animals that simply look cute. If you’re struggling to figure out what ink to get next (or first), consider a zodiac-inspired tattoo.
Whether or not you can prattle endlessly about all the intricacies of your birth chart doesn’t really matter; zodiac tattoos can look awesome on anyone. There are myriad ways to incorporate astrology into your body art: You can choose one particular placement in your birth chart to represent, like your moon sign, or stay classic with your “main” sun sign. (If you want a deeper understanding of the sun, moon, and other signs in your chart, this handy explainer will help.)
Each astrological sign is represented by an animal or figure, a symbol, and a constellation that can be used as inspiration for your tattoo. You can choose to tattoo one of the three or combine them into one cohesive piece. The signs are also are divided into three natural elements — fire, water, air, and earth — that make for great tattoo imagery.
Whether or not you know the difference between your sun, moon, and rising sign, let this guide of zodiac tattoos (presented chronologically by sign, of course) persuade you.
Aries
Aries is considered the first sign of the zodiac, represented by a symbol that’s shaped like a V with curved tips. The fire sign is also represented by the ram, as illustrated below in the design created by Texas-based tattoo artist Isabella Almaleh. Behind the detailed ram, she added a crescent moon surrounded by a shadow of dotwork and added a wreath of long, slender leaves around the whole piece. The red of the ink is apt for the fiery sign.
