Saturday, September 18, 2010

Astrology Zodiac Tattoos

Astrology Zodiac TattoosFor years people of western cultures have been fascinated art. This has become more and more apparent with the tattoo industry. There has been an increase in the popularity of getting chinese signs and letters inked onto our bodies. To understand why this has grown in popularity, it helps to know what the chinese zodiac is all about.

When it comes to the Chinese Zodiac, there is a lot to learn. First off, there are twelve animals that represent twelve different characteristics. These animals include the rat, the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the sheep, the monkey, the rooster, the dog, and the pig. The Chinese Zodiac starts with the rat and on down; repeating the cycle every twelve years. Chinese astrology zodiac characters have many myths and stories surrounding them and why the certain animals were picked. One story is that the Jade emperor instructed twelve animals to pay him respect and the rat was the first to turn up. Whatever the story, the symbols and characteristics of each of the animals are intriguing and interesting to learn about.

Recently, astrology zodiac tattoos have become very popular because people enjoy inking their astrological birth sign. Your chinese zodiac coincides with the year that you were born. You can get online and research what zodiac sign you are and the characteristics that are attributed to it. Knowing the characteristics that go along with each animal allows tattoo artists some freedom to create some very unique designs. This gives you a lot of different options to choose from and allows you to express yourself. One popular way to display these animals is by using their symbols in the chinese language.

Finding the best astrology zodiac tattoos can be a difficult job. Most of the free tattoo gallery designs do not have a lot of Chinese Zodiac signs to choose from. The best way to find legitimate astrology zodiac tattoos is to get them from Chinese artists.

All in all, make sure you pick a tattoo that is unique and creative. You don't want to have any regrets when getting a tattoo because it will be there for a very long time. Choose the version of your zodiac sign that means the most to you and will give you the most satisfaction. Try researching a lot of different tattoo design companies to find the perfect sketch for you. Once you have done that, get the work done by a reputable tattoo artist and show if off to all your friends and family once it is done.