Sun Tattoo Designs, History, Meanings, and Ideas; Tribal And Celtic Sun Designs; Sun Symbolism And Sun/Moon Tattoos
HISTORY OF THE SUN SYMBOLISM AND SUN DESIGNS
When we take a look back at the ancient symbolism of the sun, we find that many different cultures were closely associated with the sun. To nearly all of these cultures, the sun represented life, giving life. They knew that the sun made life possible. Since the sun is dipicted in nearly all ancient cultures, it makes it the highest regarded symbol that represents human life and life in general on earth.
Ancient civilizations used the symbol of the sun to represent vitality, fertility, and everything associated with life. The sun makes life possible for us all and all living things. It also makes life grow. The sun gives off heat, light, energy, and life. To several different cultures, the sun symbolized all these attributes. Native Americans considered the sun to be the guardian of the day. They believed the sun had the power to heal.
Throughout history, the sun has been portrayed and incorporated by many different cultures over the span of human life. One of the most ancient designs of the sun is a circle with a point in the middle. This designs is commonly used in astrology and astronomy. To ancient Egyptians, it was a sign of the Sun god "Ra". Another popular design is the solar wheel and the sun cross. The design has a circle with a cross centered in the middle. The cross has all equal sides, not like your regular cross symbol. There are many different variations of the sun cross. These designs are popular in the Middle East.
In some religions, such as Christianity, the sun represents life, energy, force, strength, power, and rebirth. They also believe the sun represents Christ and his many attributes. In Christianity, the moon and the sun are associated. In fact, the moon and sun tattoo has its own meaning. You can learn about the sun and moon tattoo later in this article.
Animals and flowers are also used to represent the sun. The phoenix and the dragon are symbolized by the sun. The rose, lotus, and sunflower are flowers that represent the sun. All of these animals and flowers can and are used in tattoo designs. They can be used for their symbolic meanings or just for the beauty of the design.
Some cultures believed that the sun was sacred and it was portrayed as a sacred symbol. These civilizations even worshipped the sun and viewed it as a god. Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians are cultures that believed in this method. To the Inca Indians, the sun was considered the "divine ancestor of the nation". The Zia Indians held the sun as a sacred symbol. They would paint the sun on their ceremonial vases.
THE SUN AND THE MOON
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SUN TATTOOS AND MEANINGS
Sun tattoos are a popular choice with both men and women. Even though the sun tattoo and symbol is very symbolic, this tattoo is mostly worn because of the appearance of the tattoo design. Because there is so many different styles and designs of sun tattoos, it makes for some interesting and unique tattoos. The Celtic sun tattoo, the tribal sun tattoo, and the black sun tattoo are just a few of the different designs and styles associated with the sun design.
Two of the most common meanins of the sun tattoo is truth and light. Many people believe that the reference to this meaning is that the sun gives light to the world and shines through dark times. Anyone that has went through hard times or a hard past may consider the sun tattoo to represent that. It is a sign of a troubled past that has changed and saw the light. It could reference the direction you are choosing in life. It can also remind them that they made it through, they shinned through and see a bright day ahead.
The sun tattoo can also represent the fact that you shined light on someone's life. This is a good tattoo for best friends for example. Perhaps someone has been there for you through thick and thin. They may have helped you through dark times or been there for you when no one else was. The sun tattoo can be a symbol of that appreciation. We all meet interesting people in life. Some people are co-workers, some as associates, some are an aquaintance, and some may become close friends, even partners. The sun tattoo can symbolize the appreciation you have for someone that has helped you in life. Another example, what if someone has saved your life? Perhaps, you was in a car wreck and a firefighter helped saved your life. You could get the sun tattoo to represent that and show you appreciation.
When it comes to the sun tattoo meaning, if you choose it for symbolic purposes, it can represent many things. It just all depends on you. Other meanings of the sun tattoo are
- Sexual fertility
- Authority
- Dusk and dawn
- Rebirth
- Knowledge
- New life
- Dignity
- Eternal renewal
- Knowledge
- Everything good
- Leadership
- Healing
- Curing
SUN TATTOO DESIGNS
There are a few different designs and styles that are used for sun tattoos. You have to remember, the sun was a global symbol that was used by a large variety of different culture and civilizations. From North American Natives to the Aztecs and from Egypt to the Celts, the sun was a highly regarded symbol by humans. The sun was well represented by different majorities across the world. If you follow certain cultures or if you have an ancient bloodline, you may want to consider the way the culture portrayed the sun. This is only in design, I am not talking about worshipping the sun. Each culture used their own design to symbolize the sun.
The sun and moon design is probably one of the most popular designs when it comes to the sun. They are formed into one individual design in most cases. The sun and the moon tattoo represents the "yang" and "yin" of life. This represents the balance in your life. The sun and the moon are thought to have opposing energies, but when they combine, they form one strong union. Some people consider the sun and moon tattoo to represent the union between a man and woman. As you have learned, the sun is a symbol of life and energy. The moon represents the instincts and emotions of human beings. It also represents the subconscious, unconscious, and the unknown. It is also thought to represent the balance and harmony of a person's character. As far as tattoo choices, some couples get matching tattoos. The sun is a symbol of the man and the moon is a symbol of the woman. The man would get the sun tattoo and the woman would get the moon tattoo, both closely resembled. Other people just like the unique tattoo design or thinks it is beautiful. Whatever your choice is, the sun and the moon tattoo makes a great design.
Tribal sun designs are also a very popular choice among sun tattoos. The beauty of the tribal style gives you a unique tattoo. This design is popular among the Japanese, Chinese, and the Hindus. The tribal sun tattoo focuses on the partnership of life and the sun. It also represents leadership, strength, light, and creativity.
The Celtic sun tattoo is also a popular tattoo choice among men and women. The Celtic sun tattoo represents healing, fertility, and the source of life. In Celtic mythology, the sun was associated with a number of their gods. Through Celtic mythology, this tattoo symbolizes heat and medicine.
The black sun tattoo is also a common design used in sun tattoos. The black sun tattoo represents the end of something old and the beginning of something new. The black sun tattoo can be associated with dusk and dawn, day to night. Others believe that the black sun represents rebirth. For those who wear this tattoo design for symbolic purposes, it can represent these meanings or they may just like the tattoo design. The Mayan sun and Aztec sun are also two more different sun designs that can be represented in a tattoo.
A THING TO REMEMBER
It is very important to remember to do your research on all the different tattoo styles, designs, and meanings. There are thousands of different designs that you can choose from. Many of them hold symbolic meaning. Others may be chosen for beauty only. Also, don't rush into the tattoo process. Take your time and do your research. Those that jump into getting a tattoo have a higher chance of regretting it later on down the road. If you feel like the sun tattoo design is not for you, be sure to check out more styles and designs in the links below. Thanks for visiting.
MORE TATTOO ARTICLES, DESIGNS, AND MEANINGS
- AMERICAN FLAG TATTOOS
- ANCHOR TATTOOS
- ANGEL TATTOOS
- BUTTERFLY TATTOOS
- BUTTERFLY STOMACH TATTOOS
- CELTIC TATTOOS
- CHERRY TATTOOS
- CHERRY BLOSSOM TATTOOS
- CONFEDERATE FLAG TATTOOS
- CROSS AND RELIGIOUS TATTOOS
- CROWN TATTOOS
- DAISY TATTOOS
- DIAMOND TATTOOS
- DICE TATTOOS
- DRAGON TATTOOS
- DRAGONFLY TATTOOS
- DREAMCATCHER TATTOOS
- EAGLE TATTOOS
- FEATHER TATTOOS
- FLAG TATTOOS
- FLAMINGO TATTOOS
- FLEUR DE LIS TATTOOS
- FLOWER TATTOOS
- FROG TATTOOS
- GRIM REAPER TATTOOS
- HAWAIIAN TATTOOS
- HUMMINGBIRD TATTOOS
- INDIAN FEATHER TATTOOS
- KANJI TATTOOS
- LADYBUG TATTOOS
- LIGHTHOUSE TATTOOS
- LILY TATTOOS
- LION TATTOOS
- LOTUS TATTOOS
- LUCKY TATTOOS
- MOON TATTOOS
- PACIFIC TATTOOS
- PARROT TATTOOS
- PEACE SIGN TATTOOS
- POPULAR TATTOO DESIGNS
- POPULAR TATTOOS FOR MEN
- ROSE TATTOOS
- ROTTWEILER TATTOOS
- SKULL TATTOOS
- SPIDER TATTOOS
- STAR TATTOOS
- SWALLOW TATTOOS
- SWAN TATTOOS
- TIGER TATTOOS
- TRIBAL TATTOOS
- TURTLE TATTOOS
- WING TATTOOS
- WOLF TATTOOS
- YIN YANG TATTOOS
- ZODIAC TATTOOS
Comments
HBN, thanks for dropping by. I am glad you brought that up and I thank you very much. You have always supported them and it is much appreciated. That is key, a broader understanding of tattoos and meanings. Take care.
Voted up and love those sunny tattoos.
Gypsy, thanks for the visit. Hope you are having a good day. Glad you like them.
Nice ones.
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Happyboomernurse 4 months ago
I'm really enjoying this series because you go into so much depth with the symbolism and history of the tattoos and also show so many photos.
Before this series, I never really thought about the meaning of what I was seeing, I simply saw it as body art. Thanks for giving me a greater understanding.
Voted up across the board except for funny.