Sun tattoo designs for women are a popular choice as a first body ink. One good reason for this is the fact that the sun can be scaled down to practically any size. The fact that it is attached to different meanings is also an added bonus.
Meaning of the Sun Tattoo
The sun has always been believed as a male while the moon is its female counterpart. This is why it isn’t surprising to find sun tattoos merged with the moon, representing balance between male and female. In some cases, the moon is replaced by an image of the earth.
Although we now know better, the sun was first believed to be the center of the universe and therefore the ultimate symbol of power. In some religions, the sun is seen as divine and a representation of the higher authorities.
Of course, the sun tattoo also has more emotional meanings. Some women see it as a representation of strength, resilience and the cycle of life. This is attributed to the fact that although the sun sets every night, it does rise again on the next day. Since the sun is our main source of light, some people prefer to see it as a symbol of a brighter future. The sun is also seen as a symbol of fertility thanks to participation in the growth of plants. In old times, it is also viewed as the representation of power and wealth.
The most common way of drawing the sun is placing a circle on the center with rays coming on the side. However, the style of drawing the rays may vary ranging from wave-like shapes to straight lines. Although the shape of the rays does not bear significance on the meaning, it does provide uniqueness to the image. Color also varies in different shades of red, orange and yellow. Sometimes, the sun is depicted in solid black.
Best Places for Sun Tattoo
As mentioned, the sun tattoo can be easily scaled down which makes it easy to place in any body part. Favorite places include the arms, shoulders, between the shoulder blades and the lower back. Usually though, the sun tattoo is depicted to be no bigger than a person’s palm. Due to its classic style, the image looks classy as a stand-alone tattoo and may be easily merged with other images. One of the most strategic places to put sun tattoo designs for women is the navel, using the hollow as the main circle.
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