Aquarius Tattoos

The Age of Aquarius

When the Fifth Dimension sang about the dawning of the age of Aquarius, they probably had no idea what a resurgence the art/science of astrology would eventually enjoy. Today, not only is astrology rather commonplace, it's also accepted and enjoyed for what it has to offer.

For many of us, the focus is on our sun signs and their meanings. Combine that with a love of body art and you're bound to wind up with a zodiac tattoo. Aquarians, born January 20 through February 18, are especially lucky in that their particular sign can be expressed in so many ways.

In fact, Aquarians are renowned for their creativity, so rather than having a hard time coming up with an original tattoo design, the problem is more likely going to be settling on just one.

Ideas for Aquarius Tattoos

First, let's talk about ink color. Aquarians are known for being very spiritual, calm and collected. They seem to be very connected to the world around them, so blues and greens are the colors that suit them best. Naturally, this works out quite well because Aquarius is known as the water bearer. However, you don't have to limit your design to these particular colors. Feel free to go with whatever pleases you.

That said, let's talk about some specific designs.

The Water Bearer

Of course, the water bearer is the classic western representation of Aquarius. If you choose a design of this nature, you'll likely wind up with a tattoo of a young man carrying a pitcher of water, or perhaps shouldering a long pole with a bucket on either side.

Water

If you're enthusiast about birth charts, then perhaps you might prefer the glyph symbol for Aquarius over the more literal interpretation mentioned above. In this case, your tattoo artist will ink two horizontal waves on your flesh, one just above the other.

Of course, you're free to use your imagination to personalize the water theme. If the glyph looks a bit too tribal for your tastes, perhaps a design that features a drop of water landing in a small pool with waves resonating out from it would be more aesthetically pleasing to you. It's your tattoo, so take license with it as you will.

Aquarian Plants

Aquarians enjoy an especially rich assortment of flowers and other plants that are associated with their sign. If you want to create a tattoo that's related to your sun sign, but not completely obvious, you could try designing Aquarius tattoos using some of the following flora.

• Bird of paradise: Few things in nature look quite as dramatic as this unusual tropical flower. It literally looks like a bird in flight.
• Orchids: It's difficult to match the diversity found in the world of orchids. There are literally thousands of species, and many do not look like they could be even remotely related. The colors are unbelievable, and the shapes are fantastical.
• Goldenrod: Think fluffy sprays of gold.
• Dandelions: Remember, one man's weed is another man's wildflower.

Lettered Tattoos

Of course, if you have no interest in beating around the bush, you can go get straight to the point with a lettered tattoo that proclaims to the world that you are an Aquarius and proud of it.

Find out where your tat artist's true talents lie when it comes to lettering. A nice flowing script seems to best reflect the essential Aquarian character, but be sure to go with a style that feels right to you.

Conclusion

Astrology and tattooing have one thing in common; they are both wide open to personal interpretation. In fact, it's actually required to make the most of either art form, so enjoy yourself.