Zodiac Tattoo Designs - Cancer Tattoo Ideas

Born under cancer, you are an emotional and loving person. You are protective towards those you love and those weaker than yourself. This does not mean you are easily taken in, as you are shrewd and cautious - well able to size up another person's character and true intentions. You place great trust in your intuition and you are rarely wrong about people. You have a vivid imagination, which gives you great empathy with others. You love unreservedly and you are tenaciously loyal, particularly to your family. You a drawn to your family and you value the closeness of the family unit.

Cancer Tattoo Designs

The Cancer Zodiac symbol is the crab. Some people do not like the idea of having the image of a crab tattooed on their body. You should not let this worry you as there are many distinctive and attractive tattoo designs. You can use the Cancer sign itself or an image of a crab skilfully worked into the artwork. Alternatively, you can have a tattoo of your starstone, which is the pearl or, since the moon rules Cancer, you could choose a moon and stars tattoo.

Celtic Cancer Tattoo Idea

Celtic artwork has incorporated creatures in its designs over a very long time. Tattoo designs with the crab interwoven with knotwork make them attractive and interesting, with a touch of mystery. A Celtic tattoo links you even more closely to your Zodiac sign. The Celts had a strong spiritual connection to the universe and to all creatures.

Tribal Cancer Tattoo Ideas

Cancer zodiac tattoos done in the tribal style are among the most distinctive. The boldness of the lines enhances the image of the crab. The image can be embellished by more intricate artwork and used as a theme, rather than have an exact drawing of the crab. Often the Zodiac sign itself is used instead of the image of a crab. The sign looks like two opposing curved lines with a loop on one end. Because of its simplicity, this sign can be used in a number of artistic designs.

The Cancer Zodiac symbol is also known as a water sign. Water is malleable - it will fit the contours of the vessel or container that holds it. This is very much part of your nature. You are adaptable to most situations. No doubt this will help you in your search for your special Cancer Zodiac tattoo.

Article by: Wlliam Burnell

Zodiac Tattoo Designs - Leo Tattoo Ideas

As a Leo, you bring qualities of leadership: a willingness to lead from the front; a generosity of spirit, which impels you to want to help others develop. You delight in seeing others grow under your influence. Because you do not know how to hold back, you want to bring others out of their shells or to help them overcome the fears of pushing themselves forward. But your warm-hearted and caring nature stops you from doing this in a mean-spirited way. Your enthusiasm carries others along with it, which helps to give them more boldness than they would normally display. They recognize this strength in you and look to you to bolster them.

Leo Tattoo Designs

The symbol for Leo in the Zodiac is the Lion and is ruled by the Sun. Like the Sun, you are full of life and energy. This is often depicted in tattoos by including a sun with a lion's head or with the Zodiac sign itself. Almost anything goes with Leo tattoos because of the range of characteristics associated with this sign. Whilst the Lions head is popular, as is the full body on larger areas, hearts and flowers can be included because of the big-hearted and loving nature of Leos. They are strong and energetic but they do have a soft side. They are extremely loyal, supportive friends.


Leo Celtic Tattoo Ideas

There are distinctive designs using the Celtic knotwork. Animal images have long been a part of this artwork but the tattoos do not have to have the animal itself but can incorporate the Zodiac sign. The interesting part about these designs is the image is not always apparent. Sometimes people have to look closely to make out what they are. This creates an air of mystery and provides a good talking point. Your Leo Celtic tattoo can be artistic and interesting.


Leo Tribal Ideas

Leo is the most dominant and extroverted of the zodiac signs. This strength and boldness can be brought out very well with Tribal designs. If Leos have a weakness it is the tendency to be over-bearing and pushy. Sometimes their enthusiasm is a little too much for others. A minimalist tribal tattoo could play this down without losing any of its strength. On the other hand, because of your outgoing and expansive nature, you can get away with a bold statement. Leo Tribal back tattoos do this very well.

A Leo has so many sides that a great variety of tattoo ideas have been developed to depict them. This means there is plenty of opportunity for you to find the design that expresses the side you want to highlight. This could be your strong, dominant side; your expansive, broad-minded side or your warm-hearted, loving side.

William Burnell has a longstanding interest in the art, designs and history of tattoos. He enjoys sharing this interest with others and in helping them in their quest for their unique symbol of self-expression.

Article by: Wlliam Burnell