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As a professional tattoo artist, I am very happy to tell you that many and most tattoos are simply whimsical and fun or aesthetically pleasing. They don't all mean things. Also, different designs mean different things to different people. There isn't an end all . Try asking the person it's on what it means to them. Nautical stars, specifically, are vastly overdone in the tattoo world. The have no specific association with ANY group or meaning. I have personally applied these designs to people from ALL walks of life on ALL areas of the body. The only meaning you should ever concern yourself with is the meaning you yourself place on these images.
Like previously stated there is no end all to the symbolism of tattoos. A lot of people design their own tattoos with their own symbols to mean something. But there are certain general symbols that are universally recognized to have a distinct meaning, and the nautical star is one of these, though it is slightly different. Tattoos like koi fish and phoenix birds usually have the same general meaning, whereas people from different walks of life use the nautical star to represent their own group that they belong to. Nautical stars are now a symbol of the "punk rock" world and you'll find many punker girls wearing them. However, the nautical star has a lot of other unique meanings as well. The nautical star was also very popular amongst sailors, who were the first to sport these tattoos. In the 1940s, when homosexuality was looked down upon, homosexuals (mostly lesbians) would get a nautical star on their body to indicate their sexualty. Often times they would place it on their wrist, where the tattoo could be covered by a watch to hide, but also easily visible if they wanted it to be. The best way to find out what a particular tattoo means is to ask the person that the tattoo is on.
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How many nautical miles equal a nautical star for sailors tattoos?
1000 miles per nautical star.
Which group of people commonly uses nautical star tattoos as an informal signifier?
The group of people that commonly use nautical star tattoos as an informal signifier are the United States Armed Forces. Nautical star tattoos are made to look like a five-pointed star in a dark and light color.
What is the meaning of 2 nautical star tattoos on your chest?
The meaning of 2 nautical star tattoos on your chest can mean a number of things. There are no standard meanings for tattoos, it is up to the person getting tattooed. Often nautical stars are used as symbols of moving forward, or of being able to follow your path.
What does a purple and black nautical star mean?
Nautical stars are popular tattoos. The nautical star was originally a symbol for sailors but in present times, despite color, they do not have a meaning.
What is the symbolism of 3 nautical stars?
The nautical star does not symbolize anything in Christianity.
What does green and black nautical stars mean?
Green and black Nautical star tattoos to my knowledge are a symbol for Irish strength and diversity
Meaning of the Nautica star?
The nautical star is a symbol for sea services of the armed forces. It is used a lot in tattoos and it is a 5 point star.
How long does it take to get a nautical star tattoos?
The time it takes to get a nautical star tattoo can vary depending on the complexity and size of the design. Generally, a simple nautical star tattoo can be done in one session lasting a couple of hours. More intricate designs or larger tattoos may require multiple sessions spaced out over a few weeks.
What is the symbolism of a star tattoo?
The nautical star traditionally symbolizes home. it means NOTHING. stop looking for meaning in all tattoos. many tattoos are simply whimsical and fun or aesthetically pleasing. they don't all mean things. also, different designs mean different things to different people. there isn't an end all answer. try asking the person it's on what it means to them.
What is the symbolism of a nautical star tattoo?
I'm not sure myself what the neutical star means up until not to long ago, but I do have one on my forearm and I'm definetly not a lesbian. I got the tattoo just because it was something I loved to draw constantly and decided to make it permanent on my body. All stars: black, blue, nautical, etc. DO NOT MEAN THAT A PERSON IS GAY. If you wanted a "gay" tattoo... you would get a rainbow, an upside-down triangle, etc. Butterflies, roses, stars, or anything else does not stand for gay pride. Gay people already have a rainbow to represent them. They don't get to choose what else represents them. It's not fair to all the straight people who got a symbol of a black star (me) and was told later that it meant that I was gay. Stop making up stuff. Our tattoos represent something special to each of us.
What does a blue five-point star tattoo symbolize?
Star tattoos have multiple meanings and are subjective based on the person. The most common type in Nautical stars.
What is the meaning of a blue star tattoo?
A red star tattoo represents a nautical symbol of the North Star and a safe return home. wrong i golden star represents the north star, if you mean the red star that rage against the machien uses it is red for the blood of all the people that have died for what they belive in and the red star is used on all socialist flags.
