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In the early 20th century when it was still unfit for women to be lesbians there were symbols that were used to show women what orientation other women were. The nautical star was one such symbol. Lesbian women would get a tattoo of the star somewhere that could be kept hidden easily during the day. A common place was on the wrist where it could be covered by a watch during the day. At night they would take the watch off so that others could see it. Instead of confessing their sexuality to strangers in hopes that the stranger would feel the same way they would just look for symbols like the star and know that they were talking to someone that wouldn't tell their secret.
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What does one star tattoo mean?
A one star tattoo can mean hope, protection, or enlightenment. The meaning varies depending on the type of star and the number of points the star has.
What does a star tattoo on a girls wrist mean?
no idea what they want tattoo
Meaning of star tattoo on elbow?
It doesn't mean anything at all. Sometimes a star is just a star.
Does a blue star tattoo behind the right ear mean a person is a lesbian?
It can be, because lots of pride flags have blue stars, though a more telling symbol of homosexuality would be a rainbow necklace or bracelet. Historically speaking, Lesbians from the '40s and '50s would tattoo blue stars on their wrists. These tattoos could be covered by watchbands during the day and displayed at night (at clubs and such). Many lesbians choose to honor the history with blue stars of their own. However, the mark does not necessarily mean lesbian, and the location is also varied.
What does the star tattoo on hip mean?
There is no generic meaning to the stars on the hip. Most tattoo's do not mean anything to people in just passing. There is usually a story behind what it stands for that changes with each individual.
