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Sagittarius Tattoos - Designs and Ideas
June 2, 2009 by , under Tattoo Tips & Ideas, Zodiac Sign Tattoos.
People born from Nov 22 – Dec 21 are the ones who aspire for Sagittarius tattoos since this is the astrological sign in their birth chart. This kind of zodiac sign tattoo can be small or large, simple or detailed, it can actually be represented in a variety of ways to suit one’s personality. Sagittarians are independent and lively people who feel most vibrantly alive when they are having an adventure in the world. They generally see life as an ongoing quest for wisdom and experience so they have a multitude of interests and goals for themselves.
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Signs and Symbols associated with Sagittarius
Ruler - Jupiter
Element - Fire
Body parts - Thighs and Hips
Symbol - Centaur
Colors - Purple and blue
Lucky Gem - Turquoise
Sagittarius tattoos are commonly represented by its glyph which is an upward arrow with a small line that crosses that arrow. It depicts the archer’s arrow slung in a bow which symbolizes the desire for direction, a higher aspirations, and abundance. This simple glyph tattoo of Sagittarius can be tattooed on the arms, foot, wrist, ankle, back of the neck or shoulder blade. These locations are great body canvas for small tattoo designs. It can be inked in black or colored, preferably in purple or blue shade since they are the favorable colors for your sign. They can be tattooed alone or mixed with other small elements such as stars or flowers like pink tulip which is a symbol also associated with your sign. Another idea is to make it classic by adding a touch of tribal on the glyph making it a Sagittarius tribal tattoo.
Sagittarius is symbolized by the Archer–half-man, half-horse, also known as the centaur. The centaur is another popular Sagittarius tattoo design. The centaur is said to personify its attempt to free itself from man’s animal nature. It connotes the animal natures and desires of man, as well as its spiritual aspirations. In Greek mythology, centaurs were known as adventurous, brave, and wise creatures. And true enough, Sagittarius people are free-spirited, and cheerful wanderers who like to express themselves in an expansive, larger-than-life manner.
If you don’t want to to with the glyph of centaur design for your Sagittarius tattoo, there are still lots of options to choice from. Several variations can be done on your tattoo design depending on the artist themselves or your own creativity. You just have to be aware of the signs and symbols that go with your zodiac sign (written above).
