| The star has numerous meanings depending on | | | | the upside down pentacle (most often used to |
| who is wearing it. For some it may signify truth | | | | represent darker symbolism). |
| and honesty. For others it is a symbol of hope | | | | 3. Filled star |
| and beauty. Star tattoo ideas vary from person | | | | The most commonly used design is the filled star. |
| to person. The number of points the star contain | | | | This star tattoo idea is found mainly in celestial |
| is the most meaningful way to personalize it. A | | | | style designs, and is often combined with the sun |
| particular color of the star is also a very great | | | | and the moon. It can also be a great accent to a |
| way to personalize your star tattoo. While the | | | | butterfly or a fairy tattoo. |
| most common types of stars are the 4 pointed | | | | 4. Pentacle |
| and 5 pointed stars, other star tattoo ideas are | | | | This star tattoo idea is most often used to |
| out there if you look hard enough. | | | | symbolize witchcraft. It generally represents |
| 1. Four pointed stars | | | | feminine energy, and the secrets of life. The 5 |
| The typical way to depict a 4 pointed star is a | | | | points represent the five elements: earth, air, |
| simple plus sign, with special emphasis given to the | | | | water, fire, and spirit. It is also coincidental that |
| ends of each point. The 4 pointed star tattoo idea | | | | the 5 pointed star is only found in organic forms |
| was especially popular in early America, | | | | of life, such as flowers and starfish. |
| traditionally used by Native American tribes. The | | | | 5. Reversed Pentacle |
| simplicity of the 4 pointed star is an ideal choice | | | | While it is known to represent Satanism, the |
| when used in tribal designs, for instance in a larger | | | | reversed pentacle or pentagram, has also been |
| chest piece. | | | | known to represent the pagan horned god. It |
| 2. Five pointed stars | | | | may not have any special meaning at all, just an |
| This is without a doubt the most popular of all | | | | upside down pentacle. It has a growing following |
| star tattoo ideas. There are 3 main groups of 5 | | | | of people who are looking for individual star tattoo |
| pointed star designs: the filled star (like you would | | | | ideas. |
| find on a flag), the simple outline, also known as a | | | | There are many great star tattoo ideas out there |
| pentacle (like you would draw in grade school) and | | | | if you look hard enough. |